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Would anyone know where to aquire a set of electric steps, rather than buying off an RV place?

Exterior height will be 11 foot and the interior height will be 7 foot 8 inches. This box is mounted on a 2006 Columbia chassis that has the ultra-shift transmission. This chassis has 100,000 miles on it. The main reasonh for leaving the sleeper on is to accomidate 2 lazyboy style chairs for a...

rear frame extension

It's been about three weeks and we are now getting ready to put the outside skin on. Take a look at my gallery and let me know how it looks. I didn't have any updated photos yet of the box with the basement attached. I'll get those toward the end of the week

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Almost ready for outside skin

You might want to consider leaving the front drive axle just for the ride and stability features. I am currently in the process of building a triple slide 30' box on a freightliner columbia. We wanted the sleeper for two reasons #1 We can accomidate 2 more beds in this area if we need them and...

Could anyone tell me where I can aquire a fiberglass rear cap for a new conversion?

The problem with that size door is its to big for the amount of area its on. You tie up 24 sq ft out of approximatly 240 sq ft.

Has anyone ever tried to leave the air ride on the cab and connect it to the box with a flexable gasket? I am working with a large gasket company to develop something that gives a water tight seal, moves freely with the cab, and does not squeek or make noises. This will enable me to have a...

Sounds to me like there is no structure around the ac unit. The only way to fix this right is to remove the roof panels from the inside and see if there is cross supports close, running from side to side. Weld or self tapper new structures (tubing) into these supports and create a box around...

Does any one know wgere to purchase the one piece fiberglass back panel for a conversion box?

Pics would be wonderful, but why would they cut the sleeper off 6'' behind the doors. Do they not use any of the sleeper for living area? How do they fasten the cab solid when they pull the air ride off? I think I understand what you ment about building a frame around the inside of the cut...

Are there any benefits or down falls to attaching a shell to a stand up sleeper on a 2006 Freightliner Columbia. Iam thinking of contouring the front of the shell into sleeper to make it look like one unit. I am unsure of the right way to do this to prevent leaks or cracks

Bob, I am also just starting a conversion and will fabricate my own box. I am a little nervous about these slideouts. Do you have any pictures of them or know where to get the components from? Also, how are you going to connect the truck to the box to ensure a tight seal?