mrchips Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 If you ever wanted a Jeep hauler, or any vehicle of similar or shorter length and still be able to pull your fiver, I have the one you want. 2013 Volvo 730. D13 Ishift, Eco-torque XE performance package, 2.64 rears 6x4, 635,000 miles 100% ready to hook up and go. I bought this truck in Nov 2017 and since have turned it into a hauler. We fulltime and use it all the time. I have an extensive list of items I have added, replaced or repaired. All service since I have owned it has been done at Volvo and just two weeks ago had a valve adjustment and full Volvo inspection and service. I am sure I have forgotten some things I have done, but this is a list of everything off the top of my head. I built the bed and have done all work on the truck except the heavy lift items. Truck is 100% ready to go. All you need to supply is a vehicle to put on the bed, tie down straps and a fifthwheel. 10” chrome front bumper with LED running lights David Dixon headlight conversion with new housings, David Dixon fog lights New king pins, bearings, bushings New King shocks on steer axle New brake cans, slack adjusters and S cams at all positions New brake liners on front New drive axle shocks New ride height control valve New Yokohama steer tires and centramatic balancing rings Three new Michelin Super single rear tires, one that is three years old LED stop/turn/running lights on rear of fairing 45 Gal black/grey tank under the bed with standard RV sewer dump Tucson Brake trailer brake controller Jackalopee for trailer lights 1000w inverter with cab power and installed battery maintainer 7” 4 camera monitor with two truck cameras and wired for trailer camera, all CabCam system Dash cam TPMS system New stereo New CB antenna wiring New fridge Complete new interior, new carpet, new door panels, new workstation cushion covers, new wall covering. New Legacy Silver air ride seats in both positions New Donvel air control valves on seats, cab and drive axles New cab shocks New front windshield Comfort Ride 30K hitch Fresh 3 axle alignment Valve adjustment and full Volvo inspection and service $68,500 as it sits (minus the jeep)….lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rickeieio Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 If we were in the market for a hauler, this one would be near the top of the list. Nicely done. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchips Posted March 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 55 minutes ago, rickeieio said: If we were in the market for a hauler, this one would be near the top of the list. Nicely done. Thank you Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 One of the nicest in the community, Brett. Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchips Posted March 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, Av8r3400 said: One of the nicest in the community, Brett. Thank you Sir, you have a fine looking rig also. Love the 730....lol But I'm a bit partial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnn94 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Mrchips me and my wife are getting ready to become full time RVers and thinking about getting a rig like so. Is it still for sale or can you give any advice of where to look for a back body like this? Thanks TNN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 I think it's back on the market. If not, strike an arc. Quote 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...
DesertMiner Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/groups/368741390204588/permalink/934900316922023/?sale_post_id=934900316922023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnn94 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Thanks for the information, I will check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchips Posted August 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 3 hours ago, tnn94 said: Thanks for the information, I will check it out. Yes, it is back on the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnn94 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Would like to talk about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchips Posted August 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, tnn94 said: Would like to talk about it. shoot me an email at bwickett1617@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david carter Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 is this beast still available would like to talk 0614kad@cox.net, thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, david carter said: is this beast still available would like to talk 0614kad@cox.net, thanks David I"m pretty sure Brett sold it. Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free wheeling Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Hello Mr. Chips, who did the bed to the tractor and what did it cost? We are looking to buy and or build something just like yours. thanks robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 On 10/30/2021 at 6:33 AM, Free wheeling said: Hello Mr. Chips, who did the bed to the tractor and what did it cost? We are looking to buy and or build something just like yours. thanks robert I don't think Mr Chips follows the forum much as they have sold the truck and moved into a Class A and he tows the jeep on a trailer behind the class A now. I believe the bed shown in these pictures is the first bed he built and later extended the wheel base on the truck to not have that much overhang which can cause handling issues. If you want to carry a vehicle long ways on the truck and still pull a 5th wheel, you will want to consider having a long wheelbase on the truck and do some very good weight calculations. But then your manueverability will suffer with the longer wheelbase but the ride may be better. Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biged 17 Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 I built a Isuzu several years ago for a smaller fifthwheel at that time I had all the metal working tools plasma cutter mig welder , I have a friend that has a 2014 international With sleeper he just about wants to give it away 7,000. Dollars it has 750,000 miles I have thought about putting a bigger one together but being 73 yrs old I may not be up to it ,I want to haul a 2018 Ford Edge I like some of the older fifthwheel Travel supreme those were well built units I can’t buys these new Fifthwheels but 150,000 is way to much for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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