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MMike: my 98 610 has a wheel base of 230 and the bed, built by Doonan in Wichita is 8' wide by 11' long. I kept the rear axle where it was and built up another drive line with a carrier bearing. We carry two motorcycles behind the cab, a 750 Honda Shadow and a 650 "V" Star. E-mail me at...

I have very little use for any skylights. In our stick and brick we had 8 skylites and over a period of 9 years, every one of the cursed things leaked. Now in the fifth wheel, we have one skylite and by gosh, it leaks too. The new ones may be fine but you couldn't give me one of em.

Bill: We did have a great time at the last Rally. First year we had 23 rigs, last year was 35 and fully expect to see 50+ in 06. The conversions are only limited by the imagination and what will work. Come on down and join us in October.

Betwixt 9 and 13 depending mostly on wind, road and weather conditions. Ususally average around 10 overall with the M-11, Fuller 10 speed and GCW over the scales at 37,800.

Welcome Bunk: There will be a lot of info available here and over at http://www.escapees.com web site under the forums and HDT heading. I am in the planning stages right now for the 3rd Annual HDT National Rally in Wichita, KS at the present time. E-mail be at JGehlen@direcway.com and I will...

Scheduled for Oct 1-7, 2006 at Doonan Truck and Blasi Campground in Wichita, KS. All info will be posted here along with the Excapees.com HDT site.

Yep, I'm still a moderator on this forum and yes I am still an installer for direcway satellite systems. I will send you a private e-mail tomorrow (Tuesday) evening with some info on direcway. Things have slowed way down here in the Black Hills now so have more time.

Geof: I'm still here and doing what I normally do best, Hide and watch. Gave up on "lurking" a long time ago. Been real busy here what with the Sturgis Bike Rally/Week and all the tourists. Campground has been full and we have been working the rv registration till 10 PM and by the time we get to...

Scott called Blasi today and we have 36 signups for the rally which will start on Oct 2, 05. If you haven't made up your mind to attend yet, suggest you do so post haste. The schedule is up and there is more then enough to keep you occoupied for a week.

I now have the tentative schedule for Wichita HDT 05 from Kenny Doonan. Got everything on the schedule and also a unscheduled trip to Great Bend, KS to tour the plant where they make the conversion beds and an antique truck museum. If anyone is interested in the tour to Great Bend and the...

You best stay out of California with that decal. They will be chasing you with ropes.

If memory serves me correctly, the hills in New Jersey don't hold a candle to the ones in the Rockies or Sierra Nevada ranges.

Geof: I'll be working on bringing folks over here. Probably will take some time and convincing but I think I can do it.

AS we get into the summer months and closer to the magic month of October, there are more posts being made on the escapees HDT forum regarding the 2nd Annual HDT Rally in Wichita. I would really like to get more interest over here on this site. Any suggestions??

Randy: For the insurance thing, you might contact National Interstate. I have my tractor and 40' Alfa Ideal registered thru them. As far as running with the big dogs. I would like to personally invite you to the 2nd Annual Class 7 Rally in Wichita Oct 3-9 of 05 with your truck and trailer.

Bill: You may not have been posting lately but just to let you know, the HDT/MDT chat room is a hugh success. Average usage from what I've seen is about 5-8 users each evening. Thanks again.

Looking forward to meeting you in Wichita. We plan on having a better time this yr and that will be hard to beat.

Its not gonna roll off

This shows the clearance between the rail and the bed of the truck

Fixin to load 250 Honda. This is going on the rear Toy-Trax

This is also posted on the Escapees Forum. The 2nd Annual Class 7/8 Rally is scheduled for the 1st week in October, Oct 3-9, 2005 at Blasi Campground with Doonan Peterbilt of Wichita again doing the honors as the main sponsor. As last year was a tremendous success, this year, 2005, will be...