Rev's Ride 1

RLENT · May 27, 2008

Nice Job David !!!!

Looks like it will have plenty of space.

Packmule · May 27, 2008

David,

Nice ride!! I really like the flat floor above wheel wells, makes for a lot of extra cargo space.

Is that a single wheel rear axle under 10K GRVW or duel rears with a 12K rating?

Did you go Gas or diesel?

I might suggest you insulate the overhead in the cab, it will make it a lot quieter and COOLER.

Excellent job!!

arkjarhead · May 27, 2008

you should get you a big vinyl sticker put on each side that says "prayer mobile". Since you are a preacher man and all. I like the looks of it.

MR.SNAPPY · May 28, 2008

Dave,
I seen your truck sitting in Blacksburg,SC at the Flying J Tuesday morning and was going to come over and talk to you and check out the new ride but you had the window shades up and the cones set up. I was parked across from you in the RV parking.

I got a load around 11:00 so I will catch you the next time...looks like the only thing you need to do now is update those faded orange cones with that shiny new truck....LOL... Be Safe......

Jack_Berry · May 28, 2008

i came upon him once and didn't knock either. seems like there is no time BUT that moment to make contact or else that opportunity is gone forever.

Doggie Daddy · May 28, 2008

Jack_Berry said:
i came upon him once and didn't knock either. seems like there is no time BUT that moment to make contact or else that opportunity is gone forever.

We came across Ontariovanman in Oak creek,WI a few weeks ago at the J,and respecting the closed curtains did not knock.Sure wish the lot lizards would respect the same rule.DD.

(OVM,we will catch up with you one day I am sure)

OntarioVanMan · May 28, 2008

Doggie Daddy said:
We came across Ontariovanman in Oak creek,WI a few weeks ago at the J,and respecting the closed curtains did not knock.Sure wish the lot lizards would respect the same rule.DD.

(OVM,we will catch up with you one day I am sure)

And we were in eating! But thanks for the consideration!

Jack_Berry · May 28, 2008

i spose a simple page in the dining room could tell if he was in or out of the truck.

oncedrove · Jun 1, 2008

Dave,

What is the max you can haul?
What is your mileage?

once

dhalltoyo · Jun 1, 2008

Marty said:
What special requests did you ask Unicell to do in order to make your van better for your job?

Cargo Box length can be any distance in "one foot" increments so I trimmed the length to reduce GVW.

Solid "Set Back" wall to separate me from the freight. Over the years I have hauled some "stinky" machined parts. The smell gave me a headache. I wanted a sealed cargo area. Additionally, some carriers require a sealed cargo area to haul "any" type of Hazmat load.

LED tube lights to brighten and reduce load on battery.

3/8 sidewalls in cargo box to reduce GVW

dhalltoyo · Jun 1, 2008

Tennesseahawk said:
Nice ride, Padre!!!

BTW, I thought of you when we passed Touchdown Jesus on 75.

Too funny!

We refer to that chunk of concrete as the same.

What a waste of money!

Act 19:26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: (Emphasis mine)

Thanks for the kind words!

dhalltoyo · Jun 1, 2008

Packmule said:
David,

Nice ride!! I really like the flat floor above wheel wells, makes for a lot of extra cargo space.

Is that a single wheel rear axle under 10K GRVW or duel rears with a 12K rating?

Did you go Gas or diesel?

I might suggest you insulate the overhead in the cab, it will make it a lot quieter and COOLER.

Excellent job!!

Thanks for the tip on the overhead.

So far the cut out roof hasn't seemed too hot yet. It looks like it will hit 90 today here at Rock Hill, SC. I'll jump in later and feel the roof.

I went with a 6.0L. The Duramax is a great engine, but it adds 700lbs more to the GVW. I traded extra living room for reduced cargo weight and the Duramax would have turned me into an RV and not qualified to haul the minimum required.

It is a Dual Rear Wheel at 10,000lbs GVWR.

Believe me, it was a difficult chassis to locate.

One thing for sure, it rides so much smoother than my regular SRW cargo van built on the same platform. The wheelbase on the new truck is also 4 inches longer so that has a positive effect on the comfort level as well.

Thanks for your advice!

dhalltoyo · Jun 1, 2008

MR.SNAPPY said:
Dave,
I seen your truck sitting in Blacksburg,SC at the Flying J Tuesday morning and was going to come over and talk to you and check out the new ride but you had the window shades up and the cones set up. I was parked across from you in the RV parking.

I got a load around 11:00 so I will catch you the next time...looks like the only thing you need to do now is update those faded orange cones with that shiny new truck....LOL... Be Safe......

Oh, wow! Sorry I missed you. Usually, I am inside. Just look for a guy with a ton of junk on the table in the Driver's Area or the Restaurant.

PS. I'll polish the cones for you.

Uh, while I am waiting for the QC to beep!

JohnMueller · Jun 2, 2008

David;

Beautiful truck! You really put some time into making it comfortable.

I am curious, what does this vehicle now weigh "empty" - meaning sitting full of fuel, with you and your belongings in it?

Thanks,
HotFr8Recruiter
John

dhalltoyo · Jun 2, 2008

Uh, yes....belongings is the issue with me.

I am carrying a mobile office in truck, so I am in the process of transfering most of it back into the house.

I have enough capacity to run for any carrier, but I have a goal of 17mpg. 15mpg is the best I have achieved to date. Reducing weight is one of the easiest ways to improve fuel economy.

7000-7500lbs would be a realistic estimate after I make a few adjustments.

Being only two weeks into the dynamic testing, you can be certain that I am tweaking a few things here and there.

I am still on the Maiden Voyage.

are12 · Jun 3, 2008

Very nice!

Wish you all the best with the new ride.

dhalltoyo · Jun 3, 2008

are12,

Now that I have the six-wheelin feelin, and chicken lights, can I park next to you at the truck stop?

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement.

Hope to see you soon!

are12 · Jun 3, 2008

We will even save you a spot but, with that fancy van of your's, you may put our truck to shame!

We will definitely be watching for you, would love to see your ride up close.

theoldprof · Jun 3, 2008

Nice ride, Rev. When the Espar is installed, how will you get heat and cool up to the penthouse? Are the mirrors electrically controlled and heated? Do the mirrors have flat as well as convex surfaces? Seeing this rig makes me want to order up a van just like it and come out of retirement........................Not!!!!!!!!!! Let's see more pics when you get it lettered and all your stuff in it.

RLENT · Jun 3, 2008

In my experience, getting heat to go up is rarely a problem.

The bigger problem is how to arrange things so that your shoes are not ice cold when you climb out of that bunk in the morning sweating ...... because the temp at the ceiling is 85 or 90 degrees.