How much did you feel the load that the semi was towing? That is a lot of weight, curious how well it preformed empty vs loaded down.
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Frankenliner build thread. Up for sale.
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Drives better loaded. They are designed to run loaded. Brakes workbetter loaded also.
The way it was, 47.5k. 80k is a full load With a trailer. Empty the truck was 21k. It is rated alone to 52k.
If I take 4k off, it should be at 17k. Camper is 2.25k. Jimmy is just short of 7k. So a total of 26k. Just over half of GVW. Truck will not know it's there and may ride a little rough.
The way it was, 47.5k. 80k is a full load With a trailer. Empty the truck was 21k. It is rated alone to 52k.
If I take 4k off, it should be at 17k. Camper is 2.25k. Jimmy is just short of 7k. So a total of 26k. Just over half of GVW. Truck will not know it's there and may ride a little rough.
Dang, that is a lot. What kind of fuel mileage did you get?
If you have to ask, you can't afford it.
6.5 on a good day. I'm ok with that. As easy as it is to drive and go up and down hills, it's worth every penny.
6.5 on a good day. I'm ok with that. As easy as it is to drive and go up and down hills, it's worth every penny.
63chevyll
1/2 ton status
Wow. Seemed like the ultimate rig. But understandable if it won't be useful. Is there anything salvage able worth keeping off the old set up
Why can you just jump the blazer on the back of the rig. My son does it all the time
Why can you just jump the blazer on the back of the rig. My son does it all the time
Yes on the materials. Nothing is getting tossed.
I can't jump it because our mutual friend here wants too much for a 5.3.
I can't jump it because our mutual friend here wants too much for a 5.3.
That's the way my truck was before I blew it up. I only drove it once or twice a week so it wasn't that bad.
Yes on the materials. Nothing is getting tossed.
I can't jump it because our mutual friend here wants too much for a 5.3.
Hahaha! hey! I thought I was reasonable
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
My roommate has a complete 5.3 for sale. Pretty low miles iirc.
Let me know if you need some weekend help.
More demo today.
magik235
Still Alive
It is always interesting how a build evolves overtime. Spend a lot of time getting a build just the way you wanted it only to discover that your needs change or there is a more functional way of achieving the defined needs.
magik235
Still Alive
Do you have any pictures of the Lance camper?
No. It's in my brothers barn.
Spent today building the frame the camper will sit on. Now it's too heavy for me to move. Reusing the material I cut off. 2x4x3/16 tubing.
Spent today building the frame the camper will sit on. Now it's too heavy for me to move. Reusing the material I cut off. 2x4x3/16 tubing.
Pictures of the camper frame. 2x4x3/16 steel salvaged from the removed car hauler rack. 48"x100". It's upside down on the bench. Too heavy for 2 people to move. Or my wife and I are too old.
Camper is on the semi. Have some retainer plates and the final tie downs to do. Rework some brackets that I new would have to be changed.
Looks real good Wade, are you going to build sides to push air around you?
I'm not sure what I am going to do. Right now, it's just make it usable for KOH.
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Crazy! I bet the balancing act with the fork lifts was a little nerve wracking!
magik235
Still Alive
Storage compoartments under the open edges would be useful. It looks good sitting on the truck.
