A little bit over a year ago, reader Brian Terris submitted some photos of his Woodsman 4×4 RV. Recently, his wife Sheri commented on our Facebook page that they have done a lot work on this unique motorhome. The interior has been gutted and a lot of body work is finally finished. It still needs some work on the outside, but they are starting to see progress! I can’t wait to see it when they are done!
Hello Wes. I have updated the awesome Woodsman once again. The 440 Dodge made great horsepower, but they were very thirty horses. Upgraded to an 6bg1t Isuzu diesel with an Allison transmission. Nice setup.
looking to buy a woodsman
do you have any pix and/or advice on your upgrade to diesel that is my ultimate ideal
thank you!
gord in ontario canada
If you are still looking for a woodsman get a hold of me as I have one I am going to sell. nick.jr63@icloud.com
sent pm to you from parallax@vianet.ca
thx
gord
Very nice looking Woodsman!!
I just purchased a Woodsman. The engine & transmission(318 & A727) work great. I have not tested the 4×4 yet, but I’m told it works as should. It has been completely gutted. Just a hollow body, frame, and drive-train. Paid $250 for it, but it’s going to take lots of $$$ go get it road worthy. First I need to get the brakes working properly. If anybody has any information or details they think I should know please . . . please let me know. Thanks.
Hello. I recently updated the interior of my Woodsman – again. I learned what works and what I needed. The 6bg Isuzu diesel was also fitted with a better turbo, so the added torque is nice and still gets about 14-15 mpg if you drive under 70 mph. Plan to post a youtube video and display how unique these cool old RV’s are – look for ‘another Woodsman RV’; should be posted sometime in summer of 2020.
hello brian…
still have your woodsman?
I’ve still got my RV. My Woodsman is very unique and the upgrades make it extreme boondocking friendly.
Brian I just bought a Woodsman and it is gutted. Any layout ideas you have for layout. I have a family of 6 with 4 little ones.
I bought mine gutted too. The Woodsman is just a big van, so room is always a problem. Safe seating and sleeping is going to be your problem. A couple of the smallest can sleep on the dash.
A couple things I recommend: move the water tank to under the vehicle. I moved to 20lb propane tanks off the back, so I had room for the water tank underneath. I changed the stock fuel tank to one out of an late 90’s Suburban – reliability. By far the best upgrade was a suspension seat for the driver (like in big trucks).
I’ve changed my interior layout 2 times, until I found the sweet spot. I’d say build it and try it, then you’ll know what works and what is priority.
sorry i meant to address tom pitts about HIS purchase… was it the one on ebay?
ty
gord
did you buy the one on ebay, auction ended early, seller wont reply now… was more just trying to find out if not available because sold outside ebay OR if still available.ty! gord
I’ve had my Woodsman for over 10 years.
The Isuzu 6BG1T conversion was a fair amount of work, but I get 14-15 mpg now. Running a divorced 205 and I just installed a twin stick setup. I fitted the shifters on the outboard side of the driver seat, so much better than the stock location. My latest project for it… I’m working on a remote controlled airbag leveling system. 4 airbags, onboard compressor, relays operating solenoids – manual control (so not automatic leveling)