Powerhouse Conversions

jj68 · 02-09-2009, 02:49 PM

Heard today powerhouse conversions had a fire and burn't to the ground. They stated they are not going to rebuild do to the economy

geofkaye · 02-10-2009, 12:54 AM

...hope that guy is OK....he isn't much of a salesman[IMO]....but he sure as hell was a real thinker/designer...Shame-I hope they are OK and have insurance that covers their business.......the guy invented a stinger trailer hitch & a towed hauler that moved in and out on 4" steel tubes allowing for sharper turns with a large trailer/toad vehicle....he did a tremendous job of moving the industry forward with his designs,planning and advance thinking.....this is a great loss to the Conversion Industry.....my best to Steve and his crew.......geofkaye

racermpn · 02-11-2009, 05:41 AM

Is this the one in North Dakota????

jj68 · 02-11-2009, 06:29 PM

Yes Bismark, ND

blizzardND · 02-12-2009, 07:27 AM

Wow, I was really thinking of having Steve do the finish work on my project. I guess I'll have to finish her out myself.
-blizz

Bob86ZZ4 · 02-16-2009, 12:00 PM

I'm pretty new to truck conversions. I'm doing research into buying one now to replace my '92 Allegro class A. I'm confused about Powerhouse tho. There is one in Utah isn't there? Is this different than one in ND? I had never heard of the one in ND.

geofkaye · 02-26-2009, 01:24 PM

one of them just burned to the ground....FWIT.....geofkaye

BigT · 05-06-2009, 10:27 AM

I am the Volvo salesman that supplies Powerhouse with all their chassis. Powerhouse has not burned down and he is not located in ND. He is still manufacturing coaches and he does an exceptional job. He is located in Idaho Falls, ID. www.powerhousecoach.com

Gary Atsma · 05-07-2009, 03:42 PM

I think the confusion lies in the fact that there are TWO "Powerhouses"- Powerhouse Coach in Idaho, who is still alive and well, and Powerhouse Conversions in North Dakota, the one that allegedly is up in smoke. Too bad, they did some nice work for what appeared to be fair prices, while the Idaho-based concern is pretty high-end, considering they use Forest(sp?)River-based pre-built coach bodies. I got this info from them, so it isn't a slam.

geofkaye · 05-07-2009, 09:06 PM

...doesn't Cowboy Caddy do the same thing-it is kinda like a bait and switch deal where they sell you something that really isn't what it is advertised to be?...seems I remember a few posts on this issue some time ago...The POWERHOUSE crew that I saw and spent some time with in Louisville at the RV Show was the most innovative group in the business....this other guy is kinda like S&S or something like it on that scale....utilitarian but very functional and well built-just without the glitz. I've built that way as my market is more towards the hunting and fishing 4X4 Nascar crowd which like indestructibility and form follows function.....I have a trailer that is to be built that is almost bullet proof- plate aluminum-2X2X3/16'' steel frame 16'' on center...foam on all surfaces-3 ea 6000# axles on a 24' unite-V-nose-party on roof-rear lift door to hold 4000# loading 4X4...and it is a cash deal.....there is a GOD some days!....geofkaye

02-09-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
jj68 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5	Heard today powerhouse conversions had a fire and burn't to the ground. They stated they are not going to rebuild do to the economy __________________

02-10-2009, 12:54 AM	#2
geofkaye Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 625	...hope that guy is OK....he isn't much of a salesman[IMO]....but he sure as hell was a real thinker/designer...Shame-I hope they are OK and have insurance that covers their business.......the guy invented a stinger trailer hitch & a towed hauler that moved in and out on 4" steel tubes allowing for sharper turns with a large trailer/toad vehicle....he did a tremendous job of moving the industry forward with his designs,planning and advance thinking.....this is a great loss to the Conversion Industry.....my best to Steve and his crew.......geofkaye __________________

02-11-2009, 05:41 AM	#3
racermpn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	Is this the one in North Dakota???? __________________

02-11-2009, 06:29 PM	#4
jj68 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5	Yes Bismark, ND __________________

02-12-2009, 07:27 AM	#5
blizzardND Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Fargo ND Posts: 252	Wow, I was really thinking of having Steve do the finish work on my project. I guess I'll have to finish her out myself. -blizz __________________ 2001 GMC 6500 Topkick, 22' box, dropped frame, designed to fit into a 9' garage door. 3126 CAT 6spd Man Lo-Pro 19.5's w/ 3.07 rear axle ratio

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02-16-2009, 12:00 PM	#6
Bob86ZZ4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 908	I'm pretty new to truck conversions. I'm doing research into buying one now to replace my '92 Allegro class A. I'm confused about Powerhouse tho. There is one in Utah isn't there? Is this different than one in ND? I had never heard of the one in ND. __________________ '03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio

02-26-2009, 01:24 PM	#7
geofkaye Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 625	one of them just burned to the ground....FWIT.....geofkaye __________________

05-06-2009, 10:27 AM	#8
BigT Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 13	I am the Volvo salesman that supplies Powerhouse with all their chassis. Powerhouse has not burned down and he is not located in ND. He is still manufacturing coaches and he does an exceptional job. He is located in Idaho Falls, ID. www.powerhousecoach.com __________________

05-07-2009, 03:42 PM	#9
Gary Atsma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hanford,CA,USofA Posts: 786	I think the confusion lies in the fact that there are TWO "Powerhouses"- Powerhouse Coach in Idaho, who is still alive and well, and Powerhouse Conversions in North Dakota, the one that allegedly is up in smoke. Too bad, they did some nice work for what appeared to be fair prices, while the Idaho-based concern is pretty high-end, considering they use Forest(sp?)River-based pre-built coach bodies. I got this info from them, so it isn't a slam. __________________

05-07-2009, 09:06 PM	#10
geofkaye Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 625	...doesn't Cowboy Caddy do the same thing-it is kinda like a bait and switch deal where they sell you something that really isn't what it is advertised to be?...seems I remember a few posts on this issue some time ago...The POWERHOUSE crew that I saw and spent some time with in Louisville at the RV Show was the most innovative group in the business....this other guy is kinda like S&S or something like it on that scale....utilitarian but very functional and well built-just without the glitz. I've built that way as my market is more towards the hunting and fishing 4X4 Nascar crowd which like indestructibility and form follows function.....I have a trailer that is to be built that is almost bullet proof- plate aluminum-2X2X3/16'' steel frame 16'' on center...foam on all surfaces-3 ea 6000# axles on a 24' unite-V-nose-party on roof-rear lift door to hold 4000# loading 4X4...and it is a cash deal.....there is a GOD some days!....geofkaye __________________

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