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Question: What kind of Horsepower ratings
are available?
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Answer: Chassis are available with
as little as 330 hp / 1000 torque up to 600
hp / 2050torque.
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Question: Will I have to learn how to shift
a manual transmission?
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Answer: Most all of our conversions
are now built on full automatic or ultra
shift transmissions which do not require
shifting.
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Question: What kind of fuel mileage can I
expect?
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Answer: Approximately 8 - 10 mpg.
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Question: How different is it driving a
diesel puller versus a diesel pusher?
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Answer: They are very similar, there is a
slight increase in engine noise, but much
more stability in cross winds and when
trucks pass. Turning radius will depend on
wheelbase.
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Question: What is the lead-time to build a
coach?
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Answer: The average build will require 4 to
5 months.
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Question: What are the interior and exterior
heights?
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Answer: Interior will have a standard 7'
height with a option to go to 7' 9".
Standard exterior height is 12' 8" at the
top of the AC unit.
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Question: How
long or short can you build a unit?
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Answer: We like to stay under 45' bumper to
bumper. The smallest Motorhome box we have
built is 17'. We also build 10' Toterhomes.
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Question: What
chassis can we build on?
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Answer: We can build on almost any truck
chassis. The main consideration is the axle
ratings. We need a minimum of 14,000 lb
front and 19,000 lb rear. Layout may require
as high as 16,000 up front and a tandem axle
setup in the rear.
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Question: How many will a conversion sleep?
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Answer: This all depends on the type
& layout of the conversion. The minimum is
generally 4, and average is 6.
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Question: What size and kind of generator do
you use?
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Answer: The standard generator is a 8,000 kW
diesel Onan. We can go up to 20,000 KW.
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Question: How do you compare in price to a
diesel pusher?
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Answer: Pricing for pushers is always
changing. Our Motorhomes start around
$200,000 and can go up to $350,000.
Toterhomes start at $165,000 up to $225,000,
and Garage units start at $185,000 and go to
$325,000.
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Question: What is the fresh water and
holding tank capacities in a Motorhome?
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Answer: 100 gallons of fresh water
is standard, 200 gallons is the maximum
inside the coach with and additional 100
gallons outside on some models. 72 gallons
each for black and grey tanks are standard
with additional capacity available on some
units.
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Question: Is Financing available and do you
take trades?
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Answer: ShowHauler does not sell direct,
but our dealers offer financing as well as
take trades.
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Question: What are the color options?
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Answer: The sky is the limit. You can apply
graphics to our standard white exterior
color which average $3,995 for a simple
design to $5,495 for a little more
intricate. Full body paint can start at
$15,000 up to $28,000 depending on your
preference.
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Question: How many floor plans do you offer?
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Answer: We offer hundreds of different
layouts. Your conversion is custom built to
your preferences. We start with a basic
layout and let you decide the rest. There
are some limitations do to R.V.I.A.
regulations as well as structural
requirements.
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Question: Do you need to stop at weight
stations?
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Answer: Only if you have commercial tags on
your conversion.
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Question: What kind of license is needed to
drive a truck conversion?
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Answer: As long as you are not driving for
commercial purposes, all that is needed is a
regular drivers license that your state
would require for a similarly size
motorhome. It is best to check with your
states BMV for exact requirements.
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