I'm wondering if anyone else has converted or thought about converting an old haul truck about a 14-16 footer they seem like a good platform to start with and the sky is the limit with em as well as the trucks are pretty much solid and i would go with an older model and go with the diesel option and do a waste veg oil conversion as well
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Definitely have looked at them. Being that they're just a "cab/chassis" to start w/. I look at them as one of the three main styles of C/C, box truck/van, ambo, and bus/shuttle. They all start w/ the same base.
I have been tossing back and forth between them and ambos for when I sell the shuttle. Will probably go w/ the ambo.
The box truck is a good "start w/ an empty space" rig. But there are some things I'm not crazy about. The rear doors are harder to find as barn doors, rarely a side door, and the roofs are not my fave. I have seen builds that work w/ the rear roll-up, just not my style.
I have been tossing back and forth between them and ambos for when I sell the shuttle. Will probably go w/ the ambo.
The box truck is a good "start w/ an empty space" rig. But there are some things I'm not crazy about. The rear doors are harder to find as barn doors, rarely a side door, and the roofs are not my fave. I have seen builds that work w/ the rear roll-up, just not my style.
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I guess I need some clarification on what you call a "Haul Truck" to know what you're talking about. Every truck ever built was made to haul something, ha,ha.
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Fabber McGee said:
Think he's talking about buying a used U-Haul truck.
U-Haul, Penske, Ryder, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz sell their used equipment on-line. Once you find one that's located close to you and fits your criteria, make a call to take a look and kick some tires.
Couple things from my experience. All prices are negotiable by phone with the Corporate office in wherever, USA. If you are not a mechanical guy/gal then bring someone that can make that call for you. In my case I took the truck to my trusted local mechanic with the permission of the retail rental company (Ace Hardware) that was selling the vehicle for U-Haul. My guy would be doing the repairs on whatever I bought and I wanted his honest opinion.
At the very least it will most likely need brakes all around, tires within a year or two (look for the date stamp on the tire) and LOF regardless of what the oil looks like. Keep in mind, the vehicle should be serviced sooner rather than later. Don't believe the Companies local service guy, should you talk to him. He's not working for you.
Check with several insurance companies. A caution, If you mention the word "conversion" they can back off quickly.
The box van mod to RV is always easier having flat walls. Insulation and cabinets are a breeze. I went with the 1-ton, 10' x 6' x 6'H box. It fit my needs better than the bigger versions.
Couple things from my experience. All prices are negotiable by phone with the Corporate office in wherever, USA. If you are not a mechanical guy/gal then bring someone that can make that call for you. In my case I took the truck to my trusted local mechanic with the permission of the retail rental company (Ace Hardware) that was selling the vehicle for U-Haul. My guy would be doing the repairs on whatever I bought and I wanted his honest opinion.
At the very least it will most likely need brakes all around, tires within a year or two (look for the date stamp on the tire) and LOF regardless of what the oil looks like. Keep in mind, the vehicle should be serviced sooner rather than later. Don't believe the Companies local service guy, should you talk to him. He's not working for you.
Check with several insurance companies. A caution, If you mention the word "conversion" they can back off quickly.
The box van mod to RV is always easier having flat walls. Insulation and cabinets are a breeze. I went with the 1-ton, 10' x 6' x 6'H box. It fit my needs better than the bigger versions.
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+1 regarding what Matlock says about insurance.
Run the VIN number across your insurance company, if it comes up commercial, they most likely will not cover it. Most insurance company's have a GVWR limit on what they cover. You can't get a RV re-certification based on intent, it must meet certain criteria to be re-certified as a RV. The criteria varies from state-to-state.
Run the VIN number across your insurance company, if it comes up commercial, they most likely will not cover it. Most insurance company's have a GVWR limit on what they cover. You can't get a RV re-certification based on intent, it must meet certain criteria to be re-certified as a RV. The criteria varies from state-to-state.
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LoupGarou said:
+1
And even if you can have it re-certified as an RV by the DMV, it doesn't mean that an insurance company will cover it as anything other than what the original VIN says.
What is possible is strictly determined by each DMV and by each insurance company whose policies seem to vary widely.
Matlock said:U-Haul, Penske, Ryder, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz sell their used equipment on-line. Once you find one that's located close to you and fits your criteria, make a call to take a look and kick some tires.
Couple things from my experience. All prices are negotiable by phone with the Corporate office in wherever, USA. If you are not a mechanical guy/gal then bring someone that can make that call for you. In my case I took the truck to my trusted local mechanic with the permission of the retail rental company (Ace Hardware) that was selling the vehicle for U-Haul. My guy would be doing the repairs on whatever I bought and I wanted his honest opinion.
At the very least it will most likely need brakes all around, tires within a year or two (look for the date stamp on the tire) and LOF regardless of what the oil looks like. Keep in mind, the vehicle should be serviced sooner rather than later. Don't believe the Companies local service guy, should you talk to him. He's not working for you.
Check with several insurance companies. A caution, If you mention the word "conversion" they can back off quickly.
The box van mod to RV is always easier having flat walls. Insulation and cabinets are a breeze. I went with the 1-ton, 10' x 6' x 6'H box. It fit my needs better than the bigger versions.
does yours have a pass through :huh: ?? those don't seem to be popular anymore for some odd reason. it would be easy to park it and just hop into the back from the drivers seat!!
