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Forum: Building Your Own 02-26-2007, 03:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,289
Posted By madbrit
Thanks, I'll give it a try........ ...

Thanks, I'll give it a try........

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Forum: Building Your Own 02-22-2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,289
Posted By madbrit
Sometimes there is a big relay like for a...

Sometimes there is a big relay like for a starter, which will combine both battery banks for an emergeny start of to charge the house whilst you are driving.

I would contact Kibbi, they have...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-22-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,289
Posted By madbrit
The main DDEC computer is attached to the motor...

The main DDEC computer is attached to the motor behind the frame rail on my FLD 120, driver' side.

Peter.
Forum: Building Your Own 02-22-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,289
Posted By madbrit
Some say that one should remove the fuses to the...

Some say that one should remove the fuses to the computer as well.

If you are loosing voltage, then it may be a case of tracing the wiring to find the short. Does the power go through any...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-22-2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,289
Posted By madbrit
Have you tried disconnecting the batteries for 10...

Have you tried disconnecting the batteries for 10 mins and reconnecting them? It may be a simple case of the computer needing to be rebooted.

Have you welded anything on the motorhome or trailer...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-07-2006, 12:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,402
Posted By madbrit
I have no problem with someone carrying that...

I have no problem with someone carrying that amount of water, maybe it's for washing down the motocross bikes and lots of showers after a dirty days riding. Black and Gray comes mainly from the...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-16-2006, 12:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,826
Posted By madbrit
Ask your local DMV what they require as they will...

Ask your local DMV what they require as they will be the ones who issue the revised title. They will also advise you if you need any endorsements such as for air brakes or heavy vehicle, which are...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-27-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,728
Posted By madbrit
In Arizona my FLD 120 conversion does not have...

In Arizona my FLD 120 conversion does not have any registered weight. This was removed from the registration and title when it became an RV. In the AZ statutes motorhomes are exempt from all weight...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-15-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,160
Posted By madbrit
Grumman make box van bodies too. My truck was...

Grumman make box van bodies too. My truck was stretched and the 24ft body added when it was about a year or two old for some special freight contract, it was one of a pair that were modified this...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-15-2005, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,160
Posted By madbrit
Why would you be concerned about an officer...

Why would you be concerned about an officer stopping you or "blowing past" a weigh station when you don't have to stop at them? But then again you are familiar with driving class 8 trucks as private...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-15-2005, 09:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,160
Posted By madbrit
Firstly, you don't need a CDL to drive the...

Firstly, you don't need a CDL to drive the tractor. Once you bought it as a non commercial individual, its use is now private and since its unladen weight is under 26,000 lbs your regular license...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-25-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,175
Posted By madbrit
Jexcar, Any luck on finding an accordion...

Jexcar,

Any luck on finding an accordion seal supplier near Arizona for me? How is it joined?

When you mention glue for the wall paper, do you mean just a normal heavy duty wall paper...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-23-2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,175
Posted By madbrit
Jexcar, Thanks for the reply. Can you...

Jexcar,

Thanks for the reply. Can you advise me where to buy this accordion material and possibly the attaching frames for a standard rear wall cut-out. We tried wood for the frame with a...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-23-2005, 12:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,175
Posted By madbrit
Jexcar, Maybe you can answer a question for...

Jexcar,

Maybe you can answer a question for me. I am completing my conversion of a 1994 FLD 120 with a Grumman box body installed on a stretched chassis. What I need to know is how to seal the...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-05-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,083
Posted By madbrit
My concern is that a dog can be a very large and...

My concern is that a dog can be a very large and heavy projectile if you are involved in a sudden stop situation. Maybe enough to actually kill anyone in its path as it hurtles forward.

The...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-19-2005, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,617
Posted By madbrit
Warpath, I already have a rebuilt 740...

Warpath,

I already have a rebuilt 740 awaiting install. A local truck shop reckons under $1500 should do the job including installing the coolers and shifter.

If I does not get done, then a...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-18-2005, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,617
Posted By madbrit
Thomas, Where are you based? I am in...

Thomas,

Where are you based? I am in Kingman, actually Golden Valley, AZ, would love to visit with you and discuss conversions sometime.

I have a '94 Freightliner FLD 120 with a Detroit Series...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-17-2005, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,058
Posted By madbrit
Spooner, From what conversions I have seen,...

Spooner,

From what conversions I have seen, they open up "condo-cabs" fully into the body which is rather a large boot to use. I don't even have a boot with mine as it was a day cab truck...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-17-2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,058
Posted By madbrit
Guys, Do any of you have a good working...

Guys,

Do any of you have a good working knowledge of how your cab is actually joined to the motorhome body?

In the semi-truck there is often a bellows for the hole through to the sleeper,...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-23-2005, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,617
Posted By madbrit
Matt, Personally I would aim for an...

Matt,

Personally I would aim for an automatic tranny rather than an Autoshift style, which still requires a clutch to start off and stop with. The repair bills on the autoshift control head are...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-04-2005, 08:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,586
Posted By madbrit
Matt, I forgot to mention that there is an...

Matt,

I forgot to mention that there is an overall length exemption for motorsports usage, but as far as I know, this is only for 5th wheel trailers, as I have not found any reference for tags.
...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-04-2005, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,586
Posted By madbrit
Matt, From what you have stated, you will be...

Matt,

From what you have stated, you will be legally limited to a 30ft motorhome as most States have a max overall length of combined vehicle and tag trailer of 65ft. By stating 35ft as the...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-02-2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,374
Posted By madbrit
Mase, I wasn't saying one shouldn't, but to...

Mase,

I wasn't saying one shouldn't, but to make sure it is the correct way to cure the problem.

For example, the old Mercury Capri car from the 70's was continued in Europe for many years more...
Forum: Building Your Own 02-01-2005, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,374
Posted By madbrit
Before removing spring leaves, one should check...

Before removing spring leaves, one should check that the spring rate is not the only thing affected. For example, bounce and other reactions can be drastically altered as spring technology has...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-24-2005, 10:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,374
Posted By madbrit
Gordy, My FLD 120 has a max. front axle load...

Gordy,

My FLD 120 has a max. front axle load of 12,000 lbs. It weighed in empty, prior to conversion, with a 24ft body at 7,200 lbs.

Btw, what was the other forum where you asked your...
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