Chad Heiser Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Congratulations, I’m glad things are progressing. Hopefully you can show it off next year and the WCR. Quote 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...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 That sounds like the used department of almost any RV dealership. Have fun with it. Quote 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...
noteven Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 "Cost center accounting" or whatever it is called nowadays. Accountants became "Controllers" Departments become different "cost centers" - and proceed to try to extract as much of the customer's fixed $ as they can from each other. It enriches the customers "overall buying experience." 😀 Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted August 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 So update on the progress of our truck... now dubbed 'Tartis' Knew we were going to need to fix things even with all the work done on the truck by the previous owner. - NOx sensors replaced (I do most of the simple things) - Computer error reset and regen. Problem solved. (Dlr) - Rear axle temp sensor not communicating. Still tracing wiring. Don't really give a crap if it works, but would like to get rid of the check engine thing. (me) - Failed state safety inspection: front brake shoes badly cracked, recap tires on the drives in bad shape, One 'G' and one 'H' rated steer tires (both needs to be H with the axle rating). - Bad tires on drives replaced. - New H rated steer installed. - Steer brakes renewed. - Passed inspection. Note to self...don't take the Volvo to the dealer to have inspections. Interestingly enough, the inspector gig me for no fire extinguisher when it was right there at his right foot while setting on the drivers seat. Doh. - Have the Jackalopee ready to wire in. - Still deciding on the Air-over-electric brake interface. - Going to Utah DMV Monday to register and get the re-classification as a motorhome. Fingers crossed. Most have said 'fill out the form and document your changes...should be good.' - Spent a few hours shampooing all the fabric in the truck. - About 50% done polishing and ceramic coating the paint. - Spent a few days polishing the wheels. They were mondo ugly. Never polished. - Tues. truck goes to fabricator to extend the frame and build hitch mount. - When truck returns... I start on the bed. Hopefully the 100* days will break. It's been bloody hot! - 4 camera backup monitor system will be installed. 2 cams looking at the bed and hitch, one on the back of the trailer looked aft, and one in the toy hauler garage monitoring the motorcycle. It has broken loose twice over the years.Will be nice to know if it's getting loose before the worst. And there you have it. Bob & Lisa Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Bob Sounds like you are on your way to the time of your life! The truck should give you many miles of road pleasure. Keep posting. Good luck and stay safe. Pat The Old Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 16 hours ago, trimster said: So update on the progress of our truck... now dubbed 'Tartis' Knew we were going to need to fix things even with all the work done on the truck by the previous owner. - NOx sensors replaced (I do most of the simple things) - Computer error reset and regen. Problem solved. (Dlr) - Rear axle temp sensor not communicating. Still tracing wiring. Don't really give a crap if it works, but would like to get rid of the check engine thing. (me) - Failed state safety inspection: front brake shoes badly cracked, recap tires on the drives in bad shape, One 'G' and one 'H' rated steer tires (both needs to be H with the axle rating). - Bad tires on drives replaced. - New H rated steer installed. - Steer brakes renewed. - Passed inspection. Note to self...don't take the Volvo to the dealer to have inspections. Interestingly enough, the inspector gig me for no fire extinguisher when it was right there at his right foot while setting on the drivers seat. Doh. - Have the Jackalopee ready to wire in. - Still deciding on the Air-over-electric brake interface. - Going to Utah DMV Monday to register and get the re-classification as a motorhome. Fingers crossed. Most have said 'fill out the form and document your changes...should be good.' - Spent a few hours shampooing all the fabric in the truck. - About 50% done polishing and ceramic coating the paint. - Spent a few days polishing the wheels. They were mondo ugly. Never polished. - Tues. truck goes to fabricator to extend the frame and build hitch mount. - When truck returns... I start on the bed. Hopefully the 100* days will break. It's been bloody hot! - 4 camera backup monitor system will be installed. 2 cams looking at the bed and hitch, one on the back of the trailer looked aft, and one in the toy hauler garage monitoring the motorcycle. It has broken loose twice over the years.Will be nice to know if it's getting loose before the worst. And there you have it. Bob & Lisa Might want to add another camera on passenger side, mirror area to sight at 45 degree or so. Catch view of traffic on a ramp coming up beside you. That area is blind without it. Quote 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...
trimster Posted August 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 Tomorrow we hit the Utah DMV to register the Volvo as a motorhome. Fingers crossed. You have to make appointments here to do vehicle stuff. Bob Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 I added a camera under the passenger door facing forward and hood mirrors cover the area backwards. No blind spots. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Whoohooo! Tartis is now officially a motorhome. Big relief. Utah has no set list of changes that must be done. However, they suggest porta potty, microwave, fridge, and bed(s). Easy. What they were concerned about was frame modification. Frame mods need recertification of the truck. Once reclassified, I don't need to have the frame extension recertification. So, on with the game. Road trip! Bob & lisa Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, trimster said: Whoohooo! Tartis is now officially a motorhome. Big relief. Utah has no set list of changes that must be done. However, they suggest porta potty, microwave, fridge, and bed(s). Easy. What they were concerned about was frame modification. Frame mods need recertification of the truck. Once reclassified, I don't need to have the frame extension recertification. So, on with the game. Road trip! Bob & lisa Awesome, glad it went well. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Congratulations. Quote 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...
JPL Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Bob I can see your smile here at the beach! Congratulations! Pat The Old Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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