New project talks AGAIN

Ace · September 05, 2014, 09:16:10 AM

Enlighten me on the construction. These truck conversions are new to me.
All the ones I've seen have framework built like a bus!

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TomC · September 05, 2014, 02:46:11 PM

At least on mine, the framing is 1.5" square steel tubing with 1/8" walls welded on 16" centers. Then the .060 aluminum sheet is double sided taped to the steel studs with 3M tape. This double sided tape is so strong, 3M suggests panel removal with an air chisel.

I then had 3" x 1" apitong slats installed lengthwise, then spray foamed for 2.25" of foam. The 32ft box weighed 10,000lbs. My chassis is 18,000lbs. So the truck was 28,000lbs empty when I started. Haven't weighed it since. I pitty the person that ever runs into me. Good Luck, TomC

digesterman · September 05, 2014, 04:49:10 PM

Yep

Well you can delete that Yep, I was responding to a IM on my cell. fingers must be drunk

digesterman · September 05, 2014, 05:03:33 PM

Ace the one I saw had his side doors for water and power cords open, they just looked like a typical sticks and staple RV. I shouldn't judge so quickly by the little I saw, just didn't look like any bus type quality that I am used to.

I have semi's and understand totally why you are going in that direction for the reasons you have stated.

Good luck on your purchase, I know you are the type to do your homework.

Ace · September 05, 2014, 08:47:16 PM

Yea I've studied a bunch of pro converters and although they do things somewhat different from each other they are built rather stout.
There was one I saw at the Tampa RV super show that was like you described. Cheap and flimsy but it wasn't on a HDT chassis. More of a MDT or medium duty truck!
We both are really excited to find this particular one at a price that is nowhere near what others are going for AND the good thing for us is that it doesn't have a slide which is hurting the sale of it because most people want a slide. We don't!
I'm sure it's not perfect but even the new ones aren't! We can do what fixes if any it needs and both Susan and I are supporting each other on this and we agreed that IF we like it like we think we will THEN we can sell the bus but not until!

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Ace · September 06, 2014, 04:09:55 PM

So far after today, things are moving along rather smoothly after talking to my brother in law wannabe at the bank!
We should know if the light is green or not next week sometime!
Wish us luck!

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chessie4905 · September 06, 2014, 05:28:26 PM

I'll bet they would take yours in on trade here...

http://www.timelinedesigns.com/kingsley/CLICK_HERE_TO_ENTER_SITE.htm

Ace · September 06, 2014, 06:52:00 PM

Kingsleys are nice but way out of my price range for what I want! I'm not trading my bus. Eventually IF the truck works out, I will put it up for sale but definitely not trading it because they don't give you squat for it!

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Ace · September 11, 2014, 04:05:55 AM

Funny thing! The seller of first truck I was and have been trying to trade/buy/steal suddenly sends me an email stating he will start looking for the title now, now that his busy schedule is slowing down!
Getting to where I just don't trust him!
So glad I found another newer truck, and if the bank would quit dragging their feet we could proceed!

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gumpy · September 11, 2014, 08:59:58 AM

Getting there? The rest of us stopped trusting him a long time ago!

You might want to call JD and talk to him. You might be surprised at what a used Kingsley would run you. Considering what you posted regarding prices and
the one you are looking at, I think you might be surprised at what's available in your price range.

On the other hand, I could be wrong, but it would certainly only cost you a phone call and a little time to find out.

dukegrad98 · September 11, 2014, 11:04:39 AM

Quote from: gumpy on September 11, 2014, 08:59:58 AM
You might want to call JD and talk to him. You might be surprised at what a used Kingsley would run you. Considering what you posted regarding prices and
the one you are looking at, I think you might be surprised at what's available in your price range.

On the other hand, I could be wrong, but it would certainly only cost you a phone call and a little time to find out.

Following this saga, I'd say that would be WAY too easy.

Cheers, John

Ace · September 11, 2014, 11:21:40 AM

Craig, Kingsley's don't offer any kind of garage type unit. They are strictly band or MH layout's!

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Ace · September 15, 2014, 04:10:05 AM

This week if not today, we should know if we're going to check out the truck were dealing on!

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digesterman · September 15, 2014, 07:18:39 AM

Ace I figured out why I haven't been overly excited about most truck conversions, the majority of the ones I have seen are WHITE, they look more like a utility vehicle to me.
I saw a beautiful truck conversion up near the Shasty damn area in a rest stop that had a very nice paint job, now that totally changed the way I look at them now.
Good luck again on your future purchase.

Ace · September 16, 2014, 01:08:41 PM

If you do any kind of search on truck conversions, you will see some as good if not better than buses! This particular one I'm looking is white but IF I so choose, the white will be a good canvas for almost anything custom I may want to add but one reason my bus is a solid color without being custom is, all those fancy stripes and swirls not only cost money, they attract attention from all types!

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