Unique Camper Rebuild Balancing Comfort, Mobility, and Durability
1991 Cobra by Salem 5th wheel OR gooseneck camper. Fully rebuilt, lifted, reinforced, endlessly upgraded in 2022/2023. Interior excellent, exterior fair.
Major Features:
2- 190 Watt roof-mounted solar panels with SolaRVector Remote Control Lifts to maximize solar gain year-round.
228Ahr LiFeP04 Lithium battery. GoPower I/C series 2000 Watt Inverter/Charger system with Pure Sine Wave Inverter Output.
60 gal fresh water capacity in 2 tanks, with transfer pump. Frame mounted water tank insulated and electric heat mat. 25 gal grey water tank. Natures Head composting toilet with powered vent. Dry Bath with Tub/Shower. Power exhaust fan in Bath. Residential pocket door at Bath. All new electric 12v and 120v electrical systems: All 12v connections soldered, not crimped; LED lighting on dimmers; exterior lighting 4 sides. All new plumbing system: Supply and drain lines run inboard along heat ducts. Residential quality metal faucets. Extra deep stainless Kit sink. Water Pressure Tank with .75 gal drawdown. 40 lb propane tank inboard.
All new appliances: 4-duct Suburban propane furnace, Norcold 5.3cf gas/120v Refrigerator with separate Freezer and aux cooling fans behind. 10gal Suburban gas/120v HW Heater with bypass. Fantastic fan with roof mounted rain cover and thermostat - no A/C included. Greystone gas Range with Oven. Generous countertop for this size rig with adjustable/removeable section at couch/sink for meal prep, eating, or desk use. Sony CD stereo. Most utilities below couch for ease of access. RVS Rear View Camera with monitor for tow vehicle. 2" rigid foam sealed with spray foam at roof and walls, 1" at floor + fiberglass - warm and quiet. Full walk-on aluminum roof.
Awning fabric replaced 2023, 31x10.5 tires new at that time. Electric Brakes at 4 wheels; work great, no pulling. Center of gravity lowered during rebuild. Stable and predictable at 80 mph and in crosswinds; no swaying.
Major frame lift, new shackles and spring sets with rubber mounted equalizers and wet bolts, 4 Regal Ride RV shock absorbers. Frame reinforcing at hitch, under bed area, and at aux water tank. All welding and suspension work by certified shops. Interior flooring rebuilt with ¾” ply. If choosing the Gooseneck option there is a “Shocker Hitch” Air Ride Tow Hitch connector included (not shown in photos). I have been using this airbag connector/gooseneck setup on my well-fortified F150 with good results, the gooseneck allowing for plenty of off-camber articulation and overall a much smoother tow. Fully loaded weight approx 5800 lbs, 21' long OA, 7' wide. Interior headroom 6'-2".
Please contact me for availability, and additional information.
Joe
Crestone, CO