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What is that little rear "slide out"?

Randy Butler of Butler Motorcoach might have some ideas. He had a phone number of 920-386-4633 on this site but I don't know that still works.

Very unique. Engine HP? Total chassis miles? What is the total bumper to bumper length with trailer?

Thanks for the input. I've heard a lot of Freightliner bashing in the past and wondered how much of it was just bias and how much is real.

Anyone have any comments or experience with a Freightliner Columbia Chassis paired with a Mercedes 450 engine and Allison automatic?

Very much. Thank you. How important is Dyno testing and what does that entail? If the Seller has not had these tests done, is it fair to ask him to do them?

That was helpful. Forgive the simple questions. A related engine testing question for the diesel mechanics on this informative forum: What is blow-by? How do you measure it? What is a tolerable amount on a used engine? (How much blow by does a new engine have straight out of the factory? After...

We're drifting off topic here but what is good for the goose . . . . Note correct spelling of GRAMMAR

Somewhat. More specifically what is typically included with an in-frame rebuild besides the sleeves and I assume the pistons? By convention does that definitely include a list of things? Does the term "overhaul" mean anything different? Often used HD trucks will note X miles since in-frame...

Does this mean the same thing to everyone?

There was an accident last weekend outside Atlanta where a converted bus rammed into the back of a tractor-trailer pinning the driver. He was critically injured and after extraction lost both legs above the knees. Those Eagle(?) buses are built pretty sturdy. The driver probably would not...

Geof may NOT have been mistaken according to these sources: FMCA 2006 Reg Survey We Camp 2 Reg Summary State Tow Laws Towing World Laws

I was also thinking about this while traveling through some low spots last weekend. The fairing will not really "protect" anything in the unfortunate event of a high speed miscalculation. However, it will be another item to replace and repair after prying your rig out . . .

Just got this email and thought it fit with the above image: 2006 DARWIN AWARDS.................................. In case you haven't received them yet, here are this year's Darwin Awards -- the annual honor given to the person who improved the "gene pool" the most by killing themselves in...

I doubt Airstream allows the deck to be open while driving. There is probably an ignition cut off similar to that found for deployed slide-outs that prevents moving while the clam shell deck is open. As any episode of COPS has shown, mix a little alcohol (or other substance of choice) with...

Very nice. Was it built single rear or did you have the tandem removed?

I would also like to see a roof that is not exactly flat. I would think that leaks would be less of an issue on a slightly curved bus type roof rather than a typical flat conversion. Anyone have any roofing leak nightmares or tips?

Garage length from 14' to 18' possible. Hydraulically lifted bedroom over garage is another option.

Many toyhauler conversions have electric gas pumps for toted vehicles

As the wise voices above noted, those dimensions will leave you with living quarters that are very cozy to say the least assuming a 12' cab. Decreasing your garage length (and secondary vehicle size) OR increasing your coach length with the downsides also noted above results. Here is one...

They do mention it can be heard for miles and I don't doubt it:

How did you come to choose/find that truck? How many prior miles? Did you consider any other models for your dream machine?

Although a Class 8 chassis can carry a lot, they seem to have limits especially with a couple of slides, etc. Sometimes the math can get a little "fuzzy" especially in mass production motorhomes, so much so that the RV Industry has tried to standardize weight capacities and recommends a CCC...

For the last week plus, I am unable to perform a search through prior posts using keywords or author. I don't know if I'm doing something incorrectly or there is an ongoing problem with the site. Anyone else notice this?

As a wannabe and not yet an owner, that is frequently a question I ask myself. Is it worth the Onezman's convention to drop the tandem and then build the coach or just stretch the frame and leave the twin screw? Many on this site will argue (from experience) that even with a single pair of drive...