New tow vehicle car carrier on the way

[campswithcritters]

So Bruce when will we get to see the new addition to your family? Glad the Lil Smart is okay and everyone in her.

Supposed to have it here in front of the trailer by Friday 25 March, I will post some pics but not much time to go play before return to work. Once this thing is finally done and I know I can travel with it (get the bugs out) I'll try to set up some type of get together for the southern region in late fall or early next spring for actual show & tell. Other than that if you are not between me & the UP of Michigan (summer trip) not many viewing opportunities, sorry.

[rwlouks]

Bruce - If you are going to make it as far as Houghton on your UP trip let me know.

[campswithcritters]

Another step closer, almost there.

[Double D's]

Sure is lookin purdy!!!!

[bfast54]

Yes Indeed.........Very Nice

[bfast54]

WELL-Well, anything new????????????????

[campswithcritters]

WELL-Well, anything new????????????????

Well Mark we hit a snag along the way, seems the truck would not start after sitting overnight. We lost almost 2 weeks while Freightliner troubleshot the systems. After replacing all the orings in the injectors, replacing 2 fuel lines with microscopic cracks, changing the pressure regulator/check valve on the back of the head it still would not start. FL finally bit the bullet and installed 6 new injectors so she fires up like a champ. Can not raise too much trouble as all that was done on Freightliner's dime and I basically have a new fuel system. Today was the second day it started properly so back to the bed build. Exhaust was changed from stack to weedburner (under truck outlet) today and main part of bed installed. Remaining is finishing up wiring including relocation of batteries for better access, reverse camera, bed lighting, and trailer hookups. Installation of tilt bed loader and odds & ends. They say middle of the week, after so many set backs I no longer hold my breath and turn blue though!
I think they need it done though as the builder says he needs to finish to get paid as he is tired of rolling bologna slices in tortillas!

[bop11]

rolling bologna slices in tortillas!

Hey throw on a slice of cheese and yum yum what a meal!!

Bill

[Chief409]

rolling bologna slices in tortillas!

Hey throw on a slice of cheese and yum yum what a meal!!

Bill

Sounds like my General Contractor when the Bank was delaying insurance payments while we were building the new "Bricks and Sticks" after the old house burnt down.

Old news to them, but they make it seem like the whole world depends on YOU "GETTING SOMETHING DONE."

[bfast54]

Thanks Bruce, I thought the no start was going to be a tough one to track down PROPERLY

[campswithcritters]

I knew when I took this on that none of it (design, build, and bringing a fleet truck up to par) would be easy, for once I was right. Here is a pic of the laid down exhaust and one of the plate at rear of frame that the trailersaver hitch will mount to. Notice I said rear of the frame for hitch mount, due to the length of this rig mounting the hitch rearward will cause the trailer to follow more like a travel trailer with less cut into the inside of the turn. The pin weight being behind the axles is not an issue for a truck this heavy, especially one with a car forward of those axles. This whole operation has been quite a learning curve with a lot of research involved.

[bfast54]

I Dun'no Bruce........... .............Putting the hitch that far back.You might have to get a BIGGER Truck......

[Traveler II]

Hey Bruce---looking good. Jane and I will be in Michigan the end of June. We will visting family but will head back to Minnesota through the UP the first part of July. It sure would be great to see you, Sharon and the puppy dogs plus get a tour.

[Olbird]

Everything is looking good and coming together, take your time and get it right the first time before hitting the road.

Although you sure have more trust in a rig then me, once I know of a problem even after they fix it I cannot keep my mind off of it while traveling.
I would make myself sick waiting for the fuel to stop flowing the whole trip.
I had the factory air system tube blow out twice on my new truck while pulling the camper and it just about ruin the whole trip for me.
I completely redesigned the whole factory system to get piece of mind after the GMC dealer could not correct the problem, one more mishap and it is a new GMC dually like John (Traveler) has for me and I only have 9,000 miles on my truck.

I think that is why I do not like to go on long trips because of the fear of being on the side of the road.

[Mike Clay]

Looking good Bruce they will get it all fixed up for you. George get in that truck and hook it up to your trailer and go, breaking down even though not fun is part of the adventure and memories. I know been on the side of the road sitting in my lawn chair next to my trailer watching my truck leaving on a flat bed