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Forum: Building Your Own 08-26-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,170
Posted By maveric
It is nice to see another dry van conversion. As...

It is nice to see another dry van conversion. As stated above, not many of them around. Especially that get used.
Forum: Building Your Own 09-21-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,894
Posted By maveric
I have talked with a few people and they all...

I have talked with a few people and they all recommend using 2x2's. Since you are not building the trailer (walls, roof, etc), but rather a box within a box, you don't have to build to support weight...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-05-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,780
Posted By maveric
I fully understand the term "just spray it". My...

I fully understand the term "just spray it". My freightliner is white....mostly, except where it is peeling, then it is factory green. My trailer is orange...Schneider orange...so my wife thinks I...
Forum: Building Your Own 05-03-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,075
Posted By maveric
Thanks for the information. I will definitely...

Thanks for the information. I will definitely look them up. Did you install your French door? You said you just have to bolt the frame in...Did you just bolt the base to the existing floor and cut...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-03-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,780
Posted By maveric
Looks good. Are you planning on painting the...

Looks good. Are you planning on painting the truck next? Did you spray it?

I was looking at it on Escapee's last week. I like the layout. We are getting ready to start our dry van build, so it...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-23-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,075
Posted By maveric
RV conversion parts sources?

What are some good companies to look into for sourcing parts for a conversion? Specifically, I am looking for exterior doors, window's/ trim, lighting. Lighting isn't a top priority at this point,...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-16-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,507
Posted By maveric
I have been looking at the small one from Harbor...

I have been looking at the small one from Harbor Freight. The panel was cheap, but I didn't get the controller to go with it yet, so I haven't hooked it up. I have talked to a couple people and they...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-15-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,015
Posted By maveric
Turner, How is the progress coming along?...

Turner,
How is the progress coming along? Settled on a floor plan design yet?

BTW, looking at the pic of your buggy, I'm guessing you live in the southern part of the states? I like the looks...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-15-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,015
Posted By maveric
Finished my turbo install last night and took the...

Finished my turbo install last night and took the truck for a drive. I have had this truck for 3 years, and didn't know it shifted that way. My wife even sounded like she wants to learn to drive it...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-14-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,015
Posted By maveric
Sorry about the hi-jack but, Orangepeel, have...

Sorry about the hi-jack but,
Orangepeel, have you had any issues with the range selector grinding between 5-6 and 7-8? Mine shifts fine (floating) between all the gears EXCEPT 6-7th. When I move...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-13-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,015
Posted By maveric
I guess I never realized you could do that. Learn...

I guess I never realized you could do that. Learn something new everyday.
Forum: Building Your Own 04-10-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,015
Posted By maveric
Super 10 shift pattern is 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8,...

Super 10 shift pattern is 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10. Every shift is in the same hole, just pull it out, flip the switch on the shifter, and put it back in.

If it has the "top 2" option, when the...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-09-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,015
Posted By maveric
May not be able to separate the lq from the...

May not be able to separate the lq from the garage very well. If you need 16' of garage space, that only leaves you 6' of lq space. Might be better to leave it an open layout, similar to the smaller...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-09-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,015
Posted By maveric
How long is the box on that? Are you planning on...

How long is the box on that? Are you planning on just sleeping quarters, or are you planning a kitchen/bathroom/etc as well? What are you planning to put in the garage?
What trans is in it? Super 10?
Forum: Building Your Own 11-25-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,052
Posted By maveric
I am planning on keeping it simple. I am looking...

I am planning on keeping it simple. I am looking to build a simple camper that can haul my toys. I don't spend weeks at a time camping now, but I want something that I can make a trip to the desert...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-12-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,767
Posted By maveric
Another option if you don't get many replies...

Another option if you don't get many replies here, is to try the Escapee's forum.
https://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showforum=32

There are lots of people over there that use their HDT's,...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-12-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,767
Posted By maveric
If you don't get any answers here, try over at...

If you don't get any answers here, try over at the Escapee's forum
HDT - Escapees Discussion Forum (https://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showforum=32)

There are a lot of guys over there that...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-13-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,052
Posted By maveric
Another Interior Wall question

I did some searching the past few days, but haven't found anything that I am looking for. I am new to the forum, so I apologize if I missed the obvious answer.

I bought a HDT 2 years ago, and...
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