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    The bottom line: nobody makes hubs for a 5 ton??

    PLEASE.. Correct me if I am wrong... The 5 ton is designed to be full time 6x6 in as much as it is not designed to allow the transfer case to be "Turned off" going to the front axle like I can do in my F-350. (Correct?) The 2 ton is not like the 5 ton in that you can shift to only rear...
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    Traction: Super Singles or Duals?

    Suscribing to this thread. I am very interested in seeing what this man has to say when things get wet and messy. Very good analogy. All depends on what your trying to get done and how you plan to go about it. However, it is far easier to carry both a SG and a rifle than it is to carry (and...
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    Dukw?

    And 2 in Boston. I think there a few in England as well but I'm not sure. I have always wanted one. Not to actually "Do" anything with but I bet a DUKW full of $100 bills that it would be a blast and a half to drive around, "Just because". Especially if you lived close to water that you could...
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    The Deuce as my backup generator

    It is really designed/intended to be frame mounted, but you could mount it in the bed if you wanted to or as a last resort if no other suitable place was found. I read one post that somebody said it could go where the pioneer rack was. I'm pretty sure you could remove the spare tire and...
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    The Deuce as my backup generator

    A couple weeks ago in a different thread I had asked if you had a co-driver or an empty seat... If you have an empty seat and are interested in possibly having a co-driver, email me... I can probably make myself available... Especially if you have a cool new APU installed! :) (If you really...
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    Best Diesel Generator

    I would not even consider getting a new one unless I was using it to make money. (As in if I was a OTR driver and living in the truck and running the thing all the time). For "Our" use a decent used one is just fine and as noted are available for about $2,000-$2,500. Still, when compared to...
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    The Deuce as my backup generator

    $1,500 may be tough or for that price you may only get an older higher hour unit. Remember, you get what you pay for though. These things have a new retail of over $8,000. You don't really want to get one for to cheap...lol. Also, keep in mind that your not getting just a generator, your...
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    Best Diesel Generator

    Today I made a post in a thread where the OP was asking about some way to use his Deuce to power his home. Since my post there is actually fairly relevant here as well, I copied and will paste that post here. It may not exactly answer the question of this post but I beleive it might be someting...
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    The Deuce as my backup generator

    That is very true. However, life is seldom perfect and choices have to be made. Chances are that if the truck is out on recon the home owner is in the truck and does not need power at the home, but he might enjoy the A/C or heat in the truck...... year round. On the other hand, a stand alone...
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    The Deuce as my backup generator

    I know you must be absolutely sick about it now. Probably won't be able to sleep for several days, upset stomach causing you not to eat right... Since it is the holiday season and I am a great and generous person I'll hep you out. I'll buy your current rig for $100.00, (I'll even fly all...
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    Converting to dual alternators

    I think adding 1 large windmill instead of a bunch of small ones would work better. Add it to the front bumper. 13'6" is maximum legal height. subtract 18" for ground clearance, and 6 inches on top to allow for a bit of safety room on the 13'6" and you have a blade diameter of 11'6" ...
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    Converting to dual alternators

    You can NEVER have to many spares, tools, extra fuel, extra water, food, beer.... Might need a larger truck.... Or maybe just another (Spare) truck....
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    The Deuce as my backup generator

    Well... This may not exactly fit what your initially thinking of doing but it might be something worth considering. Do you have air conditioning in your Deuce? (Would you like to have it?) Do you have heat in your Deuce? (Would you like to have it? - Or more of it?) Do you have a separate 12...
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    What do Yall think about M820 Van trucks?

    Given what I have already read, what I pretty much thought I figured out based on the pictures in that thread and what your telling me here, I can see this use. Sounds like this is probably not the box for me since I'll mostly either be alone or with a woman who may or may not be into...
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    What do Yall think about M820 Van trucks?

    That was a great thread, Thanks!! It looks like the sides extend out and then the inside walls become the floor and roof. Mechanically pretty much understand that. What I don't see is how that would work as a camper. You would not really be able to take advantage of the extra space unless you...
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    What do Yall think about M820 Van trucks?

    Where did you see that? I'm kind of interested in building one as an RN/Camper but I have no idea what they look like inside when closed and open or how they "deploy". How do they deploy? automatic or manual? how many people are required to deploy (Open/expand) the sides? Dimensions...
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    Florida - CDL - Your 5 Ton - And You

    Holey Guacamole Batman, what a can of cat crap I opened here…. So….. #1: If you have a retired (or even new I suppose) commercial type 18 wheeler (or one of the MV units that is essentially the same thing like an M916) and you remove the commercial 5th wheel plate from it, install a typical...
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    MV RV/Camper Conversion - Pics, Info

    If this trailer is "One of his LITTLE things" I would really love to see some of his bigger things (Projects)!!! [thumbzup]
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    MV RV/Camper Conversion - Pics, Info

    :idea::idea: Yeah, OK, I'm a retard...lol. I knew I had seen that symbol "somewhere" before, my old brain cells just could not run fast enough to get the info from the memory bank.... Thanks.... Uncle Mike: Pretty cool that your truck "was there". Wish it could talk, probably has some good...
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    Ladder for a M109

    Just went to Google, did a search on "M103A3 trailer" and then clicked on "Images". A picture of YOUR AVATAR was on the second line of pictures! If you have the time throw up some pics of your trailer build. I love seeing what other people are doing, gives me lots of ideas for when I finally...
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