billr Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Just spent the day with the famous "Old Goat" , his Lovly Bride, and his trusty sidekick Tommy. Tommy actually keeps the Old Goat moving in the right direction!? Was a great day getting the hitch swapped out as part of the upgrade program. They even let me play!??? I can't get pics to load maybe someone that was there can manage. ? Well worth the visit! Highly recommend this program. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Here is a LINK to my upgrade album.....in case people want to know what has to be done. LIke Bill, I consider it WELL WORTH the upgrade. Especially in my case where I have 7000 lbs pin weight. 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...
billr Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Since we haul relatively lite 20k we still run the 4 small airbags and std Binkly head. Ours was still as new so it was transferred. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 The Old Goat and his sidekick Tommy certainly enjoyed having Bill R around. You see, folks like Bill with his A&P license and aircraft service background are "useful" to have around. Once we handed Bill breaker bar and a four foot pipe to "maximize" socket torque, those balky 5/8 bolts had no chance. Another Volvo (with Canadian pedigree) visiting Paradise. Refurbished and upgraded ET in place of the "original". The Binkley head was in very good shape and it was transferred from the "original", hence the "un-painted" look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 That truck singled short? 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 That truck singled short? I believe it is Glenn. Don't know the wheelbase though. Send Bill a PM and ask him. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Was a real hoot playing in "Paridise". Yes Glen it's singled short. 206" wheelbase Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Paradise living requires significant "adjustments". First, one needs to be able to relax and "slow down". A concept that stressed northerners don't understand. No, you don't have to worry whether tank of oil will run out, or is three cords of wood enough to run the fireplace for the winter. No, you don't commute home in total darkness, sunset in early December 5:30PM on account that Paradise is that much closer to the equator and southern hemisphere. No, there is no chance of commuting for three hours in snow or snow and sleet, there is none of it down here. It's OK to postpone doing something till tomorrow, tomorrow will be another nice (and long) day, guaranteed. And you will also have several more "useful" months to do things in the winter, guaranteed. That's the part that the northerners have the hardest part to understand and get used to. Took me two years. You get better appreciation for the nature, it's all around you. It comes for visits. It "tolerates" your presence. sometime. http://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2015/11/13/this-alligator-ate-a-university-of-florida-couples-picnic-with-zero-remorse My cousin is down here for the winter with an idea to resettle in Paradise. He is adjusting very well to the new lifestyle, but I have to say that his dog has already got it, completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 ?????? Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Another ET refurbished in Paradise. This is one was one of the early units, Original owner sold the truck and the new owner is planning to go "bigger" with the next fifth, hence the upgrade (proactive pre-planning). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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