KWT660HDT Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 We just took possession of a tandem axle 2013 T660 with the 86" studio sleeper. Truck specs are : Paccar mx13 485 hp/1650 torque 18 speed manual double overdrive 3.55 rears with lockers 12k fronts and 40k rears Front air suspension 244" wheelbase 22.5" tires We are Hauling a 44' XLR Thunderbolt 21,000 lb I got my class 1 license when I was 18, 28 years ago...after a couple of years as a long haul driver I went back to school and became a structural engineer and kept my CDL all this time planning to get an HDT RV. Took a while but better late than never! We don't go to campsites at all we just camp on BLM land with the dirt bikers or kananaskis country near calgary area rockies. When I drove commercial it was volvo 610's and freightliner FL120's mainly some internationals too Never rode a truck with a front air ride so I was pleasantly surprised it rides as good or better even than my ram 1 ton dually on beat up gravel roads and with tires fully inflated for commercial loads to boot. The long wheelbase has lots to do with it I figure This is going to be a lot of fun! Looking forward to sharing and learning with you all I'll post some pics over the weekend Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFlySwatter Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Way to go KW, welcome to the "Dark Side" as they say. Sounds like one heck of a truck, can't wait to see photos of it. Enjoy, you earned it. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Congrats on the KW. You'll never want to go back to hauling your Thunderbolt with the 1 ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Welcome aboard! Sounds like a sweet truck, like Ed said - we need pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Awesome enjoy and welcome ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Congratulations! Hope to see you at a HDT Rally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Congratulations. You will love the big truck no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Congratulations! Have fun with your new toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Congrats, you will enjoy it for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Congrats on the new truck! I'm sure you are going to enjoy driving it on long hauls a lot more than the Ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry&Donna-AK Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT660HDT Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Here's a few pics of the new Toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asross72 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Very nice. From your first post, it appears your in the Calgary area? If so, good to have another HDTer in the area. I'm about :40 mins north of Calgary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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