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There are several things to consider....here are a few that come to mind Legal maximum height is 13' 6" (it may be 14 in some states but I wouldn't suggest going over 13') Are you using a light duty chassis or a class 8? How high is the top of the cab? A class 8 Cab roof is about 9' high...

1) Thoughts on adding a pickup bed (or making some sort of bed type setup) 2) Any sort of run-down or basics page for construction of your own box, be it for just storage or a living area (1) Yes, here are some thoughts.... I wanted to do some testing before really putting it out there...

Had a cheap windshield installed in the Excursion this year. We're on a ranch and everything gets dirty. It's standard practice for us to hose things down with the 1 1/2" fire hose on the way out to town. On a warm day the windshield cracked from end to end when the water hit it. I...

Just read your other thread.... Cameras are cheap. Try installing a camera to watch how the suspension moves under hard acceleration. You might be surprised how things that seem immovable move under acceleration!

I'll start by telling you I'm not an expert on air bags. I do have quite a bit of experience with suspension geometry. To me, those air bags look to be way over inflated, putting your suspension at the extreme end of its travel. It would not be uncommon with a sprung suspension for the...

I've gone all electric. The products and information available for off-grid solar homes have made it possible to use electric appliances. For me, the refrigerator is less of a challenge than hot water and heat. Propane is really good at heating water and producing heat for forced air...

Do you have a 50 amp connection? If so, you have: -- 120v hot (50 amp) -- 120v hot (50 amp) -- neutral -- ground Does your panel have any 240v (220v) breakers or is it all 120v? Do you have extra slots? In either case, (assuming 50 amp service) you have the potential for 240v by installing...

Things you need to know: -- where your engine makes torque and hp, (what rpm) -- ratio of 5th gear in your transmission, (is it direct drive or over drive?) -- what type of driving you plan to do, (highway, hills, etc) -- your goals, (do you plan to tow the 5th wheel all of the time?, are you...

We're using polyurea on the roofs and have had very good results. It has some elasticity like a rubber roof but it lasts much longer and is much stronger. It is used for things like ocean buoys, rail road coal cars, floor surfaces, etc.

Welcome! Do you have a design and floor plan yet?

I think it also helps to decide early on whether you are going to use RV grade materials or standard home grade materials. The interface between the two can be a challenge but it not too difficult. I've gone with 90% home grade appliances optimized for off-grid applications and am very...

What is your budget for a truck? The allison's will lock up in 2-5 or 2-6 and they're less expensive to repair than an autoshift. (You can have one rebuilt here in southern Ca for 2000-2500 at a lot of shops)

What truck to buy... depends on what you your goals are. Automatic or standard or some sort of autoshift? Medium duty or heavy duty? Price range? What is your length goal? (you'll save $ if you don't have to stretch it) How many rear axles? Air ride?

I built 3 prototypes and eventually settled for ordering the slides from liftco. I wish I had used one of my designs instead... The liftco unit is nice but it feels half assed compared to the rest of the coach. Design 1) 8" channel with 1/2 nylon pads mounted above frame, (you could probably...

I apologize in advance for my crappy ms paint drawing!! Does your frame extend all the way to the rear of the coach? In most garage units the frame is where the red line is in my drawing. The area that I've filled in green is very strong and can support any weight the axles, wheels, and...

There are a few places in Fontana that we have used. How much are you wanting to add?

Sounds like a cool project! Do you plan to drop the garage below the frame or keep it above frame height? What will your overall length be?

Here are my opinions.... others will differ! ** Longest on single axle: 40' overall length ** Wheelbase to length ratio: no less than 55%, (you want a good balance between break-over clearance and departure angle, as well as good driving characteristics) ** Gear ratio: Depends on your...

I've seen people use 1/8 or 1/4 paneling. Depends on whether you're going for a solid feel or reduced weight. I'm using 3/8 on the build I've got going now.

What do you want to do with the coach? (travel, live in it, tow?) How many people? Will you have shore power or be off grid?

Looks nice! What are the dimensions and how much weight do you want the rear portion to hold?

Looks nice! I'm on the road right now but if you'd like pics of the two styles of liftco slides we're using I can send them to you and perhaps answer installation questions.

We're using Liftco components as well. They have several options, each with advantages and disadvantages. The guys on the phone are awesome, the installation documentation not so much.... after you do the first one the rest will be easy!

Yes, you can wire it like a house. The exception will be any 12v dc wiring you do. Some rv/marine inverters handle the ground differently and you would want to follow the manufacturer's instructions for your inverter for grounding. You will also probably want to install an transfer switch...

Depends on: --Tractor you purchase, (you may be able to save a lot on the stretch here) --Your infrastructure ....will you go all electric, propane, hydronic heating, etc ....how many windows and what type, (dual pane) ....insulation, (costs more than you may think) ....exterior finish...