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Here I thought you were going to lead me by the hand to get there??:p

A Volvo 780 would probably fit your desires. They have a larger sleeper and sometimes even come with a work station. A lot depends on your budget. You can find high mileage ones for under $20k or go above $100k. Just one question though, why is a manual a must? The auto shift transmissions seem...

That might be a bit of a challenge to get into a lot of campgrounds, wouldn't it?

DOH!! I didn't realize it was a Haulmark...... Here I was all ready to tell you how much I liked your wood working skills........:p

bushpilot, you actually built all that yourself?

Mine sits outside.......:mad:

Geez you guys make me jealous.......:( I really want to get out on the road even if it is in my little truck for now.

Great place to visit in the summertime! I am really looking forward to it! I used to drive big trucks many years ago and they have improved tremendously in creature comforts since then!

Welcome, Sir! Like you, I am looking for another truck and by the time I find what I can afford I get the most bang for my buck with a class 7 or 8 truck. Look around the southeastern US to Texas for what seem to be the lowest priced units. If you get the right one and do a few things to it you...

The cab suspension looks to be about the least expensive way to get a truck riding better. I would also think you would need an air ride hitch to keep from beating your trailer to pieces too.

Good for you! Taking the high road is always best. If you want to you can come cut my yard for free too! With an old 44" Craftsman mower it used to take me 6 1/2+ hours to mow. I now have two 54" Poulan mowers and another 44" Craftsman and can get it done in under three hours now.:D

Gonna be a bit more difficult to cut the neighbor's grass for free now, eh?

Most class 8 trucks are way more comfortable than say a pick up for traveling. They are designed and built for traveling, but with the springs on there it is going to ride rougher. If you are able to find an air ride to replace the springs you would like the ride much better and so would...

Oh that would be fun!! I bet you still get your blood flowing good with it!

Now you know why they are called "FreightShakers"! Actually, the ride is because of the springs. You may want to pass until you find one with air ride on it. Your kidneys will thank you along with anyone who rides with you. You are right though, with no weight they pound pretty hard.

WOW!! That would be amazing to ride in! I can't even imagine what the power would feel like.:D:D

Dang, that looks like a wild ride! I am impressed with the picture of the screws! How many ponies?

I bet that's a good feeling!! Congrats!

The guy that did the repairs was Mike Blood. He used a "lower quality" pump bushing and it cost me a pump. Once we pulled the tranny apart I found out he took a grinder to the steels. Yep, when they do break it gets expensive quick. I was lucky, other than a heater hose, minor wiring, etc. the...

Yea, I knew he was a LEO, but I don't remember if I knew he was retired. Oh well, sometimes it takes very little to de-rail my though process.......

That's certainly what I am hoping for!

You need to quit using common sense with this......You're screwing up my thought process!:p Actually, I have found that trying to do things the legal way is usually the least expensive way.

Wish I could say that.... My last trip to NE Ohio cost me $2000+ in transmission repairs. It would have been less but the repairs in NE Ohio were shoddy and I had to have it repaired again when I got home.

My wife has used the oven in our fiver a few times, but we found out that with the pilot lit it stays warm enough to season a cast iron skillet real nicely!

I bet a fart in church would go over well too........:D Although I did drive my pick up home from Ironwood, Mi to my house (and for three days) with no plates on it.:rolleyes: Somehow I would think that a class 8 truck will be somewhat harder to hide in traffic.