Radar274

5 hours ago, geodog1 said:

If you want the best (in my opinion) you will start with Knoedler Air Chief. They are expensive, but they are very comfortable, customizable and durable.

I bought one for my navigator and she loves it..

 

ShortyO

Great seats.  We got ours from Seat Specialists.

If you like Cars: https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/ easy drive but probably a little over 1 hour.

47 minutes ago, trimster said:

Anyone mounted a Trailer Saver TS3 to an HDT? Use standard mounting rails? Or something beefier?

I'm now researching a shop to install it in Albany,  Or.

 

Yes, we mounted ours using standard mounting rails on a 1/2 plate.  We have been hauling a 20,000 DRV for 5 years without any problems, the airbags are filled to 65 lbs.  The Hitch was used on our dually for 5 years before mounting on the Volvo.  We installed addition rails so we could move it up closer when not hauling anything on the deck.

Safe travels Bob  

50 minutes ago, Vegas Teacher said:

I know where Rockford is!!!

Just bought a horse that was in Rockford.

"I would second the motion to avoid I-80 as much as possible, especially east of Des Moines, Iowa".

We live south of Grand Rapids Mi. and spent a Month in Co. and Utah last year.  On the way back we went I 70 to 470 around Denver and picked up US 36 just East of Denver.  HWY 36 was awesome, cruise set at 65 with no traffic all the way to Hannibal MO., then I-72 in Hannibal, north on I-57 to Hwy 24  in Gilman IN.  Once on Hwy 24 you can take Hwy 421 or Hwy 31 north to I-94.  It might take a little longer this way......but all it takes is a traffic jam in Chicago to make it up.  Hwy 36 is a great way to avoid St. Louis and Kansas City and some of it is a limited access Hwy.

We travel to Ryan Park WY. from West Michigan a couple times a year.  We are unable to avoid Chicago, so we travel through Chicago between 11 pm-4 am Central time or Sunday early morning. 

Bob

👍 Safe travels

Greenville is probably the quietest private campground we have visited.  It has a few long term campers working in the area, who are very friendly.  It is a 200 Acre farm so it has lot's of area to walk and everyone has there dogs on leash.  All you hear are Cows and Birds with Zero road noise.  There is a swimming pool that looks very nice but is yet to open for the year.  The pull through sites are 110 ft plus, they are rustic, a Little narrow, made with millings and are not level front to back.  This wasn't a big deal but had to get out all the blocks to level up.  It is a working farm with Cattle grazing in the fields and very rural.  We really enjoy the setting as live on a farm as well. We would stay here again.

Bob

Checked into Greenville Farm Family Campground Haymarket Va. Around 1:30 pm today.  The owner said someone just left with the same setup as us, HDT with a smart car on the deck.  If it's someone on the forum.....Sorry we missed you. Safe Travels

Bob & Kay

7 hours ago, Star Dreamer said:

Thanks it is on our list to do. We will be fairly close to it when we stop near Grand Rapids.

Are you staying at Hidden Ridge Near Hopkins Mi. by chance? Gilmore has a cruise-in every Wednesday evening usually over 100 cars along with Hamburgers served with adult beverages.  If you are there on a Wed look for us, we will be driving a Dusk Rose (pink) 57 Thunderbird.  

Bob

On 5/18/2021 at 7:45 AM, Star Dreamer said:

We have just started a 2-1/2 month long trip, about 6000 miles that will take us zig zagging across the Midwest. From South Carolina we head to North Central Missouri for a custom van event, then to Central Indiana for Memorial Day weekend for another. We will spend a week at Indiana Beach visiting with the kids, then work our way around Lake Michigan and head to Madison WI to see the father in law for father's day and birthday. Then we head to South Dakota to the black hills area for a week. On our way back, we will stop in Minnesota for our National Custom Van show, then back to Indiana for a week for family reunion, then home. It is tricky planning a trip to cover family events, shows and site seeing but this is what we hoped for when I retired! We are currently at a truck stop at the NC SC border heading to Old Mill Campground near Cookeville TN.

Safe travels!  Looks like you enjoy Vehicles...If you have time while you are in Michigan make sure you Visit the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners MI. https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/.

👍

2X

11 minutes ago, ARGO said:

Pet Loader, not cheap but really good getting Sibes into Volvo

Fits in storage compartment behind passenger seat.

Rick,

We live on a farm but aren't actively farming, we lease the ground now but still have a small farm policy to cover the outbuildings, equipment, THE invaluable rusty 2000 F350 and the Volvo Motor/home. I assume you are still living on the farm but aren't actively farming.  If so maybe you could put it on a small farm policy.  We did this a few years ago and found it easier with no restrictions on bobtailing.  The 2 trucks cost around $1500 with Auto Owners.  The only issue with Auto Owners is they want to write all of your insurance (personal as well).  It was a PAIN in the A double S to change everything over to Auto Owners but it saved us a Ton of money this year.....we will see how long the savings last....they have set the hook and are reeling us in.

Good Luck

Bob

There was a topic years ago.  I search for it but couldn't find it.  Big5er schooled all of us on how to organize it and what was needed.  I had to use it a few times and it comes in handy.  Maybe he will chime in.

Bob  

Yes she competes in AKC, her last Rottie was #1 In the country Competing in the Utility Class a few years ago.  His Brother is still alive, he and his handler are retired K-9 PO (Drugs) and he is still used to demo Drugs and Schutzhund with his handler.  Don't know Charlie but might know his breading, we have been in Rots since 1970.  Our Dogs come from Canada now Esmond Rottweilers, their dogs have been to Westminister for Breed, Obediance and Agility.  We try to volunteer at the shows if we can.... That way we don't wear out our chairs and our Arms doing 12oz. curls.  Wife ordered a Double XXL Variocage yesterday thanks to you! I guess the truck chrome will have to wait for another day.

Bob

Cory

I know you like to do your research, so look into Variocage (NOT CHEAP).  We don't currently own one but will in the future, SO I am guilty of do as I say and not as I do..... and can't give you any first hand experience. My Wife competes in competitive Obedience all over the country with 2 Rottweilers. Many of her friends she trains with, use these Crates. Here is a good Video   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP3iACjUDkk.  Their website is https://mimvariocage.com/.

Safe Travels

Bob

Take a look at Arlo pro security cameras, they are an affiliate of Netgear.  I haven't personally worked  with them but my nephew is very happy with his.  They are a little pricey but you get what you pay for.

We haul using a 730 with a 2.47 rear end, we pull a 42ft. fifth wheel carrying a RZR S 1000 or a JD Gator sideways.  The 12 gear I-shift that is matched up with the 2.47 rear end does not have Overdrive.  I think but am not positive most of the 2.47 rear ends have direct drive I-shifts without Overdrive.  The sweat spot for this truck is around 66-67 mph turning 1,350 rpm.  This produces a little under 8 mpg depending on the head wind and grade.  The RZR without the front and rear bumpers is 106" long.  Our bed width is 101 so we carry 2 inches over on the drivers side and 3 inches on the passenger side.  We have Met a LEO on the side of the road for not using the truck route through town, my bad didn't see the sign and truck Garmin didn't pick it up.  The LEO told me since I wasn't commercial I hadn't broken any laws and let us go.  They never said anything about the Gator hanging off the sides a few inches.  It might have helped (saved us) when I mentioned I new Big5er.

We used discount Ramps, if i remember the clearance is 4.5 inches.

1. YES...  Built my Truck using it and still use it today.

2. Windows PC

Thanks for all the work!!!!!!

Ron

I mounted the I shift to the plastic panel on the seat in the same location as the OEM seat using the OEM bracket.  It is still going strong after 2 years and 100 lb dogs jumping on it.  The Volvo adapter plate was mounted 180 degrees off, luckily I noticed it before I mounted the Seat.  

Safe travels

Bob

12 hours ago, geodog said:

I bought Knoedler Air Chief for my wife. She lves it over the stock Volvo seat. I am still riding in the OEM.

 

 

ShortyO

Two Thumbs up on the Knoedler Air Chief.  We purchased Drivers and Passengers.... a little pricey but well worth the money. 

Bob & Kay

Awesome Job!!!  Farmers are the King of Recycling LOL! It looks like it should hookup to the pickup as well. Many more uses than Just carrying your Ramps.

The resource guide has a list of service centers, with comments of the service provided.  http://www.hhrvresource.com/node/95

55 minutes ago, rickeieio said:

When we bought our truck, I got commercial insurance with the understanding it was temporary, until I could get MH status.  Cost a few bucks, but it was simple.

That's how we had to do it as well. Commercial until registered as MH.