jeff_a Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 19 hours ago, John Byrd said: Like zepher says, that sure is long behind the axle, so my comment would be "if the front tires are bouncing off the ground, don't knock".. and somehow the name "Conquest" gave rise to that comment, ha ! It's not a motor home, are-vee, or conquest, it's a Winnebago, to honor the original make popularizing these palaces on wheels, eh? Winnies have a few competitors now, but they're of no consequence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Not all Cousin Eddies in RV's going to Florida. We spent 32 years in two class A's getting out of Florida towing antique cars all over the country for tours. Seeing the USA on back roads at 45 MPH. The GMC "Urban Assault Vehicle" was a great coach but lacked towing power in the mountains. The Airstream with a Cummins Turbo Diesel pusher was much better for towing. Unlike Motels, the bedding in our couches were never used for DNA evidence in any trials. We travelled with our 2 dogs and shared campgrounds with many AACA tourists. With close to 2000 nights in The Roadhouse I & II, we saw the funny side of American RVer's and in my yet unpublished book, Geezernapped, my notes of funny RVer's behavior came in real handy. The part that kept me up at night, was thany any old fart with a checkbook and a driver's license could go to the RV dealer and buy a 45 foot 60,000 lb. coach and hit the road. No driving requirements like a CDL testing or permits. Just sold the second one due to my bad knee replacements. But, we miss it. Will try the hotel thing again on this years 2022 Glidden Tour. Happy Motoring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 How is the ride compared to a 24 foot Ryder rental box truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLynskey Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 I'm afraid this one would be closer to my price range. Don 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 7 hours ago, DLynskey said: I'm afraid this one would be closer to my price range. Don Those Spartan trailers ware quite collectable, I quote your by line often,, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 9 hours ago, Paul Dobbin said: Just sold the second one due to my bad knee replacements. Paul I feel your pain. Just sold RV #3 a year ago. At 82 wife wouldn't ride with me any more althouhg i never gad a accident or a ticket in all those years. Started in 1983 with a 26 ft followed by a 33 ft Airstream on 90; It was gas 454 with a full Banks set up including headers along with a gear vendor. I put over 75 K miles on it towing Cadillacs to shows and Concours all over the country along with swap meets, vacations and Antique shows. There is something you can't describe about pulling into Hershey, Pate, Chickasaw or the Indy 500 with you home on wheels until you have been there. In 94 I moved up to a 38 ft Diesel Pusher. When hooked to my 22 ft enclosed trailer It got a little long. On the positive side I don't have to fill up the 150 gal diesel tank any more!! You meet the same quality people in the RV world as you do in the car hobby, 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Don't forget about dumping the tanks....he needs to invest in a hose spreader! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 On 4/9/2022 at 11:52 AM, Paul Dobbin said: the bedding in our couches were never used for DNA evidence in any trials. Watched a crime documentary where the forensic team took 42 different semen samples off a motel bedspread . Always take down the bed spread before sitting on it now and bring your own pillow and extra blanket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 On 4/9/2022 at 10:01 AM, 1937hd45 said: How is the ride compared to a 24 foot Ryder rental box truck? Bob, I've owned gokarts with a softer ride. However, when traveling with a 97 year old guy it has served its purpose. Btw, when traveling with my little brother, you sit back and relax. He can drive 16 hours a day no problem on his own. I don't interfere. The comments on the design of the back overhang are dead on. You need to be very aware of changes in grade that might take everything hanging off the back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 AJ will you be taking the family on vacation later this summer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 A J is the rumor true you are heading to Florida to park the camper on the property next to Ed’s house where you plan to shoot out the tires and make it your winter home? dave s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Do they make casters or dolly wheels for the back bumper to prevent hang ups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 14 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said: Do they make casters or dolly wheels for the back bumper to prevent hang ups? Worthless skid plates. I think a better engineering solution would be some heavy duty casters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Both casters and skid plates are available. Your choice,. My choice would be a chassis built for the motor home, not a motor home on a truck chassis. Some diesel pushers are on bus chassis, at least built to carry people and that noisy engine is 30 feet behind you an under the bed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 11 hours ago, SC38dls said: A J is the rumor true you are heading to Florida to park the camper on the property next to Ed’s house where you plan to shoot out the tires and make it your winter home? dave s Not too many RV’s in my neighborhood………and I’m fairly certain I own the only Ford. It’s mostly the Bentley, BMW, and Alfa crowd. I’m sure we can put AJ up in the museum parking lot………..and he can work off the rent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 On 4/8/2022 at 12:21 PM, edinmass said: Funniest or most obnoxious commenter get's to drive one of my cars when you visit Florida. Let them rip....... And the winner is............................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 The drive home isn't till next week........more entertainment to follow, as AJ is coming to Palm Beach tonight........😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Yes, Ed was looking for someone to pay for dinner tonight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Post photos please, it helps with obnoxious comments. 😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Camping in Florida. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 Aj with his first ride.......fortunately it was powered by gravity. Sure was a cute kid...........wonder what happened? 😏 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 56 minutes ago, alsancle said: Yes, Ed was looking for someone to pay for dinner tonight. Another happy meal where you keep the prize again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 3 hours ago, edinmass said: Aj with his first ride.......fortunately it was powered by gravity. Sure was a cute kid...........wonder what happened? 😏 Massachusetts State champ baby! And as opposed to most of the other kids, I designed and built that thing myself. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 A few people get lucky and have a "Rain Man" moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, edinmass said: A few people get lucky and have a "Rain Man" moment. I did peak early. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, alsancle said: Massachusetts State champ baby! First in a class of one? 😏 Most of your friends tell me you have NO class.........just saying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 Out of tripe. I had baby goat. AJ had ribs. 🐐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 No Tripe! What kind of hole-in-the-wall dump doesn't serve tripe!! Your dinner date looks a bit bewildered looking at his plate. Did he find a hair? Is that a cockroach I see in the background chewing on a antacid tablet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) AJ has three pet goats for about seven years…….which keeps him from doing more car stuff…….I keep offering to eat them, but no go so far. We took the Stearns for a drive in the dark around Palm Beach tonight……..guessing it’s the first time in 70 years a Stearns Knight eight has been driven in the total darkness. It was the first sorted drive AJ has had in the car and we got it up to a nice 60 mph cruise on surface roads. Longer drive tomorrow………I’m sure he will post a photo or two going down the road…….. Edited April 14, 2022 by edinmass (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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edinmass Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 Yum yum. Pass the hot sauce. Notice the goat shed that costs as much as a two car garage…….I bet it has heat and AC? Am I right AJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 Just now, alsancle said: That’s my Don Fanucci look from The Godfather……….😎 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 I thought that was your shock look after seeing that picture of a smoking goat that you just possibly had for dinner. That is one butt ugly goat! dave s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 Just now, SC38dls said: That is one butt ugly goat! dave s If you think the goat is ugly, you should see the sheep he dated in high school……….. 🐑 💨 💩 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Just now, edinmass said: If you think the goat is ugly, you should see the sheep he dated in high school……….. 🐑 💨 💩 If I’ve done one thing in life, its consistently batted out of my league. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 What God didn’t give Ed in personality, he gave him in mechanical skill. When was the last time somebody was out at night, driving an eight cylinder Stearns Knight in every day traffic? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 2 hours ago, SC38dls said: Back in my shop after tonight’s drive………. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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