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Hayes makes an air actuated brake controller. http://www.hayesbc.com/?page_id=1065

Never been there. What is the show like? I figure it is mostly pickups.

Interesting. I just hope he never has to back that thing.

Thanks everyone for the pics. Sorry I missed the show. Maybe next year I will be in OH and able to attend.

I will take Hooters over Tilted Kilt. Something about hose that adds a touch of class. Although I do like TK's tops. Too bad alot of Hooters are closing their doors.

Courtesy flash??? I never got any during the 400 mile Macungie trip last week. I gave every truck a "courtesy flash" that passed me and very few "signaled" back. I am beginning to think these new drivers have no idea what a "courtesy flash" means. Although the DRL (daytime running lights) make it more difficult to recognize.

I have seen and talked to him at Gerhart's. Never really knew the man but could tell he was a Mack enthusiast. Sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family. RIP!

Thanks for the update and looks good. It seems things never go as fast as you would like. Take your time and do it right the first time.

Welcome! We like pics!

Using a fire truck to attract wimmin...how lame! Large and Medium are going to be pissed.

Good news for all you Twinkie lovers! http://news.yahoo.com/hostess-twinkies-return-shelves-july-15-163913503.html

What location do you suggest to secure something as large and heavy as a farm tractor? Attaching a pic of the trailer interior.

As much as I would like to meet up with you Mike...I will pass for "personal reasons". (and you are NOT one of the reasons).

Thanks Tom! Love hose pics! Now if I could get one of these wimmin to pose with my MH and trailer.

Randy and Mark - are you talking e-tracks on the side walls or the floor? I would like to put them on the floor. I was thinking of drilling holes thru the floor and using Grade 8 bolts to attach the e-tracks.

I like the wimmin pics better.

Back again with questions concerning anchors/tie downs. I had to pass on helping another BMT member at Macungie because there are no tie downs in the trailer. Which begs the question "how did they secure the furniture?". There are D-rings in the bulkhead but nothing on the sides or floor. Perhaps they used the nylon straps and tied them to the side wall slates. If I haul a tractor, car, or other item I want something that is secure. So I plan to attach any tie down system to the floor rather than the side wall. My tie down questions are: D-rings in the floor or use E-track anchored to the floor? D-rings are either surface mount or recessed. The recessed ones require "notching" the floor which I really don't want to do. I like the E-track anchored to the floor (what Jay uses to anchor his "golf car") and the ability to anchor at various locations. Which is the best tie down system? Is the E-track as strong as a D-ring? If I go with E-track, how many anchor bolts per foot of track to assure adequate strength? Either way I will use Grade 8 bolts. Any idea how thick the floor boards are on the trailer? Any other comments concerning tie-down anchors? I did some interweb searching and it appears E-track is just as strong as D-rings. There are E-track D-rings available. Being an engineer I will likely "over design" the tie down system....just in case. Thanks everyone for you thoughts.

Likely D&D Towing. They gobbled up most of the Mack factory trucks and others. They like to export too. I will say no more.

Thanks Rich! Nice selection of trucks. I am in PA this weekend and not able to attend.

Rerun....seems TWC sensationalizes everything. I posted this awhile ago. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/30804-whoops/page-2?hl=%2Bweather+%2Bchannel+%2Btruck#entry178029

Perhaps a rerun from earlier this year. I did not see it but if it is the one earlier or like it, not worth the time to watch.

Happy Birthday!

There is also Adelman's in Canton, Ohio.

I'm still lookin' for that white pickup truck....BTW, nice pics.