Forum: Building Your Own
03-05-2004, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,255
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...
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Forum: MDT Discussions
11-04-2003, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,586
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...
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
08-15-2003, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,316
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
08-15-2003, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,316
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Forum: Building Your Own
08-15-2003, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,230
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
08-10-2003, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,583
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
08-09-2003, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,583
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
08-09-2003, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,230
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Forum: Building Your Own
07-18-2003, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 17,870
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-23-2003, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,066
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...
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Forum: Larry Zeigler
04-23-2003, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 14,771
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...
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Forum: Larry Zeigler
04-23-2003, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,817
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-22-2003, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,066
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-21-2003, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,066
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-19-2003, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,938
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-19-2003, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,938
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-18-2003, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,938
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-01-2003, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,968
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...
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
03-31-2003, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,301
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Forum: Building Your Own
03-30-2003, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,707
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...
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Forum: Building Your Own
03-29-2003, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,707
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...
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Forum: Larry Zeigler
03-28-2003, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 23,555
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...
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Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements
03-28-2003, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,301
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Forum: Larry Zeigler
03-26-2003, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,571
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...
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Forum: Larry Zeigler
03-26-2003, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 23,555
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