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Elburn Bill, one argument I've heard that puts showing animals into a commercial classification is that the $2 ribbon you won can increase the value of the winning animal. Thus while you have not actually won a cash prize at the competition, you have made a future profit by virtue of your...

Another reason is that the FL are cheaper, so the conversion companycan sell for less or make more profit with FL over the other chassis.

I'm not saying one way or another if you're right, but it could have been a device used to grab the attention of following vehicles. I do know that a similar device is made for motorcycles, but I believe it is wired into the already present brakelight. Also, I believe that it flashes quickly...

Hi Brian, Yes, I attended the PRI show. Since I've pretty much decided to go the class 8 w/sleeper route for awhile, I didn't spend too much time looking at the conversions. Would have liked too, but time was short and I had higher priorities.

I think I've got it, but just want to be sure. So, I use the clutch to get off the line and when coming to a complete stop, just like a regular stick shift? And the rest of the time I do nothing just like a regular automatic? Thanks.

I came across an autoshift truck that has an appealing price, so I was wondering exactly how you operate an autoshift trans? Like I'm an idiot, could somebody please tell me step by step how it works? Thanks. Dan

Has anybody purchased this yet, and what are your impressions? I am very interested in gaining this kind of knowledge, however since Larry caters specifically to the RV market, I wonder how much of the info will pertain to my needs.

When I get my truck, it's going to have to be registered commercially. It will be used to tow my race trailer, and I race for money and I also have sponsors. Everything is owned by my business and it is not for hire. I am trying to do everything "by the book", but have found it difficult to...

Thanks for the info. Just to make sure I understand, the 610 number not only refers to the sleeper length, but also the height? For example, I won't see a 770 flat top because all 770s are condos? How tall are a 610, 660, and 770? Also, given the closeness in size to the 420, 610, 660, and...

I was wondering if there was somebody on here (Larry, where are you?) that has good understanding of the Volvo model numbering system? When I look at TruckPaper.com, there are quite a few that I haven't heard of. I've mostly heard of the VNL610 and VNL770. But they have things listed such as...

I'm thinking that your number is not correct. 815 is an Illinois area code, and if I recall, Bill didn't get his unit from IL. I could be wrong, though.

Added expense at a minimum would be the replacement cost of the extra 4 tires. I would think your fuel milage would suffer a bit as well.

Geof, approx how much is the actual conversion on the used chassis? For how big? Thanks.

What is happening in this thread is what I have seen before in these type threads. There is much confusion between us posters because we are mixing different areas of the law. In this case, we are talking about vehicle registrations (the license plates for the vehicle) and we are talking about...

Robert, I would highly reccomend getting a CDL and the proper registration. I think this is something that's only gonna get worse. I hear of more and more people getting pinched as more states start to crackdown on this. Even if it's an "RV" once you hook up the trailer, it's commercial...

Hey Jeff, I've also been kicking around the idea of a Volvo 610 for a conversion (down the road). But what's killing me is how it will look. Have you (or anyone else) done a photoshop mockup the 610 with a conversion on the back? Maybe even with the sleeper in place? Thanks. Dan

I saw a Renegade at the PRI show in Indy last month that I REALLY liked. It was a 17' side entry toter with the bathroom along the back. When the double slide was out, it made the whole thing seem like a big room. Medium dark wood floors and cabinets with burgabdy upholstry. Real Classy. I...