Jason, it would be awesome to see you do something with Matt from DemolitionRanch/OffTheRanch. He's in the market for a skid to put in his Dodge Ram for containing range fires and likes working with good American companies.
Unfortunately, to achieve the weight rating we're after, yes (this is addressed in another video as well). These Continentals will go 20K miles, but they require that you don't let the air pressure drop, don't go much above 65 mph (68 mph max rating), and rotate them often. Thanks for the question!
That section should have been re-shot, as it’s not specifically ‘subframe.’ Years ago we used to build our tanks and bodies in such a way that the tank was not removable, and in keeping with 1906 18.5.2 we isolated the entire structure from the chassis by spring mounting the subframe. That stuck even after we began making the tanks removable, and it’s a method that’s used by many truck builders (in the fire industry and others). Thanks for the comment.
Jason, it would be awesome to see you do something with Matt from DemolitionRanch/OffTheRanch. He's in the market for a skid to put in his Dodge Ram for containing range fires and likes working with good American companies.
Thanks Ben! We've had a few people tell us about Matt so we'll definitely reach out. Thanks for checking out the build series!
Are you locked into that brand of tire when building out these brush trucks? Cannot shop around for other tire brands that might last longer?
Unfortunately, to achieve the weight rating we're after, yes (this is addressed in another video as well). These Continentals will go 20K miles, but they require that you don't let the air pressure drop, don't go much above 65 mph (68 mph max rating), and rotate them often. Thanks for the question!
Can you tell me which NFPA standard you are referencing for what seems to be the body/chassis mounting at the ~4 min. mark?
That section should have been re-shot, as it’s not specifically ‘subframe.’ Years ago we used to build our tanks and bodies in such a way that the tank was not removable, and in keeping with 1906 18.5.2 we isolated the entire structure from the chassis by spring mounting the subframe. That stuck even after we began making the tanks removable, and it’s a method that’s used by many truck builders (in the fire industry and others). Thanks for the comment.
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YEAHHH!!! Thanks for the comment!
He said its noisy 😲
Haha this is true! Thanks for the comment!
Why f550 and not f450
The 550 has a higher GVWR (19,500 lbs).