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Rix · Apr 13, 2015

That IS an option. But not my first choice.
Thought somebody might be in the know.

karhart77 · Apr 14, 2015

Discountramps.com

unimogken · Apr 15, 2015

hlb3 said:
I always wanted to throw a 12v in an old Loadstar.

If you get bored i'll let you throw one in my Loadstar! :D

Rix · Apr 20, 2015

Now they're telling me they can't figure out how to insure it. :mad:

unimogken · Apr 20, 2015

What are they saying?

What did you tell them it was or did you show them a picture?

hlb3 · Apr 20, 2015

I ran into that problem with my F550. Due to the GVWR, most companies wont touch them, you'll need to get a commercial policy on it. I'd check with Progressive, that's who I had insurance through on it initially.

I ended up switching everything over to State Farm, they were able to insure it as a personal vehicle policy instead of commercial, not sure if they could do that with something as big as your rig though.

Rix · Apr 21, 2015

They're saying commercial is all they can find.

Rix · Apr 22, 2015

Ozanich got me a policy through progressive. Gtg

hlb3 · Apr 22, 2015

Rix said:
Ozanich got me a policy through progressive. Gtg

:awesomework:

junkyard jim · Apr 24, 2015

Are you sure that's Peugeot and not Fiat diesel? Last I heard they owned Mack.

Rix · Apr 24, 2015

RVI
Even has Renault diamonds on it.
which is funny because if it was renault car I wouldn't want it.

Poohbair · Apr 24, 2015

My brother had his F550's, and his H1 Hummer that was built into a fire truck all insured thru State Farm without any issues...

Rix · May 20, 2015

Now I need a winch, need to weld on d rings, and need some straps.
Which brings up a question......
Axle, tire, or frame straps?

WA-Wheeler · May 20, 2015

I'm partial to axle straps. Have had less drama towing :corn:

hlb3 · May 20, 2015

I personally don't use anything but axle straps

boardbysled · May 20, 2015

Axle Chains.:awesomework:

Rix · May 21, 2015

Seeing a trend here

Harvester of Sorrow · May 21, 2015

Axle.

The only compression that the chains and straps see is the very, very small movement from tire compression.

Frame/body will seriously slack the straps as the suspension cycles.

zuk88 · May 21, 2015

I've ran tire straps for years with no issues.

junkyard jim · May 21, 2015

Axle straps plus a body movement limiter of some kind.

Rix · May 21, 2015

http://www.amazon.com/Axle-Straps-C...F8&qid=1432231861&sr=8-15&keywords=axle+strap

Something like that ^^^ is fine, yes?

Jokenring · May 21, 2015

:awesomework:

hlb3 · May 21, 2015

Those would be fine. I personally like separate axle straps and tie-downs, that way if the axle strap gets damaged or worn, it can just be replaced separately rather than junking the whole thing. I have replaced all my axle straps once and only had to replace 1 tie-down (the ratchet mechanism broke).

karhart77 · May 21, 2015

Rix said:
http://www.amazon.com/Axle-Straps-C...F8&qid=1432231861&sr=8-15&keywords=axle+strap

Something like that ^^^ is fine, yes?

I don't like those because
A. I've seen the twisted hooks break
B. The metal loop that sleeves over the strap works as a pinch point on the strap and I've seen them sever the strap.
I know lots of people use them but I prefer seperate axle straps and and straight hooks