Rotorhead

Will do, thanks.

Thanks.

And one more.

A couple of initial photos

Hello All, I think I am going to put my rig up for sale. I have a job change starting in December and I likely won't be able to take it with us. Unless I get a storage site. And who wants to do that? Anyway, it's a 2010 Volvo 780. I have put quite a bit of work into it. It has a new clutch, new brakes all around, new air dryer, overhead set, new tie-rod ends, drag link, alignment, about a half dozen engine sensors, new cushions for the workstation, cab turn signals and more. It drives really well considering it has 904,000 miles. I just got to the point where I was going to start converting it over to pull a RV fth wheel. It has a Cummins ISX 15. I have the Insite software and have done all available tests with it. Everything passes. I can print out the results, and probably will, for any potential buyers. Bonus, tanks are always full. And that ain't cheap to fill 250 gallons. If anyone knows of someone looking, I will be taking some photos soon as I can and posting them here. I am likely going to list it on truck trader as well. It may be a couple weeks though due to a busy schedule ahead. Happy trails. Chuck

There are several different manufacturers of 12v A/C systems that can be installed. They are about 900$. I don't know if that would be a route worth considering?

Awesome, thanks. I am definitely going to check into it some more.

Awesome, thanks for the information Chad. is this something we could use at the house when we are not traveling and then pack it up and take it with us while on the road? our current wifi service is pretty much useless while the leaves are on the trees. And then it’s still questionable when the leaves have fallen.

Took my rig in for a DOT/State inspection at the dealer. It was on the way home. They failed me for the right turn signal on the sleeper for having water in it. The ones I ordered hadn't come in yet. And they failed the 5th wheel for the right bushing being out of tolerance. Even though they passed it last year. Oh well. Turn signals took 5 minutes a side to replace. Not so sure I am going to fix something I don't intend to use. I just need to remove it. Is there anything that needs to be done after removing the 5th wheel? Like putting a plate on it for frame support?

That's awesome. I could have used that a week or two ago when a fellow from D.C. tried running into my driver side steer.

That looks like a nice site.

He did say something about going through Verizon, AT&T etc….

I recently heard about Insty Connect WiFi, portable. The owner swears it works anywhere. I was wondering if anyone here has tried it?

So, a good number of the campgrounds we’ve been to are packed in close together. They are ok but not completely relaxing. I would prefer a place that is a lot more spread out. How about you all? 1. Typical sites close together? Or 2. A more private place with sites spread out where you can relax?

Got it out on the road. It’s running great. I had to reset the code in the advance section of the Cummins Insite. I did a parked regen and it was done in 33 minutes. the only thing that I messed up was putting the differential pressure tubes on backwards. It gave me a 1993 code. Once I put the lines in the right place it cleared itself. Happy camping!

I hope it doesn’t fade away either. It’s been very helpful.

Post cleaning filters. And reassembled unit. air flow seems to be good through the DPF now. When I started washing it the water wasn’t even going right through it. Once it get it back on the truck I’ll see if the code is gone and the regen works again.

I added a pic of the DPF. What do you think? When you hold a flashlight to the outlet side you can’t see any light. But on the DOC you can see light. Of course the DOC is not as thick as the DPF. Anyway tomorrow they are getting cleaned.

Thanks. Sorry I just saw this. Today was the first day in a month I had to look at it. It was a bad ground. More like totally shot. Corrosion.

Ok so I found my problem. The bolt for the ground was rusted really bad and the bolt head was hanging. Plus the copper bonding strap was corroded so bad it fell apart. once I got it all disassembled and found a couple new bolts to use I reassembled it. I had to make a new ground wire. I just used a piece of some 14ga wire from when I finished the basement. When I was done it started right up. So, check those grounds. They may be corroding. Chuck

Well I removed my DOC/DPF assembly today. I also disassembled it. I had a code that the DOC was clogged. But I did not have a check engine light. I only snapped the bolt on one exhaust clamp and two bolts on the support bar that goes between the fairing pin bushings at the top. So I’ll need to make a trip to the hardware store to get a couple bolts and nuts. Rust is not my friend. hopefully the cleaning and reassembly will go well. I think it’s going to be challenging to get everything lined up.

I would take it back and have them fix what you are not happy with. My mother in law's roof on her class C has membrane. Somewhere along the line, probably before she bought it, it developed a leak. Plus the caulk along the front seam was old and had significant separation in the caulk. Maybe that was the source of her water damage. Anyway, on her way home the membrane separated and came loose in a heavy rain that lasted on and off for two days. The insurance company is saying they won't pay for it. Save the headache. Make sure it's right. Chuck

I believe the KOA in Rodanthe NC in the Outer Banks is right about that price. In season on a holiday the thought it was up near 200 a night. Could be a different KOA I’m thinking of. Somewhere along the east coast anyway.

I will keep’em crossed. I hope they do a great job and you enjoy the rest of your trip.

Ok thanks. There could be more than one I suppose. I've changed a couple o-rings so far an they have been dry rotted and no good. There are also what seems to be some repairs in a few lines with a splice type fitting. One that you just plug the hose into each end. I'll start at the compressor and work back. I am going to try that fitting that was mentioned on another post and use my garage compressor to charge the system. But alas, I need to finish a major honey do project. We are overhauling an area in the yard where we have a water feature. So glad I have a back brace, hahaha.