RickS Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Well, the long weekend is coming up and we're heading out and have plans most of the summer. I thought I'd post some pictures of the complete setup. Also, a big thank you to Gregg from RV Haulers.ca Gregg and his team did a great job on a very challenging deck build project. Also, looking forward to meeting up with those attending the WCR and may try to get to the national rally. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Very nice! Can't wait to see it in person at the WCR. 2009 Volvo 670 with dinette/workstation sleeper - Walter 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage) My First Solar Install Thread My Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the build My MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Very Nice!!!!! 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar274 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Awesome Setup!!! Is that a disk antenna to keep them entertained as you travel? Very jealous!!!! Can't wait to get ours home, hopefully next week if all goes well. Bob&Kay 2012 VNL730 I Shift D13 2.47 ratio 2018 Mobile Suites 40 kssb4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Wow....beautiful rig. Hope you enjoy it for many years. Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Few Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 HOLY COW!! Even "Ray Charles" can see the beauty in that truck!! I cant even imagine how many people question you on your rig every time you take it out.. I am sure your truck is probably on someone's "you tube", as something cool to see.. Is the Black hard to keep clean??? AWESOME rig, as I have seen many on here already!! I am keeping notes!! LOL The Few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barncats Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Very nice Rick Congratulations! Mike 2000 W900L KWSingled, C15 CAT 475 HP 18 sp, 3:36 rear, power locker,ET Hitch,,22.5 rubber 2011 Excel 36CFE Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Few, No .....?Black is easy to keep clean.......last Weds I washed the ole BLACK Freightshacker........the ole dog looked much better......one hour later...... Little thunderstorm rains 0.06" and two hours the ground is dusty again and all I had to do is.........WASH the ole dog AGAIN.........BLACK is like a five year old boy........it's just going to get dirty period! We have a Silver Chevy Impalla run-around car and Silver NEVER looks "dirty".......must be why about 7 out of 10 rigs at the stop light are Silver or White......... We have had a 62 Corvette, Black.........my friends would kill me if I ever changed the color from black so........I just am the "wash-boy"...;actually much of the time I just deep the car cover on the Corvette back in the corner of the shop.......a full-cover for a HDT (or MH) is more work than washing the thing......I guess that's why we are Retired........so we can wash and wax and wash ......and ....and.... Gotta go now.......fill the wash bucket..... 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Beautiful set up !! Thanks for sharing, and have a great trip. Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Awesome Setup!!! Is that a disk antenna to keep them entertained as you travel? Very jealous!!!! Can't wait to get ours home, hopefully next week if all goes well. Thanks everyone! I just picked up the truck yesterday and the trailer from sitting over the winter. They both need a wash and black show's every little bit of dirt and dust. Not very forgiving. Radar, Yeah, that is a in-motion satellite dish so my DW can relax and watch her shows while going down the road. Really looking forward to getting away and leaving work behind for a little while. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 LOL... With several black cars I can confirm that black is NOT a color....it is a part time job... Nice looking rig..... 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Here is a LINK to a video of Rick's bed in action. Rick, are we going to see you this summer? Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asross72 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Looks awesome Rick! Where did you get the headache rack cabinet? Looks great on there. 2007 Volvo 880 2014 Palomino Sabre 36qbok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Now that's the easy way to load! 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Few Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Few, No .....?Black is easy to keep clean.......last Weds I washed the ole BLACK Freightshacker........the ole dog looked much better......one hour later...... Little thunderstorm rains 0.06" and two hours the ground is dusty again and all I had to do is.........WASH the ole dog AGAIN.........BLACK is like a five year old boy........it's just going to get dirty period! We have a Silver Chevy Impalla run-around car and Silver NEVER looks "dirty".......must be why about 7 out of 10 rigs at the stop light are Silver or White......... We have had a 62 Corvette, Black.........my friends would kill me if I ever changed the color from black so........I just am the "wash-boy"...;actually much of the time I just deep the car cover on the Corvette back in the corner of the shop.......a full-cover for a HDT (or MH) is more work than washing the thing......I guess that's why we are Retired........so we can wash and wax and wash ......and ....and.... Gotta go now.......fill the wash bucket..... Dolly, I have an 08 "black" Corvette, and I love the car, but I also know that one afternoon spin will equal possible dust when I return.. I couldn't imagine owning a black set up as you do, you are a brave man!! ** BTW, 62 Vettes are BOSS!! A friend of mine (back in my HS days between 79-82), had a 61Vette with triple carbs... But I think the 62 is when the body style sorta changed more towards the 63, and it was the last year of the open headlights?? VERY Classy, indeed sir!!! The Few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 LOL... With several black cars I can confirm that black is NOT a color....it is a part time job... I couldn't agree with you more. Jack, Thanks for posting the link. We won't be making it to your area this summer but may catch up with you at the national rally if I can get some more time off work. The cabinet came from Alum-Line. The box was damaged in transit to me and had to be repaired at my cost because I signed for it and did not notice the damage underneath all the cardboard. Word to the wise don't sign for anything until you fully inspect it first even if the packaging looks perfect. The damage looked to be there before the cardboard was put on. Not a mark on the box to create that kind of damage. Alum-Line would not help me out at all with the damages. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Nice truck Rick. As always, Gregg did a fantastic job with making it your truck, the way you wanted. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 That is an awesome rig! Looks gorgeous. For you guys with black vehicles (or any color for that matter) get yourselves a Kozak absolutely will not scratch and great for getting dust and light dirt. I first got one when I had my '57 Oldsmobile that had multiple coats of hand rubbed black lacquer, deep, deep shine and the Kozak never left a mark. For rain spots and heavier dirt Meguiar's Quick Detailer or Final Inspection (pretty much the same thing) will keep the car or truck looking sharp with minimal effort. I kept a string of collector cars show ready with those. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks again! Dennis.....more like an extension brush soapy water and a rinse. Six hours later I'm done. I have had many hot rods and custom vehicles and they all seem pretty easy compared to this truck and trailer. Even, my 1-ton dually seems small in comparison. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsnext Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Looks great Rick. I know that it was a long process from design to order to Gregg completing the body but it looks really sweet. We are hoping to have ours complete by the end of summer so maybe we will see you in Hutchinson. Safe travels and enjoy the ride!!! David 2016 Volvo VNL780 D13 I-Shift 2016 DRV 44 Houston 2015 Smart Cabriolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Very Nice! That Excel toy hauler looks huge in the first pic. Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Sharp. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cochran Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I am speechless and besides everything already said. Congrats!!!1 2019 Thor Chateau 28E on a Ford E450 chassis. Maybe awhile but will get a new picture forgive one up there it is my old rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Great looking setup... looks like a huge tailswing on the 5th wheel. Be nice to meet you at the WCR.. Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 That is a beautiful setup. Looking forward to seeing it at WCR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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