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It is nice to see another dry van conversion. As stated above, not many of them around. Especially that get used.

I have talked with a few people and they all recommend using 2x2's. Since you are not building the trailer (walls, roof, etc), but rather a box within a box, you don't have to build to support weight or wind. I am building something very similar, and plan to frame it with 2x2's everywhere except...

I fully understand the term "just spray it". My freightliner is white....mostly, except where it is peeling, then it is factory green. My trailer is orange...Schneider orange...so my wife thinks I can "just paint" the trailer. I told her if she sands it, I will spray it. Same with the truck. So...

Thanks for the information. I will definitely look them up. Did you install your French door? You said you just have to bolt the frame in...Did you just bolt the base to the existing floor and cut the side metal to fit? Sounds easy enough if that is the case.

Looks good. Are you planning on painting the truck next? Did you spray it? I was looking at it on Escapee's last week. I like the layout. We are getting ready to start our dry van build, so it is nice to see something similar out there. How is that trailer to get into camp grounds? Or do you...

What are some good companies to look into for sourcing parts for a conversion? Specifically, I am looking for exterior doors, window's/ trim, lighting. Lighting isn't a top priority at this point, but I am about ready to buy an exterior door, and google search isn't bringing up quite what I am...

I have been looking at the small one from Harbor Freight. The panel was cheap, but I didn't get the controller to go with it yet, so I haven't hooked it up. I have talked to a couple people and they said I may need to go to a bigger panel though.

Turner, How is the progress coming along? Settled on a floor plan design yet? BTW, looking at the pic of your buggy, I'm guessing you live in the southern part of the states? I like the looks of it. Sweeping lines in the tubing (the reason I'm guessing south), but keeping the classic...

Finished my turbo install last night and took the truck for a drive. I have had this truck for 3 years, and didn't know it shifted that way. My wife even sounded like she wants to learn to drive it now, since it's "just" a 5 speed now. :)

Sorry about the hi-jack but, Orangepeel, have you had any issues with the range selector grinding between 5-6 and 7-8? Mine shifts fine (floating) between all the gears EXCEPT 6-7th. When I move the shifter to the far right, it grinds a little. It doesn't grind going into 7th, just the...

I guess I never realized you could do that. Learn something new everyday.

Super 10 shift pattern is 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10. Every shift is in the same hole, just pull it out, flip the switch on the shifter, and put it back in. If it has the "top 2" option, when the cruise is turned on, the trans will shift automatically between 9-10. What type of vehicles are...

May not be able to separate the lq from the garage very well. If you need 16' of garage space, that only leaves you 6' of lq space. Might be better to leave it an open layout, similar to the smaller toy hauler trailers, and pull the vehicle out of the garage when you sleep. If you build...

How long is the box on that? Are you planning on just sleeping quarters, or are you planning a kitchen/bathroom/etc as well? What are you planning to put in the garage? What trans is in it? Super 10?

I am planning on keeping it simple. I am looking to build a simple camper that can haul my toys. I don't spend weeks at a time camping now, but I want something that I can make a trip to the desert for a week, and still be comfortable. My biggest reason for going this route is that I wanted big...

Another option if you don't get many replies here, is to try the Escapee's forum. http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showforum=32 There are lots of people over there that use their HDT's, with a Smart loaded on the bed, and pull a 5er behind that. There is also lots of useful information...

If you don't get any answers here, try over at the Escapee's forum HDT - Escapees Discussion Forum There are a lot of guys over there that run the HDT's with a smart car on the bed, and pull a 5er behind it. There is a lot of information in their resource guide as well. The Heavy Haulers...

I did some searching the past few days, but haven't found anything that I am looking for. I am new to the forum, so I apologize if I missed the obvious answer. I bought a HDT 2 years ago, and use it to haul my 30' flatbed and 2 4wd vehicles when we go wheeling and camping. It has a 60" condo...