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If the suggestions above dont solve the problem, you might check the motor and transmissin mounts. Make certain they are tight. Front dampers can also go bad, that can cause vibrations. onezman

There are no blue book values for any type of conversion as far as I know. The value is subjective. That makes it tough to finance any type of conversion. Good luck onezman

I don't know about hauling 80K up a grade, but I know that hauling 20K up a grade does not require a single downshift if the driver has at least 400 HP and 1,450 torque. If the driver keeps the boost up, only traffic or curves will dictate a downshift. I can't recall ever going below 8th gear...

I take a back seat to OLDPhoneman. I have never driven a rig OTR, or one loaded heavily. I have towed travel trailers with 6 different Volvos. Never had any sort of problem with brakes on any of um. onezman http://onezman.tripod.com/yourrvhaulercom

A 10 speed will get the job done 99% of the time for all OTR applications. 18 and 15 speed transmissions are becomming a thing of the past in the market place. Generally, 18 speeds are only used for very heavy haul applications. These transmissions were popular when HP ranged from 250 to...

Vapoppa With 550 HP, Im guessing that motor probably has 1,750 foot pounds of torque. That kind of power will cause imperceptable wheel spin, even when towing. I understand that OTR drivers who have 600 HP engines wear drive tires out twice as fast as normal in mountainous terrain. Even with...

Bob, I know one guy who tows his Travel Supreme with a converted T2000. He really likes it. You just have to plan in advance what RV parks you can stay in. Guys with pickups and MDTs never have enough HP, but believe me, 430 HP and 1,550 torque will keep you smiling. 550 HP is more than you...

Bob, That KW would be a terriffic truck for OTR use, but I agree with RB7OD, it's too long and too tall for "practical" RV use. I don't know how much Rv towing Don has done, but I have been in lot's of RV parks you couldn't get into with a combination such as yours. All parks have plenty of...

Bob, That's a good place to finish, not start. More HP and torque than you can imagine. good ratios. The only two thing's I personally don't like is the approx 13' 4" height, and the 18 speed. 18 speeds are for heavy hauling. I know you can click the autoshift up to 5th gear for starting off...

Big Daddy, I called a number of places in Phoenix before I found anyone interested. I don't recall the name of the company that finally bought it. They went to the frame shop while I was back in Yuma, waiting 10 days, to go pick the truck up. I had the axle buyer make the check out to the frame...

SBP, Almost all the time, the front tandem is removed. Either way will work though. If you leave the front axle in place, you have to run with the front tandem in the locked position. onezman http://onezman.tripod.com/yourrvhaulercom

Big Daddy, BEst bet is to get on the phone, and call local driveline shops, etc. You are not going to sell one anywhere if freight charges are involved. onezman http://onezman.tripod.com/yourrvhaulercom

cjk, I don't know what engine, chassis combination you have on your Showhauler, but a Jake Brake is a terrific option to have. onezman http://onezman.tripod.com/yourrvhaulercom

Durfun, I registered from an RV park. All you need is a rent receipt and something mailed to you at that address, library card, or phone bill, etc. You don't have to own property there. Think of all the people renting apartments. You can get a drivers license, and register your vehicles at...

Dman, Everyone has to register in some State. If you are a full timer, you can register in any State. I have been licensed and registered in Oregon for about 10 years. Oregon supplies two year plates. As an RVer, one can come and go, stay in any State as long as they choose. Don't change...

Dman, Im not sure how you can obtain a MCO, but you can take pictures when you buy the truck with the roof faring and tandems in place. Then take the "after" pictures. Good luck onezman http://onezman.tripod.com/yourrvhaulercom

Madbrit and Bill, Before committing to buy the auto, I would find out what, if any modifications or adaptations will be be required for this type of installation. You may have to lengthen or shorten the driveshaft as well, unless the auto is the same length as the factory tranny. Will another...

Hu Herbie, I think there is room in many traactor sleepers to install 4 child seats and seat belts across the bed frame after removing the mattress. If you got a sleeper with a double bunk, you could still register it as a motorhome, because it would still have sleeping facilities. onezman...

Hi Bill, I think 1,450 ft pounds is the max torque avaliable on Cummins M11s. Cummins can reset your ECM to owner operator specs for about 1/2 hour labor charge. this includes removing the governor, and increasing max RPM to 2,100. You can get a printout of the engine history of the at the same...

Dano, Class 8 clutches catch very close to the top of the throw. When starting the engine, you must be in neutral. The truck will not start anywhere but neutral. Once started, you can click into Drive, then you must depress the clutch all the way to the floor to activate the clutch brake...

5erfool I used to do a little drag racing myself. :0) Powershifting is keeping the throttle pedal on the floor, clutching and shifting as rapidly as possible. (if you miss the shift, you may be picking up expensive pieces). Float shifting is a matter of RPM, road speed and timing. Float...

It's a combination of both factors. onezman http://onezman.tripod.com/yourrvhaulercom

If anyone likes pictures, the site below has some good ones taken during our trip West. Http://onezman.tripod.com/denveroregon onezman http://onezman.tripod.com/yourrvhaulercom

IM plastering it everywhere. :-) http://onezman.tripod.com/yourrvhaulercom onezman http://onezman.tripod.com/yourrvhaulercom

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