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Forum: Building Your Own 04-24-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,005
Posted By haddixj
seems like it will be underpowered if you plan on...

seems like it will be underpowered if you plan on towing much
Forum: Building Your Own 02-02-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
Yea I was looking at my RV now and seing how they...

Yea I was looking at my RV now and seing how they bolt together I dont see how they would work. My wall should be about 2 1/2" by the time its trimmed out so I will look for some new windows. The...
Forum: Coach In The Making 02-02-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,020
Posted By haddixj
Do you have any pics of yours Andy?

Do you have any pics of yours Andy?
Forum: Coach In The Making 02-01-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,020
Posted By haddixj
looking good.

looking good.
Forum: Building Your Own 02-01-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
The more I look into MDT it just seems like a...

The more I look into MDT it just seems like a compromise for my application. I live in the hills and race in the valley after a long day or weekend at the track the last thing I wanna do is be...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-25-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,668
Posted By haddixj
Do you have any pics? Or more details on your...

Do you have any pics? Or more details on your truck sounds like what I want to do. What truck do you have? Whats your wheelbase and overhang to the rear? I had planned on getting one with a sleeper...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-23-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
The problem with all of those rigs is they have...

The problem with all of those rigs is they have smaller boxes then I want. I want a 20' living space, I have a 18m old boy and another kid on the way so me and the wife have to have room for 4 and I...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-22-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
what i have seen on RJ in class 8 is over 100k...

what i have seen on RJ in class 8 is over 100k and they are way to long. I am looking for something that is about 32' long bumper to bumper so I can tow a 28' stacker and remain under the length...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-22-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
Yea I agree with trying to build it without...

Yea I agree with trying to build it without lugging to much weight around. I have a 24' enclosed now and it only has 1" box on the sides and roof so your right 1 1/2" should be plenty with the same...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-21-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
So we're you going to put the 26 guage between...

So we're you going to put the 26 guage between the ground and the t&g floor? How far were you going to space the studs. Also what is your plans for the floor framing? Like width and materials. Thank ...
Forum: Coach In The Making 01-20-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,020
Posted By haddixj
How much overhang will you have? I will be towing...

How much overhang will you have? I will be towing a stacker trailer with 2 cars in it once I'm done with my project. So I am thinking I may need a little longer wheelbase due to the amount of tongue ...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-19-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
Being an engineer what wall 1 1/2" would you run?...

Being an engineer what wall 1 1/2" would you run? I agree that would be heavy. And for the corners would you run 2" or just thicker 11/2"? Would you mind sharing you plan such as material specs for...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-19-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
I just read his build thread and found that he...

I just read his build thread and found that he has a 243" wheelbase tractor. That would work for me. I have no problem or concerns stretching the frame after the axles I was worried about doing t...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-19-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,668
Posted By haddixj
Registering in CA

how many have done it? Do you just need the toilet,stove,refrig? I tried looking at their website but that was not informational.
Thanks
Forum: Coach In The Making 01-19-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,020
Posted By haddixj
I just went through the whole build thread so far...

I just went through the whole build thread so far and it looks great. a few questions for you. Why did you make the box removable? And what is the wheelbase and overall length of your truck? I am...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-19-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
Bob I saw that you tow a race trailer around how...

Bob I saw that you tow a race trailer around how does the truck handle it with that much overhang? I am going with a bumper pull trailer. Do you ever wish you had twin drive axles? Also do you know...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-19-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
Do you guys have any pics of how the other...

Do you guys have any pics of how the other companys are doing it? It seems from what I have found class 8 trucks arent available with a long wheelbase. By that I mean I want to have a 20' box after...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-18-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,922
Posted By haddixj
Stretching frame on a single

Hi I'm in the planning phase of what I hope will be my last motorhome. I have looked through most of the builds but have trouble finding detail on how you guys stretched the frame. What metal? Is it...
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