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Forum: Building Your Own 06-29-2008, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,431
Posted By medent
Ed Buster, geofkaye has said it good,...

Ed Buster,

geofkaye has said it good, however, many states will be in the discussions and a lot of what you need to know is state specific and I don't think Texas is at all the worst,(just El...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-21-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,431
Posted By medent
A whole lot depends on the mindset/attitude of...

A whole lot depends on the mindset/attitude of the person in charge of vehicle things at the tax assesor's office you go into. The forums have had some Texas guys who could convert their HDT from...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-18-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,970
Posted By medent
This gear thing has been rung out on one of the...

This gear thing has been rung out on one of the other forums, sorry I did not pick up on this thread last month. Decades back the smart owner ops geared their rigs for cruising speed with the...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 08-19-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,969
Posted By medent
In our KW T2000 RV-garage in the original sleeper...

In our KW T2000 RV-garage in the original sleeper cab space that opens
back into the kitchen-dinette, we would like to put a convertable sofa
bed that could seat facing foward or backward (into...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-29-2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,481
Posted By medent
Going back to another thread on insurance back in...

Going back to another thread on insurance back in May I had this experience:

I got up a few blind alleys but ended getting a very positive dialog with RV America Insurance, 800-400-0186 and...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-26-2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,833
Posted By medent
As I mentioned above, Progressive Direct on the...

As I mentioned above, Progressive Direct on the www was best when all I wanted was liability insurance to be able to license the rig.

Now that an RV-garage conversion is almost complete I wanted...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-16-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,738
Posted By medent
Especially LLC'ers Watch out for California. ...

Especially LLC'ers Watch out for California. There, agricultural inspections are a separate thing from motor vehicle department or department of transportation inspections and a still different...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-16-2007, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,290
Posted By medent
Greetings Army Man. A few humble opinions: Cat...

Greetings Army Man. A few humble opinions: Cat engines can be great, but I can't speak fo the 3126. Stay away from Allison automatic transmissions. A 4.63 rear will probably provide pulling power...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 02-24-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,875
Posted By medent
phat bob, I had a similar desire for a smaller...

phat bob,
I had a similar desire for a smaller motorhome with car-capable garage, and with my son developed a RV-Garage design that we floated around for design considerations and estimates. I'm...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-03-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,455
Posted By medent
Nappanee Windows make a ramp gate that is spring...

Nappanee Windows make a ramp gate that is spring loaded so it can be lifted closed quite easily by hand: www.nappaneewindow.com (https://www.nappaneewindow.com)

One of these that will hold 2500...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-25-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,698
Posted By medent
Tony, Nice picture updates on the...

Tony,

Nice picture updates on the coach-garage. It is sure looking good. Nice floorplan.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-12-2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,923
Posted By medent
Save your money, those additives aren't needed,...

Save your money, those additives aren't needed, especially they wont help horsepower at all. Engines that have been running OK on the recent past fuel will run OK on the new fuel. A little lower...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-22-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,698
Posted By medent
I want my T2000 made into an RV-garage and one...

I want my T2000 made into an RV-garage and one contact that seems receptive to what I want is K & C Conversions, Watertown, Sout Dakota. Anyone with experience, hearsay or rumors about that shop?
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-28-2006, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,088
Posted By medent
Good question. Let's hear all about it. I want...

Good question. Let's hear all about it. I want to do the same thing on my KW T2000, neat truck AC & heat back there and sound, etc.

medent
El Paso
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 09-03-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,315
Posted By medent
The September 2006 issue of MY LITTLE SALESMAN,...

The September 2006 issue of MY LITTLE SALESMAN, TRUCK & TRAILER CATALOG has on page 31 a U.S. Truck Sales,Inc listing that it is parting out 10 2001 Volvo 770 trucks: 972-557-7979. Wired for...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2006, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,322
Posted By medent
Good questions where I need help too. I'm...

Good questions where I need help too. I'm planning an rv-garage and now have it with a 300 inch (25ft) wheel base (to center of tandem drives) and a 10 ft overhang from the center of the last drive...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,444
Posted By medent
My paint splatter removers go rubbing alchol...

My paint splatter removers go rubbing alchol (isopropyl alcohol-water), gasoline, hand lotion, rubbing compound. I will add oven cleaner. Thanks.

medent
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,137
Posted By medent
The 8ft 6inch width applies to trucks, trailers...

The 8ft 6inch width applies to trucks, trailers and all. Wider and a special permit is needed. The length columns are confusing. The first length column looks to be for a single motorized unit,...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2006, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,596
Posted By medent
Yes, bumper to back of cab is an important...

Yes, bumper to back of cab is an important dimension, especially it used to be when everything started as a day cab and that dimension took away from pay load space; length limits were restrictive. ...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-09-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,790
Posted By medent
Plan bigger, Mac. Class 8 based rvs easily get...

Plan bigger, Mac. Class 8 based rvs easily get 12 to 13 feet tall and one with a garage or 5th wheel hook up get out to and beyond 40 feet long, especially with generous living space. Maybe you can...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-09-2006, 12:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,513
Posted By medent
Right on about auto shifts increasing the pool of...

Right on about auto shifts increasing the pool of drivers that can handle a big rig and they are not just steering wheel holders as the demands and responsiblities for over-the-roaders is huge, it...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-08-2006, 11:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,596
Posted By medent
For the Freightliners the FLD is the square nosed...

For the Freightliners the FLD is the square nosed class 8. FLD132 is the "classic", 132 inches from front axle to back of sleeper - front axle not set back, the front tires are right up against the...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-23-2006, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,041
Posted By medent
Class 8 big rigs provide great RV haulers and...

Class 8 big rigs provide great RV haulers and older one can be found that are not too expenseive but watch out, fixing things is expensive. A complete in frame overhaul is easily on the order of...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-18-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,714
Posted By medent
TANDEM DRIVE/SINGLE DRIVE - DUAL TIRE/SINGLE TIRE...

TANDEM DRIVE/SINGLE DRIVE - DUAL TIRE/SINGLE TIRE

With the help of these forums I have acquired a rig to start an
RV-Garage project. With Bennett Law Office I got a Montana
registration as a...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-27-2006, 12:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,009
Posted By medent
Once again, following Tim H's story on another...

Once again, following Tim H's story on another forum, I found insurance at www.progressiveinsurance.com (https://www.progressiveinsurance.com) so I got all the paper work together and went down to...
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