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  1. CT

    WANTED: 24 Foot Conversion

    Looking for a 24 foot conversion Toter with double bunk beds.
  2. GU

    Adding air suspension to the living quarters

    Has anyone added air bags to the living quarters (box) on a toterhome or do you just rely on the air ride system on the tractor? I am building a toterhome on a 2008 freightliner m2 and plan to use a 15 foot dry van body. I would like to add additional air ride for the passengers in the living...
  3. VO

    Payload question - truck weight vs. door sticker

    I recently replaced my 2013 GMC 1500 with a 2021 GMC 2500HD, with the intention of stepping up from a bumper pull toy hauler to a 5th wheel toy hauler. Here's where things are interesting, and I could use some opinions: From the door labels: GVWR: 11300 GCWR 26000 RGAWR 6600 FGAWR 5600...
  4. FR

    How to find the capacities of an older truck

    My sons house burned down. I told him to settle with insurance for loss of use(motels and food etc. His policy limit was $95,000. He settled for $75,000. This was to buy a used 5th wheel to put on his property while rebuilding (then have a nice vacation trailer). He stole a trailer for $62,000...
  5. JO

    Nissan Frontier 4X4 Custom Wedge Camper in Mass

    2012 4X4 Nissan Frontier short bed (5 feet) with custom wedge/platform camper/roof top tent. Looking to sell as a package deal but will definitely consider offers to sell separately. Price: $18,000 Truck: 2012, 111,000 miles. 4.0L, V6. 5ft bed. Sumospring suspension upgrade, also added a hitch...
  6. BO

    Freightliner Columbia for Sale

    Hawk Engineering Motor Home Truck Conversion Freight Liner Columbia Chassis, 43 foot double C channel frame spec'd specifically for motor home conversion. Mercedes 450 powered with 10 speed auto-shift. Motorhome body is 1&1/2" square tubing construction on 18" centers with .040 outer skins...
  7. CO

    I think my 5er battery charging truck when not running

    Well, today I finally looked at my Victron app and saw a 4 amp draw on the battery while parked. That was odd since nothing was on in the trailer except the gas detector thingy. So I unplugged the 7 pin connector and voila! the draw went away. I have LFP batteries in the trailer and they read...
  8. 6C

    Question...Huck Bolts

    Anyone know what grade a Huck Bolt is? I need to rebolt my suspension components in place and i'm guessing Grade 8 fasteners will be enough bit just want to be sure.
  9. OR

    Trust a Truck Wash for a Motorcoach?

    Newbie here... Wondering if anyone has experiences (good or bad) with taking their motor coach to a truck wash drive-ups at truck stops? Ideally I'd hand wash our 2021 Berkshire 34B, but I just don't have the time. RV detail companies are charging $300 and I'm not sure they are getting the...
  10. Iwritecode

    Truck stats

    I recently saw a Facebook post that talked about this subject and cited many of the same stats. I can't find it again but when I did a search this is the first article I found. Kind of eye-opening...
  11. CA

    Truck Washes OK?

    Does anyone have experience with these truck washes? We just came back from a trip to the coast and need to get our Force cleaned up. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bluebeacon.com/locations/listing/san-antonio-east-tx&source=gmail-imap&ust=1631624845000000&usg=AOvVaw3B-ZlwyZ6kdC2vWz3OB3r1
  12. yukongold

    New truck amidst shortage? Nah.

    https://www.autoblog.com/2021/09/02/gm-ford-halting-production-chip-shortage-worsens/ Highlights - - GM will close a total of eight assemble plants for two weeks in September including two that produce pickups. Ford will close two pickup assembly plants for two weeks and cut production at two...
  13. GR

    **SOLD** 2019 Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper Swift Turn Key Overland Build

    After much deliberation we have decided to list our 2019 Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper Swift build for sale. We originally designed the vehicle configuration for traveling around the world but due to COVID had to settle for spending the past year traveling throughout the US and Mexico instead...
  14. 6C

    And so it begins....

    Been getting things sorted for our 08 Volvo 670 build and was finally able to get the frame rail extensions bolted/supported into place.
  15. DE

    Just for fun.....is the truck big enough?

    Are the truck(s) big enough? https://fb.watch/7C7uzEGbQj/
  16. RO

    Truck weighs

    Truck and trailer weighs 2019 f250 and wolf pack 24-14 I weighed my rig today and wanted you inputs on the weight distribution Any helpful advise welcome
  17. KA

    Best Tires for truck for towing

    Had Pirelli Scorpions on the truck stock, and they were great tires. Towed 5th wheel with no issues. Replaced them with Bridgestone Duelers Revo 2 a few years ago and found them very squirmy. (Way too squirmy) *noticed the reviews for Revo's are that they are squirmy. Like to get some input...
  18. JC

    Need truck camper recommendations

    Selling my Class C and switching to a Truck camper. I am also purchasing a pickup. Id like to stick with a 1500 series truck gas. Is there a lightweight Truck camper with a wet bath that can be size appropriately?
  19. Schiada

    Need a good shop that work on Cummins 350 BC's ?

    I need to find a good shop in the Phoenix area that work on 1990 Cummins 350 BC's . I want to do a swap going from a 9 speed to Auto Tran's. and also do a general check over and service on the motor. The truck is my 1990 International 9700 / RV. Have a pretty good list of the things I need to do...
  20. TA

    East to West Pinbox mounting flanges hitting truck bed?

    Has anyone else had problems with the back of the Pinbox mounting flanges hitting the sides of their truck bed on an East to West fifth wheel? When I turn more than about 70 degrees, the back corner of these flanges hit my truck bed. This happens when turning both directions. The flanges seem...
  21. CO

    Used truck prices might have peaked

    I checked with Carvana today to see what me truck was worth. $27,600, which is great since I paid $24k for it 18 months ago. But that is off the high of $30,000 just 2 weeks ago. Sure haven't seen this in the dealer market, yet.
  22. TR

    2021 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed TRD Off Road

    2021 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed TRD Off Road Mileage: 6,000 Price: $50,999 OBO Location: Rocklin, CA Upgrades: In addition to a 7 year warranty from Toyota Dealer… here are a list of upgrades COMPLETE OLD MAN EMU KIT W/ DAKAR LEAF PACK - 2016+ TACOMA (OME16TACO-DAKAR) and SPC...
  23. DM

    Wiring harness is too short for my new truck

    I have a pop up camper and just got a new Ram 2500 and was not too smart waiting for the last minute to hook it up to the truck to try it out. I got the ball mount drop right, and measured the chains to make sure they are long enough, but forget about the harness. The plug on the truck is way...
  24. SU

    2007 Sun Valley Inc, Sun Light Truck Camper

    My in-laws just purchased this truck camper and I'm trying to help them ensure it's in great shape. The roof and seams look great and there does not appear to have even been any water intrusion. I am thinking of cleaning the roof and eternabonding all seals and seams. Then I thought I'd use...
  25. BR

    Mobile Detailing Garage conversion

    I want to convert a semi into a mobile detailing garage, for the simple fact that it’s cold in the winter and I want to be somewhat mobile. Anyone know if this would be possible?

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