![]() This is the Ultimate Rover for the contester. The motorhome has been custom outfitted to serve as a EMCOMM vehicle and a weekend "rover". The mast is currently attached to the rear of a 1992 Winnebago Brave 23RC (23 foot) motorhome which is included. The winch allows for rapid deployment and has a azimuth and elevation rotor system (Yaesu) attached. We screwed the new wood sheathing into the aluminum and the frame of the coach along the sides using self-tapping screws.For sale is a very nice Swedish made WIBE crank up mast which been modified for a power winch system. ![]() Once we got all the new aluminum trusses in, we covered it with new 3/8″ sheathing. These aluminum angles are strong on their own, but coupled together they were a great choice for this project as they are strong and do not weigh a lot. We used 1 1/2″ angle aluminum that we riveted 2 together to create a strong truss, and ran blank of them across every 16″ or so. The roof seemed pretty good from there back, so we decided to do a partial roof replacement. We removed all of the rotten wood, and foam from the seam in the front as far back as the bathroom. There was a seam toward the front of the RV, and the roof was one piece all the way to the back, so to eliminate the need to remove the entire roof skin, we cut the metal roof across and were able to remove the skin from above the entire damaged area. They held the metal roof down on the sides. We removed the rain gutters along both sides of the coach from front to back. It was filthy, so we used grinders, sanders, wire wheels, scrappers, and anything to take the roof down to the metal on the entire roof from front to back! Fridge Vent Before Roof Prep At one time during its life, someone put adhesive indoor/outdoor carpet on the roof. That would include handrails, vents, and any other fixtures. We started by removing any fixtures from the roof. They are RVers after all, and it was Montana in October, there was definitely frost in the air. I had the supplies ready, and we got right to work. Lucky for us, they were traveling close and had some free time, so they came and stayed in the field for a few days. Once we committed to repairing the roof, we got in touch with one of our RV friends that we knew had the information on how to get this done. We decided that before we started gutting the ceiling/roof, we needed to rip out all of the carpets. The AC unit had sunk down, and a 5′ section was in very bad shape. The first thing we needed to address now that we decided to keep it, is the roof. You can also see the products we used in this build here: Were keeping it!Īfter considering the options, we decided to keep it and not part it out. This build is ongoing, check back as it progresses. ![]() 1977 Winnebago brave D26RT 1977 Winnebago Brave D26RT 1977 Winnebago Brave D26RT ![]() Regardless of wether we choose one of those options, or just part it out, we feel like we will get our value out of it. At this point we do not know what we plan todo with it in the end, but our options are open! We are considering renovating the interior and using it as a Vacation Rental, or getting it road worthy and taking it on trips. This old school motorhome is situated upon a Dodge M400 Chassis and boasts a Dodge 440 big block engine. It is a 26′ Winnebago Brave 26RT Class A Motorhome. When we came off the road in 2019, we were shopping for furniture for our house, and came across this old Winnebago for $600 and couldn’t pass it up. We have a new project, its a 1977 Winnebago Brave D26RT Class A Motorhome.
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