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Forum: Building Your Own 11-13-2019, 09:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,428
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
Yes, a regular RV toilet with house hold flange. ...

Yes, a regular RV toilet with house hold flange. As others say, RV's are designed to dump into a tank then and then dump the tank. They don't flush with much water compared to home toilets. So you...
Forum: Building Your Own 11-05-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,428
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
We used a house toilet flange. However, use the...

We used a house toilet flange. However, use the largest pipe you can find and have a smooth path to the tank to avoid plugs. We initially had a smaller one that would plug
up. It wasn't a...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-12-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,832
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
When we did ours, we attached the outside panels...

When we did ours, we attached the outside panels with tape all around and then I did Sikaflex around the inside to be double sure they didn't come off. After that we spray foamed and put up plywood....
Forum: Building Your Own 01-17-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 112,294
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
You can put a stick on gutter above the door. ...

You can put a stick on gutter above the door. That can help. We did that. It's called EZE RV gutter.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-17-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,937
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
You might want to look at the Ditra solution. We...

You might want to look at the Ditra solution. We used Ditra to decouple from the wood underlayment to tile. They have a heat option. We used epoxy grout.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-07-2018, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,937
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
We have a hydronic system and ran the hot water...

We have a hydronic system and ran the hot water return from the heaters through the floor. It's nice having warm tile floors on a cold morning. A lot better then our prior 5th wheel or our house's...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-08-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,573
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
Sorry, final got a chance to measure it. From...

Sorry, final got a chance to measure it. From the front of the back to the front of the seat base retracted is 17". When extended it is 19". There isn't any adjustment in between but tilt might...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-04-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,573
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
The seats we have have adjustable angle on the...

The seats we have have adjustable angle on the arm rests, move them up, then all the way down, lift a little to lock into that position. I find them comfy. They list the dimensions on their site...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-02-2018, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,573
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
We got different seats then stock with our truck...

We got different seats then stock with our truck since we wanted to be able to rotate them 180 to be part of our living area. Freightliner stopped offering them. We ended up with National Seating...
Forum: Building Your Own 01-19-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,614
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
If you are looking at mini-splits etc. you could...

If you are looking at mini-splits etc. you could use a 220VAC off of 110VAC via a transformer. We did that. When plugged into a 50A at and RV park we have our Aqua Hot on 110VAC 15A and our...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-13-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,739
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
I have an earlier Garmin RV GPS with the big...

I have an earlier Garmin RV GPS with the big screen. It lets me put in my weight and size. It works pretty well and I got the camera module with it. A couple of issues which is probably okay that...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-14-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,888
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
I used al. angle to mount the spin mounts to and...

I used al. angle to mount the spin mounts to and then mounted the angle to the box;s frame rail that sits on the truck's frame rail behind the tank. I figure if I make a mess changing the filter or...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-13-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,888
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
I added filters that could separate water ahead...

I added filters that could separate water ahead of the generator and Aquahot lines to deal with B20 diesel.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-26-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,621
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
I had to put a wind block in front of the lower...

I had to put a wind block in front of the lower BBQ slots since wind would blow it out. It's a piece of 1/4" ply. that has a gap at the bottom to let air go over and under.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-26-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,621
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
Finally got some pictures since it's getting dark...

Finally got some pictures since it's getting dark earlier on the week days. I plan to redo the frame that the Ikea sliding baskets are mounted to. I wanted baskets so I could see the chargers etc....
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-08-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,621
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
I did a couple things in 2 different bays. One...

I did a couple things in 2 different bays. One bay, I made a large box out of plywood and used banding to cover up the edges. I attached the drawer slide to 2x4's mounted to the bottom of the bay. ...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-29-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,702
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
I'm in Mountain View, CA. I looked up my info....

I'm in Mountain View, CA. I looked up my info. on it. I got if from https://www.h-oproducts.com.
The part numbers are T-C7.045AA-Q2-CUST for Sup-R-Mount Tape, Gray, 45 mils (.045") Thick x Custom...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-28-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,702
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
If you need double sided tape for skins I have a...

If you need double sided tape for skins I have a bunch left over mostly the 1" for frame to skin versus 3/4" sheet to sheet. We've also used it to attach plywood to the frame. Tape is nice since it...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-25-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,869
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
You are probably running into Truck Tractor (CVC...

You are probably running into Truck Tractor (CVC §655):

A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not
so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of...
Forum: HDT Discussions 07-06-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,038
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
With Flying J/Pilot if you are a Good Sam/Camping...

With Flying J/Pilot if you are a Good Sam/Camping World member you can get a
their fuel card that works at Flying J/Pilot at any lane and gives the cash price plus
additional discount. No need to...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,742
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
I've been using the Magnum smart battery combiner...

I've been using the Magnum smart battery combiner ME-SBC. It's fully automatic so
you can set the cut off point so you don't drain them both down. I set the low cut
off so when it isn't charging...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-03-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,553
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
One key thing to remember is that you will be...

One key thing to remember is that you will be cycling lead acid a lot and they don't like that even with deep cycle. We've had a couple of systems. The first we built over time on our 5th wheel...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-09-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,700
Posted By Doug Ambrisko
We got the RV version for safety so when...

We got the RV version for safety so when traveling we don't get routed where we can't fit. 13' 6" can be a pain hitting trees, utility lines in residential streets etc. We went under one freeway...
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