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09-05-2010, 10:03 PM
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Knight Hauler
My dad and I went halvesies on this.
Quick story: Found it on Craigslist. Guy built it for his grandson but either lost interest or didn't have the time for it. Tamiya Knight Hauler 1/14 Semi MFU (lights and digitized sounds controlled from transmitter) Box trailer Motorized trailer legs Custom trailer graphics RTR with Futaba 7 ch. radio Oh, did I mention the price? $350.  Got it home and discovered a bad transmitter battery. Rebuilt the pack with AA NiMH cells and it's good to go. The cab had been partially painted but other than that it was fully operational. Auto-hitch/unhitch, sounds, lights, 3-speed, all of it. Building would have been fun but here we have instant gratification and none of the assembly headaches. It is full of awesome. 
Last edited by Blazerbogger; 09-05-2010 at 10:06 PM. 
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09-05-2010, 10:18 PM
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Re: Knight Hauler
New Paint.
 
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09-05-2010, 10:25 PM
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Re: Knight Hauler
We then decided to "Americanize" the trailer by removing the Euro fenders, adding mudflaps, and adding a rear guard. I have yet to apply the DOT tape and add marker lights.
 I also added fender mirrors.  
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03-08-2012, 12:35 AM
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  And I really like the trailer bumper and fender mirrors, nice touch.  Big John
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09-05-2010, 10:27 PM
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Re: Knight Hauler
Really looking good..Thanks for coming to the board.
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09-05-2010, 10:30 PM
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Re: Knight Hauler
Lucky mofo, I've been keeping an eye on Craigslist for Tamiya stuff since you told me about it.
Great work on it! I'm starting to think VARCOR needs a semi sub-forum......
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09-05-2010, 10:32 PM
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09-05-2010, 11:16 PM
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Sorry, I meant adding a sub forum for semi's to VARCOR, not VARCOR here. Blazerbogger is a fellow VARCOR member.
:thumbsup: (Thumbs up smilie would be really nice)
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09-05-2010, 11:46 PM
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Yea, this was one heck of a find. These Semi's are something else, if more people had the opportunity to own/drive one, there would probably be quite a Virginia fan base. That's why I'm trying to sell my Globe, I think I want an Aeromax or King Hauler instead.
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09-05-2010, 11:55 PM
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Re: Knight Hauler
If you want to convert the Globe to a Volvo, you can get all the cab parts for about $90.
The Globe looks good, bet you could sell the cab for that easy.
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09-06-2010, 06:25 AM
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Re: Knight Hauler
Looks real nice keep it up.
I to found my truck on craigs list RTR King hauler,no trailer or MFU though.
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09-06-2010, 05:17 PM
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I also installed an RC4WD 4:1 GRU. It's a little slow though, it'd be nice to have a fourth gear. I had to bore out the motor bearing hole and move the servos forward. Ball bearings were also installed.
 
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03-08-2012, 05:16 AM
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Wow man, I paid $300 from my rtr king hauler off Craigslist and it has no mfu of trailer. And i thought i got a good deal.....****. Congrats on this sweet deal, and she's coming along perfectly.
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03-08-2012, 07:15 AM
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great deal you lucked out with that one good for you!
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03-08-2012, 11:00 AM
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Did any one notice the OP posted the thread back in 2010?
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03-08-2012, 05:12 PM
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lol
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