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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-12-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,761
Posted By gil
Tpms

hi there gordy -

yes, i see your point -- and on my cars and pickup i always ck the tire pressure and look for abnormal wear. and also ck the basic fluids - but that is where my knowledge stops.
...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-10-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,761
Posted By gil
engine

it has the mercedes 450 hp

you didnt mention hooking a computer up to the engine - wouldnt you do that - or were you assuming that was already on my list?

tks for the response

gil
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-10-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,761
Posted By gil
generator hrs

hi guys -

i am looking at a 2004 haulmark 323DCS single axle.

it has the usual onan generator (10 kw) and has a little over 5,000 hrs on it - is that excessive? (there are over 60,000 miles...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-09-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,240
Posted By gil
transmissions in a haulmark

i hope this is the correct forum for this question.

we are looking at a 2005 haulmark, 450 mbe with a 12 sp meritor (spelling?)

and then a

2006 same engine with a 12 allison transmission
...
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 02-04-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,691
Posted By gil
ebay info

the ebay # is 140693479183.

it went on this last tuesday

gil
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 02-04-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,691
Posted By gil
haulmark on ebay

hi guys -

i dont know how many of you might have seen the haulmark motorhome that recently sold on ebay. it apparently was a "buy it now" and sold for $60k - went in one day.

gil
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-03-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,132
Posted By gil
resale value

hi guys -

i dont know if i can get this question answered or not.

i am looking at a 2006 haulmark motorhome with 27,000 miles - i think i can buy it for about $115,000.

my wife is not sure...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-30-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,273
Posted By gil
hey allan thanks for the quick reply! i...

hey allan

thanks for the quick reply!

i had several other questions -

whose tow bar do you use?

did you do the crv mods yourself?
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-29-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,273
Posted By gil
hi guys - considering the weight the truck...

hi guys -

considering the weight the truck conversions are originally built to haul - if i wanted to tow a honda crv 4-up, do i need to equip the crv with a braking system?

if yes - is it...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-13-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,572
Posted By gil
hi guys - just wondering - when you compare...

hi guys -

just wondering - when you compare the different engines, shouldnt you be looking at the torgue produced?

i dont have the figures handy - but i thought i recalled the engine in the...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-25-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,572
Posted By gil
hi warpath - thanks for your insights! ...

hi warpath -

thanks for your insights!

which model vectra and what engine do you have?

it seems like a common thread with the "regular" motorhomes is that they are always very close to the...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-21-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,572
Posted By gil
hey warpath - #2 i was able to find my...

hey warpath - #2

i was able to find my brochures - the m2's are listed as having 350 hp with 860lb/ft torque and an allison automatic.

those specs seem to be close to what you called for in...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-21-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,572
Posted By gil
hey warpath - thanks for the input. i...

hey warpath -

thanks for the input.

i noticed that you owned and then sold a unit based on the M2 chassis - do you think the supernova is a step below units like your old one based on the M2?
...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-12-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,572
Posted By gil
hi matt and camping dutchman - when you saw...

hi matt and camping dutchman -

when you saw the unit last weekend - how was the workmanship vs. a haulmark or other truck conversions?

isn't there "only" 50 hp difference in the 2 motors, but...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-31-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,572
Posted By gil
hi guys - i was wondering if any of you are...

hi guys -

i was wondering if any of you are familiar with the "Supernova" model produced by Gulfstream (www.gulfstreamcoach.com)

the cab looks like an M2, but it is an International.
...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-26-2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,913
Posted By gil
hi guys - speaking of finishes - to get away...

hi guys -

speaking of finishes - to get away from the bland white exteriors - what does a vinyl wrap cost?

maybe not a complete wrap, but accents?

pros/cons vs paint?

thanks,
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-23-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,051
Posted By gil
hi guys - i have a question about the brakes...

hi guys -

i have a question about the brakes on a motorhome.

i see that most of the units have what is listed as an "exhaust brake" and i know that tractor trailer units have a "jake brake"
...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-08-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,859
Posted By gil
hi guys - i have just seen a used...

hi guys -

i have just seen a used freighliner on ebay that has "super single" tires on the rear axles.

any thoughts on these?

are they dramatically more expensive to buy?

if you are stuck...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 01-26-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,844
Posted By gil
responses - and by the way - thanks to the...

responses -

and by the way - thanks to the couple of members that gave me their input!

thanks!

gil
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 01-26-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,844
Posted By gil
hey jeff - and what a nice thread you...

hey jeff -

and what a nice thread you started!

thanks,

gil
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-22-2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,018
Posted By gil
(this post was in a different section of posts, i...

(this post was in a different section of posts, i thought i might get more views in this "general discussion" forum)

hi guys -

we are looking at doing a conversion, but have always been...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 01-22-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,844
Posted By gil
hi guys - we are looking at doing a...

hi guys -

we are looking at doing a conversion, but have always been looking at a non-sleeper model.

it seems like when you "convert" the sleeper section you end up with 2 sofa/sleeper units...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-20-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,877
Posted By gil
hello alan - do you have some pics of your...

hello alan -

do you have some pics of your rig?

gil
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-20-2007, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,877
Posted By gil
fyi -- i ran across www.hawkengineering.com...

fyi --

i ran across www.hawkengineering.com (https://www.hawkengineering.com) in a recent issue of the RV Trader.

if you call or email them, there are 3 emails he can get to you showing some of...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-13-2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,126
Posted By gil
hi tony and alan - thanks for your responses...

hi tony and alan -

thanks for your responses to my questions/concerns.

a couple of follow-ups -

1. we are looking at a 30' conversion.

2. tony - do you have any specific $ comparisons on...
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