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Thanks for the info so far. I have asked the shop to put together a price. Wasn't aware you could covert the 10 speed to a manual shift. I would want to change the clutch components for sure though. I'm assuming the swap you did was to convert the 10 speed to a manual. Rod ps what issues have you had with the trucks after the conversion?

I have shut off the flow of money. They can't say they found anything, but ran down a big list of wires, connectors, locations and report pulling apart the connection between the recently replaced ECM loom and the Transmission and found nothing worrisome. No bent or missing pins or anything. They say with what they have done there has been no more "DATA LINK FAILURE" or "DATA LINK MISSING" messages, but they haven't taken a test drive. I guess they are waiting for me to arrive Monday morning for that. Wish me luck. I tried several avenues for obtaining a truck for a move within Missouri, but all of my Iowa relatives and friends have trucks that are not to leave Iowa. They are also busy hauling the $8 corn before the price falls. I don't know enough people in Missouri and my only relative doesn't have the truck in a size I need. Once again, wish me luck in your thoughts Monday. If you don't see anything you may assume all is well. Rod

Thanks for the info. Rod

Got a call from the shop yesterday afternoon. Apparently they did start looking Tuesday late afternoon, but so far have not found a cause. They thankfully were able to see the "Data Failure" message. I gave them a dollar amount to not go over without calling me. Now it's the wait and see. They did report something that I already knew from my time in North Dakota. I tried to remove all of the pine cones that a "Red Squirrel" packed into every nook and cranny of the truck last fall, but they found some. Didn't see any chewed on wires thankfully. They did mention checking many ground connections and others, will be checking the modules on top of the transmission next. When they hit the next mark I'm thinking of asking if putting a manual transmission in would potentially solve the electrical problem. It wouldn't be cheap, but could work, at least in my mind. I already have the clutch pedal and I'm sure there is a plate on the floor that can be removed for the shift lever. Just don't know if I'd want to stay with the 10 speed (that I didn't like during test drives) or if there is a 13 speed that could work. Rod

So the counter said I made the last post 4 hours ago. I just got back from dropping the truck off at Trucks Inc, a Volvo Dealership in Sikeston, MO. All the service bays were full and it looked like plenty of trucks waiting for something in the back parking lot. I was told it would be at least Tuesday or maybe Wednesday before the truck will be looked at. It's now a waiting game. Have gotten pretty good at that. It took three stops and waiting to get to the dealership. I also waited this morning for a reasonable time to call a few "Towing" services to inquire about availability. Good thing too, a couple that listed "Heavy Duty" tow either didn't have anyone available today or just didn't have the equipment for an HDT. The one I ultimately called seemed good and accommodating and made it to me in a reasonable amount of time (sort of). Long story short. The tow truck arrived, pulled in front of me and while waiting to get ready to hook up the truck died and wouldn't start. While waiting on the truck to arrive earlier I tried to start my truck again and it started. I called to inform the tow operator to keep coming and hopefully meet me at my destination. I got no answer so I started south again, only to be sidelined again and this time the truck was just minutes away. While helping the guy with his truck and recording multiple vehicles that were not pulling over I decided maybe my truck will start again and I might just make it the last 9 miles. Sure enough it did. It took me about an hour to give information to the Service Writer, unload the motorcycle, secure everything (almost, just remembered I forgot one thing) and get back on the road North in a pretty good rain storm. Thankfully when I got to the last place I stopped the tow truck was gone. My reflective triangles were still there and a bit later today I will take the Jeep to finish locking the truck and maybe pick up the 5 triangles I left on the side of the road, if they are still there. I will stop at the Tow place and give them a bit of cash for their trouble. I offered him a ride before I left, but he declined. Will post the next information when I have it. Rod

Have been there multiple times. My favorite so far is the "Frogs Legs", believe it or not I have been asked a couple times if I'd like more, sort of like "all you can eat". Have never taken anything with me. I'm usually just passing through or on the Motorcycle. Rod

Thanks to all for the replies. I will hopefully hop in it early tomorrow morning and head to Sikeston, MO. It's a 36 mile trip, so I don't think I'll even top off the fuel tanks yet. May need that money to get it out of the shop. I know that no one can make my decision for me, but it's helpful to read the posts and get a couple other ways at looking at things. The truck is pre DEF so at least I don't have that to worry about, but electrical stuff can be a bear to find, and I don't have the patience or inclination to start looking. Also don't have an extremely deep pocket to throw money after it, especially if it's a fix one thing and then another and another and another and so on. Rod

I don't know for sure but assume its Credit Card. Now that I think about it I have no idea how I paid Steve and Gail except for two when I just brought them cash for the few days I was able to attend. If you are attending the full event it's always best to pay in advance to help the host's prepare. Rod

My 2001 Volvo has been a very good truck till last fall when I had the misfortune of the dreaded oil contamination of the ECU harness. The shop in Grand Forks, ND was quick to diagnose and pretty quick (considering) in obtaining the repair parts. It allowed me to at least make a visit to the National HDT Rally and visit my youngest Daughter in Norman, OK. I had a few hiccups after leaving Hutchinson, KS. One in Kansas a bit before entering Kansas City I think and another the next morning as I was getting on the interstate in Concordia. The first one was a brief "NO DATA" message on the dash and I lost all engine power. The radio was still playing and the A/C fan continued to blow, then suddenly I had power and all was back to normal. There were no messages in the log, so I kept on rolling. As I was pulling out of Concordia a different message popped up for a bit. Don't remember the exact text and again checking the ECU logs I don't see it, but again it went away and the truck ran fine for awhile. It's been several months since the incident. I thought I had posted something on the forum about it, but a search of my content didn't bring anything up. My plan was to get to my destination, get settled and then find a place to take the truck to. Instead I came down with a pretty good case of COVID and the truck has pretty much set. I did change parking spots and drove it for just a bit, but didn't fill it up with fuel as I had planned. I waited till yesterday to get fuel for my next trip. And then it happened again. The truck started well after sitting for several months. I let it run for a bit and then headed out to get some fuel. The gauge was on E so I stopped at the closest place that had Diesel and put in $300. The needle hardly moved. I headed to the Interstate and was going to visit the next town North where I usually stop for Gas when I'm on the bike or in the Jeep heading to visit Iowa, but didn't make it. Just before the next exit I lost engine power again, looked down and say the message "NO DATA" and a new "LINK BROKEN" message. I was able to coast to the middle of the exit before stopping. I got on the phone and called the Volvo place in ND and spoke with the "On Call" service tech. Of course the answer was "without having the truck to plug into the computer we can't really help." My next call to the Volvo Dealer in Sikeston, MO which had an after hours parts and service option if you agreed to a hefty "Call out" fee. I didn't. I waited a bit, cycled the key a few times and low and behold I get the green neutral light and the truck starts right up. I make it to the next turn but the truck again dies. This time I'm near a "Dollar General" and make it into their parking lot. Once again after a bit of time it starts up and I make it back to the Campground. I won't be hooking up the trailer till I get it fixed, replaced or figure out another method for moving my home. I have an appointment at Spacecraft in Concordia early next week, but it doesn't look like I will make it. Now for the decisions. 1. Fix the truck no matter the cost and hope for the best. 2. Sell the truck and hire someone to move the trailer when needed. 3. Sell it all and retire. I'm on call this weekend, so will have a lot of time to think about it. Rod

I have attended the National Rally (several times) and the ECR once. Both are having a changing of the guard and while changes can sometimes be undesired often times they work out for the best. Good luck to the new organizers who step up and continue to support the HDT'rs out here. Best of luck to Carl, Donna, Steve and Gail. Thanks for all you have given us over the years. I met Chad in person recently and one day will make it to the West Coast Rally. Rod

I think it's pretty clear. If I remember correctly it's the left lane. The Far Right is the "Transponder" Rod

I have a custom built toy hauler and have hauled a 1999 Isuzu Vehicross and currently a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. I wouldn't do it with any of the commercially available toyhaulers. Rod

I'm in the 950,000 range and while I did have an issue that required a few K and a tow it was not the end of the truck explosion. I know several "Farmers" who have millions of miles on their trucks and yes the occasionally need to go to the shop and get a major overhaul, but they get back on the road for a lot more miles. A new truck can spend almost an equal amount of time in the shop and are a lot more expensive to start with. Probably the biggest issue for my truck is the sitting. I go to a place, park and don't drive again until the next long trip. It's usually 5 to 8 months between drives. The drives are usually fairly long though several hundred to over 1000 miles. Rod

Chad, Is there a color code for your map? Each color has three states, will there soon be a new color? Rod

Haven't seen many posted photos here. Maybe on FB, but I don't go there any more. Did see a video of a ride through the park. Some of the one's I wanted to see more of apparently didn't catch for videographers eye. I'll get there again some day. Rod

Not sure what you route will look like, but if you are off the main interstates you will see a lot more. I sometimes wish I could travel that way but not yet. My spots are mostly along the interstate highways. Chattanooga has a great Aquarium, and Rock City is interesting along with the cave there can't remember the name. Another Favorite is Sikeston, MO. and the Lambert's Cafe "Home of the thrown roll". Breakfast lunch or dinner are more than most can eat at one sitting. St Louis and the Arch, Grants Farm, and the Mississippi River all worth a stop. If you choose to go a more northerly route there are many things to see in the state I was born in, Iowa. The largest Truck stop, the Amana Colonies, the Field of Dreams, Adventure Land, The Dutch town of Pella, Iowa. While Tulip Days will be long over, there are still some nice places to visit. Des Moines has plenty to see and do also. A nice Zoo, and a Heritage Farm that's quite interesting. Maybe the Iowa State Fair, but that's a LOT of walking. They do have mobility scooters though. The Black Hills were one of my most favorite places. In addition to the site of Mt. Rushmore, there is the Crazy Horse Monument still under construction. Devils Tower is not too far away in Wyoming and the mountains will be coming up next. So much to see and do around the Tetons, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and then Glacier. Or the route more south will take you through Colorado where you can try Estes Park depending on your rig size. Have fun. Rod

I will second the motion. Rod

Looks great. Rod

Glad the rest of your trip went well. The batteries were all charged up after supper Thursday and I will look for the microwave breaker today. Rod

Thanks for the schedule Trey, Will you and Susan be attending? It's been too long since seeing you two. Rod

Brad, arriving early usually isn't a problem. Even if there is another event as long as it's not the Kansas State Fair. That's the only time the venue is sold out and there is a waiting list. At least that's what I remember hearing once. I arrived a few days early once. There were already several rigs there and the official campground was full. Thankfully the weather was nice and I didn't have to run my generator to have A/C cooling. I probably could have found a spot to plug in if I really needed to. Rod

Thanks to who ever put it up. It does need some clarification for use, but not sure how it can be done. It's much easier than the "OLD" way of posting, but certainly not as easy as a lot of forums I participate in. Rod

Thank you for the update. I have put the dates in my calendar. Not sure if I will be close enough to make it this year or not, but hope to. Rod

Looks real good, certainly no open space left. How is heat dissipation with them. Not much room under the panels, but maybe it's just the camera position. Rod

Have a good time. Hope someone takes the time to post photos here. I know it's harder than Facebook. Rod