Aw, Love, when "he" wants to do something, tred carefully
Can you not see the steam coming out of my ears? If I wasn't so stoked about my research project, he'd be a dead man right about - oh, an hour or so ago...........
Ma said
07:16 PM Oct 10, 2011
so I guess the caravan idea has gone out the window then Rosie?
RosieW said
07:31 PM Oct 10, 2011
Hell no! I want a caravan, he wants a truck. Couple of months ago he wanted a bus.
Sheba said
08:04 PM Oct 10, 2011
Have PM'd you Rosie.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Wombat 280 said
08:17 PM Oct 10, 2011
Sounds like a top idea but maybe better starting with a tray back and building it from the tray up. Have seen a few truck pantecs done but they still look like a horse float at the end of the day . Depending on what your looking for in the way of looks and style, maybe a secondhand motor home or a bus already converted or even a partial conversion is worth a look
Elle on Wheels said
09:17 PM Oct 10, 2011
It's a big job doing your own conversion - how many years did you want to wait before hitting the road? I loved my old coaster which I sold a few years ago but now that I will be hitting the road full time have taken the advice of people here and am looking for a caravan.
shazartist said
11:14 PM Oct 10, 2011
Hi Rosie,
The more bright ideas you both have the better your plan will become.....keep having good ideas!....
Cheers Sharon
stoney123 said
06:18 AM Oct 11, 2011
You can have both, I have seen a truck with a (wheel less) caravan on its tray. I spoke to the bloke, the truck could go anywhere.He had room on tray for generator and other stuff. (you could probably fit some sort of removable Balcony to it when parked!!.)
I like the fold out truck pub that the XXXX Angels use....(mmm beer, mmm truck, mmm pub, mmm girls) I reckon this would be the ultimate touring vehicle.
beiffe said
09:58 AM Oct 11, 2011
If it was a refrigerated truck just think how cool it will be in Summer and warm in winter.
I have seen several panteck's done and even though they are a box they can be the same as a van inside.
You have a solid base and usually plenty of weight allowance.
Any vehicle on the road is better than working or staying home.
Regards Brian
-- Edited by beiffe on Tuesday 11th of October 2011 09:59:09 AM
Sheba said
09:31 PM Oct 11, 2011
Have sent Pics. Rosie.
Hope they help.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Wombat 280 said
10:03 PM Oct 11, 2011
Spotted a partially converted bus on the "BUY SELL SWAP" web site for a reasonable price that may suit your needs . BUY SELL SWAP 'is a free local web site like trading post in every state.
Cruising Granny said
10:56 PM Oct 11, 2011
Don't do anything! Don't touch anything until you have both researched the idea to exhaustion. The structure, the layout, the cost, the legalities of the prime mover and the pan van. You'll need to do a costing if budget is a consideration. Who will do the work? Plumbing, wiring, furnishing etc. Even colour scheme is important for both of you to decide on. Yesterday I saw a double decker bus converted to a mobile home with a trailer in tow, with the limo inside (joking). It certainly looked impressive from the outside. I didn't get to see the inside, so if anyone meets up with this huge, dark grey bus and matching trailer ask nicely and they may let you check it out. Last seen heading east on the Nullarbor.
RosieW said
08:25 AM Oct 12, 2011
Thanks Sheba - got them and he is examining minutely now.
_wombat_ said
09:38 AM Oct 12, 2011
Here's one we saw on the road a couple of years ago, complete with solar power and washing machine, the round bit on the back is the shower
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Wednesday 12th of October 2011 09:38:57 AM
pauline said
12:24 PM Oct 12, 2011
Oh my God, is that real or did you just make that up, how would it pass inspection for rego...
_wombat_ said
01:04 PM Oct 12, 2011
it is real and it was parked at the back of a pub and the owner said he was leaving in the morning and the next day he was gone
2weis said
07:31 PM Oct 12, 2011
pauline wrote:
Oh my God, is that real or did you just make that up, how would it pass inspection for rego...
just register it in qld itll be fine
Wombat 280 said
08:21 PM Oct 12, 2011
Seeing it's a tipper body throw a tie-down over it and if pulled up just say it's on it's way to the tip . Reminds me of a Saturday arvo picture show serial the "Video Man" when I was a kid , well before tele came on the scene
Elle on Wheels said
10:11 PM Oct 12, 2011
Wow I think it's beautiful and similar to what I'd whip up if given the chance.
He wants to convert a Hino 7m Pantech to a motorhome. Anyone know anything about doing this - is it a good idea?
We aren't in a hurry to get going - as of today, I am here for a research project for school, til proably middle of next year.
And what about the truck - reliable?
Aw, Love, when "he" wants to do something, tred carefully
Can you not see the steam coming out of my ears? If I wasn't so stoked about my research project, he'd be a dead man right about - oh, an hour or so ago...........
so I guess the caravan idea has gone out the window then Rosie?
Have PM'd you Rosie.
Cheers,
Sheba.
The more bright ideas you both have the better your plan will become.....keep having good ideas!....
Cheers Sharon
I like the fold out truck pub that the XXXX Angels use....(mmm beer, mmm truck, mmm pub, mmm girls) I reckon this would be the ultimate touring vehicle.
If it was a refrigerated truck just think how cool it will be in Summer and warm in winter.
I have seen several panteck's done and even though they are a box they can be the same as a van inside.
You have a solid base and usually plenty of weight allowance.
Any vehicle on the road is better than working or staying home.
Regards
Brian
-- Edited by beiffe on Tuesday 11th of October 2011 09:59:09 AM
Have sent Pics. Rosie.
Hope they help.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Yesterday I saw a double decker bus converted to a mobile home with a trailer in tow, with the limo inside (joking).
It certainly looked impressive from the outside. I didn't get to see the inside, so if anyone meets up with this huge, dark grey bus and matching trailer ask nicely and they may let you check it out. Last seen heading east on the Nullarbor.
Here's one we saw on the road a couple of years ago, complete with solar power and washing machine, the round bit on the back is the shower
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Wednesday 12th of October 2011 09:38:57 AM
it is real and it was parked at the back of a pub and the owner said he was leaving in the morning and the next day he was gone
just register it in qld itll be fine