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A tad long. Probably rather difficult to park. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-KENWORTH-T600-RV-TO...QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

A wiki is interchangeably a web encyclopedia or web information center. Seems like we could post/refine how to articles with pictures and stuff. Our site has a lot of stuff burried in it but no real easy way to post long term stuff on top. What do you guys think? Things like how to build...

Seems like there would be better things to build on like a stepped deck flat or electronics of moving van.

Due to the construction design of an airstream trailer, it might be one of the few that would survive being mounted on a truck - if you did the mounting with proper cushioning/flexibility. They are monocoque with a frame. A really talented guy could blend it into the truck and have it turn out...

That thing couldn't get out of it's own shadow let alone tow much of anything. Probably has the handling qualities of a wet cardboard box.

Thats a lot of money for a conversion of that age. There are a fair number of converted coaches (buses) that would compete and have roughly the same capabilities with more comfort. I almost bought a converted Crown HIPO that had a Cummins BC IV 400, a 13 speed roadranger, dual rear drive...

I thought detroit also but remembered the majority of DD's in those days were 318's.

I will take bets on a Cummins. Hmmm Cabover. How do you deal with the pass through section when you need to do maintenance? Is it just a big boot or?

No question that AWD is cool.

Those things do look kind of cool though cabovers seem to be very out of style in the US market at the moment. The con's remain cab access, servicing, cab height among others. I would think a significant advantage in use in the RV world would be the manueverability in tight spots. Of course...

Dry cleaning solution might work. Go to a real paint store and ask about a graffiti remover. Sherwin Williams used to carry something that worked. Be aware that many of the "good" chemicals that actually work well aren't sold in CA much anymore. Thankyou CARB. Tough to find oil based paint...

If you want a really unique hybrid find a converted Crown Supercoach - early 70's 40 footer or the ultra rare 35 with a 855 Cummins and a 10 speed roadranger. They run a Mack air suspension most times and have the normal truck fore/aft engine axle arrangement. They are considered kind of tough...

With careful modification it would be cool. Without a cab extension or something along those lines you are limited on the folks you can bring along.

Seems like a good idea? Anyone ever seen plans offered? The converters probably have an engineer/draftsman or something along those lines to work this stuff out. Could just find someones you like and ask to take a lot of pictures and see if you can improve on it. I would like to see a list...

Got any pictures? I might be interested.

Dang - where are these? Are mid-3.00 ratios available?

http://www.xplorermotorhome.com/ Looks like someone else does. They do everything from Sprinters up to Class 6/7 Peterbilts, Kenworths, 6x6 Sterlings. I have no idea what level of quality they produce. Just that they are out there.

A 444E or Powerstroke will quit running before it damages itself if the high pressure oil pump fails. The fuel injection won't fire if there isn't oil pressure so you had to have one of the older engines. Also the Powerstroke uses a different block then the earlier 7.3 and 6.9. Newer coolants...

You probably gain some manueverablilty and turning radius - you lose ride and your wife will hate climbing in and out. Attaching it to the cab is challenging. Would be a cheap chassis to start from. It can be done but there are issues.

Cylinder wall erosion was a problem in the Pre-Powerstroke / 444E motors. Nobody has been having those problems with Powerstrokes but the older 7.3 especially was problematic.

Look at Fabco in SOCAL. They make parts to do it including axles and transfer cases. There are some with a center disconnect so you aren't spinning the axles all the time. A International 4800 might fit but it isn't a class 8. Marmon Herrington does some conversions on some Business Class.

He isn't going 400 in the first long video. 250 or so, maybe less. Still very cool.

For a Chevy fan hauling some collectable cars it probably is not a bad start if the price were lower. The DD can be worked to make more power if you want. I am not a fan but would say they are OK just not preferred. Probably not a bad choice for a RV pulling a trailer. If I could find a good...

Put a truck camper on a gooseneck...

Not mine but looks decent. Maybe a bit high. http://www.busforsale.com/skillet/index.htm