Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Toy haulers (also called a ‘toy trailer’ or ‘toy box’) represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the RV industry because they meet the needs of true outdoor enthusiasts. Toy trailers look just like a regular fifth wheel or travel trailer, and their technical specs are about the same, too. They run 20-40 feet long and come equipped with either a frame hitch or a 5th wheel hitch. The cargo space usually fills the back part of the trailer, though you can also find side-cargo models. On toy boxes with the cargo space in the rear, most of the rear wall is a door configured either like a moving van (door rolls up and loading ramp pulls out) or like a simple swing-down door/ramp combination. The front part of the trailer houses the living area, including bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. You can even get toy haulers with slideouts to add extra living space.
Just like with conventional travel trailers or fifth wheels, you can choose from a wide variety of floor plans for your toy hauler. You should specifically consider whether the cargo area is large enough to hold all the toys you want to transport and whether or not the angle of the loading ramp is too steep. Also look at the surface of the ramp to make sure it’s finished with non-skid material. In some cases, the cargo area can be converted to a screen porch. If this interests you, be sure to ask your dealer about new or used toy haulers with this option.
Of course, the larger the cargo area of your toy box is, the more compact your living area will be. Generally, these new RVs sleep 6-10 people and contain one discrete bedroom along with sofabeds and a bunk in the cargo area. On 5th wheel models, the bedroom often is in the raised part of the trailer above the hitch. On travel trailer models, the bedroom can be situated at the rear, just in front of the cargo space. You’ll also be able to choose where the bathroom goes and how large it is. If you like to prepare your own food while on the road, you can opt to enlarge the counter areas by angling them, creating a narrower hallway. There are literally dozens of ways to configure a toy hauler’s living area, and you can also choose the colors and fabrics that suit your taste.
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
The Indian car industry is loaded with a range of cars falling into various different price segments. The recent car craze is being shifted towards the high-end luxury cars.
Luxury car does not come free of cost. High-end car buyers have to pay a seven to eight digit figures for the comfort of luxury cars. These exotic cars are rare on the Indian roads because only a few from the elite and affluent class of people can afford to buy such luxurious cars. Compiled here is a listing of most 5 expensive Indian cars:
Mercedes Maybach :
Mercedes Maybach represents the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz’s luxury brand in India. The price starts from about Rs. 5.5 crore (ex-showroom Delhi), it is considered to be the king amongst all luxury cars present in India.
The two variants of this car, Maybach 62 and Maybach 57, have been introduced in the country with new levels of lavishness. The car looks sturdy with an elegant black trimming and impressive exteriors. No luxury has been overlooked while designing the car. The car is adorned with elegant white carpet, top-quality DVD screen, refrigerator, electronic separation between front and rear seats, champagne flute holders, and everything that is listed under high end-luxuries. The elegant white is splashed across the interiors to adorn the car ambience and steal the heart.
Bentley Azure :
The Bentley Azure is a glamorous and desirable car designed and manufactured by the England based car manufacturer, Bentley. The car manufacturer has rolled out two convertibles in the country with a starting price of Rs. 3.8 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).
The car symbolizes a pinnacle in a revered line of convertibles with classic inspiration and cutting-edge execution. The company has launched only limited numbers of this luxury car models to maintain exclusivity. The flowing silhouette of Azure is adorned with a choice of stunning colours and the interiors are well embellished with something exclusive and over the mark.
Rolls-Royce Phantom :
Rolls-Royce Phantom is one of the top most names in the car dictionary when it comes to luxury and performance. The car was introduced in India in the year 2003 with a starting price tag of around Rs. 3.5 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).
The driveline of the great luxury car is incredible with the latest engine technology delivering powerful performance. Some India-specific modifications like longer wheel base version has been introduced in the Phantom Indian model to ensure enhanced performance and comfortable ride. Wood veneers, excellent craftsmanship and ergonomically deigned leatherwork in Indian Phantom are just incomparable. No single luxury car owner can pinpoint any kind of discomfort in this luxury car.
Lamborghini Murcielago :
Lamborghini’s Murcielago is a sports coupe with a starting price tag of Rs. 3 crore (ex-showroom Delhi). This exclusive car is renowned for its distinctive appeal and outstanding performance. It’s strange to believe that the name of this luxury legendary car comes from a renowned fighting bull. It is believed that in 1879, a fighting bull had courageously taken 24 pokes from a matador’s sword and even after that its life was spared.
The car is beautifully structured with a flowing silhouette on a steel alloy tubular frame adorned with carbon fiber. It is impeccably trimmed and further embellished with superior cabin features, leather upholstery and cosmetic customization.
Bentley Arnage :
The Bentley Arnage is a grand car designed to accommodate high-end luxuries moulded according to personal choices and preferences. Priced at a starting price of about Rs. 2.25 crore (ex-showroom Delhi), the car comes with a distinctive character, style, and appeal.
The Arnage is meticulously handcrafted to impart a sense of belongingness, comfort, and luxury. This is not only one of the most expensive cars in India but also one of the fastest cars running on Indian roads with a top speed of 250 km/h.
Huge reserves of finest tradition and heart rendering décor have made the car one of the most popular choices among Indian car buyers. Astonishing acceleration, quintessential sporting and exhilarating driving experience adds on to the worth and appreciation of Bentley Arnage.
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
In the years just following the end of World War II, Cessna first began production of two-seat general aviation aircraft with the Cessna 120 and the Cessna 140.
The Cessna 140 is usually powered by an 85 or 90 horsepower (63 or 67 kW) piston engine, and has a metal fuselage and fabric wings with metal control surfaces. The later 140A model had entirely metal wings, most of the aircraft sold featuring a 90 hp Continental engine. Production ended in 1950, and was later succeeded by the Cessna 150, another two-seat trainer. Between the 120 and the 140, Cessna sold 7,000 airplanes in the four years they were in production. The larger Cessna 170 was essentially a resized 140 with a more powerful engine.
The Cessna 120 was a stripped-down version of the 140 produced at the same time, intended for the trainer market; it had the same engine as the 140, but did not have flaps. The cabin “D” side windows and electrical system (radios, lights, battery and starter) were optional.
Cessna 140Common modifications to the Cessna 120 and 140 include “metalized” wings, where the fabric is replaced with sheet aluminum, and the installation of landing gear extenders to reduce the tendency of the aircraft to nose-over on application of heavy braking.
The Cessna 120 and 140 are supported by a number of Aircraft Type Clubs, including the International Cessna 120-140 Association and the Cessna Pilots Association.
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