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I'd like to bring one point to light that caught my eye -- You are moving up to a larger trailer -- Depending on Sponsor Dollars -- This indicates to me that you may have a race car. If your hauler is registered as a motorhome -- You may be challenged by the intended purpose of your setup...

Hi Don -- -- I to had a hard time finding !! !! In the upper left of your screen is a tool bar -- 1st one is "GO" -- Highlight it and you will see a drop down menu -- Chat is at the bottom. Dave

Geof -- What comes to mind is the Australian Truck Trains. Here's Yahoo's search link to get you started on your quest ....... http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=australian+truck+train&ei=UTF-8&fr=fp-tab-web-t&cop=mss&tab= I'll leave the light on ......... :^) Dave

Geof ......... SWEET !! As to my ticker -- Like the man who jumped off the Empire State Building was heard saying as he passed by each floor -- -- -- So far .. So good !! I'll leave the light on ........ :^) Tootles .. Dave

Geof -- Sorry -- Been out of town for 2 days. Went to Salem, Or to visit relatives and went to the Salem Carousel. Great place: www.salemcarousel.org Ok -- Now on to your problem. For one of many reasons -- I chose TruckGen for my auxilary generator. It uses a seperate electric HVAC...

Geof -- I added one to mine -- Here's the link to the pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/68827129iOaMmN It's a TruckGen unit. If I remember right -- You purchased an Onan Quiet Diesel Generater didn't you? If so -- Call TruckGen and just purchase the under bunk heat/ac unit. Dave

Wick -- You had the conversion done -- Did it vibrate before the conversion? If not -- It's most likely drive line. An out of alignment will usually only cause accelerated tire wear. A severly mis-alligned configuration will cause crabbing. But -- An out of balanced drive line will cause...

Hello Dan -- -- Thanks for the comments on the pictures I've posted on WebShots -- Just one Old Mans's approach ........ :^) I understand your working conditions and braking habits. A horrible enviroment for safe braking -- As you've very well illustrated. Much different on the open road...

Hello Dan -- Until Larry can respond -- I'll post my 2 cents worth -- Based on my lifetime as a commercial driver and your post. As you may know -- there is a slight delay in service brake application and the braking effect. Without going into the brake system -- Just realize the delay of a...

Hi Eric -- -- Nice trailer !! Now -- Any upgrade to replace your 1-Ton ..... Will require a CDL to operate. Why? -- You are pulling a trailer with signage -- Which states a means for compensation. I have an RV Hauler -- You'r welcome to view the build pictures .... May not be the way you...

I posted a link on the below thread on this topic: http://truckhome.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=136607117&f=6796050774&m=4256019435&r=8806090835#8806090835 Dave

For those looking to crank-up the 3126 -- Here's a link to view ..... http://escapees.infopop.cc/6/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=256606751&f=700606661&m=125603794 Dave

Hi Randy -- -- Don -- Is correct. The "Pin" is the same --- Commercial Trailer/RV Trailer. The "Plate" or "Mating Surface" is larger on a Commercial Trailer -- Because of the "Verticle Loading". Hence -- A larger Commercial Hitch (Holland). For these reasons -- The Commercial Holland Hitch...

The reason I don't post much anymore is -- My Hauler is now complete and I've posted most of the build pictures on my picture site. If you've not viewed but just the link I provided above -- Revisit the above link and you'll see another 59 albums on the left column. Many are of the build and...

Great pictures Bill !! I change channels frequently -- So I have to see the display ...... also I'm OLD and don't see so well -- So on the dash works for me. Your antenna is the same one Chuck used on his Volvo -- Until it came in contact with a tree -- Antenna held up fine -- Broke the mirror...

Hi Bill -- -- I've had XM for a year now -- LOVE It !! Here is a link to a picture of my setup: http://community.webshots.com/scripts/show.fcgi?t=slideshow&ID=60510643&key=EYLIES I tried it like you -- Using the cassette adapter -- To much motor noise from the cassette for me -- Although it...

Bill -- -- The 1st thing that strikes me as I look at these pictures ....... Is the cab roof. It's flat -- And this reminds me of a class C .. Where one has to bend down to enter the cab area - Ok for you young fellows !! I've a Volvo 610 ....... And the roof is slanted up appreciably --...

Hello Matt -- -- Here's one approach you might consider -- in the trucking industry to combat ideling laws -- there are several companys making diesel generators and electric HVAC units. Here's a link to generators when I was researching: http://community.webshots.com/album/47421720vXokAd I...

Thats Great Chris -- -- I'm sure this will be a memorable trip for your daughter -- as this is a vacation -- with Dad !! And -- It's a break for you -- from work etc .. to PLAY !! Hope you both have a GREAT time -- and snap a few pictures along the way -- and a followup note upon your return...

Hi Chuck -- -- I love talking "Trucks" -- or most anything else !! Running -- It's been close to 40 years as best I can recollect ...... maybe in Keds or PF Flyers then ......... My idea of going fast -- is "Grab Another Gear" and "Throttle Up" ......... Until I'm outa gears and throttle...

Hi Bill -- -- Good for you !! Not only on the find of your air leak -- but the learning and repair of the air dryer. The cartridge is rebuildable -- check your receipt to see if you were billed a core charge. Also -- the parts kit for the valves -- is generic -- and there will be extra parts...

Hi Chris -- -- That would be Great -- if you've time to stop by -- on your way home from Vegas !! At least the dates I posted of my trip are correct !! Give me a call on the cell - and I'll let you know where I've found a spot. In answer to your question -- on "The Meet" -- being on the 15th...

Boy -- Not only can't I spell .. I can't remember dates or my own cell number !! It's the 15th for the Gathering -- -- And -- My cell number is 541-999-0135 !! Senior Moments -- -- .. .. :^) Tootles ...... OLDphoneman

Hi Fellows -- -- Sadly It's true -- As it seems this Summer -- most are tied to that w**k thing !! I'll post my travel plans -- as perhaps for those who may be close -- we can gather. I leave Florence, Or. on the evening of September 4th --- With a destination of Calico Ghost Town which is...

Man -- I'd LOVE to Chuck .......... But -- It's that W--- word ........... :^( Got quite a tickle out of the invite though .. !! Here's one for you though .. .. Parker in September .. .. As I leave for Calico Ghost town on 9/4 ......... Arive Parker on the 9th .. .. .. :^) By the way -- I got...