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Forum: Building Your Own 03-05-2004, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,228
Posted By Mike E
Both the Internatioal 9800 and the Freightliner...

Both the Internatioal 9800 and the Freightliner Argosy have flat floors, so they have a lot of room in the cab, although used Argosys are rather expensive. In addition, the Argosy has an airbag and...
Forum: MDT Discussions 11-04-2003, 01:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,557
Posted By Mike E
Keith, Before you get too far in your...

Keith,

Before you get too far in your research into MDTs, if you haven't done it already, you ought to read Larry Zeigler's article entitled, "Reasons to consider a Class 8 RV Hauler," found on...
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 08-15-2003, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,300
Posted By Mike E
I was referring to a post for Larry I saw a while...

I was referring to a post for Larry I saw a while back. Someone had found a used Volvo that had air ride and a single axle and asked Larry if it was a good deal. Along other comments, Larry said it...
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 08-15-2003, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,300
Posted By Mike E
Since it is a single axle, that brings up another...

Since it is a single axle, that brings up another question. Although the ad doesn't specify, as Larry has pointed out in the past, virtually all factory singles have a 23,000# rear, which Larry says...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-15-2003, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,205
Posted By Mike E
geof, Could you give some more details on...

geof,

Could you give some more details on the title service outfits. I have never had any experience with one. Do they actually inspect the truck to ensure it meets the DMV's motorhome...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-10-2003, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,518
Posted By Mike E
Thanks Larry, Sorry about the confusion. I...

Thanks Larry,

Sorry about the confusion. I did mean an autoshift but many of the trucks with autoshift I have seen advertised said super 10 autoshift, giving me the erroneous impression that...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-09-2003, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,518
Posted By Mike E
I would like to find a super 10 speed autoshift...

I would like to find a super 10 speed autoshift with the smartshift option but I never see any used trucks listed that way. Does anyone know if smartshift can be added (at a reasonable cost) to an...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-09-2003, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,205
Posted By Mike E
Good luck trying to obtain a list from the DMV. ...

Good luck trying to obtain a list from the DMV. I contacted the head office in Sacramento and discovered there is such a list in the DMV manual but they refused to give me a copy. A supervisor told...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-18-2003, 04:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,728
Posted By Mike E
Being a current law student, I read these posts...

Being a current law student, I read these posts with great interest. I would like to read the actual case but since it's at the trial court level it's very unlikely it will be published. There may...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-23-2003, 11:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,043
Posted By Mike E
Hi Kevin, I agree that the front seat/air bag...

Hi Kevin,
I agree that the front seat/air bag issue is a problem. However, the stats I was referring to which stated that the rear seat is safer than the front seat in an accident were from before...
Forum: Larry Zeigler 04-23-2003, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,641
Posted By Mike E
A while back someone asked if "Double Eagle"...

A while back someone asked if "Double Eagle" sleepers had air ride or were solidly mounted to the frame. Since I will need a sleeper with shoulder belts for my kids and I want air ride, I emailed...
Forum: Larry Zeigler 04-23-2003, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,792
Posted By Mike E
Patrick, I believe that must be a case of a...

Patrick,

I believe that must be a case of a salesperson blowing smoke to try to steer you into buying whatever he had on hand and I would therefore be suspicious of anything he said after that, or...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-22-2003, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,043
Posted By Mike E
Hi Kevin, Thanks for getting back to me. I...

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for getting back to me. I see what you're saying about the kid's car seats and mounting the seat belts to secure the seats in a forward facing position with the back to the rear...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-21-2003, 01:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,043
Posted By Mike E
Hi Kevin, Like you, I will probably bobtail...

Hi Kevin,

Like you, I will probably bobtail around for short day trips and weekend trips a lot more than long trips with a 5er and I was wondering about hauling your two kids around. I have a 6...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-19-2003, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,916
Posted By Mike E
Jack, Yes, that was what I meant, chopping...

Jack,

Yes, that was what I meant, chopping the frame right away if I did it myself. However, from what Larry says, if I wait for the tires to wear out, I'll be waiting a long time. While I was...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-19-2003, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,916
Posted By Mike E
I see what you're saying Jack. The extra cost of...

I see what you're saying Jack. The extra cost of the 2nd axle will build over time as added maintenance costs. Since onezman has expressed doubts that the extra axle has any resale or trade-in...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-18-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,916
Posted By Mike E
What added expense? I was just wondering...

What added expense?

I was just wondering what Jack Mayer meant by the added expense of leaving both axles. It seems like it would be the other way around. It costs to remove the 2nd axle but...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-01-2003, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,817
Posted By Mike E
Double Eagle's website lists all their walk-in...

Double Eagle's website lists all their walk-in sleepers, even their 132", as air ride but no details are given. You would probably have to email them to find out how they set them up. If you don't...
Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements 03-31-2003, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,273
Posted By Mike E
Thanks for the kind words. This is my second so...

Thanks for the kind words. This is my second so I'm not a complete newbie but I'm Nowhere near boroko's level of expertise.
Mike
Forum: Building Your Own 03-30-2003, 02:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,554
Posted By Mike E
Thanks Sono, I had read H & S § 18010 but...

Thanks Sono,
I had read H & S § 18010 but again, it does not specify what equipment is necessary. Rather, it refers to the square footage limits and what equipment is included within each...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-29-2003, 03:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,554
Posted By Mike E
Thanks Steve, Bill R did send me a package and...

Thanks Steve,
Bill R did send me a package and it was interesting to see all the things done to his truck. However, the package did not include the California requirements or info on how to get it...
Forum: Larry Zeigler 03-28-2003, 11:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 23,360
Posted By Mike E
Thanks Larry, 30 days is not a long time if I...

Thanks Larry,
30 days is not a long time if I have to do the conversion in that time. However, what I am unsure about is whether I have to re-title it as a motorhome in 30 days or if I just...
Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements 03-28-2003, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,273
Posted By Mike E
I just wanted to announce that my wife gave birth...

I just wanted to announce that my wife gave birth to a 7lb 9oz baby boy on Wednesday, 3/26/03. It was rather sudden. At her doctor's appointment the previous evening the doctor said, don't worry,...
Forum: Larry Zeigler 03-26-2003, 02:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,494
Posted By Mike E
Hi Larry, I've caught up on all the posts and...

Hi Larry,
I've caught up on all the posts and other info on this site, including your "Class 8 Fifth Wheel Toter Do's & Don'ts" on the front page. I understand the advice about not buying a spring...
Forum: Larry Zeigler 03-26-2003, 01:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 23,360
Posted By Mike E
Hi Larry, You are absolutely right, and I don't...

Hi Larry,
You are absolutely right, and I don't know why it didn't occur to me until you mentioned it. I was an OTR driver in my younger days and now that I think about it, I cannot recall ever...
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