Freightliner conversion

[XJSuperman]

Ok... if this is a dumb idea I need to hear it.



I'm am thinking of (in the not too distant future) finding a reasonably priced FL-60 or 70 with a 16' or 24' box on it... and converting the box to living quarters. I've done some reading on bus conversions and I don't see how this would be drastically different.



Reason I am leaning this way is I'm almost at the end of a dovroce (2-3 weeks before it's over) and I have to give up my '04 3rd gen dodge :{ . I know I will eventually want to get another cummins truck (of some sort) BUT will not have the funds to go with a new truck... and for the money I Have seen the used FL's go for less than a used dodge (some with under 200K miles and under $10K in price) and the FL can haul/tow more and should last as long or longer especially since I would ot be driving it on a regular basis.



I want to think about doing this to be able to tow a car trailer for my jeep (or daily driver) as I think I can do it for less money than buying a used truck, and a camper, and still not have a place to carry my jeep.



Ideas, suggestions... is this stupid???

 

[SKargo]

Not stupid at all, in fact, it's done quite a bit.

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[XJSuperman]

I figured they are actually built by some manufacturers. Man that would be nice!



That's pretty much what I want to do... BUT do it myself because of the cost. I guess it would be a Class B ?? (or would it be Class A?)



Another question... I know a LOT of folks in my area build their horse trailers with living quarters. is there anywhere on the web I can look at floor plans so as to get an idea for measurements etc?? I know I can look at actual RV/motorhome floor plans but they may differ some from a conversion?



I know I may be asking some basic questions but I intended to tow with my dodge... but didn;t intend on having it for a year and then having to get rid of it. So I have very little experience with RV's and/or motorhomes.

 

[bmoeller]

The truck itself would be a Class 6 probably. But as far as a drivers lisence is concerned, a Class B would probably be enough. Since you say that it would be a daily driver, mileage will stink for that.

 

[BDanner]

The Cadillac!

Be sure to go to thje home page on this link. . These are the best I have seen. If you search through this extensive site you will find they make a living quarter box that you install yourself or they will mount.



Have fun !!



http://www.cowboycadillac.com/busfloorplan.htm



Bruce in VA

 

[XJSuperman]

Actually it would not be a daily driver.

 

[KBalzuweit]

Once the conversion is done, register it as a motorhome. Less insurance sost and no special drivers license needed then. I did it with a topkick I had and saved big on insurance.

 

[keimmmo]

I heard of a guy who converted a "refer" to a motor home. He said the air conditioning worked WELL!!!



Steve

 

[BigEasy]

to heck with the frightshaker... go for the GOOD STUFF... this is my buddy Todd's race car hauler... check out Cobra for more pics and other projects.

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