4X4 Conversion on Class a Winne, D27, 413,

Started by Big TIKI, July 29, 2012, 11:26 PM

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Big TIKI

Has anybody seen one Converted to 4X4 ? :D
I'm thinking maybe Dodge military Drive line ? ?
Anybody Converted one ? ? ?
My D27 is Heading to Baja's Beach's.
I'm in big on my Toy's !
Sand Toy's & Jet Ski Wave Riding.
Don't want to get the Big Boy "Stuck in the Sand"
The Best Surf Spots down there, Have No Roads.

salplmb

there are a few members with rigs converted to four wheel drive. look in the old posts and u will find a few threads on this. i have thought about this myself. i have a 1 ton dodge dually 4x4 v-10 donor. keep us posted if u do indeed change over. i would b very interested in the process and problems.
thnks
sal

Oz

That would be cakeman2253 with the beach modified 4x4 Winnie, "The Blue Whale".
Here's his album link.  I think this is what you have in mind:

http://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/index.php?action=mgallery;sa=item;id=980

He was on the site yesterday.  Remember, you now have full use of the PM system too. ;)
1969 D22, 2 x 1974 D24 Indians, 1977 27' Itasca

Big TIKI

Mark,
Thank's for that Link ! :)ThmbUp


That's my plan. :)clap
Did he post a Build Thread ?
I have So many Question's ? ?
It's a Dodge chassis, Right ?
What drive line did he use ?

Oz

Sorry, I should have done this sooner...

Here's a link which has some of the basics to his conversion.  You can ask more questions there.

http://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/index.php?topic=2478.msg5004#msg5004


Do understand that you have additional challenges to face, particularly the weight and long wheelbase on your 27'
You're 7' longer and a few thousand pounds heavier. 
1969 D22, 2 x 1974 D24 Indians, 1977 27' Itasca

Cakeman2253

I will try my best to answer questions; some is just trial and error. Well maybe drink a few beers to figure it out instead of error. Really also depends on what you want to achieve. I only go on the beach, so I am geared really low. Make sure you have a well thought out plan and I will be more than happy to help where I can, If not there is a lot of great additional advice on the forum.
 
Only one suggestion is:  use the search prior to asking, it may have been cover in great detail already.

Hope everyone is doing well, been a busy summer so far. Was on the beach last weekend, hope to make it this weekend too.
God grant me calm seas, A helpful wind, A good catch, And a safe return home

Oz

RokOn!  Blue Whale!  (I'd pay to ride in it on the beach!)
1969 D22, 2 x 1974 D24 Indians, 1977 27' Itasca