VegasFlyer Posted March 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thanks Chad!! 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 March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Nice job John! Hopefully we can see it someday. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 John Great looking deck! You and your crew are doing a great job. Tons of work but the end product will and does show what time, effort, planning, and most of all, money (and a understanding wife?) can accomplish. So again Great job! Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 5 hours ago, HERO Maker said: Nice job John! Hopefully we can see it someday. Thanks Rocky!! Any chance of you guys making the West Coast Rally? 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 March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 3 hours ago, JPL said: John Great looking deck! You and your crew are doing a great job. Tons of work but the end product will and does show what time, effort, planning, and most of all, money (and a understanding wife?) can accomplish. So again Great job! Pat The Old Sailor Thanks Pat!! Obviously words from a wise man....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 March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Here are a few more photos of the bed, as requested by a couple folks who wanted to see the bed aired up, as well as the ramp mounts. 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 March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 John, each year so far I've had a conflict of time with the Summer Family Missions trip we do. We will be back here (I haven't left Mission TX yet) during June. So it can't happen again this year. Some day. Of course, there's always the National Rally!? Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 That is a long truck. 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...
Sculptor Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I say, glue some rivets on it and clear coat that finish! It's pretty cool just like that! 👍🏻👍🏻 Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Really nice work John. I know how much effort goes into that. Your framing looks really good. A comment on the repair work. We OFTEN get asked when someone brings us their "new to them" truck, why is "singling" so expensive? Well, "singling" is not, it is all the stuff you find, replace and repair when you do the singling that adds up. And if you don't have "free" labor it can add up fast. You have documented part of that very well .... It looks like you guys have been doing a quality job. You won't regret it. Nice work. 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 March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Sculptor said: I say, glue some rivets on it and clear coat that finish! It's pretty cool just like that! 👍🏻👍🏻 It’s funny that you mention that. We were talking about that very thing, though the DW was quoted as saying...........well let’s just say that what she said had to do with mental health and something that I am certain is not physically possible..... 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 March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 13 hours ago, Jack Mayer said: Really nice work John. I know how much effort goes into that. Your framing looks really good. A comment on the repair work. We OFTEN get asked when someone brings us their "new to them" truck, why is "singling" so expensive? Well, "singling" is not, it is all the stuff you find, replace and repair when you do the singling that adds up. And if you don't have "free" labor it can add up fast. You have documented part of that very well .... It looks like you guys have been doing a quality job. You won't regret it. Nice work. Thanks Jack!! You are absolutely correct, it is sort of like being the little Dutch boy and the dike. As you find one item, two more pop up.....lol As financially painful as that can be, those of us who have had to crawl under a truck that is broke down in a really bad and usually miserable place can take solace in fixing the stuff now. The HUGE advantage that most RV HDT owners have over a commercial truck owner, if you replace a general non consumable component, like a cab leveling valve, on a used truck, the odds are quite good that you will never have to replace it again. Even for someone who pays for the labor, it is FAR MORE CHEAPER to pay someone to crawl over every inch of that truck and repair or replace any questionable components now, before the bed goes on. The bad part of the equation is that there are some shops out there, especially those that are more of a general fabricator that might not have any knowledge of HDT’s, that will simply cut, weld, grind, bolt and paint, exactly as you requested. The bad part is that there may be problems with the truck that could be a ten minute fix that go undetected and now become a five hour job, due to lack of access or requiring special equipment, cutting access panels or removing the bed. Having those thoughts in mind made it easy to cut all the 10 year old wire ties and go over every inch of wires and hoses before double wire tieing them back on..... 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 July 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Well we finally get to post some AFTER pictures on this project!!! We are heading out of Parowan, Utah, heading for Missoula, Montana. We are going to pick up a new Toyhauler with the maiden voyage of the new bed. As you will see in the pictures posted below, it was a mad rush to put it all together and hit the road. We ran into problems with final fit on two of the bed box doors, so they are just hauling air on this trip. standby for photos... 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 July 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 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...
COFLTravler Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Very nice! 2014 HDT Volvo 780 "Baby Bird"2016 Smart Car "Baby Bird Turd" - on the back2020 Momentum 376THSWe're both proud USAF Retirees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 A question. What did that length of cantilever of the bed do to the carrying capacity of the truck? Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 It's a balancing act. With a heavy pin and empty bed, right much unloading front will happen. Loaded bed will offset this some. 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...
mr. cob Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Howdy John, I like it, but I think you need to add more lights to the side of the bed to better match the side of the truck. You know, chicken lights and chrome. Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Yup , that's a good lookin' rig , but , I think more lights for that 'Christmas on the road' effect would be a decent addition . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hey John. Looks real good! I'm just wondering what you are going to land on the flight deck?? Couldn't believe how big mine looked like after the deck was built. Good luck on the trip. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 John A really great looking bed/truck. Hope your first trip turns out to be the first of many memory making trips! Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 21 hours ago, COFLTravler said: Very nice! Thank you! 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 July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 20 hours ago, rpsinc said: A question. What did that length of cantilever of the bed do to the carrying capacity of the truck? The area extended beyond the frame is six feet. For typical RV loads, it does not change potential pin capacity by any appreciable amount. As equipped in the picture, the axle weights are 10,300 for the front and 14,180 for the rear. We will post the loaded weight after picking up the Toyhauler. When discussing an extended bed, people often are concerned about what effect a heavy RV will have on the truck, as far as lateral and vertical forces are concerned. In that area, it is important to keep in mind that a heavy RV will be 15 to 20,000 pounds. A typical loaded semi trailer, for which the truck was originally designed, with the king pin weight being about eight feet further forward, will weigh 50 to 60,000 pounds. 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...
Wrknrvr Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just curious if I am going to see this really nice bed in person this week. Will be working this week but will make some time to see it if at all posible. Glad things are going good for you. Safe Trvels,. Vern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 18 hours ago, mr. cob said: Howdy John, I like it, but I think you need to add more lights to the side of the bed to better match the side of the truck. You know, chicken lights and chrome. Dave 18 hours ago, Pat & Pete said: Yup , that's a good lookin' rig , but , I think more lights for that 'Christmas on the road' effect would be a decent addition . Thanks guys! it is funny, when we first designed the bed, the light placement was just the basic DOT layout. Then we added a fourth middle ICC light on the back (Not yet hooked up). Then we added lights to the front of each corner, so that you could clearly see them in the mirrors. Then we added a new feature where all of the lights on each side, go to bright when the turn signal and brakes are applied. All that was done while looking at the design on a CAD program. As soon as we walked across the parking lot to take the pictures, we though the very same thing, “More Cow Bell”. 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...
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