That...THAT! I have said for years that if I hit the jackpot I would buy a big rig and build it into a motor home. If this guy just gave up the idea of hauling a trailer he could build it out over the rear wheels but he's off to a great start
There are some very high-end RV's built on a Freightliner chassis that I occasionally see when camping. Top end machines, will run for a million miles, big rig diesels that never even stress the engine, tires rated for double the payload, built like a brick shit-house. Yeah, total jackpot dream for me, but yeah if you're going live in one that's the way to go.
How'd you like to try to get chains on those drivers? I never have understood the whole concept of low-riding Peterbilts and Kenworths. But then, I'm not a city kid.
They aren’t that low while driving. Air suspension. They’re only that low after dumping the air when parked. If you needed to put on chains, just don’t dump the air. Same height as any other semi while driving but with a better ride.
All he needs now is to install the Tesla's Self-Drive. Then he can take a dump, a showr get laid and have a cigarette after while headed down Rt-95 at 80.
Guy in my town had one, and he hauled loads for the govt. had to have his life on board cause he couldn’t leave the truck, had a panic button , if hit would bring the cavalry quick fast and in a hurry! He had a bit more ground clearance than that, and a king size bed, definitely trucking in style,
Theme song sung by Merle Haggard. If you were into big trucks at the time it was a great show, start to finish. I wonder whatever happened to Frank Converse.
The ex and I had one, 14' long, fabricated by ICT in Indiana. The only trouble was over-length in CA on some roads (which we stopped running completely because CA), and having to watch the load weight. No low-rider. No mortgage, but it was our home. Shower, kitchen, bed, recliner, and belly boxes for storage. One of the few circumstances where you can write off your home as an expense.
As a mechanic, I would clock out and go home if one of these showed up at the shop. The owner can fix his own plastic fantastic. The seat is likely right on the floor with an ape-hanger gear shifter. Idiot driver can't see shit without a periscope.
Out on the interstates you'll see a lot of souped up rigs. At night they look like Christmas trees on wheels. Plus they sport some serious candle power for headlights. They blind drivers heading opposite direction.
And yes, the RVs built of Freighliner chassis are a sight to behold. A good older model starts at more than $300k.
That...THAT! I have said for years that if I hit the jackpot I would buy a big rig and build it into a motor home. If this guy just gave up the idea of hauling a trailer he could build it out over the rear wheels but he's off to a great start
ReplyDeleteThere are some very high-end RV's built on a Freightliner chassis that I occasionally see when camping. Top end machines, will run for a million miles, big rig diesels that never even stress the engine, tires rated for double the payload, built like a brick shit-house. Yeah, total jackpot dream for me, but yeah if you're going live in one that's the way to go.
DeleteThe trailer will be needed for your toys.
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Geez !...Do not venture off the freeway or try rail crossings!
ReplyDeleteHow'd you like to try to get chains on those drivers?
DeleteI never have understood the whole concept of low-riding Peterbilts and Kenworths. But then, I'm not a city kid.
I figured it had to be an air flow thing, less resistance and better mileage...
DeleteThey aren’t that low while driving. Air suspension. They’re only that low after dumping the air when parked. If you needed to put on chains, just don’t dump the air. Same height as any other semi while driving but with a better ride.
DeleteAll he needs now is to install the Tesla's Self-Drive. Then he can take a dump, a showr get laid and have a cigarette after while headed down Rt-95 at 80.
ReplyDeleteI remember living in an apartment overseas that was about that size.
ReplyDeleteGuy in my town had one, and he hauled loads for the govt. had to have his life on board cause he couldn’t leave the truck, had a panic button , if hit would bring the cavalry quick fast and in a hurry! He had a bit more ground clearance than that, and a king size bed, definitely trucking in style,
ReplyDeleteLess than 100K miles on this cream puff: https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2003-Renegade-COLUMBIA+FREIGHTLINER-5024658563
ReplyDeleteWill and Sonny would've loved that.
ReplyDeleteMovin' On !
DeleteTheme song sung by Merle Haggard.
DeleteIf you were into big trucks at the time it was a great show, start to finish.
I wonder whatever happened to Frank Converse.
Most truckers avoid these 'condos' 'cuz it makes them too heavy at weigh stations.
ReplyDeleteTrue that plus try backing that with a 53' trailer in a slot at a pilot.
DeleteThe only question is: When you hit the horn, do you hear "La Cucaracha" or "Dixie"?
ReplyDeleteHeh. You win the internet for the day.
DeleteWhy Dixie of course…..
DeleteThe ex and I had one, 14' long, fabricated by ICT in Indiana. The only trouble was over-length in CA on some roads (which we stopped running completely because CA), and having to watch the load weight. No low-rider. No mortgage, but it was our home. Shower, kitchen, bed, recliner, and belly boxes for storage. One of the few circumstances where you can write off your home as an expense.
ReplyDeleteAs a mechanic, I would clock out and go home if one of these showed up at the shop.
ReplyDeleteThe owner can fix his own plastic fantastic.
The seat is likely right on the floor with an ape-hanger gear shifter. Idiot driver can't see shit without a periscope.
It's likely got an adjustable height air ride.
ReplyDeleteOut on the interstates you'll see a lot of souped up rigs. At night they look like Christmas trees on wheels. Plus they sport some serious candle power for headlights. They blind drivers heading opposite direction.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, the RVs built of Freighliner chassis are a sight to behold. A good older model starts at more than $300k.
I was reading about a rig that was turned into a motor home. The first oil change was at 50,000 miles. Crazy.
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