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Ok, so the guy showed up to install the new PPG windshield today. This time I asked to see it BEFORE he installed it....."MADE IN CHINA" :mad: So my quest continues. For some reason Safelite can't get Pilkington, and Freightliner won't tell them where the OEM Freghtliner windshield is...

What brand was it?

When I started down this road, I just wanted a class-8 tractor with a big sleeper "singled" for towing heavy tag along stuff. Interestingly, the gentleman I spoke to (some shop in Canada recommended on another hdt forum) recommended against a singled out class-8 for tag along towing, because...

That's what I had in mind as a toter too.

Safelight assured me I'd get a Pilkington replacement windshield, instead I got Fuyao! When I refused to accept the work, the store manager agreed to find a Pilkington or PPG to replace it at the agreed upon price, but did not know why the home office guaranteed Pilkington. They are scheduled...

I just had the passenger side windshield replaced and watched that "kid" from the glass shop climb from the step, to the tire, to the valve cover, several dozen times. I ain't doing it. My hat is off to you gentlemen for the show of agility! I think I'll check out the rental scaffolding.

The front of my truck's box is stainless steel, as is the visor. They are in desperate need of polishing after my "entomological survey of north america" aka my summer vacation! I have an extension handle for washing, but access for polishing is eluding me. Showing my lack of creativity here...

Welcome to the forum. I don't know much about heavy towing, but I can tell you that I think you've come to the right place for your question. The participants here were a great help with my purchase. After spending last summer/fall shopping for and purchasing my truck conversion, I can say...

That's a nice ride. Isn't it cold up there?

Yikes! That could be disastrous.

Thanks for all of your help. Unfortunately, it looks like I'm not going to make it up there this year. I really hate it when life gets in the way of my RVing:mad:

Nah, the jeep stinks at any speed. When the DW purchased it for our AK trip, I figured it was just for fetching groceries and meeting guides. Now she has added a lift kit and big AT tires. It is definitely not a touring vehicle, in my book. If we still find time to head over to the...

After taking a look at the sat image, I've become more concerned about the trees. The park service never called me back about their tree trimming guidelines. I may have to give them another call.

I appreciate it. I would not enter at Front Royal because I can't get through the first tunnel (12'9"). That was why I was fixing to get on the drive farther down. I really wanted to drive it in the truck. It is much more comfortable than the doggone jeep! i am going to take your advice...

Ok, I am thick headed. So lay it out for me one more time. If I skip the tunnels, is it impossible or just sporty? I haven't met a mountain the truck can't climb at 45mph or more, but I don't like the idea of dragging the back end! It looks like the leaves haven't turned yet.

I am sorry to hear that. We really want to drive on the parkway. I'm not braving any of those tunnels. I was planning to adjust our trip to avoid the tunnels completely. It looks like we can get onto Skyline drive near Stanardsville, VA at Rt. 33 to avoid the Mary's Rock Tunnel, detour around...

This may be old news to everyone else, but I recently came across this series of videos on youtube. A couple named the Russos' took a tour of the Showhauler factory and posted the videos of the tour on youtube. If you are interested, just search Showhauler on youtube. I thought it was very...

OK, thanks!

The wife and I would like to get on Skyline Drive in Front Royal, VA and finish up the Blue Ridge Parkway in Cherokee, NC. I wanted to see if any TC enthusiasts had traveled any parts of, or all of, these two roadways. It appears that there are some tunnel clearance issues if you don't ride...

Wow, not sure how I neglected to respond, or how I found this now. My take on an AK adventure: 1) Truck Conversions are made for this adventure. Mine did not have any problems with the rough roads (although you become a pro frost heave dodger), mud, unbelievable dust, steep climbs, etc...

The draw down on my tanks is never uniform. I think some of it is in the fill. One nozzle shutting off before the other or tank position (tilt). The balancing is never perfect, and the genset draws from just one side.

Had a conversation with a nearby DD service center representative yesterday. Hopefully, sometime in the next few weeks I'll get the rig in for an ECM settings check and a spin on the Dyno. I think we are in agreement that either a setting is wrong or there is an intake air leak.

That is some great economy. I don't think the gennys burn more than about a half a gallon per hour, so I would not discount those numbers.

It looks like both dealers I used added 9.5 gallons.

I will give that a try. Thanks!