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Forum: Building Your Own 09-15-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,765
Posted By mekanic
Whats the best plastic drain pipe material?

I have a choice to make on pipe material. ABS or PVC?? for drain lines in a RV.
This "RV" had been a F-700 truck. It rides much better tnow that it has a air bag rear suspension but it is still a...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-30-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,650
Posted By mekanic
the insurance search,...once more

What insurance companys are out there that will keep their word??

Progressive? NO!!
Safeco? Hell NO!!

I'm looking for Stated value insurance for my F-700 Truck RV conversion.
I got...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 08-11-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,476
Posted By mekanic
I must admit i went from 41 tall tirs to 36.6...

I must admit i went from 41 tall tirs to 36.6 tall Low Pro tires at the same rime I did the gears.

Any chance you need tire and get taller ones??
Forum: Building Your Own 08-06-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 136,579
Posted By mekanic
On some of the more modern window units there is...

On some of the more modern window units there is a slinger that slings condensate water up onto the hot outside coils to help cool them more and cut down on the amount of water that drains out the...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-03-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,777
Posted By mekanic
First thing you should do is go to the title...

First thing you should do is go to the title office and see what the criteria is for converting a title to a RV, But then you should ask your self if it helps you to do that. Most every one here does...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-02-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,021
Posted By mekanic
Well I have my air ride axle installed and it...

Well I have my air ride axle installed and it rides like...a....DREAM!! (compared to the old springs)
I can't believe the difference it has made in the reduction in harshness. It is now quite...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 08-02-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,476
Posted By mekanic
I did mine myself. cost me $307 for a set of 3.58...

I did mine myself. cost me $307 for a set of 3.58 gears for my RR20-145 rear axle. paid a buddy of mine $100 to help me set them up right.
It took me about 20 mins to make a bracket so i could...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-23-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,289
Posted By mekanic
Well mine is quite different. Last year it had...

Well mine is quite different. Last year it had its stock Rear axle a 22.7K leaf spring rear axle. According to fors with a spring rate of 4000 lbsPER INCH
And no shocks either.

When I bought...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-22-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,289
Posted By mekanic
I don't think a 1000 Gal hot tub (about 8800...

I don't think a 1000 Gal hot tub (about 8800 lbsloaded) would put a damper on your truck.

My truck build is kinda odd. 10K front axle (empty weight 5500 lbs) My new air ride Rear axle is rated at...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-14-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,777
Posted By mekanic
Congrats on starting your own home on wheels. ...

Congrats on starting your own home on wheels. Ifi read correctly in some of your other postings you were trying to figure out about toilet or not.
The box conversion i did/doing (work in...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,797
Posted By mekanic
Thats the way to do it right there. I have those...

Thats the way to do it right there. I have those valves on everything I own except my Jeeps(they would get torn off if i did) . how much scratch did you save? I spend my DIY oil change savings on...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-27-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,224
Posted By mekanic
I will NOT put it on mine. I think it just draws...

I will NOT put it on mine. I think it just draws unwanted attention to my RV. And
I have a class B CDL. My RV is titled and insured as a RV. My CDL is for school buses and has Nothing to do with my...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-27-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,605
Posted By mekanic
Don't go by looks (you know the whole book by...

Don't go by looks (you know the whole book by it's cover thing)
I happen to like the look of the vehicle. With the healthy overhang It will have bit more tail swing however it should turn quite...
Forum: For Sale: Accessories & Spare Parts 06-26-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,934
Posted By mekanic
Used 4.10 R&P for Rockwell RR20-145 $150 OBO

I have a used 4.10 Ring and Pinion set for a Rockwell RR20-145 axle.
I believe they fit other 145 series Rockwell axles.
I didn't run these gears but They look to be in good shape.
$150 OBO +...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-21-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,021
Posted By mekanic
Well I found this axle and bought the suspension...

Well I found this axle and bought the suspension and all. For $125!!
https://www.truckconversion.net/attachments/photobucket/img_38487_0_5ab5c0a079c3dc3e05b7373ebea3c595.jpg
some new air bags and...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-11-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 27,376
Posted By mekanic
Here is the truck conversion "RV" I built on a...

Here is the truck conversion "RV" I built on a budget.
My F-700 RV/jeep transport build thread - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-11-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,021
Posted By mekanic
air side conversion??

I have done 2 trips in my home built creation, and was wondering if a rear air ride would make it ride much better.
I have found a 92 or so Freightliner OTR tractor that i can get the rear axle and...
Forum: Building Your Own 05-11-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 117,505
Posted By mekanic
Hot rod is correct. I got my "RV" titled today....

Hot rod is correct. I got my "RV" titled today. very simple.
Ohio BMV form #3804 for the title
Ohio Bmv form #5712 for plates
plate were $40 and good till my exp in Jan.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-30-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 59,889
Posted By mekanic
I have done it but only to gas engines. and I...

I have done it but only to gas engines. and I have only done it for myself on my own vehicles.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-17-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,578
Posted By mekanic
welcome to the site. I looked for 2 years to find...

welcome to the site. I looked for 2 years to find the right truck to buy. found a 94 with only 107K on the clock Cummins six cyl and it runs like new.
If you really look around you find what you...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-02-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,236
Posted By mekanic
Oh how I wish I could find a CNG conversion for...

Oh how I wish I could find a CNG conversion for my old Ford F-150 truck. (I have a gas well hooked to the house)
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 04-02-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,750
Posted By mekanic
RV entry door needed

like the title of the thread says I need a typical RV door. with all that is tied to one.
Hinge frame, latch, and door glass.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-02-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,236
Posted By mekanic
I think those trucks are a great idea to base one...

I think those trucks are a great idea to base one on. I myself am builing a Ford F-700 using a 24 foot uhaul box. Although I am gonna use ramps for my Jeep Wrangler.
There are many people using the...
Forum: You Gotta See This! 04-02-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,206
Posted By mekanic
I'm sure it is more than my regular house and the...

I'm sure it is more than my regular house and the 11 acres its on here is ohio is worth.!!
Forum: Building Your Own 03-25-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,856
Posted By mekanic
To vent or not to vent

I am unsure about cutting holes in the roof.
I have heard they can be a pain to seal up.
here is one i'm looking at:
12 VOLT VENTLINE NON MOTOR VENT - eBay (item 270723322796 end time Mar-27-11...
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