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Old 08-20-2010, 06:42 PM   #21
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Test drive this one. You'll be amazed at how quiet the diesel power plant is.


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Old 08-20-2010, 09:40 PM   #22
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My father-in-law drives a Mercedes that cost substantially more than my first house. I'm sure the diesel is quiet, Serg, quiet enough to hear the steam rising from my wife's forehead after I told her I just dropped a small fortune on a Mercedes tow vehicle.
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Old 08-23-2010, 10:32 AM   #23
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Alum-Line Trailers | Service Body: Open Middle | Alum-Line manufacturer of aluminum flatbed trailers | aluminum livestock trailers | aluminum utility trailers | aluminum truck beds | aluminum car trailers | truck utility beds | trailer tool boxes | t

Or,

http://www.knapheide.com/products/kss/dodgekss.asp

I'm in favor of utility, but decreased fuel mileage (aero resistance) is not utilitarian. That would mean a close fitting body (doesn't extend past OEM lines).

Add an Aerolid [not yet in production] for best fuel mileage (as TV and TT must be treated separately for aerodynamics). (Plenty of discussion on truck FE on EcoModder; examples of ho'made aero toppers are a great read. FE increase is genuine).


http://aerolid.com

This -- I wager -- is pretty well the conceptual ne plus ultra for those of us who'd want a truly utilitarian TV: lot's of compartments, aero design, etc, in a single, integrated package.

Just need to add onboard air (engine driven) and a big PTO mount generator to have it all.

(Plus, more fuel capacity . . and, I suppose, some additional water tankage to re-fill trailer).

And all too easy to climb right past a 1T capacity!

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Old 09-20-2010, 09:51 AM   #24
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i never noticed the ac up on top before. i think this would make a great tow vehicle! i wonder if the retired units are available?
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Old 09-21-2010, 08:11 AM   #25
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I looked at a retired ambulance, but it was way over the GWR. The ambulance bodies are very heavy. I like the idea of a flatbed with some truck tool boxes if I can't find a utility body.
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Old 09-21-2010, 09:03 AM   #26
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By the way, this looks like a great product:

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Old 09-21-2010, 09:15 AM   #27
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Ute Tope on Ute Bed W/Trundle Drawer Great idea. Plus Kayaks on Top with rollers to help loading .Will check it out when i replace my 07 TV. Thank's.
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