Tahoe Shark Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 I thought I would give you a preview of our new 2016 Volvo 3500 Lite. It just came in so we are driving it to the rally. Hopefully we can get used to the new systems on the truck. Volvo hasn't made a lot of them yet and we got the first one. Well we are leaving tomorrow to start our two month vacation through Oregon, Idaho and Montana. We will be stopping in Caldwell and attending the WCR. We can't wait! See everyone in a few weeks. Tim & Cheryl 2015 Mobile Suites 39 TKSB3 2009 Volvo 670 D13 I-Shift “Walter” Happily Living Somewhere In Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Tim.....LOL! Volvo Lite.......that's a good one. Just getting everything in place here and am heading out a week early to meet Tony and his friends in northern NV for some SxS riding and relaxation. Then making my way to the WCR. Here is the new toy. Also, Scott were you able to make up an attendee list like last year with forum names and actual names? Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Tim....That's 2 funny ! Rick got the list all warmed up! Have fun and be safe. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Shark Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Tim.....LOL! Volvo Lite.......that's a good one. Just getting everything in place here and am heading out a week early to meet Tony and his friends in northern NV for some SxS riding and relaxation. Then making my way to the WCR. Here is the new toy. Also, Scott were you able to make up an attendee list like last year with forum names and actual names? That's an awesome Razor. I am coming to live at your house! Tim & Cheryl 2015 Mobile Suites 39 TKSB3 2009 Volvo 670 D13 I-Shift “Walter” Happily Living Somewhere In Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry&Donna-AK Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Get ready for some heat. Located in Boise and they're already forecasting 100 degrees for this weekend. Planning Nanook version 2.0 Nanook "When we made ready to depart, after a few days, Nanook was beside himself with joy. Hudson Stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry&Donna-AK Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I thought I would give you a preview of our new 2016 Volvo 3500 Lite. It just came in so we are driving it to the rally. Hopefully we can get used to the new systems on the truck. Volvo hasn't made a lot of them yet and we got the first one. Well we are leaving tomorrow to start our two month vacation through Oregon, Idaho and Montana. We will be stopping in Caldwell and attending the WCR. We can't wait! See everyone in a few weeks. With a little effort you could reconfigure it to a SMART Heavy. Planning Nanook version 2.0 Nanook "When we made ready to depart, after a few days, Nanook was beside himself with joy. Hudson Stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Shark Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 With a little effort you could reconfigure it to a SMART Heavy. I like that! Where would I put the hitch? I am sure Volvo will be following our trip and collecting info along the way. Looking forward to seeing your Volvo Heavy at the Rally Tim & Cheryl 2015 Mobile Suites 39 TKSB3 2009 Volvo 670 D13 I-Shift “Walter” Happily Living Somewhere In Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I like the Volvo lite and Rick I am super jealous of the Razor. Have fun with it in NV. We are in Amarillo for a night and heading to Athens TX in the morning for our family reunion. We are looking forward to the WCR on our way back home. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well my trip south may be delayed. Nev R Lube bearing on 7K Dexter axle with 100,000 mile warranty made about 32K. Trying to line up a new rear axle. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Hi RickS - have you tried City Spring in Edmonton? "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Rick, We're you still at home when you had the bearing issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Hi RickS - have you tried City Spring in Edmonton? Yeah, 10 day special order. Rick, We're you still at home when you had the bearing issue? I was on my way to my local RV dealer for some warranty items to fix.....almost got there 5 miles away. Dexter told me that I am 21 days past my 5year 100,000K warranty period even with only 30K on the unit. At this point just making the WCR is going to be a challenge. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Dexter had axles built for me a lot quicker than that in the past. I talking like 3 days plus shipping. Had it done within a week. Did you ask Dexter, instead of having the dealer ask? Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Yeah.....we went straight to Dexter. Just working on the freight up to Canada. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I hope you get it all worked out. We're looking forward to seeing you guys again. We will miss you if you can't make it. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Rick sorry to hear about the axle. Hope all goes well and they can get you fixed soon. That whole 21 days past the warranty is enough to make a person past upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Well we are going to do our best to make the WCR. I had to make a few calls to Dexter and they agreed to supply a complete axle assembly but would not cover any of the other damages or labour. I said that was better than nothing and had them add two more complete assemblies and will replace the entire suspension. I don't want to go through what happened ever again. I'm just glad no one behind me got hurt by a flying tire. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Well we are going to do our best to make the WCR. I had to make a few calls to Dexter and they agreed to supply a complete axle assembly but would not cover any of the other damages or labour. I said that was better than nothing and had them add two more complete assemblies and will replace the entire suspension. I don't want to go through what happened ever again. I'm just glad no one behind me got hurt by a flying tire. Good move; I lost a wheel hauling a 12K pound lathe in the middle of nowhere Kansas. The axles on the trailer were less than 3 years old, I replaced both on principal. One thing I will say; I am guilty of it to an extreme, towing at 75+ for hours on end is really hard on the small bearing on these axles. That well came off in hour 5 or 6 of an 8 hour trip. On my trips from L.A. to Hutch I have spent as much as 14 hours at 75+ stopping only for fuel and food. That trailer is rated to carry 15K and it is rarely under 10K. This is the THIRD set of axles on it! Steve 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 So are we staying with "never lubes"???? Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Since they will only replace what was on the unit I will use them again and ignore the 5 year 100K warranty and just replace the bearings on regular service interval. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Rick: Did you have a tire pressure monitor on your rig, monitoring HDT and trailer tires? If so, did the monitor fail to sense the increase in temperature (pressure)? I am assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that the failing bearing generated heat, which was transferred to the rim, which increased air temperature in the tire, which increased tire pressure, which should have resulted in an alarm. Perhaps the failure was too sudden to cause a rise in tire pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 I have TST system on the trailer and the monitor mounted in the Volvo. But, I was using my 1-ton dually to haul it to the RV dealership. I'm sure the heat warning would have alerted me if I was in the Volvo. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Shark Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Rick, I am so sorry for your axle issues! I hope you can still make the WCR. We are in our 3rd day of our vacation and prey we will not have any issues in the next two months. Be safe and do what is right for you. Tim & Cheryl 2015 Mobile Suites 39 TKSB3 2009 Volvo 670 D13 I-Shift “Walter” Happily Living Somewhere In Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Well, I am still doing my best to get to the WCR. Dexter has gone above and beyond to expedite the building of the 3 new 8K axle assemblies. I talked to my DW last night about just coming down in the Volvo and using it to stay in for the weekend we will see. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Rick, Glad to hear Dexter is coming through for you... Please don't rush this repair on our account! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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