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Hi Bill -- -- In my opinion -- You're considering the wrong approach --- changing the air bags. Follow along -- You've a 3 - axle tractor .. ment to carry 25,000 (appx.) pounds on the Holland hitch -- To gross 34,000 on the drives. In towing a 5th wheel RV -- You may reach 4,000 pounds pin...

I'll address the bobtail question for you -- -- In a word or two -- No Problem. Adding weight to the rear -- in my opinion -- this is a personal choice. I would rather -- in the operation of this type of vehicle -- stress Defensive Driving. Safe speed for the conditions present -- not to...

Perhaps my scaled weights will give you a picture .. .. .. Tractor Bobtail/2 People - Initial Trip Home/NO Cargo - 1/2 Fuel - M11 Engine Stear = 9950 (rated for 12,000) Drive = 5600 (rated for 19,000) Tractor/Trailer/2 People - Picking Up Empty 5th Wheel- 1/4 Fuel - Holland Hitch Stear =...

Geof -- Here's another idea for you to research -- an oil heater. I have 2 - Toyo heaters .. one in each shop -- Here's their link: http://www.toyostove.com I use Kerosene in an above ground bulk tank. If I remember right -- Diesel can be used. I LOVE my Toyo heaters !! !! !! Just a...

Chuck -- Sorry for getting off topic -- -- Sean -- for my tired old eyes -- I need things BIG !! But -- what really came to light -- as I read a thread last weekend on XM was -- Delphi is using a new chip set that runs cooler and unlike the Sony product -- has no cooling fan. Hence no noise...

SOLD !! And I see -- If I opt for a multi year contract -- there is an additional savings !! I like the idea -- I can move the receiver from Tractor/House/5th wheel and only one subscription. That was my hangup when I thought about this last summer. Forgot -- To comment about the mirror...

OUCH !! I agree -- Volvo is not only expensive -- their return/restocking fee -- Well .. I won't go there -- It's to painful !! Here are some Big Truck Salvage sites that I've gotten from the Truck Paper: http://www.americantruck.com http://www.rockymountaintruckparts.com...

Hi Chuck -- -- I just take Ol Red to my step son's truck shop in Coos Bay -- :^) Ok -- back to reality !! Sorry couldn't resist !! One question -- do you want to do this your self or have a shop do it ?? To help you answer that question -- view this link...

As others have posted -- take it into a Cummins shop and have the ECM reprogrammed -- from "Fleet" specs to an "Owner Operator" specs -- as there are many parameters that will change -- 2 of which are to defeat the speed govenor and anti - ideling feature. There are a whole host of other...

Hi Chuck -- -- .. .. .. :^D Once the house sells -- and we are on the road -- Well -- Ol Red will loose Her luster !! I was fortunate enough to tour your's -- just before you'r shop finished Her. Quite a layout !! Glad to see you've made it back home -- by the way .. .. On the way back --...

Well -- It's done !! http://community.webshots.com/album/68827129iOaMmN Quite a puzzle -- This company sends most everything required. It does help having a shop to work in as we have had several spring storms pay a visit !! The pictures tell most of the story. Still left in the "Kit" is the...

GREAT post Chuck -- -- -- And -- Thanks again for pictures of yours!! Sure would be nice if we all could get together this summer and tour each others !! Parker -- mid-September works for me ...... :^) Received in todays mail -- the owners manual for the Truck Gen setup. I'll spend the next...

Hi Joe -- Like I said -- I ment no offense -- I'm not real good at putting thought to words. Let me start again -- now that you've given me more information -- along with the one picture. As I look at the picture -- you've cutoff the base plate of the hitch -- as it was shipped from Jerry...

Had to make a trip to Eugene today -- needed weed killer. A RARE Sunny day -- so I decided to take Ol Red. Here are the results from the Road Relay Computer. 129.2 Miles 13.10 MPG Average speed 43 MPH 3 Hours of engine operation 9.8 Gallons of fuel used 18% Engine load For those who are not...

Hello Joe -- -- I took a look at your picture -- and have these comments .... First question -- will this work? Yes Are you satisfied with your design -- Is it engineered properly -- fastened securely -- and do you know how to operate? History lesson -- the PRIMARY reason for a sliding 5th...

Here are a couple of links to Salvage Yards: http://www.americantruck.com http://www.rockymountaintruckparts.com Happy Hunting !!

Here's a link to some I've been considering -- -- -- http://community.webshots.com/album/47421720vXokAd I've taken a close look at most -- and eliminated some. As far as what to stay away from -- In my opinion -- No gas models period. And of those that are diesel -- No contractor series --...

Here's perhaps your solution -- -- -- http://www.doubleeagleind.com/index.html

I tried to ammend my original post -- I see that's not allowed -- Why? Here's a most useful link to Truck based Diesel Generators and climate controlled systems: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofit/idlingtech.htm OLDphoneman Volvo/Alfa Gold

Ok -- I'll play Devil's Advocate ....... Most inverters don't fare well below freezing -- they seem to have addressed this issue. It's only a 1000 watts - although the surge is quite high at 3kw. Mine's 1000/1500w for 5 sec. It's a modified sine wave -- mine's a true sine wave. I didn't see...

I'll start off by posing some questions one must consider and I'll end with some links to different manufactures ...... Size L/W/H Name brand/Off brand Warranty/None to several years/Hours Manuals/Operator/Parts/Service/None Air cooled/Liquid cooled 1-2-3-4 Cylinders/4 Stroke Pull...

My apology for getting off topic -- but .. Robert brought up a diesel generator for 2 grand. I'm in the market -- As you fellows are traveling around -- I'm interested .. Here's a link to my research to date: http://community.webshots.com/album/47421720vXokAd I'm looking for a multi cylinder...

Oh Yea -- I can just hear the BEAST saying -- -- Here Chevy .. Chevy .. Chevy .. .. >> >> >> :^)

Mighty Sweet !! This link takes you directly to the BEAST: http://artworks-unlimited.com/flamed_volvo_truck.htm

Thanks for the update Chris -- As we've all been waiting !! Much we all could say -- Lets do this .. .. From this point forward -- It's all Downhill !! And -- Oh Baby .. What a Ride !! Now -- Think Pictures -- and start posting !! :^) Next time -- Don't wait a month to post .. :^) Tootles...