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Forum: HDT Discussions 02-21-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,783
Posted By Jim Gehlen
MMike: my 98 610 has a wheel base of 230 and the...

MMike: my 98 610 has a wheel base of 230 and the bed, built by Doonan in Wichita is 8' wide by 11' long.

I kept the rear axle where it was and built up another drive line with a carrier bearing....
Forum: Building Your Own 02-16-2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,628
Posted By Jim Gehlen
I have very little use for any skylights. In our...

I have very little use for any skylights. In our stick and brick we had 8 skylites and over a period of 9 years, every one of the cursed things leaked. Now in the fifth wheel, we have one skylite and...
Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements 01-15-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,087
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Bill: We did have a great time at the last Rally....

Bill: We did have a great time at the last Rally. First year we had 23 rigs, last year was 35 and fully expect to see 50+ in 06.

The conversions are only limited by the imagination and what will...
Forum: HDT Discussions 01-15-2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,961
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Betwixt 9 and 13 depending mostly on wind, road...

Betwixt 9 and 13 depending mostly on wind, road and weather conditions. Ususally average around 10 overall with the M-11, Fuller 10 speed and GCW over the scales at 37,800.
Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements 01-13-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,087
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Welcome Bunk: There will be a lot of info...

Welcome Bunk: There will be a lot of info available here and over at https://www.escapees.com web site under the forums and HDT heading.

I am in the planning stages right now for the 3rd Annual...
Forum: HDT Discussions 10-10-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,025
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Scheduled for Oct 1-7, 2006 at Doonan Truck and...

Scheduled for Oct 1-7, 2006 at Doonan Truck and Blasi Campground in Wichita, KS.

All info will be posted here along with the Excapees.com HDT site.
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 08-22-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Yep, I'm still a moderator on this forum and yes...

Yep, I'm still a moderator on this forum and yes I am still an installer for direcway satellite systems.

I will send you a private e-mail tomorrow (Tuesday) evening with some info on direcway.
...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 08-19-2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Geof: I'm still here and doing what I normally do...

Geof: I'm still here and doing what I normally do best, Hide and watch. Gave up on "lurking" a long time ago. Been real busy here what with the Sturgis Bike Rally/Week and all the tourists....
Forum: HDT Discussions 07-09-2005, 07:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,792
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Scott called Blasi today and we have 36 signups...

Scott called Blasi today and we have 36 signups for the rally which will start on Oct 2, 05. If you haven't made up your mind to attend yet, suggest you do so post haste.

The schedule is up and...
Forum: HDT Discussions 06-21-2005, 09:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,040
Posted By Jim Gehlen
I now have the tentative schedule for Wichita HDT...

I now have the tentative schedule for Wichita HDT 05 from Kenny Doonan. Got everything on the schedule and also a unscheduled trip to Great Bend, KS to tour the plant where they make the conversion...
Forum: You Gotta See This! 06-17-2005, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,238
Posted By Jim Gehlen
You best stay out of California with that decal....

You best stay out of California with that decal. They will be chasing you with ropes.
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 06-03-2005, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,022
Posted By Jim Gehlen
If memory serves me correctly, the hills in New...

If memory serves me correctly, the hills in New Jersey don't hold a candle to the ones in the Rockies or Sierra Nevada ranges.
Forum: HDT Discussions 05-28-2005, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,040
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Geof: I'll be working on bringing folks over...

Geof: I'll be working on bringing folks over here. Probably will take some time and convincing but I think I can do it.
Forum: HDT Discussions 05-27-2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,040
Posted By Jim Gehlen
AS we get into the summer months and closer to...

AS we get into the summer months and closer to the magic month of October, there are more posts being made on the escapees HDT forum regarding the 2nd Annual HDT Rally in Wichita. I would really like...
Forum: HDT Discussions 01-31-2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,484
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Randy: For the insurance thing, you might contact...

Randy: For the insurance thing, you might contact National Interstate. I have my tractor and 40' Alfa Ideal registered thru them.

As far as running with the big dogs. I would like to personally...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 01-09-2005, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,834
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Bill: You may not have been posting lately but...

Bill: You may not have been posting lately but just to let you know, the HDT/MDT chat room is a hugh success. Average usage from what I've seen is about 5-8 users each evening.

Thanks again.
Forum: HDT Discussions 12-29-2004, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,040
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Looking forward to meeting you in Wichita. We...

Looking forward to meeting you in Wichita. We plan on having a better time this yr and that will be hard to beat.
Forum: HDT Discussions 12-24-2004, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,040
Posted By Jim Gehlen
This is also posted on the Escapees Forum. ...

This is also posted on the Escapees Forum.

The 2nd Annual Class 7/8 Rally is scheduled for the 1st week in October, Oct 3-9, 2005 at Blasi Campground with Doonan Peterbilt of Wichita again doing...
Forum: HDT Discussions 12-24-2004, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,310
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Posted 7 pictures of using the toy trax for...

Posted 7 pictures of using the toy trax for loading the 250 Honda. This trax works just as well with my 750 Honda Shadow and the 650 Yamaha. They ride back there just fine.
Forum: HDT Discussions 12-14-2004, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,209
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Just for grins, lets try to have a session on...

Just for grins, lets try to have a session on Wednesday evenings at 6PM PST and 9PM EST. From past experience with other chat rooms, these hours seem to work best for all. I'll be in the room...
Forum: HDT Discussions 12-13-2004, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,209
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Bill: thanx for setting up these programs, I hope...

Bill: thanx for setting up these programs, I hope the chat rooms will get a workout once the word gets out.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-30-2004, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,779
Posted By Jim Gehlen
https://www.sportslift.com/cycletoyliftfrt.html ...

https://www.sportslift.com/cycletoyliftfrt.html

Toy Trax is no longer being manufactured but Rampage may be able to line you up. Kenny Doonan in Wichita at 1-888-366-6267 may be able to set you up...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-26-2003, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,187
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Bill: The only problem with that rig would be how...

Bill: The only problem with that rig would be how to keep HUD (Housing and Urban Developement) from bothering you. Seems that the rule that anything over 399 sq ft would fall under HUD rules. Seems...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-11-2003, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,216
Posted By Jim Gehlen
I received the following from Kenny Doonan and...

I received the following from Kenny Doonan and about the only thing he left out was a golf game somewhere. Any other ideas would be appreciated.

As much time as you have spent here, you might...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 08-14-2003, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,916
Posted By Jim Gehlen
Bill: On my 98, after I bought it in Salt Lake...

Bill: On my 98, after I bought it in Salt Lake City, the clutch was fine all the way to Caspar, WY, then to Denver and on the way back to SLC I picked up a vibration about the same as you mentioned. ...
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