Asross72 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 First trip with the trailer hooked to the 880 on the weekend. From Calgary area, through the Rocky Mountains to the Okanagan to visit family for the long weekend. Family loved the big comfy cabin. The power up the hills and engine braking down the the other side made for a relaxing trip. I've added a link to some pictures, first time I've done this, so I hope it worked. Alan PS the pic with the white stuff is what we woke up to the morning we left home. https://goo.gl/photos/V9BpECgovkRArK8r7 2007 Volvo 880 2014 Palomino Sabre 36qbok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Very nice, Alan. I'm sure you don't notice the trailer back there.... 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...
Larry&Donna-AK Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Looks good Planning Nanook version 2.0 Nanook "When we made ready to depart, after a few days, Nanook was beside himself with joy. Hudson Stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Nice rig. 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...
Asross72 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Very nice, Alan. I'm sure you don't notice the trailer back there.... Other than it rides better, hardly notice it back there. Way nicer than the old '98 FL60. ? 2007 Volvo 880 2014 Palomino Sabre 36qbok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippey Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm a little jealous and will be in the same boat in a week or two. Of course I'll be a little bit chatty AFTER I see that I've not screwed up all that much. Tipper "GAR" is a 2001 White Volvo 660 singled long w/ VED12 465 3.58 - Eaton Fuller Auto-shift 10spd. 3 pedal- Onan QD 6500 Gen. (aka "Joyrider") 2010 Carriage Royals International 36MAX1 w/ MORryde IS, G114's 17.5" wheels, (SOLD) 2014 Honda CRV AWD (ready to flat tow but driven separately by my DW! Class of 2016 Full-Timers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Looks good!!! Enjoy!!! 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Very handsome looking set up! Let the fun begin. 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...
JPL Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Alan, Great looking pair. The ride says it all! Bring it south. Have a great 1st trip. Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Few Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 First trip with the trailer hooked to the 880 on the weekend. From Calgary area, through the Rocky Mountains to the Okanagan to visit family for the long weekend. Family loved the big comfy cabin. The power up the hills and engine braking down the the other side made for a relaxing trip. I've added a link to some pictures, first time I've done this, so I hope it worked. Alan PS the pic with the white stuff is what we woke up to the morning we left home. https://goo.gl/photos/V9BpECgovkRArK8r7 VERY NICE!! What state did you register your truck, and was it difficult?? Does the 880 suck more, less, or about the same amount of fuel as the 780?? The Few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asross72 Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 VERY NICE!! What state did you register your truck, and was it difficult?? Does the 880 suck more, less, or about the same amount of fuel as the 780?? I'm in Alberta, Canada. Was not difficult. Private truck. It has the Volvo D16, 13 speed manual, so I'm sure it uses a bit more than the D13. Quick math for the trip was about 8.5 mpg. 15,000 lb trailer through the Rocky Mountains. Might have done better, but time was a factor, so I wasn't particularly nice to the go pedal. 2007 Volvo 880 2014 Palomino Sabre 36qbok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 My D13 got 8.3 pulling out of YYC thru the Rocks, around Radium, Cranbrook etc. So that's pretty good, my trailer is 22.5k lbs. Have a look at Radium Valley Vacation Resort in Radium, pretty swanky digs. Indoor as well as outdoor pool, free use of bbq, gazebo. Pancake breakfast Sundays. Watch out for radar returning to Calgary thru the Parks, don't speed. They pull drivers over by the dozens on their return to YYC. by the animal overpasses. Also Golden Ear Fruit Stand may be open near Chase, redish orange building. Pick up some fresh baked pies. They also have cookies the size of saucers. Location is just past the AW westbound on the left side of the road. He widened out the parking last year. 2 yrs ago I ragged on him complaining there was never enough room for me to park. I'll be up there late June for th RV Seminars at the Kelowna College, something like the old Life on Wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asross72 Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 My D13 got 8.3 pulling out of YYC thru the Rocks, around Radium, Cranbrook etc. So that's pretty good, my trailer is 22.5k lbs. Have a look at Radium Valley Vacation Resort in Radium, pretty swanky digs. Indoor as well as outdoor pool, free use of bbq, gazebo. Pancake breakfast Sundays. Watch out for radar returning to Calgary thru the Parks, don't speed. They pull drivers over by the dozens by the animal overpasses on their return to YYC. Also Golden Ear Fruit Stand may be open near Chase, redish orange building. Pick up some fresh baked pies. They also have cookies the size of saucers. Location is just past the AW westbound on the left side of the road. He widened out the parking last year. 2 yrs ago I ragged on him complaining there was never enough room for me to park. I'll be up there late June for th RV Seminars at the Kelowna College, something like the old Life on Wheels. Ya, I lost count of the police on the road. Standard long weekend, lots of traffic. I got a few double-take looks from them as I passed. Lol I'll have a look at the radium resort. That's a beautiful area. Thanks for the tip Roger. 2007 Volvo 880 2014 Palomino Sabre 36qbok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 If you go from Golden south, there are tall poles with brackets on the top where eagles make their nest. You may be in time to see the young'uns poking their heads over. Parents are non too happy. White water rafting in Golden and Tubing north of Ft Steel if WWR is too stressful for your ticker. Don't forget to try the hot pools up the road a bit toward Kootenay park out of Radium just the big hill. Also at Ft Steel you could pan for gold, it's on my bucket list for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Great looking rig!! You will enjoy it sooo much. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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