Popular Post The Fireman Posted June 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2016 Every year our family does a family reunion weekend at a state park, last year was the first time my wife and I camped for the weekend. I've spent plenty of nights in a tent over the years hiking and backpacking but it was a new experience for Jen and our pup...all 90 pounds of newfoundland. To say we were a bit cramped would be an understatement especially once the rain started Lilah ended up sleeping on top of Jen and I. So after a long winter of thinking and a little building we came up with out tiny house complete with a Bulldog on the hood. The tiny house is complete with recessed lighting, a bed, shelving and best of all a place for our pup to call her own. I bought the lumber from my buddy at the sawmill and proceeded to run it through my planer to make the siding, as an added bonus this works well as advertisement for my business lol. After everything was processed and the interior boards ship lapped we began building in the barn over the winter. I must have measured everything a dozen times to make sure I would be less than 13'6" tall....after all of it was said and done it came out at 12'5" sitting on the truck. The backhoe picks it just fine and the old mack hauls it down the road and doesn't break a sweat, I only had to down shift out of overdrive for one hill on our first trip. Lots of fun had by all and we got a lot of attention at the camp ground, looking forward to our family reunion (the rest of the tent dwellers are already getting jealous lol)and other upcoming trips this summer. 22 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 LOL, I like it . You have stolen my ideas for camping. I also want to go to the Drive-in Theater sometime. I have one question. Where is the garage to park the Bulldog in to keep the elements off of it? Also a kitchen is important when you bring the wives. Thanks for sharing with all of us. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-336846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Seams like the new rearend ratio worked out pretty well. Good idea for the motorhome on the fly option. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-336850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 That is freaking awesome!!!! Excellent work. I've long thought of making an rv toter out of my Mack but now I'm thinking of finding an old dry van box and converting it to and rv. 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-336853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Cool! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-336869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fireman Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks the new rear end ratio is about perfect for my needs, a good top end and still enough gear to pull the hills around here with no problem. Someday if I stumble onto a R modle rollback and I have the cash on hand at the time we might add a few more feet onto the tiny house for a bathroom and a small kitchen but for now since I have to lift it with the backhoe a dry room to sleep in is perfect. Not to mention the truck fits just about anywhere a crew cab pickup does , just have to work a little harder turning the wheel. I'm also happy to report that the mack is back in the dog house after spending a few weeks outside while the floor cured. Poured 44 yards of concrete in there a couple weeks ago and finally got most of my toys back inside. Been a long time coming but so worth the wait Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-336903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahubbard Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 This is cool! Do you have a picture of the interior? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-337029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Yes, show some interior pictures of that shed. It looks like the perfect camping combo. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-337123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 excellent and welcome aboard...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-337135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Just be careful, cause THE BIG BAD WOLF is in the woods. He can put the whammie on the bulldog. He can huff and puff, ya know.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-337142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I love it. Where can I order one? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-337186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fireman Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thanks for the compliments we're looking forward to our next outing in a couple of weeks. The interior still needs some moldings around the edges but the 1x12 ship lap pine gives it a nice warm feel, and no need to worry about the big bad wolf we have a mack bulldog inside as well. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-337277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 A whole new application for the tiny house crowd. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45693-campin-with-the-mack/#findComment-337307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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