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    Hinged Side For a Box Truck That Converts into a Canopy

    two ways i can think of doing it. either way you do it you would have to frame openning. 1st way built a door like they put on storage tool boxs. have it swing down and latch on bottom with a locked handle. other way would be to put a rollup door in side. make a hinged fold down awning to cover...
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    starting to build motorhome

    well only bought twin fold down wall bed ($499.00) , water pump ($165.00) and tank sensors & monitor ($35.00) lp gas detector ($75.00). plus tax on all items. was a nice trip. a light rain only when sleeping in truck stop.
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    leaking diesel

    checked on vin # 994221 they said it had two round alum. tanks. think vin # is wrong.
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    starting to build motorhome

    thanks for the advice. main thing i'm looking for is a basement heat pump unit. already got right side windows on first trip. didn't know about left & right windows till i got back home. luckly didn't get all windows needed first trip. may be interested in electric and plumbing parts when i get...
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    leaking diesel

    if you go to a round tank what do they do about steps? i think i would get a good used tank. wire brush it good and paint it. i will check for tanks tomorrow. that alumi tank is about 40 miles from me. they do a good job but are kind of expensive. we had them custom make tanks for one of our...
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    Roofs?

    couldn't you take goop off and just fiberglass seams? or does goop expand to keep from cracking? are rubber roofs any better?
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    starting to build motorhome

    heading back to elkhart again this weekend. have to tow a wrecked semi tractor to mattawan michigan. spend the night there or in elkhart depending on delivery time. still waiting for my son to post pictures on tag axle. he just got back from florida.
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    leaking diesel

    is it mounted on passenger side and rectangle? how many gallon? i'm thinking it could be 50 to 75 gallon. give me last 6 of vin # and i can get you a price on new. also can check yards for used one if you give me sizes.
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    leaking diesel

    we drain and remove tank. grind surface and wire weld a plate over rusted areas. most of the time its by the straps.
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    Generator install

    1st make sure you buy a diesel generator. i don't know how many small diesel generators are made. if buying new check spec sheet on installing electric pumps. or call manufacture on either way new or used. best way i know to tap into tank is to check for pipe plug on top of tank. you will need...
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    any you guys with new knees?.....

    geo just keep on kicking. like reading all of your posts.
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    Generator install

    are you using truck fuel tank or seperate tank? does generator require return line to tank?
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    starting to build motorhome

    well we got axle installed. used sliding 5th wheel control air switch for turning air on. drilled dash for pressure regulator valve. removed dash and disassembled. installed air application gauge for monitoring air pressure. remarked switch and gauge with silver marker. tested and works great...
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    Air Tank Drainage

    most newer trucks have air driers on them. they should be rebuilt or buy exchange unit every year or two years depending on style. some have spin on filters that can be replaced. they say to drain air tanks every day used. i don't think you would get much water unless real humid. tanks are...
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    new person here

    you better watch every over pass height posting. we have seen tow trucks towing straight trucks backwards. after the box hits overpass it's not pretty.
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    new person here

    you better check height limits? i'm sure limit is 13' 6".
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    new person here

    what engine and transmission? how did you mount camper? how do you get in to camper? kind of high up? air or spring ride on rear?
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    starting to build motorhome

    putting it 10 feet in front of center of front tandem axle. it's air pressure down with a pressure control valve that is adjustable. should be able to adjust steer axle weight pretty good. has big coiled springs to pull it up when you dump air pressure. has brakes on tag axle also. tires are...
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    Toterhome & Trailer

    any inside pictures? how many does it sleep? rear garage door? if so how do you tie down vehicles?
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    starting to build motorhome

    well we took lift axle off truck and sold truck on ebay. disassembled hubs,air bags and shocks. replacing wheel bearings, seals, shocks and air bags. hope to start putting on next week.
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    A whole lot of progress pictures Rumrunner is leaving Wed for Nashville!

    great looking truck. do all 3 trucks belong to you and did you build them all?
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    Drive shaft confusion???

    what are the measurements center of front u joint to center bearing bolt hole and then center bearing bolt hole to rear of rear universal joint. do you have a cross member to mount center bearing on? also have to watch drive shaft angles.
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    515 Detroit Diesel Maintenance

    we go 8,000 miles or 250 hrs on oil changes. 100,000 miles on synthetic gear oil in manual transmission and differentials. 50,000 miles or 1 1/2 years on automatics. would advise using synthetic automatic transmission fluid from allison. check cooling system every oil change with test strips.
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    front axle weight and tire rating?

    what are most front axle weighing on single axles and tandems units? are most front axles rated at 12,000 lbs. ? are most conversions running heaver rated tires?
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    Coolant/antifreeze to use?

    we sell texaco long life (red) and green antifreeze. both work well as long as you add conditioner. cat dosent use a coolant filter so you have to test and add conditioner. you can buy both premixed or pure. we change alot to green but were old school.

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