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Off the top of my head it seems that the best view is more often out the right side so I'd opt for the diner to be on the right and the sofa on the left (facing the right window). Roy

Yes & no. In Texas you can register a truck conversion as an RV but you must have a class B nonCDL license to operate it if its over 26,001 lbs. At least that's what the state's DOT assistant director told me after I got several different answers from the local TxDot office. They make you take...

All questions I was asking a year ago but here's what I decided on: a Mini, 13' garage, 17' living room, beaver tail & attached ramp. You would have to drive a Mini to understand why buy a Mini. The garage needs a minimum 1' beyond the Mini's 11' 11" length. Mine weighs in at 2,905 Lbs. The...

Hiya BravestDog, Texas seems focused on the weight more so than the length. At 26,001 pounds TX regs require a Class B (no CDL requirement for motorhomes). If you tow a trailer above a stated weight, a Class A (again non CDL) is required. As far as I can determined the courts have resolved...

I have been impressed with Anthony Desnick's ToolSet motorhomes. Like you I''m still planning but Tony's responsiveness and ideas have pretty well convinced me he will be my builder. Take a look at his web site and give him a call. Before anyone asks, I don't work ToolSet (i don't work at...

I like the beaver tail and had not seen it before. Would that permit loading of a vehicle without having to raise the lift gate midway through the process? The car in question has a 97" wheelbase and 5" road clearence. Any drawbacks to the beaver tail? Keep the photos coming Tony. Roy

Anyone out there have a prefab garage for their RV? I've looked online but would really like to hear from someone who has already been there and could recommend a reliable brand. There seems to be many options and I know even less about such structures than I do truck conversions. I would...

It would be a tight fit for a Mini (they are 11 ft. 11 inches in length). They also weigh 2900 lbs. which I suspect would overpower that lift gate. I'm looking for a garage unit to hold a Mini and have been told 13 ft. is required for the garage- some felt 14 ft. better. Almost all responding...

BravestDog wrote: "What's the difference between the Columbia and the M2 Chassis that Warpath is selling? Both are newer and priced similar." I recently asked the local Freightliner shop the same question. The M2 is lighter duty than the Columbia (CL). While the CL is available in both 112...

While going through the lengthy wishing/planning stages I have encountered this problem. If I begin with a Freightliner Columbia 112 (tandum rear axels), will I still be under 40' total length with 30 feet of cabin (17' living space & 13' garage? I've also been told that keeping the wheelbase...

Camping Dutchman, I've seen many windsurfing trailers that carry their masts inside PVC pipe. Capped on the front end and cut to the necessary length, removable cap on rear end and put it on the roof. Maybe mount it under/over the awning? It will keep your rods safely protected even though...

Thank you Smile for the correct washing process. I would have used soap forgetting its the salt with which I should be most concerned. My wife has come up with the ultimate solution- move off this hurricane target and go back to her home area in NC. I counter offer with OK but we have to get...

I live on Padre Island (Corpus Christi end) and I have seen new RVs all but rusted out in a year if parked outside. A neighbor's entire exhaust system was laying rusted on the ground under his rig due to the salty damp air. I keep my car in a garage and the local Ziebart shop did a 'jungle...

BravestDog said 'I'd like to see a Truck Conversion with one them thar new Mini Coopers in the belly or in the rear.' That's what I'm working on- so far I've only... bought the new Mini. No way it fits in like that Honda, the Mini is 11' 11" in length and 95% of that is critical to the little...

In view of some recently discussed cases, I think it would be wise to verify the engine's hp & torque (if the truck is new). I'm still in the planning stages but its one thing I will look at before handing over the $$$. Roy

I'm not a fanatic but I am curious if anyone has ever had a problem with formaldehyde in their truck conversion? I suspect it would not help my already damaged lungs but have noticed most all converters use plywood and pressed wood to various extent. Anyone know if 'greener' plywood varieties...

Is there a similar rule of thumb for garage conversions? I'm still in wishing/planning stages but will want to haul a Mini Cooper garaged in the back of the RV. They weigh 2900 Lbs and most (not all) of the builders I've contacted have said I would need the tandem rear axel. I won't be towing...

Unfortunately, carbon fiber has a very high demand and lagging supply problem. I too am a windsurfer and the price of our carbon gear has gone sky high in the past few months. An article in Windsurfing Magazine blamed it on Boeing- they are building passenger planes from the stuff and raw...