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Forum: HDT Discussions 11-20-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,960
Posted By John (C-IL)
You are probably correct about the commercial 5th...

You are probably correct about the commercial 5th wheel being hard on a camper. That would probably be pretty easy to solve with a trailsaver or similar 5er hitch.

IMPO using a full blown semi...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-20-2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,960
Posted By John (C-IL)
I think the IN regulations are pretty much the...

I think the IN regulations are pretty much the same as the IL regulations. You could buy a used HDT for less than a good dually make the minimal conversions and then trade up when the time came.
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Forum: HDT Discussions 11-17-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,960
Posted By John (C-IL)
HD_RIDER, You are asking several questions with...

HD_RIDER, You are asking several questions with different angles. Bill is correct in that you can be "not for hire" and still be commercial and under DOT regs. That's the way my DOT is set up, unless...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2006, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,980
Posted By John (C-IL)
RV Parts...

RV Parts (https://www.rvsurplussalvage.com/index.php)

Mike go to this site and study for a while. They have all of the stuff you need and then some. There are also other places, but this is one of...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2006, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,388
Posted By John (C-IL)
Yes, they make 4 way wrenches for HDTs. You get...

Yes, they make 4 way wrenches for HDTs. You get the torque by means of a bar that is inserted through the center of the 4 way wrench.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-21-2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,778
Posted By John (C-IL)
Congrats! So where are the pics?

Congrats! So where are the pics?
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-21-2006, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,071
Posted By John (C-IL)
You need to spend sometime on racingjunk.com...

You need to spend sometime on racingjunk.com getting educated on equipment and prices. I searched for almost a year to find my rig, and if you are patient yopou will find one too. You may have to...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-26-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,223
Posted By John (C-IL)
Truckguy, don't know if you have been over to...

Truckguy, don't know if you have been over to racing junk.com but it is an education just looking at the ads.

IMO I think I could buy a rig cheaper than build my own. It's kinda like houses,...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-05-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,961
Posted By John (C-IL)
And therein is the rub, no place to plug in so...

And therein is the rub, no place to plug in so unless you want to run the genset all of the time you don't have refrigeration. Most of the places we go don't have electrical service, you can believe...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-04-2006, 06:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,961
Posted By John (C-IL)
I see no reason for "propane paranoia" but then I...

I see no reason for "propane paranoia" but then I am an IPGA trained serviceman. I love my propane fired frig and heat that doesn't require any power to keep cold or warm.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-29-2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,282
Posted By John (C-IL)
Tom Meents, the monster truck driver lives near...

Tom Meents, the monster truck driver lives near me. He said that he licenses his monster truck hauler as a commercial rig and it costs him $6500 for tags and insurance before he pulls out of the...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 02-15-2006, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,032
Posted By John (C-IL)
Hey Brad, I knew you couldn't lurk forever! LOL ...

Hey Brad, I knew you couldn't lurk forever! LOL
Get that rig bought soon, show season is just around the corner.
Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements 01-15-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,112
Posted By John (C-IL)
Welcome Bunk. With 34 yars behind the wheel you...

Welcome Bunk. With 34 yars behind the wheel you have a leg up on most of the HDT-RV drivers you will encounter. Your insight into the big rigs will be welcome.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-30-2005, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,156
Posted By John (C-IL)
You won't have nearly the problem on interstate...

You won't have nearly the problem on interstate highways as you will on local roads. I had a 48 foot gooseneck behind my freightliner and was 74 feet long. Let me tell you that I was hitting every...
Forum: You Gotta See This! 12-08-2005, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,513
Posted By John (C-IL)
I'll try. I give up

I'll try.

I give up
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 12-06-2005, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,921
Posted By John (C-IL)
You may be "NOT FOR HIRE" but you are certainly...

You may be "NOT FOR HIRE" but you are certainly commercial if you vend out of the truck. As such you will be subject to a bunch of different regulations. You might want to check with Tim (fppf) over...
Forum: Building Your Own 12-05-2005, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,037
Posted By John (C-IL)
https://www.stagparkway.com/Secure/Graphics/441/250...

https://www.stagparkway.com/Secure/Graphics/441/250/441691_folded_bad.jpg

Here is the step I was thinking of, Ad says it is 36", 4 step, I was thinking I could get creative with Attachment and a...
Forum: Building Your Own 12-04-2005, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,037
Posted By John (C-IL)
Kirk, If you figure that one out let me know and...

Kirk, If you figure that one out let me know and post pictures. I've tried all kinds of ideas but they either end up too heavy or too bulky. My best success so far has been to use a 3 step utility...
Forum: You Gotta See This! 11-09-2005, 05:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,363
Posted By John (C-IL)
They did a piece on the Discovery channel on...

They did a piece on the Discovery channel on Shockwave the other night. Pretty amazing. About the only place they can run it is on airport runways.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-14-2005, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,840
Posted By John (C-IL)
The kids in the studio don't think people are...

The kids in the studio don't think people are watching at that hour of the morning. Nice to know that people are watching.

I will be making a return appearance August 19th to promote the Half...
Forum: Building Your Own 04-27-2005, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,810
Posted By John (C-IL)
We pulled into the campground late Friday night...

We pulled into the campground late Friday night and were unable to register until Saturday afternoon because we were fishing. When we pulled up to the gate house to register in my son's PU with the...
Forum: Coach In The Making 03-25-2005, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,660
Posted By John (C-IL)
Yep, I've seen a few of those contracts geof, it...

Yep, I've seen a few of those contracts geof, it works the other way too.
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-24-2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,956
Posted By John (C-IL)
https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_sm...

https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gifI'm happy. I use COUNTRY insurance in Bloomington, IL. I have a 1997 GMC CrewCab Dually ($313.46) 1993 Freightliner Conversion ($284.48) a...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-24-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,591
Posted By John (C-IL)
Well, I would have to say that the price is...

Well, I would have to say that the price is "right". Not much information to go by in the ad though. What about the chassis? Miles? Motor? Trans? Recent OH? Everything I have looked at in that price...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-23-2005, 09:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,191
Posted By John (C-IL)
Holy BBQ Batman! Thanks for the info and...

Holy BBQ Batman!

Thanks for the info and the pics. I think they may explain the differences in the prices from the various conversion companies. It also helps all of us know what questions to ask...
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