Peaceful Page Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 She was just delivered last week. Hub (Beetlebob) designed her and worked with the Freightliner and Reading engineers to get her built. She will be our shed, pantry, wardrobe, and powerplant when we become full-timers within the next year. If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never again think a negative thought. Tow vehicle - Custom 2015 Freightliner M2/106 -Cummins ISL with Allison 3000 transmission, Reading service body Residence: 2015 Airstream Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoosterBooster Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Welcome PP !!! your 'shed' looks nice ... a service body is an unusual idea .... but a good one definitely want to see more pics ... please !!! " Diamonds R 4 ever " "class of`95" Pete 379 "Toterhome": Cummins N14, Super10, single axle, 278" WB, 162" sleeper ... sold current project; 1952 Diamond T, Cummins 8.3l @ 375hp/ 800ft lbs, single axle, 239" WB, 1954 Spartan 137" air ride sleeper .... full timing in a 39 foot "sticks & staples POS" Toyhauler (planing to build an all aluminum 42-45 foot replacement soon) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mont Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I would agree, very nice shed. The service body idea is unique and should last a lifetime. Put me in the ''more pictures" camp too. That's a kewl concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Oh, that's a big baby! Before we got into fivers and a HDT I always thought a PU with a service body and TT would be a good way to go. Congrats - I also want to see more pics. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Page Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I was going to post some more pictures, but I have to figure out to scale them down in size so that they will be accepted. They will be posted eventually. If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never again think a negative thought. Tow vehicle - Custom 2015 Freightliner M2/106 -Cummins ISL with Allison 3000 transmission, Reading service body Residence: 2015 Airstream Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Why not get a photobucket account, put the pictures there and link them here, the forum photo space isn't good for much but a few snapshots at small sizes. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohamer Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 That truck looks a lot like our line trucks we use at work to repair main breaks etc. I work for American Water. Those service beds are nice!! That truck should give you very good service. The Airstream is a good one too, we have had 2 of those. John kb0ou Southwind 35P ARS KB0OU EX Submarine driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboomer Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Nice truck....would like to see more picks! Good luck with her! Les http://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/?m=1 GOD Bless America! GOD Bless Texas! GOD Bless All of our Troops! "CHARACTER is doing the right thing when no one is looking" '09 International Durastar 4400 LP Customized by 2L Custom Trucks '20 DRV Mobile Suites 40KSSB4, '10 H-D FLHRC Road King Classic, '09 Honda Rebel AmeriDeck M/C Loader in Truck Garage, Polaris RZR 570 EPS 10 - 320W Solar Panels, 4- Simpliphi 3.8 kWh 151A Lithium batteries, Victron Multiplus 3000W inverters, Victron 250/70 Charge Controllers, Progressive hardwired 50 AMP EMS, Class of 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Page Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Okay - Hope this link works! And thank you for the suggestion, Stanley. http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/PeacefulPage/slideshow/Bessie%20the%20Freightliner If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never again think a negative thought. Tow vehicle - Custom 2015 Freightliner M2/106 -Cummins ISL with Allison 3000 transmission, Reading service body Residence: 2015 Airstream Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Nice truck, the photobucket solution works really well compared to the tiny space the forums offer. You can also go to photobucket, right click on an image and select view in new tab and post the link in the address bar (trim anything after the .jpg to make the forum happy) and then click the image tab here and paste it in. I did this for one of your photos. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Page Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 We have started getting Bessie out-fitted. Here are some new pictures. http://s112.photobucket.com/user/piscesunvirgomoon/slideshow/ If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never again think a negative thought. Tow vehicle - Custom 2015 Freightliner M2/106 -Cummins ISL with Allison 3000 transmission, Reading service body Residence: 2015 Airstream Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ_49 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Very nice truck and an excellent idea. Airstream is a plus and storage is definitely taken care of. Looks like you have it covered well. Nice setup! Dave & Linda 2011 Bighorn 3670 2000 Ford 7.3 PS diesel white and tan in color Now Fulltiming since May15, 2010 Semper Fi Marines!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushidog Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 That's the sweetness right there - very close to my ideal towing rig, as I'm planning on FTing in a TT too. The only thing I would add is a rear loading ramp door for loading my motorbikes and generator. Needless to say I'm jealous. Congrats! Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPOHOLIC Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 very nice, the first thing I noticed is the front wheel wells look as if you could put a giant tire in there, it makes the 19.5 tires look so small, we tow our fifth wheel with a FL-60 Sport Chassis powered by a CAT 7.2L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboomer Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Sweet...good luck and many safe and happy miles with your new baby! http://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/?m=1 GOD Bless America! GOD Bless Texas! GOD Bless All of our Troops! "CHARACTER is doing the right thing when no one is looking" '09 International Durastar 4400 LP Customized by 2L Custom Trucks '20 DRV Mobile Suites 40KSSB4, '10 H-D FLHRC Road King Classic, '09 Honda Rebel AmeriDeck M/C Loader in Truck Garage, Polaris RZR 570 EPS 10 - 320W Solar Panels, 4- Simpliphi 3.8 kWh 151A Lithium batteries, Victron Multiplus 3000W inverters, Victron 250/70 Charge Controllers, Progressive hardwired 50 AMP EMS, Class of 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetlebob Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 We went with the 19.5 to lower the truck a little. Figured since I will not have a high ground clearance with the TT why have it with the truck. If you look close at the inside pictures you will see the custom built ramps that attach to the body so I can push my BIG tool box inside of it. Can also use them for bikes or anything else that will work. It is great when trying to turn it around with the 55 degree turning radius.I think I have more storage in this than our house At 350 hp and 1000 lbs of torque should not have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Very nice, just wish my garage at home looked that organized. 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Oh, I like that a lot ! Very nice set up. And I like that "Blessing too" Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Page Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Just an update. Bessie has been to a couple of Airstream rallies and Overland Expo East. She, and we, had a great time. She is a good temporary camper. Plenty of room inside for us. Her next major trip will be to Super RV Show in Tampa in January. We hope she will get to tow an Airstream home behind her. Then we can get the AS loaded with the few things we are keeping (won't be able to name the AS until we get to know it), get the house on the market and be on the road sometime next spring. Yay! If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never again think a negative thought. Tow vehicle - Custom 2015 Freightliner M2/106 -Cummins ISL with Allison 3000 transmission, Reading service body Residence: 2015 Airstream Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestoneangler Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 So for extended travels you will be using this to pull a travel trailer? That is an interesting arrangement... adding yet another option to the debate on which is the best. The answer to that seems to be; the one that suits you best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Page Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 We are going to fulltime. Bessie will be our toolbox, pantry, fuel and water storage, as well as tow vehicle. Her footprint is the same as a Ford F450 4 door, but with a 300,000 warranty on the engine and a 55° turning radius. If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never again think a negative thought. Tow vehicle - Custom 2015 Freightliner M2/106 -Cummins ISL with Allison 3000 transmission, Reading service body Residence: 2015 Airstream Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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