VegasFlyer Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Well after many months of searching, looking and inspecting, we finally found a truck that met what we were looking for. We just closed a deal on a 2008 VNL64T780. The truck has a D13 engine and an I-Shift transmission. Prior to purchase, we used the folks at National Inspection Services and had it Dyno tested. It passed with flying colors, which was refreshing considering a lot of other trucks we had looked at which appeared good in thier ads. My charming DW and I will be flying out Friday night and picking it up on Saturday. We will try and post a few photos tonight and after we pick it up on our road trip home. John John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Congratulations John. You've done all the right things to make a good decision. I was telling your DW that she would love the 780 like my bride does, and you are going to like the I-shift from what I hear. Safe travels this weekend. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Congrats! Where are you traveling too to pick it up? Don't forget to make your reservations for the WCR! Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Congratulations John. You've done all the right things to make a good decision. I was telling your DW that she would love the 780 like my bride does, and you are going to like the I-shift from what I hear. Safe travels this weekend. Thanks Rocky! Speaking of my DW, she was up til late lat night pouring over your policy and is planning on calling you later today. We just received a quote for the new truck and our current Toyhauler so it was interesting to compare the two. The I shift was a definite "want" item when we were looking. This will be the first automated transmission for me and to be honest, a few years ago I would have not even considered one, I was a devout lover of the 13 speed Road Ranger! Lol John John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Congrats! Where are you traveling too to pick it up? Don't forget to make your reservations for the WCR! Safe travels. Thanks Mr. S! Ironically enough, we are picking up the truck in Boise. We are trying to manipulate our schedules to be able to drive back up to Idaho for the rally. It would be grat to meet some of the folks on here. John John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 YEA!!! Congrats John MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Congrats John and look forward to the pictures. If you're not familiar with the particulars of managing the Volvo display and I-Shift, Gregg has a couple great Volvo training videos on his YouTube channel. Video 1 - Volvo VN Series - Interior Features and Operation Video 2 - Volvo VN Series - Exterior and Driving Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 YEA!!! Congrats John Thanks Brother! John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Congrats John and look forward to the pictures. If you're not familiar with the particulars of managing the Volvo display and I-Shift, Gregg has a couple great Volvo training videos on his YouTube channel. Thanks Jim, those videos do have a lot of great info.... John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Here are a few pictures of the new truck: John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Very nice! Congrats! 2007 Volvo 780 Volvo D12D, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Very nice ride John....considering your previous gig what will your call sign be....."780 Heavy"? Drive on......(780 Heavy lookin good) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry&Donna-AK Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Very nice, congratulations.. say hello to Paul & Jeff. 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...
Chad Heiser Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Congratulations. I hope you can work it out to attend the WCR. 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...
HERO Maker Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Nice pics. Have fun! Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Here are a few pictures of the new truck: I'm pretty partial to that color. I think you made a good choice. View High Resolution Photo "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 SWEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks everyone! It has been (fun?) looking at so many trucks, but not as much fun as it will be to get back behind the wheel. Guess I will have to update my signature.....lol John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Well we made it home with no major issues. Ironically we did get a "Check Fuel Filter" indication on the last hill prior to getting home, though the truck never hesitated. The truck has the normal fuel filter on the left side of the engine, along with an inverted secondary in front of the passenger side steer tire. I will need to check with the dealer to see whether they changed either of the fuel filters when they did the service just prior to s picking up the truck. Being a used truck there is already a list of little things that I will get to play with to get it up to my satisfaction. Then as we all know, that is half the fun of owning one of these beasts. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Well we made it home with no major issues. Ironically we did get a "Check Fuel Filter" indication on the last hill prior to getting home, though the truck never hesitated. The truck has the normal fuel filter on the left side of the engine, along with an inverted secondary in front of the passenger side steer tire. I will need to check with the dealer to see whether they changed either of the fuel filters when they did the service just prior to s picking up the truck. Being a used truck there is already a list of little things that I will get to play with to get it up to my satisfaction. Then as we all know, that is half the fun of owning one of these beasts. I don't want to scare you, but I think I'm about to. My "Check Fuel Filter" light was the result of the system losing pressure. In my case, it was due to a bad injector. Hopefully, yours will be a fuel filter. Mine drove fine as well. While idling, idle the truck up using the cruise control stalk (slide cruise on/off button to the left). That will raise the RPM's slightly. When doing that on my truck, it was an evident idle surge. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 It should be on the service record - they gave you a sheet, right? If in doubt, change them - at least you know where you stand. And hopefully it is not an injector. I will need to check with the dealer to see whether they changed either of the fuel filters when they did the service just prior to s picking up the truck. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 It should be on the service record - they gave you a sheet, right? If in doubt, change them - at least you know where you stand. And hopefully it is not an injector. They are sending me the service sheet, the Service Manager had it in his office and was off when I picked up the truck. I agree, it is not a major investment to swap out fuel filters and have the start of a base line. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I don't want to scare you, but I think I'm about to. My "Check Fuel Filter" light was the result of the system losing pressure. In my case, it was due to a bad injector. Hopefully, yours will be a fuel filter. Mine drove fine as well. While idling, idle the truck up using the cruise control stalk (slide cruise on/off button to the left). That will raise the RPM's slightly. When doing that on my truck, it was an evident idle surge. Brit, What were the circumstances that would trigger the light for you (hills and hard pulls or idling or ?) Hopefully our trucks are not THAT much alike, BUT, that's what goes with owning one of these chariots. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Brit, What were the circumstances that would trigger the light for you (hills and hard pulls or idling or ?) Hopefully our trucks are not THAT much alike, BUT, that's what goes with owning one of these chariots. My issues only started at the Rally (mostly). I only saw the "check fuel filter" warning once during a drive into town. It never came back. There wasn't anything that stuck out in my mind that would have caused the light. I was bobtail. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I got the Service Order and it indicates that they changed both fuel filters. HOWEVER, when I researched the Davco site, I found a service manual that shows after you change the filter and let the truck idle for a few minutes, you need to open the vent cap and let the fuel level go down until the fuel level is about an inch from the bottom of the filter. The one on my truck is filled to the top. I saw it when I did my check right when it came out of service and thought it was supposed to be full (Like most filters....lol). The mystery will be delayed until next weekend because I am at the airport headed out on business until Friday. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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