HERO Maker
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2 hours ago, RoamingRanger said:
I'm not sure if this is helpful for selecting your bed frame tubing size or not but if you want to compare the different tubing sizes from an engineering perspective, I ran a few quick calculations. The first column is the weight per foot of different square tubing options. I know many aren't concerned with weight since it's a HDT but I've come from a racing background so I couldn't help myself. The second column is the "Section Modulus" which determines the strength of the member relative to a bending load. For both calculations I've used 2" x .120" wall square tubing as a baseline so you can compare both the weight and strength of other sizes to a 2" x .120" wall square tubing baseline. As an example- 2" x .25" is 71% stronger compared to 2" x .120" but weighs nearly twice as much per foot whereas 2.5" x .120" is only 27% heavier per foot compared to 2" x .120" but is still 62% stronger.
I think the big takeaway is that if you're interested in increasing strength, you're always better off increasing the height of the member (or outer diameter for tubing) than you are increasing the wall thickness.
Interesting Chart! Thanks! Wish I knew how to put it into the Resource Guide.
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If you mean my drive ability as if I'm comfortable driving this setup, than sure! But as we all know, there are other klutzes on the road out there! So it really comes down to How Safe Are You on the road? If pulling 24K lbs with maybe 8 or 9,000 truck is comfortable for you, than go for it if that is your mission! But do remember that almost all trailers (especially electric brakes) could fail you at some time! What are the chances that it would be when you are on the flats? You've heard of the tail wagging the dog! So if safety is your main mission while you are out on the road, please consider your truck size. There are lots of folks who have pulled for many years without any problems, but what if? HDT would be the safest! And with that you could eliminate the electric brakes and go with air over hydraulic (bludot) system. Work out what your mission plan is. And if it would be a small trailer now, then what if you decide to go bigger in the future and maybe carry a car in that trailer? One truck - one time.
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20 minutes ago, trimster said:
On the volvo vnl, the dash piece that covers the fuse box, on the top of the dash...it just snaps out? Lift up an edge and hope for the best?
Bob
On my 2001 the whole top comes off after you remove the screws. not sure about your 2015
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1 hour ago, Jaydrvr said:
Boy, that was two minutes I'll never get back. Not sure what ever that has to do with RVs.... or HDTs. Jay
Wrong link I'm guessing!!!
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Fight it.
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Just a reminder to all, to check the resource guide for info:
Douglas Truck Bodies
231 21st,
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Toll Free: 800-635-7641
Phone: 661-327-0258
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I remember a discussion a few years back with others wondering the same thing. The National Rally had kept track of people and rigs. Then by looking at postings and replies here it was estimated to be 230 rigs on the road. (I think the researcher may have been Mark Bruss). With the other facebook groups now out there and with some of them not even knowing about this resource, who knows what that number might be?
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He is a pretty famous guy! Really knows tires and individual wheel weights! Pretty humble guy too.
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I would trust what Rick said.
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Stay safe everyone. Enjoy this day and please remember the reason.
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Guys, don't forget that your limiting factor for our RV haulers will be your hitch! Doesn't matter if you're singled or tandem, it's always going to be the least amount of allowed weight as your limit! Our hitches tend to make the majority of us class 7.
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Jeff, excellent information!
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Congratulations Jim! Sounds like a huge job to tackle and you done did good!
Way to go.
Are you by the dam (just below it) or up at lake level somewhere?
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Is there a huge need to keep your current address as your permanent address? State income tax avoidance, healthcare ...?
You can also get a 2nd home mortgage and keep your SD address as permanent. It would probably require more down payment, and maybe an uptick in rate! The other issue with a 2nd home could be your insurance on the home. It used to be null and void if the house has been vacant for maybe 30 days or more. Other ways around that though.
Being homeless for 5+ years may even qualify you for 1st time home buyer programs! Don't give up. If you have found an area that you want to buy, then get a Realtor and use his resources. Good luck.
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I would also contact Polk County Tax office and let them help you with what forms you may need.
Everything will be online.
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Same question Rod? I'm sure it would be a better ride. But those things become "personal creature comforts" and financial reasoning goes out the door.
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I 2nd that! Way to go Jim!
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This has been posted on one of the FB postings. Is this a real thing?????
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Hey Jim, good to see you're still around! I am in total agreement with Parrformance and what Billr said. My XY was changed out before I purchased the truck. We still ended up with electrical issue. Chase the wiring.
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Ditto.
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Wow, looks great! I saw a posting from you and almost asked what had happened to the flames! GREAT JOB.
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On 4/26/2020 at 8:51 AM, Brad & Jacolyn said:
I agree with Rick. I like to hear about other peoples projects. Being a full timer that has put a real stopper on most of my projects. Plus I get to keep all my knuckles. Of course like most of the rest of us I'm always willing to pitch in and help if someone needs it.
Brad
Brad is a pretty good helper / doer when he gets on a project!
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Waxing the top of a condo sleeper...
in HDT
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OK Rick! Your time is almost up! Might as well cough up you plan now!😝