Jack Mayer Report post Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) It has been suggested (by Softail) that an FAQ document pertaining to HDTs (heavy duty trucks) and the HDT-lifestyle would be useful for newbees/wannabees. I tend to agree. But it is going to take a collaborative effort to produce a highly usable document. So in the spirit of cooperation I created a document and put in the FIRST question and answer. Anyone can add to or edit the document. We will see where it goes. I'll do edits of it "along the way" and will give it to Mark for inclusion in the Resource Guide when it matures enough if it looks useful. Feel free to contribute to other's answers or edit them if they are incorrect. But SIMPLE answers are desired, not a PhD answer - remember, this is for newbees or wannabees. We will see if Internet "riff raff" discover the document and muck it up....it is totally "open". This is a "living" document - so it can and should be updated over time. For contributors - please feel free to edit existing Questions, or to add your own. Please make sure you read what is there so as to not add redundant info. PLEASE do not respond to or add to this thread. If discussion of the FAQ is required, start a new thread. This thread is now locked. If there is a reason to unlock it contact me.... HDT Q&A Document Note: On 11/19/2014 I moved this document to a Word file on OneDrive. It somehow got messed up on Google Docs during someone's edit attempt. Perhaps it will be easier to add things as a Word file. Edited April 28, 2015 by Jack Mayer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix2013 Report post Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) The automatic numbering (edit function) does not allow for return spacing, I'm sure you know how to deal with it. Looks like you started something, Jack, folks are taking a peak and someone was editing me as I was editing myself, bravo. Edited January 4, 2014 by phoenix2013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Mayer Report post Posted January 4, 2014 The automatic numbering (edit function) does not allow for return spacing, I'm sure you know how to deal with it. Hold down shift while hitting return and it will not renumber.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis M Report post Posted January 4, 2014 Great idea Jack, it will interesting to watch it grow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix2013 Report post Posted January 4, 2014 Hold down shift while hitting return and it will not renumber.... Dah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oediehl Report post Posted January 4, 2014 I like this! (I'm a green newbie...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Softail Report post Posted January 5, 2014 Glad you picked up the ball on this Jack. An impressive and surely helpful list is already blossoming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix2013 Report post Posted January 5, 2014 This is fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Mayer Report post Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) You guys have been busy....Keep it up - but please keep it to Newbee type issues. Anything that anyone "thinking" about getting into an HDT may wonder about. Insurance, and Financing are open areas. This is kinda fun to watch - I can see people edit it live, and I can see more than one person at a time. Edited January 5, 2014 by Jack Mayer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darryl&Rita Report post Posted January 5, 2014 If anyone wants to jump int the conversation window, click on the chat button up beside the "Anonymous" user icons. Just playing in G-Docs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlcarsonak Report post Posted January 5, 2014 Jack Thank you for the new sight. I like it. Glyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappir Report post Posted January 6, 2014 Just reviewed the site and find several areas that look like a link (blue color on my computer). Nothing happens when I hover or attempt to click. I did sign in with my Google account. Is it my computer settings or something I am missing? Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HERO Maker Report post Posted January 6, 2014 Rod, you should see a small box pop up when you click on the blue. The real link is inside the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappir Report post Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks Rocky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maveric Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Would it be appropriate to put part numbers for common parts found on our trucks? ie, airbag interchange numbers, or special switch numbers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Mayer Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Would it be appropriate to put part numbers for common parts found on our trucks? ie, airbag interchange numbers, or special switch numbers? NO. The FAQ is specifically targeted at an audience of newbies or wannabees. It is not intended to replace the resource guide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spindrift Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Jack...As a Wannabee, this has been one of the absolute best reads I've found. Thanks to you and the other members of this Forum who have contributed the information. I have been lurking on the MDT threads but now I see myself spending much more time viewing the HDT info. After a recent conversation with Gregg Shields, I think this is where I'll stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishburn123 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) this is a very nice read. I don't know if this is where to post this but I live in florida and I travel to ohio in the summer time and was wanting to do a hdt conversion on a volvo and I'm just having problems with figuring out the legality of titling as a Motorhome. I was thinking about titling it as a motorhome in ohio but it says no fithwheel so if I do the titling then put a air ride fithwheel on it what kind of trouble could I get into while traveling through ohio in the summer and florida in the winter. I also looked at titling in montana by forming a llc, can this be done without actually going to montana and will it exempt me from needing a cdl in florida when I come down in the winter. I'm just trying to stay out of a legal pickle. If anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it. thank you Edited February 2, 2015 by fishburn123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickeieio Report post Posted February 2, 2015 I titled in Ohio. Only requirements were: bed for sleeping, table and seating for dining, refrigeration or ice box, cook range or oven. No mention of hitch type on the paperwork they gave me. I filled it in, signed it, paid my money ($25 or $50) and got a motorhome title. That was in 2010. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hone eagle Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Dave and Jenny are from Ohio- send them a PM ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NTPA Announcer Report post Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) FISHBURN 123 I titled in Ohio . It isn't a big deal. P.m. me or call or email dngeitgey@gmail.com whatever you are used to and I'll fill you in. RICKIEIEIO So did I... Edited February 6, 2015 by NTPA Announcer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Few Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Has anyone ever done the retitling in North Carolina from commercial truck to Motorhome??? Any HDT RV owners from that area in here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark and Dale Bruss Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Check the Resource Guide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Few Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Check the Resource Guide Thank you Mark and Dale, Found some information that is useful for my state in the resource Guide... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
