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09-07-2005, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
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RV Building Code
I have seen several comments on the forum that this or that is not in accordance with the RV Building Code. Does anyone know where I can obtain a copy of this code so that the reconstruction on my Liner can conform to the requirements. Although I may choose to vary from the code, it would be good to know the requirements.
Bill
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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09-07-2005, 11:36 AM
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Remember Burma Shave!
2006 19' Safari
2000 25' Safari
1985 25' Sovereign
Fort Myers
, SW.Florida
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 510
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Rvia
wkerfoot,
Try http://www.rvia.org/
I'm sure they can point you in the right direction.
RVIA Western Office:
Marsha McInnis
(951) 274-0696
The big Pomona show is in October.
I am sure that 49 CFR (Transportation) will be referenced.
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09-07-2005, 02:23 PM
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Moderator dude
1966 26' Overlander
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
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I hope you find some data on the standards. Cause I am not sure if there are standards.
I work in real estate I know that there were no standards for manufactured homes up until 6/1/1976. Bill I will be interested in learning what you find, cause I may change the way I restore my trailer depending on what you find.
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1966 Lincoln 4 door Convertible 462 4V 1971 Ford LTD Convertible 429 4V Phoenix ~ Yeah it's hot however it's a dry heat!
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09-07-2005, 02:28 PM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,401
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Here is what I found.
.What standards do I need to use when building an RV?A.ANSI/NFPA 1192 Standard for Recreational Vehicles NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH RVIA - To order from NFPA call: 1-800-344-3555 or visit http://www.nfpa.org/catalog
ANSI/RVIA 12V Standard for Low Voltage Systems on Recreational and Conversion Vehicles
A helpful but not necessary publication would be RVIA's Guide to 1192 which includes sections on all three publications listed above
Looks like the standards relate to fire safety and electrical. Everything else seems to be at the discression of the manufacturer.
Jack
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'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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10-31-2005, 08:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1982 31' Airstream 310
Longview
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 269
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I didn't know that there is a RV Building Code on Motor Homes or is this a joke.
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10-31-2005, 11:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alfalsetto
I didn't know that there is a RV Building Code on Motor Homes or is this a joke.
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Alfalsetto,
No, this is not a joke but a serious conversation on how to properly and safely, restore and maintain your Airstream. There is often a comment that this or that construction technique is or is not according to code. What I found out is that there is no RV building code, but rather a set of standards that manufacturers have voluntarially agreed to comply with to obtain the RVIA approval. I have also discovered that RV manufacturers are subject to the national fire code.
I happen to like codes because it tells one how to properly construct something which you may not know unless that is your business.
Bill
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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11-01-2005, 05:12 AM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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If we had no standards (like SAE J684), every travel trailer would have a different type of hitch.
I can't imagine trying to match a 2 1/8", class III.a coupler onto a 54mm, class 4B hitch ball.
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11-01-2005, 09:34 AM
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Check out the Mobile Home Manufacturer's Association for info, too.
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11-01-2005, 09:34 AM
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Moderator dude
1966 26' Overlander
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,497
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I believe that has happened in the past.
And SAE sets standards not code. The RV manufactures do not have to comply with a SAE standard. And they would be silly not to.
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1966 Mercury Park Lane 4 DR Breezeway 410 4V, C-6, 2.80 - Streamless.
1966 Lincoln 4 door Convertible 462 4V 1971 Ford LTD Convertible 429 4V Phoenix ~ Yeah it's hot however it's a dry heat!
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11-01-2005, 12:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1982 31' Airstream 310
Longview
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 269
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I like to see Standards to keep the blood line on the Airstream the same. I like to keep My Airstream to looking like a Airstream! Thank's for the help.
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