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Re: What forum should Class 8 motor homes be in?
wolfe10 wrote: That is a Super C. There are also purpose-made Super C's. Google "Super C motorhome". I Googled "super C motorhome" and they can be as built on a platform as light as a Ford 550 series chassis/cab, which is is a Class 5 truck, I believe.361Views0likes0CommentsWhat forum should Class 8 motor homes be in?
This would be class-8 diesel truck cab/chassis with an RV living unit on its back. A heavy commercial diesel conversion. Are these single straight truck units accommodated in most american campgrounds and RV parks provided they can fit on the available pads? Your Jamboree, Dodge Cummins or Winnebago NEVER sounded this awesome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGISGMald1I Here is my photo-shopped concept of an RV body on a classic Kenworth cab/chassis:4.4KViews0likes13CommentsRe: What forum is best for converted tractor-trailers?
Veebyes wrote: Whatever floats your boat, go for it. It will bring lots of admiring smiles but only pennys on the dollar when the time comes to sell. That day WILL come. I like different too. I have a very rare 5er. That lOA is going to severly limit CG site options never mind CG owners saying no to the noisy truck. An old rattly diesel is not music to everyones ears. It is sort of like restoring an old classic cruising boat. We sure do appreciate what went into it, the work & expense it takes to keep it, love the looks, but no thanks to owning it. I am sure she will be welcome to camp at truck stops and some RV parks. This rig is only a dream for now. The truck's engine is not going to run all the time at camp. That is what electrical hookups and/or portable power generators are for. Pennys on the dollar at resale. You all make an RV sound like an investment. And yes, I DO fancy something different and fun for a change. I just would not like to drive trucks for a living.469Views0likes0CommentsRe: What forum is best for converted tractor-trailers?
Gemstone wrote: "Modern volvos are not charming. Modern upgrades can be made to older tractors like a/c, defogging and cab heat. Not to mention nice air suspension seats and power steering. The tractor will still have its antique-ey charm on the exterior. My tractor would be painted solid UPS brown with my own door sign. Manual transmissions, gear splitting and double-clutching old-school style is a barrel of fun. Then there is that lope of the blown Cummins 262 with straight single stack. The converted trailer should be quite light as compared with a loaded freight trailer so the tractor would be getting easy-chair duty. For a converted semi-trailer, I can use what model is best for comfortable living on the road, camping/hunting gear stowage, large pet dogs and carrying along a small vehicle inside. I need my trailer climate-controlled even while underway as live animals (pets) will be loaded. The fuel costs on running a rig like this should be nightmarish if the big, dark brown antique truck isn't scary looking enough. Oh, and my CB handle will be "Kenny Brown"." I'd only consider something like this if I had unlimited expendable income, 'cause there sure wouldn't be a resale market. Regards Gemstone No resale market for the tractor or trailer? What should the whole damn thing cost with all the custom work? $250 K??469Views0likes0CommentsRe: What forum is best for converted tractor-trailers?
dblr wrote: After working at UPS for the last 37 years( retired) UPS brown would be my last color choice, but if that's what you like go for it. Do you work there? And if so you should know the reason why that color was chosen. It is bold and looks nice in a wooded area for camping. It might look more aesthetic in a nice RV park too: more wood-like. No, I never worked for UPS. Brown is also dark and looks commanding on the freeway.469Views0likes0CommentsRe: What forum is best for converted tractor-trailers?
Golden_HVAC wrote: The reason the new trucks sell so well is they have better EVERYTHING! Better insulation under the floors Much better and more accurate steering Smoother suspension better braking system and more reliable better lighting - that truck shown, the cars coming towards you on a 2 lane highway might think the side of the vehicle is 12" their side of the headlights - like on most current vehicles, but there is actually about 2 feet between headlights and the outside edge of the mirrors. Better seating Better transmissions. Can you meet the efficiency of a 10 speed autoshift? They will electronically shift the transmission to the most energy efficient gear all the time. Who wants to be changing the rear end ratio with one hand and shifting the truck with the other? And what if the rear axle gets stuck between low range and high range? There is a reason the older trucks had to have 10 speeds, call it 225 HP problems. Modern Volvo's have well into the 450 and 500 HP range, and can tow a RV fifth wheel at 55 - 65 up the 6% hills. Sure that one will look cool, but the floorboards are not insulated, the system was not set up for air conditioning, and will not be cool inside during a summer drive. Fogged up windows in the winter too. I would be looking at a used Volvo and taking off the center axle, shorten the frame to the minimum length that you can use. Then you will have a nice truck to tow the largest possible RV fifth wheels, or can tow a 40' fifth wheel if you like. You will still have up to 33,000 GVWR in a truck around 14,000 curb weight, so plenty of cargo rating, as well as GCVWR. There is no need for more than 2 axles with current tires rated at 12,000 each. You can even figure on installing super singles in the back, to save both weight and cost to replace the tires. Good luck, Fred. Modern volvos are not charming. Modern upgrades can be made to older tractors like a/c, defogging and cab heat. Not to mention nice air suspension seats and power steering. The tractor will still have its antique-ey charm on the exterior. My tractor would be painted solid UPS brown with my own door sign. Manual transmissions, gear splitting and double-clutching old-school style is a barrel of fun. Then there is that lope of the blown Cummins 262 with straight single stack. The converted trailer should be quite light as compared with a loaded freight trailer so the tractor would be getting easy-chair duty. For a converted semi-trailer, I can use what model is best for comfortable living on the road, camping/hunting gear stowage, large pet dogs and carrying along a small vehicle inside. I need my trailer climate-controlled even while underway as live animals (pets) will be loaded. The fuel costs on running a rig like this should be nightmarish if the big, dark brown antique truck isn't scary looking enough. Oh, and my CB handle will be "Kenny Brown". This auto hauler, 53' might make a good RV conversion wih an expanding side section: >469Views0likes0CommentsWhat forum is best for converted tractor-trailers?
I dream of truckin' 18-wheeler style on leisure travel around America...a '59 Kenworth 3-axle tractor with a Brownie-Spicer 5x3 and a Cummins turbo just looks and sounds much more awesome than a Fleetwood or a Dodge Cummins even. A CDL Class A in CA is required to drive this beast.4.5KViews0likes19Comments
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