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Cotreker

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  1. I have the Volvo D12 with 10 speed.  What I know now after driving it for 2 years;  I wish for a D13 or larger and a few more gears, maybe even the I-Shift if the price were right.  I still like what I have and it rocks pretty well in the mountains, if at sea level it would be fine.

    Keep asking questions and take many for a test drive; sometimes not so easy.

  2. Hey Big5er I just ordered one per your recommendation $77 well spent.  Just good peace of mind and I have to leave the truck in remote locations for 5 to 7 hours.  Don't want anything taken out and don't want anything put into my tank.

  3. I had my HDT appraised by Deep Space Lighting on this site.  He did an extensive job and professional write up.  My insurance company wanted this in order to insure the truck, my semi is a little unique (pictures in tag line).  Well worth the money spent, I will use this to support my future sale if ever.

    Dennis

  4. Planning to attend for second year.  Last year's event was so well done I want a repeat, my class suggestions are below: 

    1. Quick Books tips
    2. Self defense awareness
    3. Shooting for sure
    4. What to carry in your HDT to get you out of trouble, spare parts, phone #'s, what to ask if you really must get towed, will insurance pay, tire service, self tire service, tools
    5. Alaska travel tips
    6. Electrical 101
    7. Wine tour
  5. Hello ____?

    My truck price was $23500 and I paid $1800 in tax and then the $186 for the plates last evening.  Only had to pay tax in Co. and that happened 2 weeks ago because I was missing a Power of Attorney document from the seller.  I was the last one out last evening, so I think the clerk was just ready to get rid of me.  She needed the msrp on my truck but was looking in the RV Blue book because my sales receipt said it was a motor home.  Long story short the tax value was established on the sale price to me and not the 2006 msrp.  Most likely in my favor, I needed good news yesterday!

  6. Congratulations on your purchase, I have been following what you have been writing.  I am also in a 10 speed Eaton and learning more everyday!  We should compare notes on taxes and plate fees, I was scared but came out pretty well in Colorado.  Insurance is something like $30.00 per month.  Now I need to sell the Powerstroke$

  7. How I found the truck, great question.  Lots of internet eye searching and get smart at search terms and truck styles.  I ended up searching for Expeditor / Hot Shot trucks and found this one with a 22' box, thought it was too long but after my measurements and storage wants it is just fine.  28" of stand up storage space next to the front of the truck (by the pipe) and then 98" of storage space under the camper overhang, these spaces tie into each other.  Future, slide-in camper will be a much larger unit.

    I welcome crazybanshee and others in the Denver area to come over this weekend and help me cut down the remainder of the box.  Have plasma cutter will cut until it is off.

  8. Quick question, I found a great Volvo with a 22' box that needs to be cut off. To date I have been disconnecting the negative battery terminal to protect the truck electronics. I am cutting with a plasma cutter which is working great. No problems yet with starting it but I thought I better ask.

     

    My truck:

    Volvo 670

    2006

    275,000 miles

    22' box - Will soon load my Arctic Fox slide-in camper on the deck

    Lot's to learn, drove it home from Dallas, Tx

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