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    Truck RV Factory Tours

    We are planning a trip in the next week or two to tour the following factories in the Elkhart Indiana area: Haulmark, Renegade, Showhauler, and United Specialities Trendsetter. Obviously we are interested in a truck RV. I would appreciate any suggestions on things to look for and questions to...
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    Alternatives to the M2

    Just a quick update on some of the things I have learned about alternatives to the M2. The Kenworth 300, the Peterbilt 335, and the International 4400 have 315/310 hp engines with 950 lbs. of torque. The M2 is currently limited at 860 lbs. torque. So this gives those trucks a 10% torque...
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    Overall Height ???

    I had an interesting conversation the other day with Allen at Flying A Trucks at Cuba Missouri. He is specking out some trucks for the Waco Texas fire department and dealing with 12 ft. high doors in all the old fire houses. The emergency responce people want as much height inside as possible...
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    Alternatives to the M2

    Thanks Bob I guess what I am really interested in is if one truck has a reputation of better ride or build quality? I drove a 330 (last year's model) Peterbilt with a 10 ft. box and overhead bunk with a rear bed (small toter home) and the ride was not that good but in fairness we had no weight...
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    Alternatives to the M2

    Really enjoy this forum and have learned a great deal. The "Ultimate RV" that Warpath is working on is the size and type of unit we are looking into. My question, are there other trucks that might have some advantage over the M2? For example the Peterbilt 335 is 108 inches from bumper to back...

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