Rodney, That's about what I thought. The smaller engine size and tire combo were my concerns as well. My beast tips the scales a touch over 11,200 lbs. as well. Probably not the best of ideas. I am thinking of a propane conversion though..... Thing...
Rodney, How does the new ratio seem to be working? I have been thinking of doing the same thing for the same reason, but was concerned that it would "lug" the engine to much. Rob.
You may want to try the parts department at a local truck garage (MACK, Peterbilt etc). A lot of these rigs use lighting components that are in common with the big boys. I have had a lot of luck in this way for these kind of items.
Have a 24' 1977 Travelcraft, class C. She has a 360 c.i.d. V-8, 51,000 miles and is all mine, paid in full. She is a beast, but I would be hard pressed to get ride of her for something different. I have been turning wrench on these old Dodges for 15 ...