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The Acela 6x6 has a GVW of between 30000 and 49,000 lbs. It is model dependent. I believe mine is 44000 lbs

There is no way my Acela rig could get through White Rim. I was saying that I did the White Rim trail in my Jeep and posted a photo of it. Sorry if you got confused.

We went with just the washer as the combo washer/dryers take much too long. The washer is a Miele and has a short cycle and the highest spin rate in the industry. This should remove most moisture and allow us to hang dry the clothes in a shorter time. I’ve also had a heated vent installed in the...

More interior shots.

Here are some still shots I received.

Finally! The rig is complete and waiting for the next ship. Here is the link to the virtual tour of our new Acela/SLRV rig. Just click on any circle on the ground and it will take you there. You can then click and hold to move around to see 360 degrees from any of those spots. You’ll be able...

Our rig was supposed to be on the April 2nd RORO ship to Seattle but we got bumped!!!! Very frustrating. I've asked our shipping agent to get something in writing that this won't happen a second time for the next sailing on April 26. I was tempted to buy a lottery ticket and if I won, I'd send...

Thanks. I can see where I can put a strip on the back lift gate. They make a black reflecting tape so it’ll blend in. As for the sides, I’ll wait and see until the rig gets here and check it out at night.

I agree. The prime directive is choosing the right chassis. The box is second.

These just came in. Graphics done on the rig. We opted for simple and subtle.

I have the Goodyear 395/85R20 MV/T G tires. Their chart shows 220 sq in per tire for sand, 174 sq in per tire for cross country and 144 sq in for highway. The CTIS worked when it left Acela. Have not seen the chassis in a year so can‘t comment on it now. Here is the chart I got the info from:

I was trying to estimate how well my rig will perform in sand. My rig will weight approximately 31,000 lbs fully loaded. I looked up the footprint of my tires on sand and the chart read 220 square inches each. Times 6 tires equals 1320 square inch footprint. (That’s at highway tire pressure, not...

Both sides will get three red/amber reflector lights. In the rear, in addition to the standard tail lights are two lights at the top of the box. There are also a row of amber lights on the cab. I think this will be sufficient.

I have an Iridium phone. Used it in Botswana and Namibia with no problems as well as no cell service places in the US and Caribbean. Wouldn’t go in the middle of nowhere without one. I use roadpost.com They have a 10 minute a month plan for $55.90 which is perfect for me. They also do monthly...

The gate drops down to form a platform to carry bicycles and/or a motorcycle. The whole rear (tires, boxes and platform) goes up and down to ground level. The 575 lbs is the maximum load I can put on the rear lift.

20,000 lbs hydraulic winch front and rear.

Another week of electrical work and we should be done with that part. Graphics will be done later in the week. Right now it’s scheduled to be loaded on a RORO ship March 30th to the US. Here is a shot of the rear of the rig. If I do say so myself, this is one beautiful rear end!

Just had the "flex test" done on the rig.

Any update on the Zero charging?

Much appreciated! Did you get the 3.6 or 7.2 battery?