Search results

Dragonslayer-I don't profess to be an expert but I have toured the truck conversion manufactures in Elkhart. Regardless of manufactures, the conversion is "framed" then inside is finished (usually through the slideout openings) As far as welding the conversion to the cab, it wouldn't be the way...

The other interesting thing is that the trailer is facing the motorhome, it become completely disconnected from the tow vehicle. Who knows how this tragedy happened but an investigation would be interesting and informative. BTW-18 people in a coach-what's up with that?????

I've been looking hard at this mess because I am close to ordering a conversion. It looks like the cab roof has been cut for a large walk thru or perhaps has an aero cab converted. Looks like a FRP type conversion or whatever you want to call the Renegade, Haulmark, Optima, etc style wall...

Approx 10 ft, front of bumper to back of daycab.

The computer (ECU actually) is used to program the powertrain and store problems. Your dashboard screen can be scrolled to display stored codes too. Basic tests and inspections are your best bet to see what the general condition is and if something shows up the "computer" may be required to...

I used to work for a Cat dealer and we would use the formula of 1 hour equals 30 miles-so the gen has 150,000 miles on it. If it was me, I would have an oil analysis done and just do a regular inspection which would include startability, smoke, blowby etc. and go from there. What engine is in...

Bob-thanks for the clarification. I should have known that when I typed it-some days I can't fix stupid.

We just got back from Elkhart. We spent 6 days researching conversion companies(NRC, Showhauler, Renegade, Chariot and Haulmark) and suppliers. Lots of great ideas-lots of things to spend money on. I does get confusing at the end of it all, for sure. It was interesting though to hear the...

It could have a ZF in it also. Check the build sheet or crawl underneath. My 2005 had a ZF that was replaced with low mileage due to "gear clipping"(a slight gear clash noise made due a shift) Told later that the Meritor was a better trans and communicated better with the North American...

I have hydronic heating in my house floors too-pretty nice heat. I don't think I would put infloor heating in a coach though, even liteweight concrete to encase the pex tubing is going to be heavy and the cracking issue would bother me. I'll give R&R @ Liberty Lake Wash a call tomorrow for a...

Anyone know where you get pricing on an Aqua-Hot 450-DE? Been all over the web and can't find anything. The builders offer this at about $12,000 and I was just wondering....Also, what is your read on putting one of these in a conversion?

Loosened lots of these with spline drive impacts, torque multipliers, torch etc but the easiest way was hitting them with the hammer (at least 3 lb) Hit the inner nut on the square drive portion to bend it down from the seat (saying that-it doesn't deflect that much) then spin them off with a...

If I was stretching the frame between or after the rear axle, I would find a donor truck (junkyard) and use the frame sections from it. Dragonslayer has an ongoing post about his build that you can check out. Renegade, Haulmark and other builders want double frame rails but Showhauler and NRC...

Try Big Rig Chrome Shop, I know they have stuff for class 8, will be worth a look.

Not nosy at all. Haven't decided which one is going to get my money. Liked what I saw at all of them, have to make the decision this trip.

Maybe i will be the one to submit the report and pics. Thanks for the tips on the used places-good idea. Am going to try to have this done just once-yeah right.

Saw that on the side of the highway when I was there in August. It's worthwhile to stop in, is it?

My girl and I are heading for Elkhart to tour the builders and finalize our conversion. Aside from the builders, where else do you recommend?

When they advertise that this has a 13 speed trans, does anyone know for sure if it is a ZF or Eaton. Had a ZF in my 2005 and Freightliner replaced it under warranty with a rebuilt unit-that po'd me. My 2007 has a Eaton Autoshift. It was kinda funny that a Kenworth rep told me that the...

Forgot the pic

2009 Haulmark Quad Slide Motorhome Model 3301QS Price: $229,980 Mileage: 20,000 km's Freightliner Columbia 120 Chassis, 515 HP Detroit Diesel Tandem Rear Axle, 13 Speed Automatic, Super Slide Out, Standard Slide Out, Bed Slide Out, Bedroom Closet Slide Out, Automatic 4 Leg Hydraulic Leveling...

I really like in floor heating-got it in the house but since it has a slow recovery time I won't be putting it in the shop. It would be fine if I left it at say 58 degrees all the time but I won't be going out there too often in the cold weather. Thought I would install natural gas overhead...

We're drag racers. I crewed a competition eleiminator car out of California for 13 years for a buddy of mine. Hadn't been to a national event for a couple of years so dropped by BIR Sunday to check out the go fasts.

Bob, too bad I didn't know you lived in St.Paul. We were there last summer, watched the Twins spank the Yankees-good day indeed. Then we went to Brainerd to check out some NHRA drag racing. Nice state.

Just got the building up before the cold weather. Spring will see the floor and stucco finish to match the house. Will get the inside done this winter. Then will concentrate on the conversion.