Forum: Aftermarket
06-05-2014, 08:15 AM
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Forum: Aftermarket
06-04-2014, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,985
Bushpilot ,
I flat tow my Grand Cherokee behind...
Bushpilot ,
I flat tow my Grand Cherokee behind my motorhome with the same type towbar system. Really easy to use. However, Gene has a different problem since I don't think a Smart car can be flat...
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-04-2014, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,056
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Forum: Aftermarket
05-27-2014, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,985
Gene,
I had never seen one of those "Idaho...
Gene,
I had never seen one of those "Idaho Totes" before. It certainly would be easier to back. A long wheelbase truck and a short trailer could be tricky to back in a tight space. On the other...
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Forum: Building Your Own
05-27-2014, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,056
Before I went with the FRP, I obtained several...
Before I went with the FRP, I obtained several samples from a local upholstery supplier. They had vinyl, cloth and foam backed materials of all kinds. They also stocked the materials needed to...
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Forum: Building Your Own
05-27-2014, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,864
Rob,
Would love to have you come by and visit...
Rob,
Would love to have you come by and visit when your in the area.
That's a slick old Mack you have there. That would be a nice show truck with a little paint and chrome. With that wheelbase it...
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Forum: Building Your Own
05-26-2014, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,056
To reduce the temp transfer thru the studs I...
To reduce the temp transfer thru the studs I lined the inside of mine with 17/32 plywood. I then glued the FRP to that. I used it on the entire interior. FRP is easy to clean,durable and does not...
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Forum: Building Your Own
05-26-2014, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,864
Welcome aboard Rob !
With your background you...
Welcome aboard Rob !
With your background you should have no problems building that "R" model. Those V-8 Macks have a sound all there own. Of course if it has the old camel back suspension that will...
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-25-2014, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,840
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-17-2014, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,840
Hotrod
I am building toter similar to what you...
Hotrod
I am building toter similar to what you describe. I am installing two opposing Liftco slides on my 12" box. Folks at Liftco were good to deal with. I have installed one side and am ready to...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
04-01-2014, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,386
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Forum: Coach In The Making
04-01-2014, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,386
Kenn,
That's amazing fuel mileage. Is your...
Kenn,
That's amazing fuel mileage. Is your engine electric or manual? I don't think my old manual 425 Cat will come close to that. How did your sound deadening/insulation in the cab perform? I...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
04-01-2014, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,386
The motorhome has four 8D agm batteries and two...
The motorhome has four 8D agm batteries and two 4000 watt inverters with an auto generator start feature. The batteries get low and the generator starts, recharges and shuts off automatically. We ran...
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Forum: Building Your Own
03-12-2014, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,863
Yes those are Liftco slide assy's. Touchless...
Yes those are Liftco slide assy's. Touchless floor models.
As for storage compartment doors, I could not find any that I liked so I built my own.
Kenn's build has some really nice rollup doors I...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
03-03-2014, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,386
Kenn
Your truck is really looking good....
Kenn
Your truck is really looking good. Plumbing and electrical looks very well thought out and executed.
Haven't done much to mine the last few months. After a series of tornados last year I got...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
03-03-2014, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 35,023
Dave
Did not use any sealant on the seams. The...
Dave
Did not use any sealant on the seams. The alum sheets have a two inch overlap and with the rivets on 4" centers they are pretty tight. The cast alum. corner caps are sealed with silicone and...
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Forum: Building Your Own
03-02-2014, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,863
Slideout and floor installed
Haven't worked on the toter much the last few months. Wife convinced me we needed a larger motorhome for longer trips so we now have a older Prevost Marathon for trips longer than our normal weekend...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
03-02-2014, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 35,023
Dave, I was planning on using Silkaflex-252 to...
Dave, I was planning on using Silkaflex-252 to bond the .040 alum to the 2" tubing. However, after doing two test strips and following the manufacture's instructions to the letter, I was still able...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
03-02-2014, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 35,023
Sorry for the delay in responding. Was out of...
Sorry for the delay in responding. Was out of town.
The trim (stainless and alum) on the box was purchased from Frank's Custom Trailers in Okla City where I purchased my trailer. I wanted the truck...
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
01-28-2014, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,963
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
01-26-2014, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,963
photo's
Still cannot see any Photo's nor can I upload any. Message says (upload failed). Anyone else still having a problem?
MMM
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
01-21-2014, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,963
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
01-21-2014, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,963
Hi Janet, I'm using internet explorer as well....
Hi Janet, I'm using internet explorer as well. Can't see any photo's on this thread. I tried three different computers with different operating systems. XP,Home Vista and windows 8.0. Same results,no...
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
01-20-2014, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,963
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
01-19-2014, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,963
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