ToterHome help!

Ozracer · 08-19-2007, 01:56 AM

Hi Guys, I am sure some of you have ToterHomes (or Motorhomes), and I was after some info on them.
Were racers from Australia, and have a GMC TopKick, and due to the high cost of shipping per square metre (approx 1 yard), are about to build our 13 foot own box for behind the cab.

Where can you get the seal/s that go between the cab and box from?
How much of a gap is there between these two?
Are the box part of them bolted directly to the frame of the truck? (as the cab is not, factory air-ride cab-1991 model).
Finding suppliers from the USA has been impossible, no one seems to sell this stuff or want to help/or know.
I know that there are a lot of both pro built and home built boxes on Toter (&Motor) Homes though around in the USA.
These and any other help greatly appreciated!
Al Reed

dean ribeiro · 08-19-2007, 07:25 AM

try golden gait trailers in Charlotte, NC. As they do their own conversions and may be able to help w/ suppliers names. Also Beck's Marine in Michigan?

good luck,
Dean

76 RACER · 08-19-2007, 11:36 AM

Contact Steve Oldani. His e-mail is Oldani@forbin.net. Do you maybe know Wayne Illish from NZ? He has a red P/S truck. He is a friend and has alot of connections in your part of the world.

Dick Butler · 08-19-2007, 02:05 PM

Larry Deforrest of Arrow Awnings is one of the first who built EXCELLENT AeroLite units. He can help..
Dick Butler

Chad Rhodes · 08-19-2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Butler

Larry Deforrest of Arrow Awnings is one of the first who built EXCELLENT AeroLite units. He can help..
Dick Butler

send me an email and I can help you with the information you need and the pieces.

Chad
rhodesmotorsport@bellsouth.net

Ozracer · 08-19-2007, 11:10 PM

Thanks Guys, we've got some chasing up to do now with all of this! thats what I was looking for.
I know we contacted Arrow several months ago, the sales guy there said they don't do that anymore, as they used to (several years ago) advertise in National Dragster a kit that they sold to build your own ToterHome box.
He didn't want to know about it. However I'll try the guy you suggested there too now Dick.
Thanks guys!!

Todd Bailey · 08-20-2007, 11:26 AM

Al,

Could you keep us posted on any info you find out on this? I, too, have been wondering about where you find there parts/accessories. Good luck on the project.

Ozracer · 08-21-2007, 06:59 AM

Just waiting on replies from everyone now.
Contacted;

Chad,
Becks Marine,
Golden Gait Trailers
Larry DeForrest at Arrow,
Steve Oldani

Shall let you guys know what happens, as I'm sure I'm not the only one out there wanting to build there own ToterHome box!
Thanks guys.
Al Reed

08-19-2007, 01:56 AM	#1
Ozracer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Racerland Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ToterHome help! Hi Guys, I am sure some of you have ToterHomes (or Motorhomes), and I was after some info on them. Were racers from Australia, and have a GMC TopKick, and due to the high cost of shipping per square metre (approx 1 yard), are about to build our 13 foot own box for behind the cab. Where can you get the seal/s that go between the cab and box from? How much of a gap is there between these two? Are the box part of them bolted directly to the frame of the truck? (as the cab is not, factory air-ride cab-1991 model). Finding suppliers from the USA has been impossible, no one seems to sell this stuff or want to help/or know. I know that there are a lot of both pro built and home built boxes on Toter (&Motor) Homes though around in the USA. These and any other help greatly appreciated! Al Reed

08-19-2007, 07:25 AM	#2
dean ribeiro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: candia, nh Posts: 517 Likes: 58 Liked 235 Times in 75 Posts	Re: ToterHome help! try golden gait trailers in Charlotte, NC. As they do their own conversions and may be able to help w/ suppliers names. Also Beck's Marine in Michigan? good luck, Dean

08-19-2007, 11:36 AM	#3
76 RACER Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 247 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ToterHome help! Contact Steve Oldani. His e-mail is Oldani@forbin.net. Do you maybe know Wayne Illish from NZ? He has a red P/S truck. He is a friend and has alot of connections in your part of the world.

08-19-2007, 02:05 PM	#4
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: ToterHome help! Larry Deforrest of Arrow Awnings is one of the first who built EXCELLENT AeroLite units. He can help.. Dick Butler

08-19-2007, 11:10 PM	#6
Ozracer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Racerland Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ToterHome help! Thanks Guys, we've got some chasing up to do now with all of this! thats what I was looking for. I know we contacted Arrow several months ago, the sales guy there said they don't do that anymore, as they used to (several years ago) advertise in National Dragster a kit that they sold to build your own ToterHome box. He didn't want to know about it. However I'll try the guy you suggested there too now Dick. Thanks guys!!

08-20-2007, 11:26 AM	#7
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 312 Likes: 30 Liked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Re: ToterHome help! Al, Could you keep us posted on any info you find out on this? I, too, have been wondering about where you find there parts/accessories. Good luck on the project.

08-21-2007, 06:59 AM	#8
Ozracer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Racerland Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ToterHome help! Just waiting on replies from everyone now. Contacted; Chad, Becks Marine, Golden Gait Trailers Larry DeForrest at Arrow, Steve Oldani Shall let you guys know what happens, as I'm sure I'm not the only one out there wanting to build there own ToterHome box! Thanks guys. Al Reed