Nwcid Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Randyretired said: I have a picture of just the truck on my phone but I don't know how to post it here. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction. If you are willing to email, nwcid@yahoo.com Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Just for reference a couple of winters ago I left my truck, singled short Volvo 630 with super singles, parked on the side of the driveway a little to long. The front wheels had sunk a little and the ground was frozen when I decided to move it. This was before I built the bed, I tryed laying chains on the ground but I could only get it to rock. I tried to pull it with my 90 horse 4 wheel drive farm tractor, no chains on tractor, no go. I was by my self so as a last resort I set the bucket on the frame and lifted the front of the tractor off the ground probably added 3 or 4 thousand pounds as far back as I could. It walked right out pushing the 9000 lb tractor. I do have a locking diff sure would like one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Randyretired said: I have a picture of just the truck on my phone but I don't know how to post it here. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction. Go to the top of this HDT page about the forth post down is picture posting instructions. Edited September 1, 2020 by Lance A Lott Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 http://photoposting.is-great.net/?i=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 I just read the thread, I suspect what you should be looking at is a MDT (Class 5/6) with 4 WD; or check in to having hydraulic AWD put on a HDT. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ray,IN said: I just read the thread, I suspect what you should be looking at is a MDT (Class 5/6) with 4 WD; or check in to having hydraulic AWD put on a HDT. I have looked at the MDT also and not sure they fit what I want for the price they cost. I do know they make true 4x HDT because we get them as tactical water tenders on wildland fires and they are impressive. I do not know for sure, but I would imagine the cost is higher then non 4x HDT and the ride is not as nice. That AWD link looks pretty cool, but I could not find any pricing info. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 This is my HDT. The car goes up the ramps length wise and a small RZR rides cross wise under the car. The black boxes on the bed are steel covered 100 gallon fresh and waste tanks. The ramps across the bed just ahead of the hitch deploy for the car and 2 are used for the RZR. The front of the car extends over the cab. The half round stops on the far end catch the front tires of the RZR. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of the truck loaded with me now. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 There is a device called the Claw, I think, that comes in a HDT size there are also ways to turn you drive wheels into a winch. There was a guy on here that went winter camping pulling his camper with a slead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 A small winch will pull a lot, with pulleys. Think block and tackle. You don't need to lift the truck, just provide some additional pull. Not a good solution if you expect to use it a lot, but it would do in a a pinch. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiny93 Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 the bummer about a winch is that you tend to not have an attach point where you need one Concerning the sizing. I run 12k winches on the jeeps; we've been in many situations where that isn't enough. Quote 2000 volvo 6102013 cyclone 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Howdy Nwcid, Found this, put a sleeper on the rear deck and call it good, yeah it's not as nice inside as the usual HDT used for dragging a camper but it should do what you want to do and its CHEAP. $17,500 Get Financing as low as $294.00/month* Stock #: - Odometer: - Military Trucks - EXTRA LONG WHEEL BASE- DUAL 14 X 20 DRIVE TIRES, HEAVY REINFORCED FRAME, CAB HEAT, CUMMINS DIESEL, 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION, CAB HARD TOP, EXCELLENT SHAPE, MILITARY REBUILD T... More Info Eastern Surplus & Equipment Philadelphia, PA Dave Quote 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 8 hours ago, rickeieio said: A small winch will pull a lot, with pulleys. Think block and tackle. You don't need to lift the truck, just provide some additional pull. Not a good solution if you expect to use it a lot, but it would do in a a pinch. Yes, but snatch blocks also cost money along with the hardware needed to set them up. Often times you are better off going with a properly sized winch. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 7 hours ago, steiny93 said: the bummer about a winch is that you tend to not have an attach point where you need one Concerning the sizing. I run 12k winches on the jeeps; we've been in many situations where that isn't enough. Yeah. Most recommend at least 2x whatever your weight is. I have always carried a block with me, but I have never needed it for a straight pull. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 3 hours ago, mr. cob said: Howdy Nwcid, Found this, put a sleeper on the rear deck and call it good, yeah it's not as nice inside as the usual HDT used for dragging a camper but it should do what you want to do and its CHEAP. $17,500 Dave While it would definitely off road, outside of that I do not think it would meet any of my other requirement. It would be cool to have one for sure. I have a neighbor that frequently drives one all around the county. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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