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Troy    I would not buy a truck till Va looked at the title and said they would title it as a MH. Even then be careful because they can Forget they ever talked to you.   Pat

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Good Sams for us . Have had the 5er and truck towed. Tires on 5er changed. Good service but during weekends you might have to wait a little while because people and trucks only break down at the most inopportune time.    Pat

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DA   I was in Roanoke last weekend and came thru Lynchburg. Just give me a call if you want.   Pat

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DA    I use to tow with a 550 but have been towing with the Volvo for over 7 years. I would never go back to a little truck. My story is somewhat  the same as Randy's. But I got lucky when we bought the Pats Pride aka a 1998 610 Volvo. I live in a HOA but I have a shop in the back that they HATE. I am able to keep the 5er(43') and the Pride here also. Only because it is titled as a Motor Home. It is a RV. I dreamed of converting a single axle Volvo to a MH but the state is really hard to deal with. I never got as far as Randy did. I could never get anybody to talk to me. So when this truck came on Escapees for sale (May 2011) I called him. It was in Minn and I asked him to fax me a copy of the title. I took it to DMV and they said they would honor the MH title. So I had him drive down with it. He was here on Sunday and gave me a 9 hr driving course. We sealed the deal the next day and he flew back to Minn. We have been towing with it ever since.

Now as far as converting one in Va. If the truck has never been titled in Va you stand a chance. But as Randy said they may make a issue if there isn't something over the old location of the Fifth Wheel hitch. On our truck the tow box covers that area but I don't know how a inspector would go with that.

Where do you live In Va? We are in Chesapeake. I know of 2 other HDT's in Va.

Our truck is a 1998. It was bought when it came off a 4 year lease with 400k Bob bought it and had it singled. and the tow box built and then towed a 5er for 9 years and a 150k miles. We bought it from him so we are the 3rd owners. Now we have 590k on it. If you want to ask any question's call me at 757-646-1686. Love to talk trucks with you.    Pat

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VT   I like your reminder list. Will be on the road heading west on the 21st with a planned stop in LV(mid Oct). Hope we can share a cool one!   

Dennis M     63-65 is our speed. We are 67' and 34K  No phone or text. I sure do not want to hurt someone.     Pat

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Big 5er   Thanks for the traffic reminder. We leave for a 8 week trip out west the 21st so that was a timely reminder. Hope you faired well during the flooding. We are planning a short stop in Alvin to meet a old Shipmate. Hope to be able to be able to buy you a cold DP! Take care and be safe.   Pat

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Looking good! Keep up the great pictures. Everyday is another day closer.   Pat

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Speaking of the Heat Wave To all that are out there please be careful in all that you do. That 115+ can get you quick. We will be out that way in Oct so we want that really Hot  weather cooled off by then!! I'm really enjoying your rebuild. Keep up the great work and the informative pictures.  Pat

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I looked this afternoon and found out that I do have a Horton clutch. I looked on the internet and found a rebuilt Horton for $450. The part #79A8181. It said it was for a Volvo but i have a N14 Cummins. How do I determine the right part #? Thanks B&JI will try to shoot air to it. Thanks for any help.   Pat

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BL   Great pictures and loved the dtory ride back. Glad everytihg was good to go. we spent 5 years stationed at Kings Bay so we are kind of Ga people. Spent a great weekend in Albany visiting old shipmates in Oct. The truck looks great. Will you be able to get to the ECR? Yes or no be safe and keep those pictures and smiles coming.   Pat

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Thanks all for the info. I'll be looking at a clutch fan rebuild. Might not be done by the ECR but it's on the top of the list. Again thanks to All.    Pat

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T & K Thanks  I've checked the selonoid and the air connections to see if they make a difference when disconnected. The fan was tight to turn but it would turn. Will keep a eye on it.  Pat

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Had a Diag done on the engine and I was told that the  fan control circuit was bad in the ECM and that was keeping the fan running all the time. The only way to fix the problem was a new ECM. $3500. I had to decline. I wasn't having any problems I just wanted to have it checked before making the run to the ECR. Has anybody had a similar problem? Thanks    Pat

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I am covered by State Farm and in May it will be 6 years they have covered the Volvo. We have had State Farm for over 30 years. But I guess in this day and time they could cancel tomorrow. Lets hope not. The 5er is covered by National General and they are the ones that paid on the totaled 5er in Sept. Still have a policy with them. The Volvo is titled as a Motorhome. Pat

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GeorgiaHybrid I was stationed in Kings bay Georgia back in 1979 to 1984 and the dealings that I had with the GDMV was never impressive. But back then I was towing with a Ford 250 that was built from two Ford 250's and a 69 mercury Montego. The boy that built it worked for N&W RR in Roanoke Va. All 3 vehicles had been hit by trains. Getting tags was not a problem. The truck was built to tow a 35' race car hauler. I towed a 24' boat and after seeing the light (sold it) I got a 30' Coachman tag. So comgrats on your victory!!

Pat

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