Firelander - conversion of a lander 474 to a firetruck rv ;-)

[paul.k]

Hi,

I am new to this forum, new to rv vehicles, and new to my Lander "Pierre Cardin". Got this caravan end of last year and currently it will be modified to fit to my firetruck as towing machine.

The goal of my project is something like that:


If you want to follow my project, there is a link to the german rv forum: german language google translated to english

Feel free to follow the project, any comments are welcome

[David B.]

Welcome to the FGRV forum Paul. Looks like a fun project, and I am looking forward to seeing the progress.
Dave & Paula

[tractors1]

Sehr interessant! I've always been interested in the differences between US trailers (caravans) and those I've seen and been in while in Europe.

That pair would attract a LOT of attention in the USA.

If you were in the US you'd have to remove your red lights on the truck!

Charlie Y

[paul.k]

Hi Dave & Paula, thanks
Hi Charly, in germany we have to cover the lights, but not to remove.

A trip across america would be a true dream. Especially since the truck is born in the USA. Its based on a 1975 Ford F250 and modified by a swiss manufacturer for fire trucks. The caravan is an italian rv from 1986.

[paul.k]

since beginning of this week the lander is red, really red

[Francesca Knowles]

Now, THAT is beautiful! Looks like exactly the same color as my old Falcon wagon... if you ever get to Hadlock, Washington and want to sell the trailer, give me a call.

Here's a request, hoping you don't mind:

European hitch setups are very different from those we use over here...I'd love to see some pictures of yours, and maybe pics/explanation of the trailer braking system etc.

Also (if you know), what does the trailer weigh?

[paul.k]

of course, will do some pictures
the total registered weight is 1000kg
the actual weight I dont know, have to check this

and, such a red falcon would be a great combination :-)

[cpaharley2008]

I'd call that "fire engine" red……thanks for posting...

[paul.k]

you are right, it is "fire engine red"

[paul.k]

still waitung for new windows...

[Donna D.]

It will be well worth the wait Paul

[Borrego Dave]

Wow, what a great looking combo, as an old time firefighter I would sure like to see it in person.

[Gina D.]

wow! Great combo...great color!

[paul.k]

Thank you @ll

[paul.k]

first trip on public streets today,
nice really nice :-))

[deryk]

Nice! Now lets see some inside shots of both!

[Borrego Dave]

NICE looking combo, good job.

[paul.k]

spring in blue / red / yellow

[paul.k]

some inside shots of my firelander:

in the back:


from the back left:


from the back right:

[paul.k]

now the new floor is finished :-)