The previous link to pics is not working well so I made my own. New pics show the rig is almost done. I have a airline ticket in hand, waiting to leave on Aug. 28. Hickory has to reinstall an air dryer because the stock one gets ruined during the condo chop.
https://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/equ...d=821143118265

man!....check out that shower!...geof-near Cincinnati

https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emo...on_biggrin.gif I guess this is what you look like. Anyway looks like a beautiful rig and quality work. I can understand your being anxious. Good luck on the trip back home and let us know how it went.

Charlie

2000 Volvo 610 Motorhome "Dixie"
Pulling a 32' Newmar Fiver

FINAL FACTORY PICS!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

https://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/equ...d=821143118265

Very nice looking rig there Patrick. I can understand your excitement in getting it. Have a great time picking it up and driving it home.

Bill

Patrick,

Congratulations!!!

Gene

Wahoo! Where is your first trip?

Bill

2003 28' Show Hauler Motorhome on a 1995 FL 120 www.showhauler.com

My first trip will be back to Tulsa. I plan to buzz a fair piece of the Blue Ridge Parkway on the way back...I hear it's a beauty. A trip to Clayton, OK and then Moab, UT will be next to do a little wheelin in the Jeep. Think it will tow it? https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emo.../icon_wink.gif

Here is a interesting story. Bill, much like you I was told Fri p.m. that I could not get financing. This after having been pre-approved since May. I'm using Bank of America. The reason stated was "we saw Show Haulers web site and there is no way we will finance one of those" I said one of what? They said "one of those trucks for towing" I next explained how mine was not a Toter Home and that it was a motorhome. I then e-mailed pics (ones before my hitch was installed) and they agreed to run it through. I'm still skeptical but I was promised a call before noon Mon. Where do the Toter Home owners get financing? 9 out of 10 RV loan companys run their loans through BOA!

...To Die for!.....geof-Near Cincinnati

Thanks everyone for the compliments! I got a copy of the invoice today. It will be a 2004 Model 28Q. I figured on a 2003 so this is https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emo.../icon_cool.gif

It is a beauty thats for sure. You should be proud of it. Have fun on the ride home. https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emo.../icon_cool.gif

2000 Volvo 610 Motorhome "Dixie"
Pulling a 32' Newmar Fiver

Get this, Bank of America told me in May I was pre-approved at 4.79%. Today, 3 days before I leave to pick it up they say "We won't loan money on a hollowed out 18 wheeler". My typing skills could never convey my rage so use your imagination. Lesson here to be learned. Only trust a lender that you know has loaned money on truck conversions. rvlendingtree.com has a Renegade on their home page...THAT is a good sign. Angie, my dealer, referred me to a man named Rusty who is also a Show Hauler dealer, a Yamaha dealer and a loan broker. His # is 1-630-553-7002. I'll let you know who gets me the best rate the quickest. Valium please!

[This message was edited by Patrick on August 25, 2003 at 02:59 PM.]

[This message was edited by Patrick on August 25, 2003 at 02:59 PM.]

Patrick your in good hands. Rusty also did my loan and he was the first guy I spoke to who knew what he was doing. He had me dialed in within a few hours. He'll probably get you a better deal than what you had before, he saved me a few % points over Bank One.

Breath deep it's almost over https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emo...on_biggrin.gif

Bill

2003 28' Show Hauler Motorhome on a 1995 FL 120 www.showhauler.com

Patrick:.....this seems to be the rule these days-One of my business partners does re-finance and new finance of houses.....everytime one of these loans tanks-the first thing the borrower does is file suit.....so we have moved him into a condo unite owned by his brother leased a vehicle for him to his 89 year old mother in a resthome/the condo is owned by his brother who is not an employee of the company-make all deals go though a S&L account and convert to cash upon demand to keep the lawsuits form piling up-[you can't get blood out of a turnip as the saying goes].....and it's only getting worse as the interest rates are going up ....1% in the last month alone....good luck with this one-Showhauler might have a few leeds also ask Lonnie-after all he has a vested interest....and remember to refinance ASAP-watch for the refinance clauses also....geof-Near Cincinnati

It's early and I can't sleep cause I keep thinking about the SH!!! Rusty got me all fixed up with a loan and did a bit of creative paper shuffling to make the deal even sweeter. Angie my dealer made it back to NC w/ the SH, she said somehow my truck still had "load" tires on the rear which are stiff and noisy. She is having them swapped today for groove tires? I guess these are similar to steer tires. Also, she was anxious because she wanted enough time to polish my rims and detail the rig properly before I show Thursday. There is a night and day difference between dealing w/ RV sales people and my dealer. Almost makes me look forward to ordering a new one in 2015 when I'm sure by then the feds will have mandated all diesel rigs be sent to the graveyard and be replaced with hydrogen powered rigs......imagine that! Angie claimed that my rig was her first chopped condo conversion and that she will order all her models for stock in this configuration from now on. She said between the aerodynamics, ease of use and looks it was the way to go. How am I supposed to sleep tonight?!

Patrick -

I know how you feel. I maybe got 2 hours of toss & turn sleep before I just got up and looked at pictures of it. My other worry was a snow storm bearing down on the area. I picked mine up the second week of January and the weather had been nasty prior to that. By the luck of the weather gods the sun was shinning and it actually hit 40 degrees that day. As we rolled out of the Show Hauler lot it was black to the west and the wind was blowing. The snow chased us all the way back to Ohio and just as I was backing into the driveway the snow hit. My other problem was I still had overhead electric wires at that time so I had the wife and kids out there trying to lift them high enough to get the rig under them. It was a fun day.

You have yourself a safe trip and update us when you get back.

2003 28' Show Hauler Motorhome on a 1995 FL 120 www.showhauler.com

Patrick ...your killing me!...Who is Angie and where does she work?...Do they deal?...What other brands do they carry?...geof-near Cincinnati

Angie is a dealer in Hickory, NC. She used to be a sub dealer for the guys I go through Howard Trailer Sales - www.racerigs.com)and then went on her own. Everyone I've dealt with on stuff like this has been very cool, it's definitely different than the car sales type feeling I've gotten on a regular RV lot.


Sean P. Clarke
WERA Motorcycle Roadracing

www.hickoryinclosed.com

Without saying too much..they deal https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emo.../icon_wink.gif

I have an old 1100 psi electric steam cleaner that the burner is toast on. I plan to mount the motor and pump in a bay for pressure washing the rig and my Jeep. I haven't decided if gravity pressure from the fresh water is enough or if I'd have to hook up a hose from a remote source but pics will follow of this mod and many others.

Patrick -

I carry a gas powered pressure washer as well, don't think gravity will work. You can easily tie off of the fresh water drain, but it is a small pipe and it takes about 2 hours plus to drain my water tank. (120 gallons I beleive)

I have a outside shower which might work, just need to look at a way to exchange shower head and fitting for pressure washer. I know my water pump can take it (changed the stock whisperking for a Flojet Sensor Pump which my wife let run dry for 5 hours and it still works. This pump is super quiet and only runs at the speed need to supply water requirment. Versus the on/off of the whisperking.

As of yet I have not needed to use the on board water to run the pressure washer, I am sure you will when your out in the boonies.

2003 28' Show Hauler Motorhome on a 1995 FL 120 www.showhauler.com

So....how do I get ahold of this Angie?.....geof-in Cincinnati

Her cell # is 828-381-5589

Business # 1-866-RACETRL

https://www.hickoryinclosed.com

Patrick-I talked to Angie this afternoon-I told her about the Valium-I wouldn't recommend it if you have to drive....try SEX..it works much better and doesn't give you a drug hangover of any sort :>)....good luck-she sounds as excited as you are!....geof-Near Cincinnati

Did Patrtic make it home yet?....Was anyone able to get that smile off his face?.....inquring minds need to know! geof -near Cincinnati

O bet Patrick is still driving around town and enjoying his new unit....

Bill

I'm back! 1000 miles, drove 862 of them in one shot without fatigue!! Average MPG 11.2. I averaged 11.6 until I set the cruise at 75 instead of 70. Angie and Jeff at Hickory really went the extra mile to make sure everything was 100%, even had my rear tires balanced. There are many things about the truck and conversion that were far nicer than I had expected. The truck has a 3 stage radar system that notifies you when you are getting close to anything (adjustable up to about 100') which is very nice in crazy traffic. The engine has a 2 gallon reserve oil resevior that is plumbed into the engine. With the flip of a ball valve you can watch oil dispense through the site tube. The TV and VCR/DVD are top notch Toshiba. The stereo is a Sony 52x4 watt. The microwave is a 1200w Dometic. These were all much higher quality than I expected. There is a switch to allow the alternator to charge the coach batteries. The generator has a CAT engine instead of the Kubota I expected. There is an electric element in the hot water tank...didn't expect that. I'm sure I'm forgetting something so I'll have another update soon!!

Glad to hear you made it home safely....get some sleep then tell us more....and send soome pix if you get a chance....geof-near Cincinnati

I've been a busy boy. Check out the pics of my first mod...an automatic fresh water hose reel adapted to fill both 120 gal. tanks simutaneously. Also a pic of the satellite, front bumper stainless trim and fog lights. Click "SHOW ALL" and got to the end.
https://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/equipone@sbcglobal.net

Great looking outfit. It really came out nice. I think the inside is super. I was wondering about it when you cut the cab. The colors inside are great. Hope you enjoy to the max.

It looks great! If you need to dress up the dash, check out iowa80.com

2003 28' Show Hauler Motorhome on a 1995 FL 120 www.showhauler.com

I started my inverter install today. I found a new in box Xantrex 1200 on ebay. This will be used to power the TV/VCR/DVD, heat tape and satellite. Finding a transfer switch was a ~real~ chore but I have one like this on the way: https://www.krausnaimer.com/0/switch/cat100.htm
I also bought a 9' 18watt heat tape for the drain station that is thermostatically controlled to come on at 38*. I will wire this into the inverter full time as well.

The Whisperking water pump is noisy as hell and has pathetic flow. I like Warpath have chosen to upgrade. This is the one I picked: https://www.shurflo.com/pages/Marine/...ensor_var.html

I have a Surflow on my airboat for the spray bar on the front....it was noisey on the aluminum hall untill I moved it to a 1 inch thick foam pad from an ultra thick carpet padding job-now it is completely silent. The carpet padding is held on with glue and the pump is held on with vinal tape....geof-near Cincinnati

SH did a great job mounting the water pump under the bed bolted to the floor...it's the pulsation in the lines that makes them all shake that drives me nuts. I have a boat that has the same pump but I like it in it. If I have a water leak I ~REALLY~ WANT TO KNOW!!

The water pump swap was a sucess! The ShurFlow 5.7 took 15 minutes to install and made a huge difference. Like it says on the box "Pressure like at home". Dead silent too!

I got my inverter (a $79 Xantrex xPower 1000) wired in. I mounted it in the cargo bin adjacent to the battery box and ran #2 welding cable to the batteries. I then ran 10 ga. romex to the breaker panel (not fun fishing it up the wall)to the circuits for the entertainment related stuff. I put a power strip in the cabinet which turns on the TV,VCR,DVD,Satellite. I also put in a splitter so I can watch satellite/DVD/VCR on the bedroom TV as well. I also wired into the same circuit a thermostatically controlled 8', 18w heat tape. I wrapped it aroung the dump station plumbing followed by a layer of fiberglass insulation, a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum tape. Now I don't have to worry about frozen plumbing! I'll post pics when I get a chance. Tomorrow my Bigfoot levelers should be here...YAY!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Patrick:
The water pump swap was a sucess! The ShurFlow 5.7 took 15 minutes to install and made a huge difference. Like it says on the box "Pressure like at home". Dead silent too!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm afraid if it's too quiet, you may have a water leak or a tap not quite shut and just run water ... can you hear a bit of something when it's running?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SandCarFan:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Patrick:
The water pump swap was a sucess! The ShurFlow 5.7 took 15 minutes to install and made a huge difference. Like it says on the box "Pressure like at home". Dead silent too!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm afraid if it's too quiet, you may have a water leak or a tap not quite shut and just run water ... can you hear a bit of something when it's running?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not unless the shower is running full blast. Aint it a beautiful thing? No more getting woke up everytime someone uses the potty!