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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
I have contacted BC to see what it would take, or if I am even eligible to obtain a permit. I have not heard back from them yet. When I do, I will post their reply. Oxbow, I agree with you, I do need at least 2 axles, whether it's a tandem set up or one drive and one lift/steerable. -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
Well for me, I feel that the build is half the fun. It will not stop me from getting out and enjoying the great outdoors in other ways while the build is on. -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
That's the thing. If I were planning to only use this in the lower 48 states then I wouldn't have any problems adding a lift axle, steerable axle or a combo axle that does both. I have always been extremely fascinated with Alaska. I want to go there and visit as much of the state as I possibly... -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
Actually now I am keeping the duals. With the changes I found out about traveling through British Columbia, I do not see a choice. I have looked into the Neway air suspension. My plans already are to use a Neway AD, ADZ or Hendrickson HAS air ride system with the tandems. This is taken... -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
A 20 ft gooseneck with a 8000 lb snow cat, 6500 lb truck, a UTV and another 2000-3000 of misc. So that is on top of the original weight of a 45' class 8 motorhome. With having to shorten the trailer 10 feet, it raised the tongue weight a considerable amount. -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
Interesting... I did not know this. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
So I have to tweak my plans a little. I was on the phone yesterday with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in British Columbia Canada. I know a little odd. I have always had a desire to travel around Canada and really want to take this rig on that trip. Well their length laws... -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
Well it will all be air ride so that is controllable. -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
Thanks, I'm curious to see what he says... -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
Determining where to place the rear axle(s) is my biggest focus right now. The car going inside will only weight about 3500 lbs. I am making a list of everything that will be going inside and in the toolboxes to determine how much added weight on top of the structure itself, and how it's... -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
I will try and do that. That will help me figure out what body I should use. -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
Tireman... Are you under the impression the drop axle would be in front of the drives? I was planning putting the drop axle behind the single drive axle. I don't see you as being an a**. I want differing opinions that are helpful in figuring out the best setup for my project. -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
That is my exact thought, have the axle lift when in reverse. -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
Well I do plan to have air suspension for all 3 axles... I don't know how often I will need chains, but i do plan a full tour of Canada and Alaska, and I just want to be prepared. -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
For all those who think I should stop here... I fully intend to complete this project. I might not need tandems but I would rather play it safe if I decide to throw a heavy trailer behind it. Rather then regular tandem set, I was planning the self steering drop axle to help improve the turning... -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
But wouldn't a skinnier tire give me a better turning degree without rubbing? Thus decreasing the turning radius? -
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Building Class 8 motorhome... Need some opinions
Hey guys and gals... Like the title says... I am in the planning stages of building a custom class 8 motorhome. So far here are a few of the details. It will be max length of 45 feet, per Idaho maximum single vehicle length. I want a custom rig, but I am a bit torn on the specific...