Truck Conversion & Toterhome Community - View Single Post - U-Haul vs. Ryder/etc

dgorila1 · 12-23-2008, 11:52 AM

I have also been lookinh at MDT straight trucks for possible RV conversion. Several questions:
1)What type is best for this purpose? I like the low desk height and "attic" the U-Hauls have but this leaves no storage, utility or generator space under the body. Anyone done a U-Haul and how did you overcome these shortcomings?
The higher trucks such as ones rented from Ryder have lots of space under for utilities, tanks, etc but require steps to be built into or retract out of. What experiences has anyone had with these type?

2) How do the aluminum or FRP bodies these come with hold up? How did you finish the inside (firring strips/insulation/interior finish)?

3) Whats the complexity in cutting the cab and box for through access? Does the box need to be removed to do this and install a flex sleev to make it weather tight?

4) What has been the overall costs for those that have converted these trucks and how do you like them?
Thanks.

12-23-2008, 11:52 AM	#1
dgorila1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 105	I have also been lookinh at MDT straight trucks for possible RV conversion. Several questions: 1)What type is best for this purpose? I like the low desk height and "attic" the U-Hauls have but this leaves no storage, utility or generator space under the body. Anyone done a U-Haul and how did you overcome these shortcomings? The higher trucks such as ones rented from Ryder have lots of space under for utilities, tanks, etc but require steps to be built into or retract out of. What experiences has anyone had with these type? 2) How do the aluminum or FRP bodies these come with hold up? How did you finish the inside (firring strips/insulation/interior finish)? 3) Whats the complexity in cutting the cab and box for through access? Does the box need to be removed to do this and install a flex sleev to make it weather tight? 4) What has been the overall costs for those that have converted these trucks and how do you like them? Thanks.