My truck is a 1999 Volvo 610 converted class 8 tractor
it stands 1010 high, and is 25 long, with the hauler bed.
It is powered by a Cummins ISM with 400 hp/ 1450 torque, and
weighs in at about 18,000 lbs. We have an Eaton autoshift
transmission, and can carry 300 gallons of on-board fuel. The
tractor was converted to single axle by moving the rear axle
forward and building a new drive train to match. The
wheelbase is 182, which is the shortest practical wb that
allows for 42 to carry toys behind the cab (while
maintaining 52 swing room for the trailer). We use a
Trailersaver hitch primarily because of the low profile. We
kept the sleeper intact and added a refrigerator and
microwave, which allowed us to title the truck as a motorhome
in TX. I added a 1500 watt inverter and external shore power
(with automatic transfer via a DPDT relay) to power the
refrigerator, micro and other 120-volt appliances. We also
have a backup camera that allows us to see that nice blind
spot behind the sleeper. The hauler body was built by
Herrin Welding
in Kilgore, TX. More information on our truck and conversion
process is available on our website.
We pull a 2001 Royals International 5er, Model 3741 it
is 38 long, triple slide, and weighs 20,400 lbs, as loaded.
The trailer is powered by 4-120 watt solar panels, a 2000
watt inverter, and for those dark days, a 6500 watt Onan
propane generator. It is leveled with a Bigfoot leveling
system which we just love.
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