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  1. Best coverage mud flaps

    in Technical Tips and Tricks

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    Are Rock Tammers the best add on mud flaps out there to keep your rig protected? I already installed rear Duraflaps on the Ram. 
    Looking to going to Alaska next Summer and trying to protect my rig as much as possible. 
    installed a Hensley TS3 hitch and a wifi dash cam this Winter. 
    been debating on a transfer tank, but not sure. 
    Any suggestions on other good improvements would be appreciated. 

  9. Diesel transfer tank

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    Posted · Edited by rynosback

    1 hour ago, Darryl&Rita said:

    We're halfway to Alaska for most people. In most people's case, fuel anxiety is HIGHLY overrated. Talk to people going north, raise an eyebrow at some of the modifications made. Talk to them again in the fall, south bound, and they laugh about how many other things there were to worry about that never even crossed their mind. We've built sleds for repurposed fuel tanks. Just make sure your pads are wide enough to support the tank, and rubber spacers to protect the tank. Aluminum is soft.

    Great point about the using Aluminum tanks. As it would be mounted differently then designed. In one of manufacture groups on FB a guy said you would want a brush, cattle guard, and air ride hitch and auxiliary fuel tank and a Rock Tamer, rock guard. I believe he is on his way back to the lower 48 now.
    Originally I was looking at the plastic transfer tanks as I was worried about CRAP being in the bottom of the tank. As we all know how critical it is to have good clean diesel in trucks. They seem to come in 56 or 116 gallon tanks. And then calculating how much fuel would be needed to save to pay for it. Which a trip to AK won’t in my calculations. That’s even based on paying $6?? Something a gallon for fuel. Range, weight, space, ect. I really try to think of all angles on things.  So then my brain goes to thinking outside of the box is what lead me to this option. So I guess I’m kinda thinking out loud and learning from people with the experience.

    Thanks for any feedback. 

  10. Diesel transfer tank

    in Technical Tips and Tricks

    Posted · Edited by rynosback

    2 hours ago, palmeris said:

    Replacement tanks

    Did the 65 gallon xl . Best upgrade ,worth the price. Legal, nothing taking up bed space. 

    I’ve read about those. Not looking to spend 2k. That is why I was looking at transfer tanks. And if I want to pull it from the bed for more room or to reduce weight because of my load, I can do that too. My main reason is to carry more fuel when going to AK in 2025. As you can tell I’m a planner. 🤣

  12. Diesel transfer tank

    in Technical Tips and Tricks

    Posted · Edited by rynosback

    39 minutes ago, Ray,IN said:

    Diesel fuel weights 7.1 lbs./gallon.  that will add 710 pounds, plus tank weight and materials to fasten it in place to a pickup.

    What truck are you planning to carry this with?

     

    But that weight is cut in half. As the front axle picks up the weight also. Unless I was to place it behind the axle, but who would do that. 
    I have a 4x2 Regular Cab DRW CTD. This configuration is the best offered as far as towing and carrying weight. My main tank is only 28 gallons vs 32-35 gallons. I have about 600lbs more until I max my GVAW on the rear axle. 
    So I’m guessing you have never done it then.

  17. FREE ---50 amp electrical parts - FREE ALL TAKEN AWAY.

    in RV Accessories for Sale

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    29 minutes ago, TXiceman said:

    No one wants to spend the time picking it up.  You should have seen the problems trying to give a working 12 year sold Samsung refrigerator away.   I just do not understand people.

    The stuff is still sitting in the garage along with a Winegard G3 satellite antenna and a Dish 211Z receiver.

    We had a 2013 HitchHiker Champagne that finally sold.

    Ken

    Put it on Market Place or Craigslist. Sell it for a cheap price or give it away. Between the two, it should be gone quick. 

  21. Day Cabs

    in HDT

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    3 hours ago, nawaa said:

    We have our Freightliner M2-112 (a Class 7 HDT crew cab) registered in South Dakota. They call it a non-commercial truck and the registration fee is based on weight. On the SD title it says "Freightliner (RV)" under Make. Our truck does NOT have any of the "motorhome" items (except the back seat makes into a bed), I think they titled it that way because it was meant (by us) to pull an RV, not as a commercial vehicle. We have found the DMV folks extremely helpful and easy to deal with.

    Thanks for the input. 

  22. Well, it begins.

    in HDT

    Posted · Edited by rynosback

    47 minutes ago, hatrack said:

    that one 640 you listed had 399,???. and came with 1 year warrenty.

    Yes, I tagged it, but not looking to spend 85k on a rig.  I was looking to be 40k or less. 

  23. Well, it begins.

    in HDT

    Posted

    Lower the millage the better but most of them seem to be 600-900k in miles.

    is 1 million overhaul time? With all of them having that millage, I ‘m thinking there due for a big service.

  24. Well, it begins.

    in HDT

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    15 minutes ago, hatrack said:

    Yes, 4' longer then the numbers you posted. If you need the number broke down I can post the spec for the Volvo VNR 640 for you. I have my hitch 6" behind the axle and a 16" drom box that moves my hitch back more then you would have too, if you didn't have them.

    These are vnr's 640 single axle trucks on truckpapers. They are a little longer wheelbase than mine, they are 195" mine is 189".  I can put photos of truck on google and link to them if you want.

    https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/search?Category=16045&Model=VNR42T640&Manufacturer=VOLVO

     

    A few I booked.

    https://www.truckpaper.com/listing/for-sale/219269775/2020-volvo-vnr42t400-sleeper-trucks

     

     

    https://www.truckpaper.com/listing/for-sale/224129467/2019-volvo-vnr42t640-sleeper-trucks

     

     

     

    https://www.truckpaper.com/listing/for-sale/225442739/2013-volvo-vnl64t630-sleeper-trucks

     

     

     

    https://www.truckpaper.com/listing/for-sale/224179509/2020-volvo-vnr42t640-sleeper-trucks

     

  25. Well, it begins.

    in HDT

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Steve from SoCal said:

    Kinda, as a truck IF you wanted to visit California your truck would have to be California emissions complient.    As an RV there is an exemption.     There are tons of places on the net you can learn about these issues.

     

    I just measured my truck, it has a 64" sleeper and a 9' bed, overall length is 24' 6" with 200" wheelbase.      similar truck with a 52" sleeper it is really 48" and a foot shorter bed could be under 22'    My rear bumper and hitch stick out 5~6 inches 

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    I’ve been looking at some sleepers online. Probably about the size of a crew cab. I know these trucks turn so much better also. 
    Volvos seem to be the prefered rig or does it really matter? Is it more about engine and power train? They all have air ride, air cab and air seats.

    so is it Cummins, Cat, Detroit? 
    I’ve read that the Volvo Ishift is the way to go, I want an automatic. 
    are there certain rears better or prefered? The lower the gear the better the millage, but you suffer on pulling power if you go to low. 

     

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