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10-28-2016, 05:24 AM
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MCTroy
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A big big rig
Saw this picture on Facebook from Big Meadows campground in Townsend TN. Their caption said there was a motor cycle on the truck too and the trailer is 41 feet long. Glad we don't have to park it! I hope the picture loads correctly here. If not check pout their Facebook page.
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10-28-2016, 05:27 AM
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MCTroy
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Ok, no pic. So trying again.
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10-28-2016, 05:51 AM
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Talk about having his cake and eat it too! I don't think he needs to be worried about not being able to pull it though!
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10-28-2016, 06:01 AM
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Too bad it's a Volvo and not a a Western Star or a Peterbilt. You can actually pick up a used road tractor pretty cheap today (a lot cheaper than a new pickup truck) for a tow vehicle and they will pull any RV made, no issue.
One problem though, most of them are 10, 13 or 18 speed transmissions and you's have to learn to do things like float gears and work on air brakes....
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10-28-2016, 06:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SidecarFlip
Too bad it's a Volvo and not a a Western Star or a Peterbilt. You can actually pick up a used road tractor pretty cheap today (a lot cheaper than a new pickup truck) for a tow vehicle and they will pull any RV made, no issue.
One problem though, most of them are 10, 13 or 18 speed transmissions and you's have to learn to do things like float gears and work on air brakes....
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These are getting more and more popular with the bigger fivers. You can get an auto in these, and yes, a used one is cheaper if not the same as a new 1 ton pickup these days. Though the volvos are more popular for these conversions because of price and there are more auto volvos then K-dub, Peterbilt, etc.
No weight police required for these. lol
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10-28-2016, 06:42 AM
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We are looking at buying one instead of a one ton dually diesel....DH has driven big rigs for years so he feels this is a better option in many ways
Our next camper will definitely need a big puller so this makes sense
A good used tractor rig should outlast us and he can do his own maintenance and repairs as well
Even with the GM employee discount, the price of new pickups is just crazy off the charts 💰💰
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10-28-2016, 06:47 AM
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10-28-2016, 06:54 AM
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The issue with a used automatic is the used ones will have the auto shift which is real jerky, like a centrifugal clutch arrangement and they tend to eat clutches. Better off with a 10 speed (not a super 10) but a straight 10 or a 13 speed and a single drive (though hard to find). Not sure how states recognize them but you will need an air brake endorsement on your license no matter what.
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10-28-2016, 07:24 AM
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Forum member Dblr has a kenworth with a smart car on the back pulling a 42' fiver. Pretty cool rig.
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10-28-2016, 08:14 AM
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Here is a updated photo with the new 5th wheel
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10-28-2016, 08:39 AM
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LOL Rennie! Beat me to it - I still say the next step is to get your truck painted to match your 'stone
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10-28-2016, 08:40 AM
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No matter how big a rig is, someone will step and and see something wrong with it. Jealousy?
Seen that rig or something very similar to it on the Interstate in UT once, heading west on I70 near the CO border.
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10-28-2016, 08:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dblr
Here is a updated photo with the new 5th wheel
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All you need now is the cycle Rennie !! Did I see where you are not going to Goshen next year or was that Brian ?
Russell
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10-28-2016, 09:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAT-RN
All you need now is the cycle Rennie !! Did I see where you are not going to Goshen next year or was that Brian ?
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I believe Brian said they would not be there, we plan to make it, how about you? I know some great parking spots there
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10-28-2016, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BamaBob
LOL Rennie! Beat me to it - I still say the next step is to get your truck painted to match your 'stone
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Trust me it is in the plan just trying to decide how to have the truck painted.
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10-28-2016, 12:57 PM
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A big big rig
Quote:
Originally Posted by dblr
I believe Brian said they would not be there, we plan to make it, how about you? I know some great parking spots there
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Lol. Not to stir the pot. But I heard no assigned parking for me. But no I won't be there with RV. Probably stop by before rally start and say hi to a few
Russell
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10-28-2016, 02:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAT-RN
Lol. Not to stir the pot. But I heard no assigned parking for me. But no I won't be there wit RV. Probably stop by before rally start and say hi to a few
Russell
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Oh I see a repeat of this year
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10-28-2016, 04:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MCTroy
Ok, no pic. So trying again.
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CDL needed?
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10-28-2016, 04:16 PM
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A big big rig
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Originally Posted by AbdRahim
CDL needed?
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Nope. Change title to MH
Russell
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10-28-2016, 09:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAT-RN
Lol. Not to stir the pot. But I heard no assigned parking for me. But no I won't be there with RV. Probably stop by before rally start and say hi to a few
Russell
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Just come down to the GA Peach or TN Solar Eclipse Rally!
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