Posted 2012-09-22 9:32 AM (#147138) Subject: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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Hi all,
I am looking into purchasing my first LQ trailer, and I am finding trailer with different LQ done by different conversion companies. What should I look for in the conversion. Mostly worried about insualtion and well all the things you can't see. I know Outlaw is the top, but where does everyone else fall? I have found a trailer I really like with a Stagecoach Conversion. Good/Bad?
Posted 2012-09-23 6:48 PM (#147161 - in reply to #147138) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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I've looked at Stage Coach Conversions living quarters and they seem first class to me. I know that Eby uses them as their conversion company. If I were going to build a living quarter custom, they would be at the top of my list to do the work! From what I understand, they are a small company that has been in business for some time with a good reputation.
Posted 2012-09-23 7:14 PM (#147162 - in reply to #147138) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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U get what you pay for most of time. I suggest one that is fairly close as most LQs if used, seem to have warrenty issues. Take you time, and go see all you can.
Posted 2012-09-24 9:52 AM (#147171 - in reply to #147138) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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We use a company in Humsten Iowa, KES trailers to do our conversion. He is awesome! Keifer trailers stands behind his work. He explains everything, and does a fabulous job with quality materials.. Insulated every nook and cranny. Since we had ours done 4 yrs ago numerous of our friends have had theirs done there also. All of them look awesome.
Posted 2012-09-24 2:08 PM (#147180 - in reply to #147138) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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Since you are in Mo. look at Trail Boss. Can get to their web site by searching under Trailer Companys. They are in Bates City Mo. You can visit their "factory" and see trailers in various stages of conversion. Might be worth a call/ e-mail and set up a visit. They did our new trailer last year and we are pleased with the fit and finish.
Posted 2012-09-24 4:03 PM (#147186 - in reply to #147180) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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Originally written by Snickers on 2012-09-24 2:08 PM
Since you are in Mo. look at Trail Boss. Can get to their web site by searching under Trailer Companys. They are in Bates City Mo. You can visit their "factory" and see trailers in various stages of conversion. Might be worth a call/ e-mail and set up a visit. They did our new trailer last year and we are pleased with the fit and finish.
Thank you, yes I have visited with Trail Boss and if I was buying a trailer to have finished my way, I would check go with them. But this trailer is already done. I read on Stagecoach website they use fiberglass insulation, I know other companies use bubble wrap. Wanted to make sure the fiberglass was sufficient enough as it gets cold in MO
Posted 2012-10-02 12:47 PM (#147391 - in reply to #147186) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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The company that did our conversion used fiberglass. He said bubble wrap and blue board will cause metal and aluminum trailers to sweat as the fiberglass doesn't.. Plus you have to glue them in place and so they will come loose.. We used to have blue board and bubble wrap in our older trailer and yes it did come loose and sweated both. My trailer is insulated to the same R-rating as my house. Easy to cool and heat.
Posted 2012-10-02 1:46 PM (#147392 - in reply to #147391) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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Originally written by BITSYRDR on 2012-10-02 12:47 PM
The company that did our conversion used fiberglass. He said bubble wrap and blue board will cause metal and aluminum trailers to sweat as the fiberglass doesn't.. Plus you have to glue them in place and so they will come loose.. We used to have blue board and bubble wrap in our older trailer and yes it did come loose and sweated both. My trailer is insulated to the same R-rating as my house. Easy to cool and heat.
Thanks for the info. That is very interesting. The trailer sold, so I am shopping again
Posted 2012-10-03 6:15 AM (#147404 - in reply to #147138) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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More info on the fiberglass please. Does this come in sheets, is it sprayed in or what? I was just getting ready to insulate but would use this instead if it is something you can DIY.
Posted 2012-10-03 9:18 AM (#147406 - in reply to #147404) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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Originally written by terri s on 2012-10-03 6:15 AM
More info on the fiberglass please. Does this come in sheets, is it sprayed in or what? I was just getting ready to insulate but would use this instead if it is something you can DIY.
Fiberglass is that fluffy pink stuff, I think. The older type of house insulation. Get a high R value. But yeah this is interesting that the newer stuff doesn't work as well. I would think the foam that comes in sheets and is stiff would work good too. It shouldn't fall down
Posted 2012-10-03 9:35 AM (#147407 - in reply to #147404) Subject: RE: Good/Bad Conversion companies
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The insulation comes in rolled batting. They use the undyed due to formaldhyde. Can get it at hardware stores. We have used trailer in 28 degree weather and can keep inside nice and warm with just heat strip in ac. In our other trailer would have had to use both heat strip and a floor heater to keep it warm.
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