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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 08-31-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,167
Posted By Wick
I know Show Hauler weighs each coach to make sure...

I know Show Hauler weighs each coach to make sure it is not oer on teh front axle rating. Mine is a 46ft unit with a twin screw and 14,000lb axle and we are just under the 14,000lbs when fully...
Forum: HDT Discussions 04-15-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,912
Posted By Wick
When I was pulling my 32ft trailer behind my Show...

When I was pulling my 32ft trailer behind my Show Hauler I was over 83 ft long. I pulled this combo for 7 years and never got stopped or did i ever bother to go into the scales. We went all over...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-15-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,175
Posted By Wick
You can try www.nttsbreakdown.com...

You can try www.nttsbreakdown.com (https://www.nttsbreakdown.com)
They list many 24hr truck repair shops and will give you the closest ones.
Wick
Forum: HDT Discussions 01-16-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,359
Posted By Wick
Geof is right. cost is high plus all the wiring...

Geof is right. cost is high plus all the wiring and computer setup....Difficult at best.
Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements 01-12-2009, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,433
Posted By Wick
Will this be a good show for conversions?

Will this be a good show for conversions?
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-21-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,627
Posted By Wick
Check out Ebay. They now have a feature that can...

Check out Ebay. They now have a feature that can show you the selling price of similar items. That may give you an idea of how much things are worth.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-21-2008, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,406
Posted By Wick
One other thing to consider is how strong the...

One other thing to consider is how strong the frame is. If you move the axles rearward then the fram flex will increase and you may need to reinforce it. I have seen some conversions that showed...
Forum: Building Your Own 11-22-2008, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,704
Posted By Wick
Speaking of the emissions, you need to look...

Speaking of the emissions, you need to look forward to 2010 and what Califonia will require then. Being a 2000 it is already behind the curve. Many new regulations are taking effect with some...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 08-24-2008, 06:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,685
Posted By Wick
To clarify why some carriers are using the super...

To clarify why some carriers are using the super single, I will try to explain. Fleets the size of Cowan and many others are placing them on the trucks and the trailers because they offer an overall...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-09-2008, 04:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,197
Posted By Wick
AS someone who has a 46ft conversion, I guess I...

AS someone who has a 46ft conversion, I guess I can partially answer your question. We spec'd ours out and designed the floor plan to meet our needs at the time. We are in Virginia and do not see...
Forum: Building Your Own 06-25-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,376
Posted By Wick
Jamie, Most companies just build the boxes in...

Jamie,
Most companies just build the boxes in house.
Wick
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 06-25-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,310
Posted By Wick
For Sale...

For Sale (https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_RVs-Campers__06-Kingsley-RV-45-2-br-gar-dsl-front-NADA-300k_W0QQitemZ230264917921QQadnZRVsQ20Q26Q20CampersQQadiZ2799QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230264917921&)
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 05-28-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,602
Posted By Wick
Here is a thought: Why not boycot Washington...

Here is a thought:
Why not boycot Washington DC? Deliver nothing by truck to the DC area unless it is emergency medical supplies or some other life threatening emergency. After a short period all...
Forum: Building Your Own 05-13-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,039
Posted By Wick
We had some of those hubs on our 2000 models and...

We had some of those hubs on our 2000 models and we replaced the entire front axle assembly instead. Went to a local truck graveyard and bought the whole thing for $500.00.
Wick
Forum: HDT Discussions 05-12-2008, 05:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,298
Posted By Wick
Dan, My century has the 14L 470 detroit with...

Dan,
My century has the 14L 470 detroit with the autoshift. At 75 mph we are turning 1550 rpm. we still get only around 7mph. running the twin screw effects it alot as well as turning that many...
Forum: Building Your Own 05-12-2008, 05:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,039
Posted By Wick
Chuck, With the weight and configuration I...

Chuck,
With the weight and configuration I think by changing the rear end ratio is not going to present you with any performance issues. I think changing the rear end ring and pinion would be your...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-24-2008, 03:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,427
Posted By Wick
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Can anyone tell me if there are states that do not allow trucks with 16,000# axles. We recently bought a toterhome that the front end weight is over...
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-17-2008, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,148
Posted By Wick
I do not know if the ecm detects oil pressure...

I do not know if the ecm detects oil pressure during startup or not. I know that if it does not detect oil pressure within the first 20 seconds of the engine running then the ecm will initiate a red...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-12-2008, 05:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Wick
I have had a real rough past 8 months.... ...

I have had a real rough past 8 months....
Plans and desires have really changed. We have spent the last 8 months chained to the house taking care of my wifes mother and father. Both became ill...
Forum: Aftermarket 03-12-2008, 04:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,560
Posted By Wick
I used to see a bolt on overdrive assembly for...

I used to see a bolt on overdrive assembly for automatics. Does anybody know of a source for these? I have a service truck that needs more top end and I cannot change the ring and pinion becouse...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-10-2008, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,915
Posted By Wick
It could be that the truck came with it or they...

It could be that the truck came with it or they added it to it becouse of the overall weight of the conversion. The single wheel would give better fuel mileage and a better ride than a dual. Making...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-01-2008, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,904
Posted By Wick
FRP is not what he had a problem with in the Show...

FRP is not what he had a problem with in the Show Hauler. The FRP was a good product as long as people kept it sealed. The semi-trailers have moved into stronger lighter material for composite...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 08-07-2007, 04:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,075
Posted By Wick
Stay away from the new emissions!!!!! I have...

Stay away from the new emissions!!!!!
I have 4 new trucks with the new emissions and we are constantly at the shop with them. Let them get everything resolved.
Wick
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-15-2007, 05:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Wick
We are into our second Showhauler and are in the...

We are into our second Showhauler and are in the process of designing our 3rd. This one is going on 2.2 years old and after nearly 80,000 miles we have decided that we want something a little more...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-12-2007, 04:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,072
Posted By Wick
If you are talking about FRP, Fiberglass...

If you are talking about FRP, Fiberglass reinforced plywood, I thinkit is easier to work with and takes less time. Plenty strong and will last a long time as long as no water gets to the edges....
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