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Forum: HDT Discussions 11-23-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,100
Posted By Radman
#90-GTSC, Blizz is right there are tons of used...

#90-GTSC,
Blizz is right there are tons of used trucks on the market. I contend that if funding allowes, there is nothing like having it your way. They call it racing "junk" for a reason ya know....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-15-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,311
Posted By Radman
Airborn Jordan, Welcome...I started off much...

Airborn Jordan,

Welcome...I started off much the same way with my trucks to support my motorcycle habit. I built my first hauler out of an old Winnebago Class A. I had it for many years and the...
Forum: Camping, Rallies and Travel 10-14-2010, 06:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,394
Posted By Radman
Bob, I actually had the Rallye on the calendar...

Bob,
I actually had the Rallye on the calendar but it fell between 2 race weekends. Life is too crazy now to fit all of this fun in right now. Its a busy time for us with both work and...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-12-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,166
Posted By Radman
Bob, Just too much work going on here to break...

Bob,
Just too much work going on here to break away for the Rally. How many trucks are there total and what looks interesting?

Please post pics if your can.

Thanks,

Rad
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 10-04-2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,820
Posted By Radman
Such is the life of an RVer....I have replaced 2...

Such is the life of an RVer....I have replaced 2 full sets due to age on my RVs over the years. All the time thinking, "wouldnt it be great to have the time to actually wear them out first".
...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-29-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,820
Posted By Radman
Bob, Whatever works for you is OK by me. ...

Bob,
Whatever works for you is OK by me.

Consider the following:
• MAX means maximum pressure that the tire “requires” to hold the maximum rated load more so than MAX pressure it will hold,...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-28-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,820
Posted By Radman
You can't really go wrong with the manufacturer’s...

You can't really go wrong with the manufacturer’s recommendations. If they say at X lbs run Y PSI then you won’t damage the tire and you should get the best compromise between gas mileage, tire life...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-28-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,820
Posted By Radman
Eds, The only correct way to get the answer...

Eds,

The only correct way to get the answer to your question - relative to your truck - is too look up the tire pressure / weight chart from your tire manufacturer. Look at the specific load for...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-24-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,019
Posted By Radman
Doc, I dont think that's not the right tool for...

Doc,
I dont think that's not the right tool for the job. https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif The "Low Bridge Overpass" tools are generally used for removing the box from the...
Forum: MDT Discussions 09-21-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,130
Posted By Radman
Blizz, “Kit Car Days”...see it is a...

Blizz,

“Kit Car Days”...see it is a sickness. The truck conversion is just a much larger version of a Kit Car. It never leaves your body; it sometimes goes dormant for a few years and the shows...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 09-21-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,598
Posted By Radman
At least it concerns the subject at hand... (as...

At least it concerns the subject at hand...
(as opposed to "Hochfart samele's" post....)[/quote]

At least somebody got it https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Rad
Forum: Camping, Rallies and Travel 09-20-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,299
Posted By Radman
JG, We had an HDT issue at a high-end RV park...

JG,
We had an HDT issue at a high-end RV park last summer but not that one. One of the managers at this “exclusive Class-A only” resort tried to classify us as a Commercial truck or a Super C. I...
Forum: Manufacturer Discussion 09-20-2010, 06:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,598
Posted By Radman
On the other hand it is a great "BUMP" for Hawk...

On the other hand it is a great "BUMP" for Hawk Engineering.

I spoke to Jason over the weekend and he is actively looking for opportunities to build shells or complete trucks. Things are slow and...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-08-2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
Posted By Radman
Eds, I would love to hear what the final...

Eds,

I would love to hear what the final outcome was once you get your paperwork.

I have the Onan/Cummins configuration in my truck too. It has started making me a bit nervous over the last...
Forum: Building Your Own 08-23-2010, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,240
Posted By Radman
I think there is a fine line between the "surplus...

I think there is a fine line between the "surplus business" and the "junk business".

I too have been bitten trying to save a buck and spending many.

Rad
Forum: Building Your Own 08-06-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,664
Posted By Radman
Is there any way to hang them down between the...

Is there any way to hang them down between the frame rails? There seems to be a lot of open space above and alomg side of the drive shafts on some models. I would also consider some kind of heavy...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-29-2010, 06:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,519
Posted By Radman
My old truck had an Front/rear/both AC switch for...

My old truck had an Front/rear/both AC switch for just the situation you described. When parked with a 20amp service you didnt have enlugh power to run both AC units so you could lock one or the...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-29-2010, 06:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,538
Posted By Radman
Bob and Gene, I have the same issues with the...

Bob and Gene,
I have the same issues with the back of our truck. We are always going to far-away race tracks that are off the beated trail and sometimes OFF-ROAD, some more than others. It is...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 07-17-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,419
Posted By Radman
Craftsman Industries in St Charles MO is probably...

Craftsman Industries in St Charles MO is probably the King of Trailer Conversions for marketing and retail applications. Perhaps hi end but they will work with you and can do about anything you can...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-16-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,507
Posted By Radman
Gene, Help me understand what your Freight...

Gene,
Help me understand what your Freight Liner Service Manager is trying to say.

An “Over The Road” (OTR) Class 8 truck that is made into a Motor Home, also called a Truck Conversion or TC,...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-12-2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,368
Posted By Radman
Penn, Email me off line with your reply address...

Penn,
Email me off line with your reply address and I will send some to you. I dont have any posted on the site. And you can see some pics of it at Hawk Enginnering's or Craftsman Ind's Website.
...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-12-2010, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,368
Posted By Radman
Pen, Bliz gives some good advice in the above...

Pen,
Bliz gives some good advice in the above response.

Some other things to consider when building a conversion is the order in which you do things. When Hawk did our conversion the last thing...
Forum: MDT Discussions 07-09-2010, 06:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,889
Posted By Radman
Mark, We have an HDT converted to an RV. ...

Mark,

We have an HDT converted to an RV. The trick in MO seems to be to have the Highway Patrol inspect and "reclassify" the Comercial Truck - VIN to a Non Comercial RV VIN. This means no CDL or...
Forum: Aftermarket 07-07-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,170
Posted By Radman
Bob, The SeeLevel set-up on this truck and on...

Bob,
The SeeLevel set-up on this truck and on my last truck have worked very well for us.

It's an easy swap if you can get to the wires and the tanks.

Read about them on-line and give them a...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-02-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,581
Posted By Radman
I have the Bigfoot system. I have never had it...

I have the Bigfoot system. I have never had it operate as you described. I did however have it get "confused". Rest / cycle power once and it's been fine ever since...

Rad
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