RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I would like to thank this forum for the INVALUABLE wealth of knowledge you have provided for me in helping pick out and purchase the right HDT. I looked at 780's, 670's and finally found a 730. I live in NY (Long Island) and made two trips one to Chicago and the other to Nashville. There were countless phone calls, several deposits on trucks throughout the US and Canada pending oil analysis and inspections and MANY hours on the internet late into the night researching and asking questions. I am going to have more questions I am sure! Here is the link 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 IShift 455,000 miles https://goo.gl/photos/BN1f1SAzy6r752Tt9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Very nice! Congrats and let the fun begin. 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...
Stan Wright Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Great looking truck! I really like the 730's. Can't wait to hear of your adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Nice looking truck. Congratulations! 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...
Larry&Donna-AK Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Congratulations 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...
mrrrl2 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Congrats. Nice looking 730. Can you tell me how you ended up finding it? We are just starting our search for a 730 also. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Congrats. Nice looking 730. Can you tell me how you ended up finding it? We are just starting our search for a 730 also. Thanks I found that one in Nashville. They got 5 of them and there are 3 left. You can call Nacarato Volvo and ask for Bryan Sasser. I did extensive searching on the web, tons of research and even made two trips to see trucks. I am picking mine up on Tuesday and driving it back. 730's are tough to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Can't wait to see some inside photos. Do you plan to post any? Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enophite Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Congrats and welcome to the Dark Side....... 01, Volvo 770 08, 41' KZ New Vision Triple Slide, Triple Axle Toy Hauler 5ver. 5th Airborne Air ride Pin Box 2009 Rag Top Smart Car FullTimers since 01 USAF CMSgt. Ret. http://enophile.blogspot.com/ Remember, If you find yourself in a fair fight, Your tactics suck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Beautiful truck. What will you be pulling? 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Beautiful truck. What will you be pulling? We have a 2016 Heartland Road Warrior 420, we love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Congratulations on your purchase. We expect to see you at an HDT rally now. Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Congratulations on your purchase. We expect to see you at an HDT rally now. Brad I will definitely be attending. I wanted to make the last one but could not make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Can't wait to see some inside photos. Do you plan to post any? Rod Yes I sure will. I have to do a little bit of customizing for the kids. Need to add some seatbelts. But I do have some. https://goo.gl/photos/ibA1W8HZDbYkpi7b9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 RoadWarrior, Steve in Huntington here. Congratulations! Can't wait to see your new Rig. Couple of questions. How will you register your truck here in NY or will you register elsewhere? Also, do you have a CDL? Those two items are the only thing holding me up from pulling the trigger here in the land of NO. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 RoadWarrior, Steve in Huntington here. Congratulations! Can't wait to see your new Rig. Couple of questions. How will you register your truck here in NY or will you register elsewhere? Also, do you have a CDL? Those two items are the only thing holding me up from pulling the trigger here in the land of NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi Steve, I am going to attempt to register it as a motorhome (adding porta potty, microwave and sink), my insurance company is rating me as an over the road for now (6k per year ouch)BUT I have to get a non CDL "R" endorsement. I have the permit for that already and am bringing a friend with CDL to go pick it up. Just to be safe. I won't be stopping at any weigh stations on way up as im told i don't have to. Then I have to take a road test and I'll be good. I already removed the commercial hitch and have Private Coach Not For Hire decals being put on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I am REALLY rooting for you to succeed! My reading of the DMV stuff is that over 26000# tandem is a CDL required truck. Please keep us informed as if you succeed, I'll be right behind you. Funny thing I bought my Smart from a fellow forum member about 10 miles from the dealership you bought from in Murfreesboro TN. It's a beautiful part of the country to drive home through. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 An individual I was considering buying from had his registered as motorhome in NY and it was tandem. An older 99 610. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I am REALLY rooting for you to succeed! My reading of the DMV stuff is that over 26000# tandem is a CDL required truck. Please keep us informed as if you succeed, I'll be right behind you. Funny thing I bought my Smart from a fellow forum member about 10 miles from the dealership you bought from in Murfreesboro TN. It's a beautiful part of the country to drive home through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior420 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I am REALLY rooting for you to succeed! My reading of the DMV stuff is that over 26000# tandem is a CDL required truck. Please keep us informed as if you succeed, I'll be right behind you. Funny thing I bought my Smart from a fellow forum member about 10 miles from the dealership you bought from in Murfreesboro TN. It's a beautiful part of the country to drive home through. I went to both DOT and NYS DMV. Anything over 26,000 lbs being used personally is a non cdl R endorsement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I'm a little partial to the 730's myself. Good looking truck you have. I drove mine back solo about 10 hours. No CDL and no weigh station stops. No issues. Now registered as a RV in Alabama. Also, I wouldn't rule out the potential to add a Smart or other vehicle on the bed. You never know what the future will hold. We also pull a toy hauler with my wife and 2 kids with usually a RZR in the trailer. I use the Smart often to run out to the grocery store or other similar errands. Good luck with the build. "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...
Dennis M Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Looks sweet! Enjoy! Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome to the "dark side." I love the way we are re-purposing older trucks. Now if we could do it for older people, like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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