rsb0204 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) well the title about sums it up, I live in a motorhome, but I am a collector. those 2 things don't seem like they would go together to well do they? well that's because they don't. however with carful planning, some slight remodeling, and a little bit of crazy it can be done! but before we have a look at my collection, lets take a minute to see what I started with. so without further ado, allow me to introduce Matilda. Matilda is a 1986 tiffin allegro 28ft motorhome. this is what Matilda's living area looked like when we bought her, keep in mind that this is about half of the total interior space, the rest is taken up by the kitchen, bathroom, closet, and sleeping area. here is what the living area looks like as of now. because this is a working driving motorhome everything had to be secured to is intended position. the shelving is bolted to the floor, the tv is bolted to its shelf and all the consoles have had Velcro tape cut to the shape of their feet and applied only in that location. this ensures everything stays in its place when moving. (I do take the vectrex off its perch when moving) the front-most part of the shelving holding the vectrex, OUYA, ps3, nes, and xegs the rearmost part, housing the 2600, 360, xbox, wii, gamecube, ps2, dreamcast, n64, and a yaroze ps1 couldn't get my intelly in the other shots so here it is. most older motorhomes are built with a nice integrated system of cabinets that run between the ceiling and outer walls, Matilda is no exception. a shot of one of the other cabinets the ottoman has a removable cushions and a large storage capacity, perfect for storing controllers and a good place to rest you feet! Edited February 25, 2014 by rsb0204 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb0204 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) I also did some work to the sleeping area, this cabinet sets above the foot of the bed. inside the cabinet I added some shelving. so you only counted 17 consoles? well theres a a genny/cd/32x and a hyperscan out of shot (you can see them in the 3rd pic if you've got good eyes!), that makes 19 a 360 slim is normaly in the cabinet above the sleeping area (my wife is out of town and took it with), so 20. theres a dead 60gb fat ps3 (awiting repairs) and a backup dreamcast in the closet. also theres a ps2 slim mounted to a portable tv that goes with me in the truck. so yea 23. Edited February 25, 2014 by rsb0204 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 now THAT's something you can go cross country in !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Very cool. So if you live in this does it stay in one place most of the time or do you just travel the country? Either way, you're doing it in retro style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Very cool! Now all you need is a Grateful Dead revival of sorts and you'll be all set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb0204 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Very cool. So if you live in this does it stay in one place most of the time or do you just travel the country? Either way, you're doing it in retro style I move it every year or 2, depends on my mood, where the work is, if theres a tornado coming, etc etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Starfire Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 What a wonderful home! Great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I move it every year or 2, depends on my mood, where the work is, if theres a tornado coming, etc etc... That is a really great option to have considering the state of employment in North America these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb0204 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 I know right? still one day I have to get something bigger... maby a double decker bus! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPA5 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I've never browsed the Show Your Collection forum, but today I'm glad I clicked into it. That's cool as all get out, and seems like a pretty unique way to live! What do you do when you find a place that has some work? Find a place to park for the duration of your stay, or what? Cool way to collect, that motorhome's retro-fresh. I love old motorhomes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) "23 consoles in a motorhome". . ."carful planning" Heh. Edited February 25, 2014 by BigO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoau2002 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I wish I lived somewhere warmer. (Than saskatchewan where it snow 9 months of the year) (well 6) If I did I could see me living in a motorhome. Some of them aren't a lot smaller than my house anyway and the rents a lot cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael David Morsette Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Coolest thing I have ever seen! I am inspired, now to start looking for a motor home!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Coolest thing I have ever seen! I am inspired, now to start looking for a motor home!!I have a 38ft Holiday Rambler I will sell you and I'm only 5 hours away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovethevectrex Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thats really awesome! You should just drive around the country showing off your stuff. It would cost a lot of money, but hey, totally worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 the title says it all...however with carful planning, some slight remodeling, and a little bit of crazy it can be done! Why not??? It worked for Walter White... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 When I was a kid I always wanted to set my games up in the ARK II or LandMaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb0204 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) I've never browsed the Show Your Collection forum, but today I'm glad I clicked into it. That's cool as all get out, and seems like a pretty unique way to live! What do you do when you find a place that has some work? Find a place to park for the duration of your stay, or what? Cool way to collect, that motorhome's retro-fresh. I love old motorhomes when I use to work in construction you either followed the crew from job to job, or you got laid off when there wasent a job close by. they made you chase that dollar. you just tried to find a RV park as close to the job site as you could, or if you were lucky one of the locals might rent you a lot to stay on. then when the job was done you followed your company to the next location, and the circle continued... im with you on old motorhomes tho, the new ones just don't feel like a home, there more like a luxury hotel room on wheels. nice don't get me wrong, but not very comfortable or relaxing. @bennybingo, lol Edited February 26, 2014 by rsb0204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarinut76 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 very nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Love the wood paneling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Wow, that's awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Link Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 That's freakin' sweet man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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