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  1. GE

    Air Exchangers

    .....Look up BAL they are making them for the RV industry.....if the Katrina trailers had them there would have been no problems with the Formaldehyde or odors.......geofkaye
  2. GE

    Most Fuel Efficient Engine/trans?

    .....MY RIG gets 8.6 at 68 mph all the time now with the trailer and the generator running all nite in a Truck Stop....I'm have a Volvo with-n-14/ 500hp-[turned up from 475]-10 speed and 3:58's not singled with bed and 12k# trailer....bobtail-I get in the high 9's average and if I watch my...
  3. GE

    All aluminum coach construction?

    ......SPF is the best value for the money and it won't let go of any surface you spray it on...after all it is a glue with a foaming agent and a smoke and fire suppressant added....aluminum frame will not be cost effective or I would use it-fastening and welding is not a problem for...
  4. GE

    Volvo VNL64T780 Price - New!

    .....3:58 seems to be the winner for me....might go higher but can't just now.....too busy with a update/rebuilt house to do.....others are starving and I'm too busy to take a vacation.....something is wrong here!......geofkaye
  5. GE

    Volvo VNL64T780 Price - New!

    .....3:58 seems to be the winner for me....might go higher but can't just now.....too busy with a update/rebuilt house to do.....others are starving and I'm too busy to take a vacation.....something is wrong here!......goefkaye
  6. GE

    Best Construction Method

    .....contact 3M and get their opinion....surface needs to be cleaned properly and primed for good stick.......also there is a temp dust time and humidity issue that needs to be addressed....geofkaye
  7. GE

    Howdy!! I need some recommendations....

    ....rear end is very low for 10mpg and with a big box.....I'm saying 6mpg-maybe 7 at best at 70mph. I have a 16k wrecker with a 3126 and a 6speed with a 3.92 rear......6-7 mpg with nothing on the deck and 5 mpg with a car up on her-another on the stinger I get maybe 5.....good luck with the...
  8. GE

    Engine life expectancy

    ...one other issue and that is driver usage.....when I had P/U's the trucks were dead at 200k and with the MTD the trucks were cheaper and went 300k till it was time to unload-but the cab was rusted off the frame[years vs. mileage issue] and it was a matter of how much I wanted to drop into cab...
  9. GE

    Engine life expectancy

    ....200k is the turning point for most mediums....300k is about it and 400k is a miracle of sorts....cuz when it starts to break up it is going to be expensive....at least from my experience.....a medium duty engine is about $6k and a rebuild is going to cost at least $4k....transmissions are...
  10. GE

    Happy Holidays to all!

    ....good holidays to you all!....I will get some vacation in February...or March with luck.....this is the first time since 1978 that I'm not in Florida[though we went last week to the PRI Show in Orlando] Fat chance for a Vacation in 3 days of walking around the Convention Center and wearing...
  11. GE

    U-Haul vs. Ryder/etc

    ....one of my partners just bought 6 that are in the 80's and they are a POS on wheels......he got them for $4500 total with title and service info......he needs mobile storage facilities and they will only be able to do that with major work....and I have the wrecker to tow the POS around if...
  12. GE

    Suggestions wanted on "How much to pay for a used truck conversion."

    .....I always suggest custom building a large RV....cookie cutters are very expensive and it is a kinda "one size fits all" and that is just not true-'specially now in this economy. First make a list of what you want in an Rv and then make a list of what you really need.....it is a grand task...
  13. GE

    Best Construction Method

    .....check out commercial trailer manufactures.....there is no more FRP on commercial unites because of blisters from water entering the stack.....Tape jobs are own the way out as the VHB doesn't do well in the sun over time...seems all the new commercial stuff is riveted to steel or...
  14. GE

    Suggestions wanted on "How much to pay for a used truck conversion."

    .....THIS IS A BUYERS MARKET AND NOW IS THE TIME TO GET WHAT YOU WANT AT THE PRICE THAT _YOU_ WANT TO PAY.....PUT IN STREET TERMS:....{ IT IS TIME TO STEAL IT} I HAVE GOT GUYS WITH MH PAYMENTS HIGHER THAN THEIR HOUSE PAYMENTS AND LITTLE OR NO JUICE IN THE RIG THAT ARE WHINING SO LOUD IT IS...
  15. GE

    Rear Axle placement questions. What determines their location?

    ...if you unload[move the rears back] the rear you will improve ride....but if you overload the front you got 2X the problems.....again it all about ride and weight....closer to the max on the front axle the more problems encountered......geofkaye
  16. GE

    Euthanasia clinic in Switzerland. Accepting patients.

    ....BravestDog:....one has to become more aware of their associates around them as it's never to good to let one's guard down too far.. I'm used to Gold-diggers and a lot of crazy people because of my job and experience......handling large numbers of crazies is typical for me on one day of the...
  17. GE

    What is the hourly rate that a manufacturer charges to build a conversion?

    .....40'X8.5' is 340sqft and the box costs about 2000 a sqft.foot manufactures cost using above average materials and appliances ....I'd suggest that the rest be something called PROFIT. The truck is bought wholesale so 30-50 % off MSRP ....adds another $70k to the mix........maybe out the...
  18. GE

    Euthanasia clinic in Switzerland. Accepting patients.

    ....I can't really comment on the subject as I work in a Hospital one long shift a week and that might be misconstrued as a conflict of interest.....BUT....I have a "Plan B", if you know what I mean, just in case I decide to leave early for whatever reason......putting my dogs down nearly...
  19. GE

    Euthanasia clinic in Switzerland. Accepting patients.

    ....BravestDog:....do you have something on your mind you'd like to speak about in private?....888-513-5293 available in the afternoons but if you leave a message I will call back asap.....geofkaye
  20. GE

    PRI Show in Orlando 10-11-12th of Dec...going?

    leaving Tuesday will be there Thursday AM....for the PRI SHOW in Orlando....camping somewhere-don't know yet-No Computer but Have cell phone-if you are around there send me a PM and I will call you.....geofkaye
  21. GE

    RVIA show in Louisville.....

    if you aren't there you are missing out on deals and more deals......50-70% off is normal and direct purchasing is more than possible from the manufactures reps......they will do credit card business as well....mow is your time!...geof
  22. GE

    RVIA SHOW IN LOUISVILLE DEC 2-3-4- NEXT WEEK

    SHOW IS FROM ABOUT 9-5 TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY AND 9-3 ON THURSDAY....RV MARKET IS ABOUT DEAD SO THE PEOPLE THERE WILL SELL THEIR SOULS FOR A BUCK...NOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE NEW FROM THE MANUFACTURE THROUGH A DEALER.....TAKE SOME CASH AND A CHECK WITH YOU AND JUMP ON GOOD DEALS........THEY...
  23. GE

    WHO MAKES THE BEST MOTORCOACH?

    ....look at used stuff right now and have it rebuilt to your specs.....usually about 30-40% of a new unite and then spend maybe 6-10 grand up dating to your liking....it is kinda like picking a good woman to spend you later years with....got to look at the whole lot of them before you pick or...
  24. GE

    fl-70 conversion to a toter in california

    ....congrats DOC Weaver!.....missed your phone call-I'll try again Monday----busy as all get out and it doesn't look like it's going to end soon....maybe the RVIA Show in Louisville and the PRI Show in Orlando will finish the season this year......business is better than good and will be...
  25. GE

    fl-70 conversion to a toter in california

    ....it seems that no matter what is legal kalifornication will not allow it to be licensed.....I wouldn't know where to start anymore.....I'd suggest an attorney that knows about Kali's regulations and a stack of hundreds.......geofkaye

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