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Depending on which base or location it is at there might be Simone here who can get it picked up for you.
A flat plate is relatively weak. It would be better add a horizontal reinforcement on the top and bottom of the plate. The angle braces used on the rear will be hard to duplicate due to the radiator.
If it is a standard channel they are speced by weight per foot or web thickness.
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/american-standard-steel-channels-d_1321.html
It looks like an S-280 type of shelter. I have one that I purchased for some parts. After they are removed I would consider selling it.
To qualify as a RV, housecar, in California the shelter needs to be modified for human habitation and have a list of required features.
On a bobbed truck it would work well and you could use any commercial truck suspension.
If you get a suspension from a wrecking yard, plan on replacing the bags and get a frame clip so you can use the old frame as a drilling template.
On a three axle truck the standard civilian truck...
If you are only going to get a Class B you should remove the pintle hook and trailer air fittings from the truck.
With them still on the truck an officer can write you a ticket for driving out of class because the truck is set up to tow a trailer over 10,000 lbs.
It is simply how the officer...
Decking over the trailer will probably present several problems.
The trailer is designed for a uniform load from a container. A vehicle will load the trailer at a small number of points under the tires. This change in loading could adversely affect the structural integrity of the trailer.
One...
Real men get a Class A, with endorsements. I have known quite a few people that originally got there Class B and later had to do it all over again to get the Class A. There is only one guy I know that has not wanted or needed a Class A after getting his Class B.
They are a very easy truck to drive. I would not consider them to be a beast. But then again I was driving big trucks before there was a CDL requirement. I learned to float gears on a twin stick. This truck has an Allison and power steering.
The rule of thumb has been if the air leaks down...
The COLA test is part of the CDL training.
A class b CDL is required to operate a three axle vehicle that has a GVW over 6,000 lbs, yes 6,000, in California
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