Forum: Building Your Own
09-30-2005, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 20,135
I don't think you're going to find something...
I don't think you're going to find something 4WD/AWD that fits inside of 14ft.
On the other hand, I think you'll find that a Mini-Cooper with ABS and (when necessary chains) will be able to cope...
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Forum: You Gotta See This!
09-30-2005, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,314
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Forum: Building Your Own
09-29-2005, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 20,135
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Forum: Building Your Own
09-28-2005, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 20,135
Maybe I can help put this in context.
My rig...
Maybe I can help put this in context.
My rig is an oddball: a very early truck conversion (1988) based on a commercial chassis all right...a Ford F450 of all things. Despite this "lowly"...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-13-2005, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,995
I investigated using a 35ft Postal Crown.
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I investigated using a 35ft Postal Crown.
Postals have a lot going for them. Driveline is compatible with Crown skoolies so parts supplies are VERY good, better than something like a GMC bus of...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-31-2005, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,316
As near as I can figure, the trend in "show...
As near as I can figure, the trend in "show trucks" (which is a bizarre enough idea!) is that since stretching a frame "cleanly" (zero-visibility welds, etc.) is difficult, they do it to show off...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-23-2005, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,211
Best prices I've seen on Outback gear:
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Best prices I've seen on Outback gear:
https://thesolar.biz/OutBack%20Inverters.htm
Outback's site:
https://www.outbackpower.com/
The forums are a gold mine...their own employees generally...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-22-2005, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,211
Outback is supposed to be working on a really...
Outback is supposed to be working on a really neat feature for the FX/VFX series that's already on the "Grid Tie" inverters: "generator support".
Basically...you run the generator but if any loads...
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Forum: Building Your Own
08-20-2005, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,865
Why not do a "slide back" - something that...
Why not do a "slide back" - something that extends the back end eight feet or so when deployed?
It's practical with these front-engine rigs. You could have a main bed that extends backwards out...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-12-2005, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
Wick, I agree that your rig with a new cab and...
Wick, I agree that your rig with a new cab and slideouts was worth $160. I remain convinced though that a good used cab professionally inspected and deleting the slideouts can net a damned fine rig...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-12-2005, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-12-2005, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,991
I've had to face down censorship myself:
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I've had to face down censorship myself:
https://www.equalccw.com/liebold.html
Beat 'em though. In that case I dared 'em to sue me and they backed down; I then sued them to get the state of...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-11-2005, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,991
Kaye, can you post some links? I've seen a few...
Kaye, can you post some links? I've seen a few such discussions and long ago came to the conclusion that the mainstream RV industry was studded with crap product...not just "fly by nighters", the...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-11-2005, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,991
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-11-2005, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,991
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
07-24-2005, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,528
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
07-23-2005, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,528
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-13-2005, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,234
The whole problem of police misconduct is...
The whole problem of police misconduct is eventually going to be solved by dirt cheap hidden cameras/microphones worn on-body that can record eight hours plus on a battery charge.
When enough...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-13-2005, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,234
Most people have NO idea how much police...
Most people have NO idea how much police misconduct and corruption goes on.
Problem is, it starts at the very top. I see it all the time in one particular aspect of police "services" in...
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
07-12-2005, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,006
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Forum: HDT Discussions
07-10-2005, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,071
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-29-2005, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,828
Folks,
Somebody around here posted a link in...
Folks,
Somebody around here posted a link in one of the threads to the same maker of RV doors and ramps that Showhauler and the like uses. The website in turn was very plain and simple but I need...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-09-2005, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 11,927
Whatever Hansen did, they did right.
This...
Whatever Hansen did, they did right.
This was apparantly among their first conversions. They did a total of 50 in Sacramento from '88 to '98. Most of the later ones were on GMC Topkicks and a...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-08-2005, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 11,927
Ehhh...what exactly is wrong with rivets?
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Ehhh...what exactly is wrong with rivets?
Mine was factory made in '88, riveted aluminum skin, tube steel frame. Still holding tight as hell, original paint still looks OK...couple of minor chips...
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
05-22-2005, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,791
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