phoenix2013 Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 What the hell is he up to again, must be quarantine stir crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Deck to commercial hitch bracket riser for appropriate deck to frame spacing. Redesign frame extensions for RV hitch install. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Parrformance said: Deck to commercial hitch bracket riser for appropriate deck to frame spacing. Redesign frame extensions for RV hitch install. That's what I was thinking too. But notice, he conveniently left all dimensions off? Hole size, material thickness, anything would help us. Oh wait. His goal is to tease us...... crafty old goat. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 A true genius mind never rests. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Hmm, sharp minds, the quarantine must be agreeing with you guys. 4 inches high x 34.25" long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 We got some measurin' to do Mr. Rick Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 You guys were pretty close to "what", here's another hint and the real question is "why"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 To provide complete bolt on/bolt together hitch assembly for the ET Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Parrformance said: To provide complete bolt on/bolt together hitch assembly for the ET Brilliant! Improvement to the way ETs were being mounted on semis for years. Yes, I designed it mounting it with the angles and mounted a whole bunch of ETs that way in frames, as have many other shops, and every time there was one element that was PITA, can you guys point to it? Edited May 15, 2020 by phoenix2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) Perhaps trying to set the hitch? Now the rails can be bolted on, slide the assembly in and fasten it in place, without the need to hold the hitch up and get the bolts started? Edited May 22, 2020 by Parrformance remove word, correct spelling Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 7:38 PM, Parrformance said: Perhaps trying to set the hitch? Now the rails can be bolted on the slide the assembly in and fasten it in place, without the need to hold the hitch up and get the bolts started? Yes, but there's more to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Still using a pull behind hitch, so my perspective is limited to what I have read on this forum. Following Flori-dah's rules I have no load bearing hitch:( Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Florida is still tough and not "persuadable", lot of "recreational" activity that's legit and some that is not. Auto racing, boat racing, horse racing, etc., etc., pulling million dollar rigs into Daytona, making millions in winnings and endorsements and they are "recreational", give me a break, state got wise to them. Few greedy a....holes screwed it up for everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 8:10 PM, phoenix2013 said: What the hell is he up to again, must be quarantine stir crazy. That will take some tonnage to bend but will make a nice piece. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 37 minutes ago, rpsinc said: That will take some tonnage to bend but will make a nice piece. You guys are clever, exactly! I could only "dream" of a part like that in the past based on "MY" cost of having it made. Young's Welding, who manufacture ETs now, when asked, said sure. They have in house a laser to cut the parts, I will take this part and generate in CAD a flat pattern, holes and all for laser to cut and these will go to an IN HOUSE, (CNC controlled) brake that will plop these out like popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Are you saying Young’s will have these available soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, DesertMiner said: Are you saying Young’s will have these available soon? I'm in the process of releasing the drawings to them next week. It's a big company so there is a "process" cycling it in, but that's the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Be nice if a guy didn’t have to modify the heat treated frame rails at the end of frame. Just remove a cross member maybe, move air and electric out of the way and assemble the ET inside a stock dimension rail. If you factory order a KW you get the hole pattern file for the ET, your sales person submits it to KW, and the truck arrives complete with holes. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastercraft Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Bend?....I think there is a rectangular tubing size that could be CN plasma cut that would yield zero waist. Two operations, cut, then water jet the holes since plasma doesn't like to make holes. Quote 2009 Volvo 780 D16 535hp 1850 ft-lbs I shift 3.36 Thermo King Tripac APU DIY Bed and Frame Extension ET Hitch, Stellar EC2000, EcoGen 6K 2002 F350 CC Dually w/ Lance 1181 2012 Mini Cooper S 2007 Teton Royal Freedom " The only place you will find success before work is the dictionary " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 There was a lot of holes already in my chassis. But I singled mine also. I drilled new holes in angle iron to match chassis. Lots easier that way. Just used a reamer and opened them up some. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Come on guys, it is not hard to drill a few holes in the frame..... You don't need thousands of holes to mount an ET. Quote Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 14 hours ago, Jack Mayer said: Come on guys, it is not hard to drill a few holes in the frame..... You don't need thousands of holes to mount an ET. If you have a mag drill. All of us don't have that luxury. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 36 minutes ago, GlennWest said: If you have a mag drill. All of us don't have that luxury. They rent them bitches by the hour, or half day/full day. Usually have to buy the Annular bits, but they're not bad prices. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Darryl&Rita said: They rent them bitches by the hour, or half day/full day. Usually have to buy the Annular bits, but they're not bad prices. I alsways forget that little fact. Never rented a tool in my life. Might ought to start Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 The rule of thumb for the tool rental business is to set the daily rental rate at about 1/4 of the tool's replacement cost. Something to consider if you anticipate needing the tool in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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