Search results

  1. GE

    Inverters

    .....I'm not trying to be jerk here-it is your money to spend as you will.....my issue is that I'd like to share info/experience so you can do what you want-at a _reasonable price_ and have a system that lasts 5 years before any changes have to happen....the RV business is _dead_ those still in...
  2. GE

    Inverters

    .....I can run my generator for years on the money I save by not getting into inverters and converters.....the trick is the choice of appliances and the way/time they are used-not the amount of juice you have stored for conversion to 120vac.....just by using the available systems on today's...
  3. GE

    Inverters

    ...wait till you see the wholesale/retail price on the "Z" rig......be sure to do your load calculations 3 times and don't make a mistake by even .05%....[but I didn't tell you this].....I carry Z's also-on order for commercial vehicles and between you and me....well,-enough said-.....should you...
  4. GE

    Motorhome Wanted

    .......I'd like to have a newer MH-but having built a TruckConversion myself and remodeled a bunch of others.....I will buy a repo or a damaged unite and rebuild it to my specs...another words-no bubble wrap for insulation and remove all the useless glitz that jacked up the cost....most of...
  5. GE

    Inverters

    If I can't hook up to at least 30 amps.......with LED lite and low draw appliances/cycled appliances-one isn't going to need a converter or solar panels as you can run your generator about 1+ hours a day and recharge your battery bank.....I only need my generator at nite to cool the freezer/heat...
  6. GE

    Diesel Generator Wanted

    ....if one needs a generator.....don't let this one get away!....I just got new pricing and things aren't even near that wholesale on ONAN or Gen Tech and several others......get out the wallet and pony up if you need a genny.......geofkaye
  7. GE

    Powerhouse Conversions

    ...hope that guy is OK....he isn't much of a salesman[IMO]....but he sure as hell was a real thinker/designer...Shame-I hope they are OK and have insurance that covers their business.......the guy invented a stinger trailer hitch & a towed hauler that moved in and out on 4" steel tubes allowing...
  8. GE

    Wall covering fabric and installation.

    ......in the "old days" we used to use lead foil on the floor of a Bus/Hearsts/MH to cover up the noise.....now that is not considered cool/legal/GREEN/healthy at all-even though we covered it with roll rubber and bonded it to the metal all around all 4 sides....times have changed....there are...
  9. GE

    HDT Conversion for daily use

    .....ya had to steal the Freightliner with those miles at $8.5K....way to go!....the MH Conversion isn't that difficult in this economy with all the truck guys eating each others first born. It is a buyers market and one has to deal that way.....and never do anything without checking out the...
  10. GE

    Wall covering fabric and installation.

    ....THE ONLY PRODUCT I USE IS THE 3M STUFF....it comes in gallon cans and looks like rubber cement....but what do I know-I get it from a fabric/upholstery supplier in town here... I use a glue spray gun-but it will work with a roller and pan [4"] but the fumes are quite potent an gets the girls...
  11. GE

    Wall covering fabric and installation.

    ....."prep" is the trick for interior walls....first coat the plywood on both sides with KILZ sealer also do the edges well....use either the enamel or the latex-but do a good job/if too thin use a second cost. I use fabric/or carpet that is used for headliners.....but you might use a vinal...
  12. GE

    HDT Conversion for daily use

    .....'bout 20k and you got what you need....geofkaye
  13. GE

    HDT Conversion for daily use

    .....Fuel mileage isn't an issue if you can afford an Truck Conversion......it just isn't an issue unless you travel a long long way to and from work-and this isn't even considering any personal comfort dynamics......last week I got this damn "cold" that is going around the country and making a...
  14. GE

    HDT Conversion for daily use

    ....BTW I can use the generator to keep the tractor cool or hot while I'm at work- no getting in to a cold "refrigerator" anymore......geofkaye
  15. GE

    HDT Conversion for daily use

    ...WOULD DEPEND ON THE location of work and weather parking would be a PIA like in low overhead garages..... I work at a hospital every Tuesday nite and the security guards have a special place for me and the VOLVO 610 to park in.....close to the dumpster but within 6 feet of the main door to...
  16. GE

    $1,600,000 45' Prevost Bus Conversion on ebay. Disco interior with strippers pole.

    .....USUALLY - the bus offsets some other business tax wise.... a lot of individuals use the bus as a vacation/travel home and also deduct it as a business expense by leasing it out for a party bus or something in the entertainment business.....lot of C/W people lease the buses for a tour and...
  17. GE

    $1,600,000 45' Prevost Bus Conversion on ebay. Disco interior with strippers pole.

    ....OK now we go form a measly 1.6 million to maybe 2.3million or so give or take a few thousands.....great Idea and could be done rather easily.....geofkaye
  18. GE

    $1,600,000 45' Prevost Bus Conversion on ebay. Disco interior with strippers pole.

    .....THE CO-DRIVER IS ALSO THE BUS SCRUBBER/WAXER/VACUUMER DURING HIS/HER OFF HOURS....[there is nothing wrong with a built in maid/servant....which is deductible].....IIRC.... THE INSURANCE IS ABOUT $5K A YEAR. AND IT GETS ABOUT 8MPG DOWNHILL IN A 75MPH TAILWIND.....COURSE IF YOU PAID THAT...
  19. GE

    Fire damaged Class C Winnebago on ebay. What a mess.

    .....USE A OZONE GENERATOR FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS TO GET THE ODOR OUT AFTER STRIPPING IT OUT..... I wouldn't waste my time and 23K is the most unreasonable price I have ever heard of for junk- but it's your money......you can build a lot of truck for that kinda money and have something very...
  20. GE

    Are Truck Conversions ever "Repossessed" and then resold for a big discount?

    ...Katrina trucks are still out there-just like the trailers and cars are still available....[including the sea weed for those of you that like that stuff].....the '92 is worth less than 8 grand....mileage is too high to be a cherry....."you can't tell a book by it's cover"-though.....is...
  21. GE

    Converting shipping container to trailer

    11,000# to start with and then add the interior which averages 2200#....if you were off roading a lot or in the desert somewhere alone....I suspect they would work out but the weight issue-insulation issue-noise issue-would be a problem.....I could build it-but it would cost you a chunk of...
  22. GE

    Are Truck Conversions ever "Repossessed" and then resold for a big discount?

    .....I'd have to check with USBank tomorrow....I know that they have done it cuz the mgr. mentioned it to me-----but I wasn't interested in it at the time[Boy did I skru up that time!]....geofkaye-[hanging head in remorse]
  23. GE

    Replace manual trans with Auto

    .....$8K + TRANSMISSION + ANY OVERAGES.......geofkaye....yeah, I knew you wouldn't like it.......trade the truck....there are plenty out there now.......
  24. GE

    Building a living quarters inside a FRP panel box truck?

    .....DOC WEAVER TELLS IT LIKE IT IS!....that is what he did and that is what he ended up with.....insulate and glue everything....no exceptions. If you have access to Spray Urethane Foam use that instead of sheets....will kill the wind issue and keep even more heat/cool inside the Box....that...
  25. GE

    Volvo VNL64T780 Price - New!

    ....the 3.58:1 with a 10 speed overdrive is the best of 2 worlds for me....final ratio is .73.....tires are another issue....I'd like 24.5's but I have 22.5's now and would change them out but they are new 3 years ago and some still have the rubber tits in spots....so I will stay with the...

Try RV LIFE Pro Free for 7 Days

  • New Ad-Free experience on this RV LIFE Community.
  • Plan the best RV Safe travel with RV LIFE Trip Wizard.
  • Navigate with our RV Safe GPS mobile app.
  • and much more...
Try RV LIFE Pro Today
Back
Top