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kblackav8or · 09-11-2005, 01:52 PM

I am dreaming right now on what I want. I think the wife is going to squash any new aquisitions for now. My "bruck" option I have mentioned on the board before. A 45ft dual drive axle Crown former highway post office. It has almost 7 feet of ceiling space and for the length probably the most living space you could want. Big cam 400 cummins and a 13 speed roadranger and 2 SQ type rockwell drive axles. Mack type air suspension, 24.5 tires on alcoa's. Weighs about 32k. Has a generator, 120 gallons of fresh water, same for black water. All the systems are either modern or easily upgraded if needed. The interior decor is dated and the cabnetry leaves something to be desired in some cases. All that for 30k and the guy will take 9 k off in trade for my Alpenlite. The drivetrain only has something like 80k on it since rebuild. Gets 10mpg and will cruise at 70. Now get a truck. I really like old trucks but I would probably have to buy one converted or do a trailer tractor setup. I am not totally sold on this but I really like it and the concept of such a heavy duty unit compared to most typical buses really appeals to me. What do you guys think.
Kevin

09-11-2005, 01:52 PM	#1
kblackav8or Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 80	I am dreaming right now on what I want. I think the wife is going to squash any new aquisitions for now. My "bruck" option I have mentioned on the board before. A 45ft dual drive axle Crown former highway post office. It has almost 7 feet of ceiling space and for the length probably the most living space you could want. Big cam 400 cummins and a 13 speed roadranger and 2 SQ type rockwell drive axles. Mack type air suspension, 24.5 tires on alcoa's. Weighs about 32k. Has a generator, 120 gallons of fresh water, same for black water. All the systems are either modern or easily upgraded if needed. The interior decor is dated and the cabnetry leaves something to be desired in some cases. All that for 30k and the guy will take 9 k off in trade for my Alpenlite. The drivetrain only has something like 80k on it since rebuild. Gets 10mpg and will cruise at 70. Now get a truck. I really like old trucks but I would probably have to buy one converted or do a trailer tractor setup. I am not totally sold on this but I really like it and the concept of such a heavy duty unit compared to most typical buses really appeals to me. What do you guys think. Kevin __________________ 2k PSD 6 speed 4x4 Lariat F-250 dually conversion Alpenlite Durango Camper. 3.73 LS Dana 80. Pete or KW classic Conventional to haul my racer.