Two years ago, I was exploring RV conversion options. I was torn between a Peterbilt 320 with stretched frame and an Eagle bus. I chose a 45' 1979 Eagle to keep costs low.
Imagine this Peterbilt 320 painted silver metal flake with that 40' Fruehauf all stainless steel trailer perched up on the back. Mmhmm...
Has anybody seen a Peterbilt 320 toterhome/truck conversion?
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http://www.truckcarsrv.com/usedtrucks/details.php?MID=35410 (http://www.truckcarsrv.com/usedtrucks/details.php?MID=35410)
With duel steer axles, and triple rears, it's just not practical unless you're building something for serious off-road exploration.
I often thought an Oshkosh HEMMT would be a great platform, but this would be cool, too.
I've also thought that an old moving van trailer would be a great platform to build an RV. Already has lower bays. Add slides to both sides. Maybe a second story that raises up.
It would be a mansion on wheels! You could even put a garage in the back to take motorcycles of a small toad.
It's unfortunate our world is such a screwed up place. I think it would be an incredible trip to go from AK to the tip of South America in a big RV like that.
Or maybe across Europe, Russia, Asia and/or Africa.
You're stealing my secret thunder. I have top secret plans to take a 36' reefer trailer and attach it to a stretched kenworth day cab. True story. 102" and 36' box attached to 9' day can equals 45' pre insulated truck conversion shell
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Quote from: Scott Bennett on December 15, 2014, 08:54:35 AM
You're stealing my secret thunder. I have top secret plans to take a 36' reefer trailer and attach it to a stretched kenworth day cab. True story. 102" and 36' box attached to 9' day can equals 45' pre insulated truck conversion shell
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Yes those reefer trailers are insulated well! But the A/C units mounted on the front are VERY NOISY inside and vibrate like crazy!
;D BK ;D
Some of those trucks sound like fun to covert, but with tandem steers, it will ride very rough. Yes you can go off road and such, but building cabinets out of aluminum is very time consuming.
This is one of the reasons I have 12ft rear overhang on my truck. With the combination of the 8 air bag suspension, the long overhang, and the car being in the back, the rebound oscillation on the suspension will much slower-translated smoother. Good Luck, TomC
I will remove the ac unit. No need for it :)
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