Darryl&Rita Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Just a general shout-out for any of our lost members. Haven't heard from Bearman, mcoutre, and others. Just wondering if they still lurk here, or if anyone's in contact with them. I think Geo still reads, in between eating dates and sipping Mead while living the life of luxury in the Middle East. There's been a few questions coming out of British Columbia lately, but nobody from over there has chimed in. Haven't heard much coming out of Saskatchewan either. Was it Army that was having so much trouble backing his toyhauler onto his rear drive with a ZF M eritor in his truck? All you people have very valuable info for newcomers, so lets hear from you. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstick Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Who you calling "prodigal?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I have got personal Emails from Ontario HTD'ers .Never participate on the forum ,just want to ask questions on 'how to do in Ontario' Seen some around our area ,but they keep to themselves. 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 hone eagle My truck is still in the shop. I was hoping to meet you at the ECR but between the truck not being ready and a health issue we couldn't go. Hope to make it to the National Rally this year. Nigel 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSD_Tweaker Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm here, just quiet, back to my home base, busy with non-HDT related work. Not too many Quebec based HDT'ers, mostly due to the rule changes in 2011. Rick 1998 VOLVO 610 VED-12 @ 425 HP with 13 speed, 22.5" rubber, TC Equipped, single 3.70 drive axle, 193'' WB. REESE, 30K 4 way rocker-hitch, Jordan Ultima 2020. Under-frame mounted Honda 3000 ei, Towing a DRV MobileSuites- 36TK3 with TrailAir Pin Box, a Yamaha Road Star 1700 on deck. http://diesel-gypsy.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 No worries Nigel ,our paths will cross someday 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Ralf, Maybe change it to the C&ECR? (Canadian & East Coast Rally) 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 There seems to be quite a few from Alberta here on the forum as I think it is one of the easier provinces for using a HDT for RV use or reclassifying as motorhome. I just read the rules in Quebec which makes it very hard to do what we're doing. 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...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Rick or RickS. Anybody got a link? Good to hear from you again eastern Rick. You been staying out of trouble? Wasn't it bstark that was from Ontario? Settled down to run an RV park? I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Darryl, I looked at this link and it says no fifth wheel hitches and quite a list other items required. 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...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Interesting bunch of rules. I can see the length restrictions, given the streets of Old Quebec city. The list seems to be geared more towards getting a MH title than using a larger than average truck to pull a 5th. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barncats Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Reporting for roll call Still alive and kicking Mike 2000 W900L KWSingled, C15 CAT 475 HP 18 sp, 3:36 rear, power locker,ET Hitch,,22.5 rubber 2011 Excel 36CFE Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I am here also. Just trying to stay warm in Alberta after a great winter in AZ 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Kid Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Still lurking and dreaming.... recent events have forced me to delay military retirement, sell pickup / trailer, and buy a house in Edmonton. had to re-write all future plans, still working on keeping the dream alive. 03 Ram 3500 DRW 4x4 Crew Cab, CTD, 6 spd(which the wife has given me permission to replace)in between trailers while dealing with Cancer keeping eye out for fifth wheel with garage for motorcycles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob & Jo's HDT Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hello from Saskatchewan!! Since we joined your amazing forum, we have been able to glean some excellent information and tips for pretty-much anything that has to do with RVing. Although we have only posted once (so far), we hope to also contribute all that we are starting to learn on our adventures. We joined the Dark Side in December 2014, when we flew to Ottawa and acquired the 2003 Volvo 770 and 2001 Yellowstone 5th wheel, as a package. Then, drove it to Saskatchewan in the dead of Winter (pretty uneventful trip). February - April 2015 we travelled down to Arizona and back. Only two small issues during the entire 11,000 kms, but were overcome without too much hardship. (We both still have the SMILE.... ) Talk to you soon!! Bob & JoAnne 2001 Gulfstream Yellowstone Capri XL 36' 5th Wheel 2003 Volvo 770, Cummins ISX 450, 10spd autoshift "Keep your head in the clouds, and your feet on the ground" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Just checking in from Sault Ste Marie On. Waking up the Campground for the season Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'm here, just quiet, back to my home base, busy with non-HDT related work. Not too many Quebec based HDT'ers, mostly due to the rule changes in 2011. Rick Hey hey, Glad to hear you are doing OK.... By the way, my HDT and 5th wheel are in the Yukon....in the summer, and AZ in the winter...they love it.. I miss it, but was time to move on, due to the economy.. Enjoy, Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowplugrelay Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hey Darryl! Definitely an infrequent lurker now-a-days especially since I'm out of Oil & Gas. M'bye FSJ, chaining-up and mud! I haven't heard from Army for years. I don't recall the tranny he had anymore but I think getting stuck on wet grass was the last straw for him. Maybe he'll be back when he drives a Volvo with iShift? Geo let me drive his and man, it sure was sweet. Haven't heard from Geo lately. Hopefully he chimes in too. /dc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabbie Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Been back from the ECR a month now and still working on the side yard filling in those awsome ruts I dug up pulling the fiver out for the ECR. Maybe I should just plant some corn since it is kinda all ready plowed...LOL Flapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazysusan Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Lost in Saskatchewan! Had a great winter in the Yuma area. Missed going to the Tucson Rally in March. Going north to Alaska in June. Back to Arizona in Oct. Hoping to take in the Kansas Rally one of these years. Leon and Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSD_Tweaker Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Darryl, I looked at this link and it says no fifth wheel hitches and quite a list other items required. As far as rule changes go, it is near impossible to register a Class 8 truck as an RV or motorhome anymore. Even if you did re-fit the truck with a full shower & tanks, the bottom line is: NO 5th wheel hitch of any kind can be fitted. You can still do what most of "us" want to do, but the operator will require a CDL, as well as heavy truck plates, inspections every year, and scale stops. Only those of us who built our conversions prior to the rule change are exempt (grand-fathered rights). Rick 1998 VOLVO 610 VED-12 @ 425 HP with 13 speed, 22.5" rubber, TC Equipped, single 3.70 drive axle, 193'' WB. REESE, 30K 4 way rocker-hitch, Jordan Ultima 2020. Under-frame mounted Honda 3000 ei, Towing a DRV MobileSuites- 36TK3 with TrailAir Pin Box, a Yamaha Road Star 1700 on deck. http://diesel-gypsy.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Ouch! Does that at least increase the value of your older, grandfathered rigs? I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&K Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Hey Darryl! Definitely an infrequent lurker now-a-days especially since I'm out of Oil & Gas. M'bye FSJ, chaining-up and mud! I haven't heard from Army for years. I don't recall the tranny he had anymore but I think getting stuck on wet grass was the last straw for him. Maybe he'll be back when he drives a Volvo with iShift? Geo let me drive his and man, it sure was sweet. Haven't heard from Geo lately. Hopefully he chimes in too. /dc. I'm baaaack!! Lol Will be out your way in Aug by the look of things. George,Suzuki Celerio 998cc Yamaha NMAX scooter Work ride is Western Star N2 Tri-Tri tanker at 56,500kg loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSD_Tweaker Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Ouch! Does that at least increase the value of your older, grandfathered rigs? In theory I guess it would...I personally have not tested the theory as that would only put me in the awkward position of not having a HDT Rick 1998 VOLVO 610 VED-12 @ 425 HP with 13 speed, 22.5" rubber, TC Equipped, single 3.70 drive axle, 193'' WB. REESE, 30K 4 way rocker-hitch, Jordan Ultima 2020. Under-frame mounted Honda 3000 ei, Towing a DRV MobileSuites- 36TK3 with TrailAir Pin Box, a Yamaha Road Star 1700 on deck. http://diesel-gypsy.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEIFamily Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Still here (when I can) Been crazy busy gearing up the campground for the season.. Been doing lots of updates this spring. Truck.. After my haul to the campground with about as much power as a nearly worn out 1/4 ton truck, I found out I had to replace my EGRS sooner then later (they weren't that bad last fall).. Pulled them out about 2 weeks ago and did the OTR egr delete. Seems to be working good now, but never took it for a drive yet. Well, except for a 100 ft drive to the shop area to start building my bed (seemed to have a lot of power). Have my bed framing 1/2 on as of yesterday and hoping to get more done this weekend. Just building a platform for now and eventually putting boxes underneath where the front axle was since I singled long. I will have enough room for the smart and a golf cart beside it,. Soon as I finish the bed, I am going to be installing my side windows and then finish the interior. Thanks Jason 2006 Volvo 670 singled long 2011 Heartland Sundance 3300CK 2006 Smart passion 2001 F350 DRW CREWCAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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