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Bill, I don't know that there are any exact standards set out for the construction of a conversion shell. The RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) does provide "codes" as in the commercial/residential building industry that governs construction, electrical, plumbing, etc,... from...

A remote fill is available that has a bleed orfice that lets you know when it's full (as used on most tanks). It spews vapor until near 80%, then it spits liquid. I'm also using a Vena monitor system that provides constant read-out of fresh, black, grey, & propane levels, along with battery...

Progress report: 07 Freightliner build. The truck mods are now (almost) complete. I spec'd out the longest frame available from Freightliner however,...the frame tails had to be extended 18" to accommodate a 33' body. This was relatively easy, as no mechanical extensions were necessary...

How long you stretch the truck frame kinda depends on your floor plan. The black water tank needs to be under the toilet unless you use one of those marine systems with a macerator pump. This is a major consideration,...along with weight. Axles need to be almost under the (rear) bedroom area not...

I believe you are correct,...each state sets it's own limits as to dimensions. California doesn't like anything over 40' long but, I understand this restriction is up for review. For height, I would suggest keeping it under 12'6" as this is about the max limit you will encounter for most...

cjc,...appreciate the info,...I'm going to visit Home Depot today & take a look at the Hardie board. I'm also thinking of using marine 3/4 plywood for the sub-floor,...more ply's & better grade of wood. Your thoughts?

I'll be over at Hawk Engineering, probably "living" with them, for the next few weeks. Will take progress photos throughout the build. Also, we intend to go with ceramic tile flooring. Need input - advise - thoughts, on sub-floor. The bottom layer is 3/4" tongue & groove plywood. Has anyone...

Well, here we go! After reading through truck conversion.net for 6 months, numerous other materials, (and a trip to Elkhart & Eastman, Ga) I've decided I didn't like any of the factory built units for various reasons. Nothing wrong with any of them, but they just didn't fit my requirements...

I'm new to da truck conversion thing but know my way around bus conv's fairly well however,... feel like a novice again. We are changing direction from an MCI-9 to (most likely) to a Century or Columbia if I can find something reasonable so, here goes! Questions: Where is a a good source(s) to...