Jim Gell Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 On Friday I took our Volvo down to Port St. Lucie so Henry could replace the "sled" on our ET hitch with a new and improved version. I am not sure when he was expecting me because i sent texts to an old defunct phone number, but when I got there at noon Henry and Tommy went right to work and did not stop until they finished. They even did some extra work they had not planned on. I am very pleased with the improvements and their quick but thorough job that got me back to Cathy in Mayo. FL before bedtime. I only wish I had done it last winter when we were in Florida. I am confident the hitch is ready for a trip to Alaska next summer, if we are. Jim Photo Link 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usbusin Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Jim, your link does not work. (403 forbidden) GaryD 2001 Freightliner FL70, Cat 3126b 300hp, 860 lb/ft, 6 speed manual Eaton/Fuller Motorhome body by Transport Designs (37 ft overall) Motorhome Specs and Pictures Our Music Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Sorry about that. Thanks for letting me know. I just forgot to enable the permission. Fixed now. Photos Link 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Looks like the old goat got himself some new work clothes.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 He's gone "native", southern style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Glad to see you finally updated it Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Wife routinely "updates' my wardrobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Oh man those jeans are getting just broken in! 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...
Broncohauler Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 At least it's only the cloths she's disposing of ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 For those trying to figure out the difference between old "sleds" and new "sleds", the new ones utilize full length bushing (no more external collars) and the set screws are counter bored into the shaft for absolutely positive retention of shafts. One more HDT for my "collection" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 That looks like Mr. Gell's HDT..... 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...
phoenix2013 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Indeed, it is. It's also the truck with the "Wondersteps" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Another ET sled upgrade (after Christmas). And another truck visiting Paradise in the middle of winter. How's that for a life of Riley. Yes, the old Goat is holding on to a wrench. That's Old Timer getting up close and personal with an ET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Go man go!! 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...
spindrift Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 What's with the shorts and short sleeves in the first pic?! That's just mean...no other words for it. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Spindrift, it depends 100% on geography! Old Goat's primary winter activity 3 years ago. His primary winter activity for the past 3 years. But "just in case" the community is ready for any contingency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 As I said it is all driven by geography. For instance, in the first two pictures one is "preoccupied" with thoughts "how close am I to Canadian weather, proximity to the permafrost and even North Pole". In bottom two pictures one gauges the weather by proximity of the tropics, the islands and the equator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donf888 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Nice, Henry! Glad to see u r moving around abit, ever so gingerly! P.s. My upgraded ET from 3 yrs back has performed perfectly to Alaska & back... roads up there are still better than Calif & Mich, BTW! Don & Fannie 2005 Volvo 670, 12sp FreedomLine, "Black Dude", 3.36 axle, Szmyt Wonder-Bed Smart loader, ET hitch, Jackalopee (original-prototype), BLUE-DOT air-over-hydraulic brake system, 2007 New Horizons F35RLSSS-C (Mor/Ryde-IS, Kodiak disc brakes, 17.5 H tires), 2005 smart fortwo passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Don, how are those mag drill skills holding up? Trying to get ET work done while gimping behind one of these is a pip! Incidentally I stole that one a month ago from my mother in law (she has two of them). Wife is pissed about those tears in the seat, she suspects I have been "transporting" hitch parts on the seat while gimping in the shop. Would I do something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Be careful using your splatter gun setting in that carriage. You may find yourself on your feet quickly 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...
phoenix2013 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Glen, now that I find myself in the ranks of gimps (pardon, physically challenged), we still try to be useful gimps. Examining the final paint in your ET parts and others. Doing few final pieces. Wife did notice that when I came home that there was a thin sticky layer of epoxy over spray on the gimp chair, it did solidify in few hours so I'm hoping it's a non issue, I will be returning the chair to my mother in law after the operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Returning it?? I think you may have just bought her a new one to keep peace. $65 average price I would surprise her and just go ahead and order it , then you don't need to worry about it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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