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  1. EL

    Now here is a real conversion

    Kaye - no problem there. Anyway, the HORSES label on the front is just vinyl graphics anyway. I sent an email to one of the companies asking how they did what they did. They replied this morning. Basically they rigid mount the cab to the frame. They then remove the seats and cut the floor...
  2. EL

    Now here is a real conversion

    Ok Chevy, how do we get one (or 2) of these imported? Take a look at these Lehel I WANT one of these!!! They say the "big" one can sleep 6 and still have room for 9 horses. So I figure, keep the living area and I'll fill teh horse ara with the toys!! I wonder waht one of these goes for...
  3. EL

    Need input planning new conv

    I like you man! Bound and determined to fid out if this COE can be done and how. I looked into it very briefly but needed to get into something so I gave up the research. BUT there is always next time so I am following your quest with interest. It would be great if one of the COE had a cab...
  4. EL

    How to prevent a rig from catching on fire questions.

    Oh boy here we go again...take this info with a large grain of salt!!! Remember RacerX, you were warned once. Tread very lightly here.
  5. EL

    Diesel Heaters and converion questions.

    They claim 1-4 gal a day. They go on to say that the 4 gal/day would be in subzero temps. And since it is zoned and thermostatically controlled there are times it wouldn't run at all. Mase-how much room does the main unit take up? Is it basically an entire bay? How loud or quiet is it?
  6. EL

    Diesel Heaters and converion questions.

    I have not seen the ones you are talking about but why not just use an Aqua-Hot or Hydro-Hot setup? This is what the "big boy" bus conversion companies use. It burns diesel and heats your rig via hydronic water-to-air blowers that you mount in the tow kick area of your cabinets and such. It...
  7. EL

    2004 Conversion, 98 Volvo 10 spd man, 570k miles, 1/2 garage, BIN $115k, on ebay.

    Actually if you look at the pic of the kitchen facing rearward you can see off to teh left the very ends of what look to be those handicap grab rails that they used for step to get thru that cutout which I assume is into the rear loft bedroom. You can also see in the bottom of the cutout, what...
  8. EL

    Powerhouse Conversions?

    Actually Elburn is the name of the town in IL I used to live in. I now live in LaPorte, IN. I have changed all my user names to Alpaca Bill on the other forums since that is what I do...breed and raise suri alpacas. I just haven't had the chance to get Warpath to change my username here. I...
  9. EL

    Powerhouse Conversions?

    I was only stating what is technically legal not what you can do if you choose do otherwise. Our Kingsley is 49'3" long which is illegal in all states except MT (where it is reg and titled in my LLC) and SD. Every other state limits MH to 42-45'. I tow our suburban behind and I am 72' which...
  10. EL

    Where to get a body made?

    Anybody know if Cobra has a website?
  11. EL

    Powerhouse Conversions?

    In the latest edition of my FMCA Membership Directory they have a chart that lists the different regs for each state and Canadian province. THERE IS NO RECIPROCITY FOR LENGTH OR WEIGHT only licensing (i.e. some states require a regular operator license while others like CA have a specific...
  12. EL

    Haulmark vs Renegade vs Showhauler?

    Henri, WHY ARE YELLING???? The best way is to head out to the Elkhart area and do a tour of the two (these two are very close to each other). You can see how each is built and also talk about your specific needs. The buy whichever one answers your questions the best and/or fits your needs...
  13. EL

    Hauler bed for Volvo HDT

    Where in teh world did you come up with that? I was offered at one point a consultant job from Kingsley Coach but I did not take it due to prior commitments. I currently own a 2005 Kingsley Coach that is built on a brand new 2004 780. It is for sale since we have decided that a custom built...
  14. EL

    Hauler bed for Volvo HDT

    Thanks for the quick reply. The reason I need to go with the 780 is that I have 4 kids that we'll keep seated in the dinette area while driving. I would prefer the lower height of the 630 so if Volvo does come out with a 730, I would be all over it. Unless I can figure out how to fit a...
  15. EL

    Hauler bed for Volvo HDT

    How does FET play into a bed like this? How long did it take to get built and painted? What are some of the measurements for your truck (WB, overall length, hieght, height of bed, turn radius, etc)??? I love your truck! I am now going to try to get the wife to agree to do a 780 like this...
  16. EL

    Camping Dutchman where are you?

    Geof, Unfortunately none of the moderators have permission to access the member registration. Only Warpath has the ability to do anything in that area. This is mainly due to the amount of spammers and such he was getting. So he locked down the site pretty good. Just keep trying to get a...
  17. EL

    Caution to anyone towing for competition or where you get a payoff including a trophy

    So taking this to an extreme... A couple drive their F250 towing an enclosed cargo trailer. They travel to craft fairs on the weekends to sell his woodworkings and her crocheting. They have decals on the doors of the truck and one on the rear of the trailer. Are they commercial? Do they...
  18. EL

    05 Powerhouse Truck Conversion, 52', new, $350k, on ebay.

    It looks to be an exact duplicate of Doug's (the owner of Powerhouse) except for the colors. Also hate to burst Doug's bubble but Kingsley had installed 6 of these stinger lifts back in the late 90's. With the stinger you can back up with a car/truck hooked up since it has no front pivot point...
  19. EL

    Warranty problems and company policies

    I had several issues with my coach and yes I had to get the coach back up to Kingsley in Minnesota for the work to be done. I knew this going into the purchase. I took care of some of the minor issues after talking to Kingsley about them first so that we were both on the same page. I also had...
  20. EL

    05 Kingsley, 04 Volvo on ebay, 17k miles, $320k, burgundy.

    John, We did the same thing. On one hand I could make a really good arguement for the HDT/5er and then I could make just as good an arguement for the MH. I have plans for a custom-built 45' "stacker" from Featherlite. It has 3 slideouts and a rear lower garage with a bedroom above. It would...
  21. EL

    05 Kingsley, 04 Volvo on ebay, 17k miles, $320k, burgundy.

    New this coach would cost over $450K so the new buyer is getting a heck of a deal. Heck the Volvo 780 cost me $118K alone. I just went to NADA Guides and did a used value workup. Here is the link: NADA Used Value For those that the link does not work...Low Retail of $372K and high retail of...
  22. EL

    05 Kingsley, 04 Volvo on ebay, 17k miles, $320k, burgundy.

    Bravest, There are 2 a/c & 2 heater units, one set for the front and one set for the rear so even with the pocket door closed there is plenty of climate control. But with the two large escape windows in the rear bedroom plus the individual windows in the bunks there was never an issue with...
  23. EL

    05 Kingsley, 04 Volvo on ebay, 17k miles, $320k, burgundy.

    Actually those four extra chairs all swivel and there is a table that can be inserted in the "pathway" to form a second dining table or a meeting area. We used it all the time since we are a family of six and frequently travelled with my parents so we needed all the dining seating we could...
  24. EL

    02 Kingsley on a 2000 Volvo on ebay, $325k, White.

    I am well aware of the fact that Prevost only sells the shells to many conversion companies. I used their name since I did not want to single out any conversion company in particular.
  25. EL

    02 Kingsley on a 2000 Volvo on ebay, $325k, White.

    With our new farm and our alpaca business we are just too busy to actually use it. I could not justify having it sit in my heated barn to be used 1-2 times a year. I do have plans for a new one that we will probably have built after we sell this one and after things settle down a bit here on...

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