Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-21-2007, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,570
The 18 AutoShift can skip gears on its own. I...
The 18 AutoShift can skip gears on its own. I want the split upper gears, and there is not an auto verion of the 13. Their 14 speed performance transmission is full auto, with no clutch, and can...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-20-2007, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,570
It appears to me that there is generally a good...
It appears to me that there is generally a good impression of ShowHauler (the note string below this shows someone that has had two and will go there for the third). That tells me a lot. One issue...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
02-28-2007, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,469
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
10-08-2006, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,999
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Forum: Coach In The Making
08-24-2006, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,143
Volvo query: how do most folks deal with the...
Volvo query: how do most folks deal with the integral sleeper? It seems expensive to buy a sleeper equipped truck just to cut it off, and I wonder about the structural integrity impacts. Since...
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Forum: Aftermarket
08-24-2006, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,696
If one is really dedicated to an AWD truck...
If one is really dedicated to an AWD truck conversion, the better course is to find a manufacturer who does such as part of a special order new vehicle. Western Star does, and Freightliner can (same...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
12-24-2005, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,200
I have thought about it, and will have serious...
I have thought about it, and will have serious discussions with the dealer and manufacturer when it comes time; a tag out back helps with weight capacity (a single RA is likely to be too light in...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
12-24-2005, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,401
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-29-2005, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,905
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
05-01-2005, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,310
I went and looked at the dealer site; they say...
I went and looked at the dealer site; they say "will covert to automatic". I don't know that any of the roadranger transmissions can be easily converted, so I am assuming that they mean remove and...
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Forum: Building Your Own
01-30-2005, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,412
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Forum: Coach In The Making
10-26-2004, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,923
Glad to see that Bill is aware of the power...
Glad to see that Bill is aware of the power issues. I suspect that someone who has not given it much thought might follow his lead without considering how and why he came to that conclusion. In the...
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Forum: MDT Discussions
08-27-2004, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,259
The new MB engine option may make this a much...
The new MB engine option may make this a much more viable choice, as that is a 15% increase in torque. That's one heck of an improvement; 860 foot pounds just doesn't cut it. Some of that is...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-08-2004, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,336
I went and looked at this truck, and for the...
I went and looked at this truck, and for the price, I don't see the point. It costs darned near as much as an awfully nice brand new class 8, and is not nearly as capable. The motor is too small...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
06-18-2004, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,969
There may be another possible answer to the...
There may be another possible answer to the weight and axle problem: a single screw with a tag axle placed far enough away that the weight is better balanced. I'd have to think about how to do it,...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-16-2004, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,749
The Spokane paper has a column about RVing. I...
The Spokane paper has a column about RVing. I have seen some interesting things in it. The one from a couple weeks ago is about a converted Hendrickson airport fire truck (I think) made into a...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
05-09-2004, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,308
Well, the first thing to do is to go to the...
Well, the first thing to do is to go to the Roadranger page (www.roadranger.com (https://www.roadranger.com)) and follow the links for transmissions. The letters have to do with the basic class of the...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-23-2004, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,127
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Forum: Building Your Own
03-11-2004, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,855
Avoid questionable areas, for lots of reasons...
Avoid questionable areas, for lots of reasons besides grafitti, such as your safety.
An 8 foot fence surrounding the MH, topped with concertina roll, and a pack of Mastiffs within it would...
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Forum: Larry Zeigler
03-01-2004, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,540
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Forum: Building Your Own
03-01-2004, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,656
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Forum: Building Your Own
03-01-2004, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,656
Onezman said: A 10 speed will get the job done...
Onezman said: A 10 speed will get the job done 99% of the time for all OTR applications. 18 and 15 speed transmissions are becomming a thing of the past in the market place.
Generally, 18 speeds...
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
02-29-2004, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
I hate to tell you this, but the longer posts...
I hate to tell you this, but the longer posts which were made into multiple pages by that display you used for that day are still a mess. They don't plot right, and I couldn't respond to one because...
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
02-25-2004, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
02-17-2004, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,009
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