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Forum: Coach In The Making 05-16-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 148,908
Posted By DeepVee
I don't suppose you're coming up to the Overland...

I don't suppose you're coming up to the Overland Expo again this year are you? I just realized it's this weekend. We have to leave with our rig mid day Saturday for a race at Wild Horse in Chandler...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-19-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,275
Posted By DeepVee
The Michelin rubber compound is known to crack...

The Michelin rubber compound is known to crack like that. Even so, these are the only tires I will run up front. We blew out a 2-year old date coded Firestone 11R steer tire a few years ago. We...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-15-2018, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,061
Posted By DeepVee
I took ours in to a tire shop about a year ago...

I took ours in to a tire shop about a year ago and asked then to pull both inside duals on the one side & replace the valve stems. I figured that was it because the valve stems were loose & would...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-15-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,061
Posted By DeepVee
Ok, thanks & some good information. I have at...

Ok, thanks & some good information. I have at least one inside dual that leaks down after a few weeks so I'd probably use the pass thru type. I've always wanted to get one of these systems....
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-15-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,061
Posted By DeepVee
I've been wanting to add their system on our rig...

I've been wanting to add their system on our rig but I've always worried about the battery life in the valve stem cap units. Have you had good or bad experiences with battery life? Which cap sensors...
Forum: Coach In The Making 12-23-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 148,908
Posted By DeepVee
Thank you. I'll look them up. I just need two of...

Thank you. I'll look them up. I just need two of the 4' x 10' sheets.
Forum: Coach In The Making 12-23-2017, 10:49 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 148,908
Posted By DeepVee
Where did you get your material for the rear wall...

Where did you get your material for the rear wall skins? Curious if you were able to pick some up locally in Phoenix. I need to re-skin our back exterior due to hail damage.
Forum: Building Your Own 12-20-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,609
Posted By DeepVee
We have an agreed value policy from Progressive...

We have an agreed value policy from Progressive on our 41' custom conversion. They didn't recognize the VIN when I gave it to them so they sent out a rep. to take pictures of what it was. No issues...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-11-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,737
Posted By DeepVee
I've always used Google maps on my phone but I've...

I've always used Google maps on my phone but I've been caught a few times when the poo-poo hits the fan in the middle of the night & my phone is not on. So I'm going to switch to a dedicated GPS. I...
Forum: Coach In The Making 12-05-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 148,908
Posted By DeepVee
Dang, I just read your thread and wish I would...

Dang, I just read your thread and wish I would have done so earlier in the year. I'm up in Flagstaff and would have loved to have seen your rig and talked to you while you were up here. It looks like...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-21-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,439
Posted By DeepVee
The dual steering we have consists of a steering...

The dual steering we have consists of a steering box on the driver's side and a hydraulic ram on the passenger side to assist the steering. The hydraulic lines for the passenger side ram come...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-20-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,439
Posted By DeepVee
Good stuff. We went to a Rockwell 18K axle and...

Good stuff. We went to a Rockwell 18K axle and dual steer. I think we got lucky and all the dual steer components connected right up to our existing steering box and the frame mount for the leaf...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-16-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 49,728
Posted By DeepVee
Looks like we just have an older MagneTek 6345,...

Looks like we just have an older MagneTek 6345, 45 amp.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-16-2017, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,404
Posted By DeepVee
I bought a set of used Alcoa 9" wheels when I had...

I bought a set of used Alcoa 9" wheels when I had to switch to 315 tires. $80 for the pair and some elbow grease and they look pretty good. I wouldn't mind going to a different offset though to push...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 11-16-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 49,728
Posted By DeepVee
I don't know what brand charger I have but I've...

I don't know what brand charger I have but I've noticed it sits at 13.5V when the truck is in storage. I've worried about it boiling the batteries but it's been ok so far. I need to check and see...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 08-10-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 49,728
Posted By DeepVee
We're 38K and usually pull a 24' enclosed trailer...

We're 38K and usually pull a 24' enclosed trailer at probably 9K. We seem to cruise just fine and get knocked down to maybe 50-55 on some of our big mountain climbs here in AZ. We actually seem to do...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 08-10-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 49,728
Posted By DeepVee
Very nice. 14L Detroit right? Should be a nice...

Very nice. 14L Detroit right? Should be a nice rig with that kind of power. I wish at times I had a little more power from our 425 HP 12.7L DD.
Forum: Coach In The Making 06-28-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,700
Posted By DeepVee
Interesting and it looks like a good project. I...

Interesting and it looks like a good project. I saw the post about the stacker, any idea if it was or is for sale? We're looking for one.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-03-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,753
Posted By DeepVee
I also have Progressive through USAA on our...

I also have Progressive through USAA on our one-off coach. They sent someone out to take pictures and document what the coach was when coverage started.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-21-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,004
Posted By DeepVee
Norcold Frig Recall

I believe this goes back to 2010 and I couldn't find anything on here related to it so I wanted to post this for information. Our friends Haulmark Toter just burned up and it appears the fire started...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-20-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,115
Posted By DeepVee
ChiefMechanicMark, Thanks for the input....

ChiefMechanicMark,

Thanks for the input. This is one of the reasons I went to a full 18K set-up.
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 03-07-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,357
Posted By DeepVee
That's a good find. I'll be interesting to see if...

That's a good find. I'll be interesting to see if it reaches the reserve and sells.
Forum: You Gotta See This! 01-11-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,452
Posted By DeepVee
It says the axle is "steerable" so I wonder if...

It says the axle is "steerable" so I wonder if it's a maneuverability thing. Could he lower the extra axle and raise the duals to steer into a tight spot?
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-21-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,115
Posted By DeepVee
I ended up buying a set of used Alcoa 9K 9.00's...

I ended up buying a set of used Alcoa 9K 9.00's from a garbage truck. They were fairly rough but easy to polish back to life and $80 each. Even though it was some work to get them back & looking good...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 11-21-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,115
Posted By DeepVee
neetchracer, A few of us on here have been...

neetchracer, A few of us on here have been through this. Mine is a long story and started somewhat like your's except I didn't find out until after a blow out on the interstate. I put our rig on a...
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