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Forum: Building Your Own 07-02-2009, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,214
Posted By chuck
Good morning all: Have a quote to put a 16...

Good morning all:

Have a quote to put a 16 foot box on my Volvo 770 for slightly less than $16,000 dollars. This is a 2 inch square side wall frames, 3 inch floor and 4 inch on the ceiling. The...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-14-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,912
Posted By chuck
My plans call for a wet bath installation, Jakes...

My plans call for a wet bath installation, Jakes has a shower pan with both the toilet and shower drains, but looking to see if anyone has a source for the entire unit? I do not have access to alot...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-14-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,078
Posted By chuck
Think I will stick with my 4 x 6 foot cutout and...

Think I will stick with my 4 x 6 foot cutout and call it good. Will re-enforce the floor area some how, thanks everyone for the feedback.

Chuck
Forum: Building Your Own 06-14-2009, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,883
Posted By chuck
Well, with those favorable comments and the...

Well, with those favorable comments and the approval of the guy who will do the install, it will be a go for ikea.

Thanks

Chuck
Forum: Building Your Own 06-11-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,657
Posted By chuck
Thanks all for the responses, think I am going to...

Thanks all for the responses, think I am going to go with Alan's technique, maybe I will constrain the cab air ride a bit, with a couple of chains to minimize how much it can move.

Thanks again
...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-10-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,883
Posted By chuck
Yesterday I went to my local ikea store to look...

Yesterday I went to my local ikea store to look at kitchen cabinets, facets, sinks etc. I have to tell you that for what I need I was impressed. It looks like they have okay quality, and they will...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-09-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,078
Posted By chuck
I have seen several cut out designe on the rear...

I have seen several cut out designe on the rear panel of the truck cab. Some have cut away the entire back wall and opened up the entire cab area, others have gone much smaller, and kept a larger...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-09-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,657
Posted By chuck
Good evening, probably years since I posted here,...

Good evening, probably years since I posted here, glad to see all of you still active! I am conflicted about what to do and am studying several options. One of them is building a 16 foot long box...
Forum: HDT Discussions 09-16-2008, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,512
Posted By chuck
Bear: I have a 425 in one of my 770's and a...

Bear:

I have a 425 in one of my 770's and a 460 in the other. There are hardware changes from the lower hp motors to these, i.e the 350 and 375, but these might be just a reflash of the computer....
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-27-2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,954
Posted By chuck
I did a quick search and a couple of years ago...

I did a quick search and a couple of years ago there was a great deal of discussions on insulating conversions. geoff, you did the polyico board, and I think you liquid nailed them to your trailer. ...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-25-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,755
Posted By chuck
medent: Check the escapees hdt forum, and do...

medent:

Check the escapees hdt forum, and do a search, there is someone doing exactly what you are doing and no problems so far. Traction is not as good as keeping a single axel with duals, at...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 05-06-2006, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,348
Posted By chuck
Looking for some 22.5 alcoa rims (rear) for my...

Looking for some 22.5 alcoa rims (rear) for my new to me 770.

thanks in advance

Chuck
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-13-2006, 04:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,866
Posted By chuck
Is the escapees site down, or is my computer not...

Is the escapees site down, or is my computer not liking it anymore? Haven't been able to sign on all weekend, and getting a little bit shakey with withdrawel (sp) symptoms.

Chuck
Forum: Building Your Own 02-09-2006, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,534
Posted By chuck
Not sure if I want to do go this route or not,...

Not sure if I want to do go this route or not, but thinking about it. I presently pull a fifth wheel with my Volvo, but thinking about converting to a motorhome. The founder of Roadmaster is...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-28-2006, 06:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,224
Posted By chuck
geoff: I agree polyiso is the way to go on...

geoff:

I agree polyiso is the way to go on new homes and any other place you want to reduce energy use. How did you insulate the Volvo, did you take out all the inside panels and spray? At...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-27-2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,224
Posted By chuck
I was (am) having second thoughts about a fifth...

I was (am) having second thoughts about a fifth wheel for my use, as I chase the snow during the winter rather than running from it. Fiver has some issues in the cold, i.e. going down the road on...
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 12-13-2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,524
Posted By chuck
Roadmaster used to be a few miles from my home. ...

Roadmaster used to be a few miles from my home. The founder Judd Jackson sold the business and it eventually failed. He built what I consider the finest conversion you could buy. And you paid for...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-28-2005, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,082
Posted By chuck
There is a site that I have lost that sells used...

There is a site that I have lost that sells used railway car parts, called Monad something or other. They sell fold down sinks that came from the sleeper cars. I bought one, then when Roadmaster...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-28-2005, 06:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,637
Posted By chuck
nomac: Roadmaster changed hands, sold to a...

nomac:

Roadmaster changed hands, sold to a customer, and then it went away. I think they made the finest conversion on the market, unfortunatly that quality came with a very high price and not...
Forum: HDT Discussions 10-14-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,279
Posted By chuck
There was a previous discussion of this on the...

There was a previous discussion of this on the HDT SKP site, started by me. I have a short (182 inch) wheel base volvo 610 and when bob tailed I can be bounced around by ruts. My alignment etc is...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,117
Posted By chuck
The caveat on the R value is the direction of the...

The caveat on the R value is the direction of the heat flow and a 42mm air space. I am not sure this is much different than the foil face bubble type insulation at Home Depot and other places. All...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-04-2005, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,852
Posted By chuck
Greetings, the flaming 610 will be on the road to...

Greetings, the flaming 610 will be on the road to Knoxville to pick up my used New Horizons fifth wheel(the 34 foot airstream is for sale), will be leaving Monday am, traveling 94-90-39-74-75, and...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-09-2004, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,016
Posted By chuck
Geoff: The boat people use diesel or kerosen...

Geoff:

The boat people use diesel or kerosen fired heaters/stoves. Wallis (sp) has a combo cook top and stove, dickenson makes a bunch of them, from what I am told, they work well, no odor, and...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-02-2003, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,072
Posted By chuck
Brian: Thanks Chuck

Brian:

Thanks

Chuck
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-01-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,072
Posted By chuck
Brian: Where in Mn are they located, would...

Brian:

Where in Mn are they located, would like to stop in for a visit.

Chuck
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