RandyA Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 "Santa"Dave passed away today (2/4/2021). Death was not expected. Dave was one of those very special, make or fix anything guys always ready to help anyone needing his assistance. Dave had not been active of this forum thread for the past two years so some new comers may not know him. I do know every one who attended the National HDT Rallys knew Dave. He had a red White-Volvo with a Cedar Creek trailer. A Gold Wing was loaded on the back of his truck. His white hair and beard gave him the Santa persona. During the Christmas holiday season he often played the role of Santa in a red suit to the delight of hundreds of children. Dave was responsible for getting me out of a pick up and into a HDT in 2009. It is difficult to learn that he is gone. I have no other details. Quote Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark&Bonnie Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Thats so sad. I met Dave a couple years ago at the national rally. We have the same model truck. A good guy, and great to talk to. Our thoughts are there for his family and freinds. Mark and Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Very sad to see Dave has passed away. May he travel long in the future and give us guidance from above. It was always nice to catch up with him at the HDT Rally. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 May he RIP. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 We are sad to hear that news! We have run into another "Santa" while camping at Hillsdale Lake in Kansas. He also knew Dave! Will miss him at the Rally! Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Damn, Dave was a good guy. I have missed him at the rally. I'm sorry to hear he has left us. Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Very sad to hear this may you RIP Dave. I had Dave at my shop a few years ago and we just clicked, we shared many interests. Clear sky's and tail winds my friend! Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Pray that you rest in peace Dave. Quote 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...
Darryl&Rita Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 We'll, damn. Met Dave at the National rally. Friendliest guy we ever bumped into. Talk about anything, with anyone. A real great guy. 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...
dblr Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Randy thanks for letting us know and so very to hear this news. I met Dave at the FROG Rally when you were both in the Cedar Creek Owners Club he will be missed a very nice person RIP Quote 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted February 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 I spoke with Jill this morning. The cause of death has yet to be known but they are doing an autopsy. I will let her know that people in this group are equally saddened. Her two daughters are now with her so family is present. The thing she asked more than anything was that we pray for her and her family, which I assured her was something already happening. No other details at this time. If any one wishes his address for a card please send me a PM. I do not want to put that information out for the entire world. BTW, his "handle" here was toyhauler. Quote Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtitus Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Sorry to hear this.. RIP🙏 Quote Doug & Deaon Titus Red 1998 Volvo 610 Motorhome "Dogden" In memory of Sam the white boxer 8/29/2002 - 7/23/2007 1998 Teton Royal 1990 Gold Wing/Watsonian Sidecar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Sad news indeed. Rest In Peace Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I was working a temporary assignment in the Kansas City, KS suburbs when my wife and I bought both our Teton and our Kenworth. Very shortly after posting here about having purchased the T2000 in the spring of 2008, I got a PM from "Toyhauler" introducing himself, including his contact information, and offering whatever assistance I needed -- and as handy as Dave was, he was an invaluable resource in getting the Kenworth on the road and providing copious advice regarding both the truck and the trailer. He was a great friend, and will be missed by everyone that had the privilege of meeting him. Quote Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 So very sorry to hear of Dave passing. He will be missed. Quote Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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