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Forum: You Gotta See This! 01-24-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Mntom
Yep. You are right. I have absolutely NO FRIGGIN...

Yep. You are right. I have absolutely NO FRIGGIN idea what I am talking about.
Forum: You Gotta See This! 01-23-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Mntom
Um, you guys realize that when the tag is on the...

Um, you guys realize that when the tag is on the ground all it is doing is helping keep the rear axle weights legal. The only way the tag will increase the steering axle weight is to attempt to take...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-19-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,256
Posted By Mntom
Shouldn't be if it was installed properly. Even...

Shouldn't be if it was installed properly. Even if the splice was 'illegal' your chances of ever getting in trouble for it are probably about zero........
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-18-2017, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,256
Posted By Mntom
You mean a DOT compliant splice? IF that is what...

You mean a DOT compliant splice? IF that is what you mean the yes, it would be legal. The main thing is.... Does it leak?
Forum: You Gotta See This! 01-11-2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Mntom
No, you couldn't maneuver with the tag. Steerable...

No, you couldn't maneuver with the tag. Steerable means the wheels steer like casters. That way you aren't dragging them on every corner.
Forum: You Gotta See This! 01-07-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Mntom
Yea, but he said it "looks cool". I can't say as...

Yea, but he said it "looks cool". I can't say as it looks cool enough to be $30,000 cool! I think the saw him coming for that money........
Forum: You Gotta See This! 01-07-2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,512
Posted By Mntom
Maybe he was worried about getting pinched for...

Maybe he was worried about getting pinched for overweight? Or maybe he had it and put it on for the "cool" factor? Either way it looks good!

edit: I just looked at the ad and even he says it's...
Forum: Coach In The Making 01-07-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 150,072
Posted By Mntom
If you look at THIS PAGE...

If you look at THIS PAGE (https://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=91) the first post has a PDF of the specs for the transmission you are asking about. It isn't the clearest, but you can...
Forum: Building Your Own 12-10-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,381
Posted By Mntom
I can't imagine it would easy or inexpensive....

I can't imagine it would easy or inexpensive. There is one company that I found that you could call since they give no info on their website: Allison Automatic Conversion...
Forum: Building Your Own 11-28-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,514
Posted By Mntom
I don't have a truck (yet), but have been told by...

I don't have a truck (yet), but have been told by some pretty reliable sources that you can figure $1500 to about $1800 to single out a truck. Singling short would be the best for maneuverability and...
Forum: Building Your Own 11-27-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,866
Posted By Mntom
I discussed this problem with my insurance agent...

I discussed this problem with my insurance agent (State Farm) and she told me as long as the title says Motorhome they will insure it. I asked about the number of axles and the answer was "Doesn't...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-25-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 43,054
Posted By Mntom
I really can't help you much, but most of the...

I really can't help you much, but most of the time the gasoline stuff is still there. I have driven pick ups that were both propane and gasoline. All you did was flip a switch to go between the two...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-29-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,354
Posted By Mntom
Bob, it sounds a lot like a defective inverter. I...

Bob, it sounds a lot like a defective inverter. I got a new 400 watt that would beep for a low battery even while on a fully charged battery. The replcement was fine and I still use it.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 08-17-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 66,709
Posted By Mntom
Besides the Needles, make sure you go on 16A. Not...

Besides the Needles, make sure you go on 16A. Not with your motorhome, but if you have a toad.
Forum: HDT Discussions 07-30-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,015
Posted By Mntom
I was talking to my agent about getting an HDT...

I was talking to my agent about getting an HDT and he said it would be about $1000 a year for insurance. He just quoted it off the top of his head, so I have nothing to prove one way or another, but...
Forum: HDT Discussions 07-30-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,466
Posted By Mntom
Do you by chance have a pyrometer? That will tell...

Do you by chance have a pyrometer? That will tell you if the pipe is large enough.
Forum: Off-Topic 07-20-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,554
Posted By Mntom
I don't have any experience doing what you want...

I don't have any experience doing what you want to do, but I am sure that there will be plenty of advice for you. The only thing I have gathered from a project like that is to figure out what it will...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-13-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,515
Posted By Mntom
That I disagree with. My wife filled the grey...

That I disagree with. My wife filled the grey tank enough that it started coming up in the tub. Yep, it STINKS.

If you have an issue with the water sloshing round while you are driving remind me...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-13-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,515
Posted By Mntom
I guess I don't see the problem? Have you had...

I guess I don't see the problem? Have you had odors come from your traps while running 70 mph through the mountains? The only way you would get odors through the p-trap is to plug the vent and...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,515
Posted By Mntom
P-traps are more than enough to stop the odors....

P-traps are more than enough to stop the odors. If they didn't you would have odors in your house since the black and grey water are in the same pipe and also the traps are the same ones in your RV.
Forum: Coach In The Making 07-06-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,781
Posted By Mntom
Looking good!! That's going to be nice unit when...

Looking good!! That's going to be nice unit when you are done!:D
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-06-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,386
Posted By Mntom
Hey Bob, why not use your tongue instead of your...

Hey Bob, why not use your tongue instead of your fingers??:D:D

Apparently your warning is not sufficient?:o
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-05-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,386
Posted By Mntom
Well, with a tester like that you certainly don't...

Well, with a tester like that you certainly don't need a $200 meter!
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-29-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,316
Posted By Mntom
I'm guessing with wanting a 30K hitch you want a...

I'm guessing with wanting a 30K hitch you want a fifth wheel hitch. Look at THIS PAGE (https://hhrvresource.com/node/74) and there is a list of hitch companies. I have heard nothing but good about the...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-24-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,354
Posted By Mntom
Hm. For some reason I thought you had some solar...

Hm. For some reason I thought you had some solar on your coach. Guess that's what I get for thinking.............
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