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Old 09-12-2005, 06:38 PM   #2
spooner
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Originally posted by D R:
I have been thinking for years about geting a Penski C6500 with a 25' frp box and builing it into a motorhome, We were looking at a class C motorhome but can not carry the weight or tow the toys and a class A is not much beter.

What do you think ? any one try this yet ? any one use a frp box and do you have pictures ?

Thank You, and this is a great site. Chuck.
Chuck
we did a (ex penske lease) international 4900. check our website for pics : http://sandcentral.net/trucks/
would not do it again; you can get a class 7/8 for the same money, that is the same outside size, makes the same mpg, but has 2x the hp and 3x the torque.... with a cab and a suspension that are designed for 8+ h a day driver comfort.
IMHO MDT`s (class 6) are designed for city delivery .....and it shows
with a class 7/8 you also get a Jake engine brake; makes towing a fun, safe and relaxing experience!!! (nothing is better then arriving at the bottom of a grade with cold service brakes that are ready for anything unexpected)
i recomend you to skip the expensive MDT mistake and go for a real truck from the start
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