SuiteSuccess Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Watched a program on the building of the Kiravan (multimillion go anywhere RV). Apparently was debuted at SEMA 2015. Also Jim Dromi had thread on it last year. http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=112406&hl=kiravan 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Bran Ferren is a business acquaintance of mine. He has a VERY fertile mind and a lot of money. Ferren & Associates did R&D for Disney out in Riverhead on Long Island. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Yes, his dedication to his family seems to be outstanding. When questioned on this build he said no safety measure was too expensive for them. He and his wife apparently plan to homeschool Kira in this RV while staying in the "outback" for long periods. I loved his statement that Mother Nature was the best teacher. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Ha ha, I was logging in here to post the video and photos I took of this machine. It was unbelievable, and I mean that literally. The attention to detail was amazing. I met his wife and daughter as I stepped in to shoot some video with my phone. Apparently, even though they had it open for tours, I busted up in their lunch time. They were very nice and gracious. It was, by far, the most amazing machine at the show in my opinion. Trust me, seeing it in photos does not do it justice. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and forward thought that went into this machine is top notch. Photo Gallery - https://www.flickr.com/photos/octanemedia/albums/72157658701134473 "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Of course the cameras have stainless steel wipers. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 The pressure is on bmzero. How can you top that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 The pressure is on bmzero. How can you top that? Ha ha. I better fire up Solidworks... "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I think the best way to sum up Bran as a boss is, he never cared what it cost. Just that it be the best you could do. If you cautioned "these are gonna cost $300,000 and take 12 weeks", his reply would be, "better get two then" "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imurphy907 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I could never drive that. I would be to distracted by all the gadgets. 2016 Road Warrior 420 2001 Volvo VNL 660 Alaska Based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Reminds me of a coldwar era listening post! Way to sterile for my taste. I can appreciate the detail and thoughtfulness of the design but, it is like a teenage nerds dream. Steve 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 That thing is pretty wild! The wife just turned on Extreme RV'S and guess which episode? The one featuring this rig! 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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