RickS Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Well, got a chance to hook up the new truck with RV this past weekend. Just wanted to thank Gregg at RV Haulers for getting me on the road after a long day of work we had to do. Anyway, truck is very quiet and smooth...Bose seats are incredible. Had a great time with friends and family and took truck back to Gregg today so he can continue with the rear deck build. One of my boys and I took our 100 ft tape measure from front of bumper to end of RV and came out right on 72 ft. Here are a few pictures. 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...
johnnyspeed Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Wow that looks awesome, how long is the 5th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 The F/W is just under 44 ft. 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...
johnnyspeed Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 man that black paint makes it look a mile long, but still way cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 It felt like it was a mile long trying to back it in to my very tight storage space on a friends acreage. Glad we mounted the rear view cam and monitor. 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...
MsChrissi Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Wow, one mighty fine rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBaron Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Wow. I like! Did you buy the MDT new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 MDT??? You better start running now! First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaird Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Very nice rig. Like the Excel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Very nice!!!! 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick & Alana Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Great looking rig! Rick and Alana Fulltimers 2018 Newmar Ventana 4037 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1997 Jeep TJ 2009 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 formerly owned 2000 Volvo 770, 600 Cummins ISX,18 speed autoshift, 14 foot "garage" ET,Jackalopee,MaxBrake,Pressure Pro pro www.rickandalanasgreatadventures.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 WOW! That's a beautiful rig! 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBaron Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 It looked like an MDT on my phone. Is it a lower cab height, or does it just look lower because it's so long? I am still not familiar with the different sizes. Google to the rescue-730 is a mid-height sleeper. I'm learning! I saw your old MDT. Did you have a larger engine in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 BigBaron, the 730 does have a lower cab height compared to a 780, so the ratio of height to length may make it look longer. But mostly I think it looks longer because it is so coooooool! 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I Want! That is an awesome rig! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 SWEET! Best of luck with your new rolling home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Looooking gooood! Curt 2001 Freightliner Century, 500hp Series 60, Gen 2 autoshift, 3.42 singled rear locker. 2004 Keystone Sprinter 299RLS (TT) 2 & 4 Wheelers! 2013 Polaris Ranger 800 midsize LE Our motto "4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks for all the nice comments. Will continue to work with Gregg to get the deck done ASAP so I can get in a few trips this season. I'll post a picture of the SC that will go on the back hydraulic loader. BB, The last MDT I had did have quite a bit smaller engine. It was a Cummins 8.3L (330/1000) which I tuned up to 400/1250. The Volvo 730 has a 13L (500/1850 engine). 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...
sdixon747 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nice looking rig!! Are you going to bring it to the HDT Rally for us all to see up close and personal?? Steve & Gail 2000 Volvo VNL660 Autoshift Detroit 60 12.7 "Semi Crazy" 2016 smart "Lil Crazy" 2018 Space Craft 48' TT "The Nut House" KJ4YGY & KK4CTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Can't top what has been said, but I really like that set up ! 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...
RickS Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thx Bob! Nice looking rig!! Are you going to bring it to the HDT Rally for us all to see up close and personal?? I am going to try and make it down if possible. It is a very busy time of year for me at work. 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...
Dennis M Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 That is an outstanding rig, very slick looking! 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...
Broncohauler Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Can't top what has been said, but I really like that set up ! Cheers, Bob X2 Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC and Angie Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Great looking truck rick. Can't wait to see it. Are you coming to hutch ?? 2009 Volvo 780. D-16 500hp 1850 torque with a Herrin hauler bed. 2015 Continental Coach 2008 650cc Suzuki Bergman 2013 Mustang GT 500 convertible 2014 Smartcar convertible WWW.Hollyfab.com. (Metal Fabrication Company) Jamesc@hollyfab.com (preferred contact method) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Rick, with that color scheme, it can only mean one thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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