Powerhouse Conversions?

[Chevy57PkUp]

Kaye I have to admit I agree with you on this point. As I often tell people when I intentionally break some minor traffic law, like a U-turn, I only think of traffic laws as strongly worded suggestions, like the ones your parents made, they are intended for your benefit, however if you are willing to accept the consequences of not heeding them, well so what. And if there isn't a cop around [I always look don't you] then I'm gonna make the U-turn. Traffic fines are what you pay as a consequence and even those are very few and far between. But this whole issue of whats legal length and where and why you might get stopped about it is a little different. You could get nailed just because some cop was bored. Currently I'm thinking I am going to end up about 52 or 53 feet bumber to bumper and I seriously hope I don't run into too many troopers with a 50' tape measure especially since I'll be towing a vehicle of some sort. Speaking of which wouldn't a Unimog make a cool tow vehicle?

[Elburn Bill]

I was only stating what is technically legal not what you can do if you choose do otherwise. Our Kingsley is 49'3" long which is illegal in all states except MT (where it is reg and titled in my LLC) and SD. Every other state limits MH to 42-45'. I tow our suburban behind and I am 72' which again is illegal in most states for combination vehicles...most are 65'. I have been across the Canadian/US border over 50 times with this setup and never once was questioned. I have travelled thru 15 states and never bothered. I have driven past and have been passed by all levels of Officers, even DOT, and not one gave me a second look. So in reality, it is most likely you would never be bothered but if they do decide to take a look, there is going to be some big fines to pay. I know that and operate under that knowledge.

[Chevy57PkUp]

Is it Elburn, Bill or Bill Elburn?
I really appreciaye your input, I've been waiting for one person to tell me they've not had a problem to counter all the doom and gloom gusses who are always carrying on about "it's too long for a national park". Your remarks have gone a long way in putting some backbone back in my decision to go past 45'. Thanks!

[Wick]

Just to show how little they bother you I can tell you that for the three years we drove our Monaco Pusher I never had it even registered. We left the dealer in Fla. with a temporary in the window and it stayed there for about a year before I realized that we had never even bothered to title the vehicle. Then with my first Show hauler I only decided to tag it after 14 months of driving with no tag whatsoever. My 2006 Show Hauler is tagged now but I drove it home and have only been a few close places with it but we went ahead and sent for the new tags (Montana) just last week.
The point is someone will get stopped and pay some fines....but they just do not like to bother us just yet.....maybe someday but I don't think so.

Wick

[Camping Dutchman]

We run about 65 feet with the Yukon in tow. Never had a problem

[Elburn Bill]

Originally posted by Elburn Bill:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Chevy57PkUp:
Is it Elburn, Bill or Bill Elburn?
I really appreciaye your input, I've been waiting for one person to tell me they've not had a problem to counter all the doom and gloom gusses who are always carrying on about "it's too long for a national park". Your remarks have gone a long way in putting some backbone back in my decision to go past 45'. Thanks!

Actually Elburn is the name of the town in IL I used to live in. I now live in LaPorte, IN. I have changed all my user names to Alpaca Bill on the other forums since that is what I do...breed and raise suri alpacas. I just haven't had the chance to get Warpath to change my username here.

I have seen many coaches well over the 45' "limit" with the longest a 58' that towed a 30' trailer...in all he was 92' long. He was a big horse breeder and when he travelled he mostly went to shows and auctions/sales and typically stayed there for 2-4 weeks at a time. He also had full length awnings on both sides so once deployed he cast a shadow on the earth almost 30' wide by 44' long!!! Most of you have probably seen a pic of this coach...it is the black coach with silver flames on it in the gallery. It is very impressive on the inside. I believe it is for sale up at Kingsley right now. IIRC the owner is asking $650K for it. I know he paid WAY more than that. He gets a new one every 18 months or so.

Also if you look at most of Powerhouse's coaches they are all 52' or there abouts.

Make it whatever length you want for your needs and deal with the consequences when and IF they catch up to you. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[KAYE RIVERCITY]

...Unimogs are all 4 cylinder gas or diesels....you might be able to keep the speed up to 50 in a strong tail wind on flat ground.....I have a 70's gasoline model in Radcliff, Ky- it is a POS and in the salvage yard for sale right now.....50mph is the maximum ever achieved down hill......very expensive to operate and maintain-parts are from MB...........................If I give the COPS a chance, by doing something stupid, to pull me over-I guess, I deserve what I get........................... My aim is to fade into the background and not be noticed and/or even ignored.....I use 2 professional girlz to distract sales/"information" people when I attend a RV, Truck or even Machine Gun Shows....I want the gurlz to be noticed and not I!.....I hate the limelight-someone else can take the bows for me and be the center of stage/attraction......also since I'm wealthy I have a real interest in not standing out in a crowd-or even being recognized......I don't really need trouble from the idiots out there and there seem to be a lot these days.....If conforntations happen- I always have back-up of some sort or another....my training is S.E. Asia is still alive and kicking......geofkaye

[Gary Atsma]

Uhhh, Geof? Just so's ya know, some 'mogs came/come with 6-cylinder motivation, yer choice of gas(older ones) or Diesel.
Carry on......
Gary

[Chevy57PkUp]

Yeah Gary, you're right, I was just going to let it go, figured it didn't matter that much. I have a buddy with one, cruises right on down the freeway, in addition to fords deep streams, leaps over tall rocks with a single bound. And can be parked in a parking space when a Hummer would still be circling the block. I think it has better fuel economy as well.

[KAYE RIVERCITY]

...my POS is 4 cylinder gasoline .....I'm sure of it as I did change out the battery and did spend time with it.....trying it get it to run better-filters-oil- and tire pressure- but it is still a 50mph vehicle- no matter how many nice things I say about MB....or even DC as well......geofkaye