Jim & Wilma Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 We'd like to introduce Ruby, our new family member. With Rick Lacombe's help (thanks Rick) we bought Ruby from an owner/operator in Sudbury, Ontario. Past couple days we drove it from there to central Illinois visiting family and continuing trip Monday to Kilgore, TX. It's been an adventure and I'd hazard to say after 900 miles we're pretty comfortable and our smiles are here to stay. She's a 2009 VNL730 D13 with I-shift and 685,000 miles. Inside is the double bed setup which made for a comfortable layover at an Ohio Turnpike service area in their RV "campground". It includes a refrigerator which is nice to have and Wabasto heater which we hope to seldom use. Wilma's favorite part is the moose bumper which we hope to never need but probably handy if we do. We'll be dropping Ruby at Larry Herrin's for a bed build, singling mid and sizing the bed for 2016 Smart car width. Thanks to Rocky, Ken and Jack for sharing your build details and expect we'll be copying features you helped to pioneer. Depending on family obligations, we hope to make it back to Hutch this year, less our LGT this time. https://rubyvolvovnl730.shutterfly.com/pictures/11 Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 I M N V S KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Welcome aboard. Rick is a good hand. 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...
HERO Maker Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Congratulations Jim and Wilma. Not sure why I can't see pics, or maybe it's not set up for public viewing. Best of luck. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Well, your link wants to open a jpg.image, but nothing is there. If I click on the preceding date link, small pictures appear and then I can select somewhat larger pics. The best choice was to click on the slide show and then I can see your truck real well. (these were really for anyone having trouble viewing) Nice truck and wonderful color! I'm sure your going to love it even more when it is finished. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr&Mrs Duet Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Very Nice! Don't forget the completed pictures. Keith & JodiFleetwood Expedition 34H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted June 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Well, your link wants to open a jpg.image, but nothing is there. If I click on the preceding date link, small pictures appear and then I can select somewhat larger pics. The best choice was to click on the slide show and then I can see your truck real well. (these were really for anyone having trouble viewing) Nice truck and wonderful color! I'm sure your going to love it even more when it is finished. Thanks Rocky for sharing directions as I'm at a loss for how to fix the link. Using iPad sometimes gives different results so that's where I'm placing the "blame" as i just can't imagine it being cockpit error, cockpit error, cockpit error . . . . Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Congrats & enjoy, best of luck, nice looking truck. 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTPA Announcer Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Welcome to the "Dark Side" .... I know you will love the experience . After all, It's only money.... Congratulations !! Denver and Ms Judy Geitgey 2006 VOLVO 780 41 ' Redwood NTPA Event Announcer dngeitgey@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar274 Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Nice looking truck, congratulations! Words of advise------ hang on to your pocket book---- it is just to much fun dressing her up! 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...
CrazyCooter Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Congrats! That's a beautiful truck you have there. 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...
Nolan Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 I like it!!! Nice color too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Nice looking truck. Congratulations! 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 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 ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy 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...
Jack Mayer Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 I knew Rick was working on that truck for you.....congrats on the completion And all I can say is: "it's about time"!! See you in Hutch, or maybe in FL. We will be back this year. 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...
2ready2roll Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Jim and Wilma, congratulations on your new ride. lots of luck, safe travels. Eric and Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Beautiful addition. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted June 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Thanks everybody for welcoming us aboard. Nice looking truck, congratulations! Words of advise------ hang on to your pocket book---- it is just to much fun dressing her up!.Good advise but maybe too late. Wilma loves the term "dressing her up" and I suspect my influence and hold on the pocket book will be limited. I knew Rick was working on that truck for you.....congrats on the completion. And all I can say is: "it's about time"!! See you in Hutch, or maybe in FL. We will be back this year.Yeah, we've been on this journey for awhile, seriously starting "the plan" with the 2012 Bootcamp in Sedalia. Lots of great advice along the way and really none better than this forum and the folks taking time to help us newbies. Look forward to seeing you and Danielle again. Welcome to the "Dark Side" .... I know you will love the experience . After all, It's only money.... . Congratulations !!Lots of good company in the Dark Side and we are enjoying "the looks" of friends and family when we show them Ruby . . . not a doubt in our mind this is the way to for us. Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 congrats. welcome to the dark side. 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...
PSD_Tweaker Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Jim & Wilma, it was a pleasure helping you cross over to the Dark Side. I am sure that the good folks at Herrin's will finish off one heck of a good hauler for you. Travel safe! Rick 1998 VOLVO 610 VED-12 @ 425 HP with 13 speed, 22.5" rubber, TC Equipped, single 3.70 drive axle, 193'' WB. REESE, 30K 4 way rocker-hitch, Jordan Ultima 2020. Under-frame mounted Honda 3000 ei, Towing a DRV MobileSuites- 36TK3 with TrailAir Pin Box, a Yamaha Road Star 1700 on deck. http://diesel-gypsy.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Ah yes, this will make the Dark Side conversion complete. Larry Herrin should see it momentarily. No, it's not van abuse, last week I had parts for three hitches on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 That's darn purdy! Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I've ridden in that van. Lets just say it is "well used". 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...
Nolan Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 That is what hatchbacks are for. To carry stuff. We do it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Well within the GVWR of course "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Low rider! New Hampshire to Florida in 2013, there were two ETs in the bottom of those piles and room for one driver only. Obtained certified CAT scale ticket for this load 6,400 pounds. Pickup abusers have nothing on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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