Av8r3400 Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Measured and laid out where I'm going to mount a receiver for a bike rack behind the Drom box today. Didn't drill or do any more than that until I actually get the bike rack here... Quote Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) I finally got started on my cab mount bushings. I started on the passenger side. It wasn’t too hard. A little tight because I didn’t want to take the tire off. One of the 4 frame nuts was extremely difficult to take off, almost like it was cross threaded or had some debris in the threads. Everything else came right off. Now for the drivers side. I imagine those were a big part of the noises I have been hearing. Edited March 30, 2022 by Rotorhead Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinbrian Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Just got it back after a complete engine fluid/filter change along with new fuel and water pumps. Measured and marked for the Smart car, off to load it for the first time tomorrow night. Quote 2017 Jayco Designer 37rs "Fiona" 2007 Volvo 670 "Henry" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseTheRide Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 Found out yesterday my quick repair top radiator hose is more work. They went to change coolant filter and it has a bunch of gel in it. Getting a completed coolant flush now. Quote 2000 Volvo 770 2022 Momentum 397TH-R 2016 Smart Fourtwo 2018 HD Road Glide Ultra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 21 hours ago, Rotorhead said: I finally got started on my cab mount bushings. I started on the passenger side. It wasn’t too hard. A little tight because I didn’t want to take the tire off. One of the 4 frame nuts was extremely difficult to take off, almost like it was cross threaded or had some debris in the threads. Everything else came right off. Now for the drivers side. I imagine those were a big part of the noises I have been hearing. Where are these bushings located? Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Cotreker said: Where are these bushings located? The front cab mount bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 I replaced my leveling valve today. I measured the height of the rear bumper to the ground with the old valve and it measured 16 1/4 inches, after installing the new valve it measured 15 1/2 inches. there is no adjustment in the rod that goes from the valve to the frame. Is 3/4 of an inch going to cause problems or should I make a new rod. Thanks Quote 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted April 7, 2022 Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 I completed my cab mounts with new bushings. All in all a very easy job. The only issue I had, I had on both sides. The lower front nut on both sides was extremely difficult to get off. The drivers side I ended up having to cut a chunk out of the nut on two sides. It started turning again after that. So I need a new bolt and nut to replace it. The only thing I can guess is that it was over torqued when it was installed. And I was basically doing a cross thread in reverse, if that makes sense. Anyway, it should be a big improvement in the ride since the cab won't be loose anymore. I attached a picture of the bolt and you can see the shiny flat spot. There are actually a couple of them. And a picture of the new mount during the install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) Sneak peek of an upcoming project... Edited April 14, 2022 by Av8r3400 Quote Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Nice looking seats, where did you get then? Quote 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 39 minutes ago, Sparky242 said: Nice looking seats, where did you get then? Seats Inc., Pinnacle model, from my local Volvo dealer. They actually had the best price. Quote Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted April 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Looks comfy. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Install at the ECR? 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 rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, rickeieio said: Install at the ECR? Going to work on them this weekend for the trip down to the ECR. Mama said the OG seats needed to go for this trip. I can't get a bracket for the iShift handle for like 6-8 weeks, so I will need to fabricate my own. The ECR project may be to add another camera to the top of the Drom Box. Edited April 15, 2022 by Av8r3400 Quote Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) I spent most of this week cleaning the trailer and the truck mainly to get the pollen off them that happens every spring. Had to get up on the trailer roof to clean it and the solar panels. The passenger side of the trailer was covered in road tar from our trip last fall that I ended up having to take paint thinner to get most of it off and then waxing those areas. The pollen was bad on the roof of the truck and the only way to get there was to climb up from a ladder on my truck bed to get most of it. The area above the windshield I couldn't reach from there so had to open the hood and climb up on the engine. Getting a little too old for all this climbing and scrubbing! All done now, just waiting for the rain this weekend. Edited April 15, 2022 by Star Dreamer Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 I removed the old left rear fender and started planning for a new chrome fender. It appears that it will need to have a gap of 1/2”-1” when aired down. The aired up distance is 3”. When I put 3 1/2” boards under the chrome fender it looks a bit too tall. Still better than the homemade one. Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbertalotto Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Two weeks ago, Friday afternoon, 6 hours before we were to leave on a three week trip to Florida, driving down the street, a truck dropped a 6" piece of 2x4 that went under my truck and damaged the driveshaft. Took the truck to the dealer. Said to bring it in first thing Monday and they would try to get me back on the road..... No Joy!.....Needs a whole new drive shaft and they cant get on for at least 6 weeks!!!!!!!!!!! "What did I do to my truck today"..?? I missed it! (And we never got to Florida!) Quote RoyB South of Boston 2021 Dodge 2500 - 6.4L Forest River 19RR Toy Hauler Roofnest Falcon Rooftop Tent www.rvbprecision.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Filled mine up today with diesel. ouch! 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...
Cotreker Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Better purchase a locking fuel cap. Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 Truck is always in rv park with me. Not concerned. Now if it wasn't 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...
dblr Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 16 hours ago, GlennWest said: Filled mine up today with diesel. ouch! Same here and was happy I found diesel for $4.43, never thought I would be happy about that but brings up another plus that has been said before with large tanks brings the ability to load up on fuel when found at a low price 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...
rickeieio Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, dblr said: Same here and was happy I found diesel for $4.43, never thought I would be happy about that but brings up another plus that has been said before with large tanks brings the ability to load up on fuel when found at a low price Big tanks v/ small is sorta like pulling off a band-aid. Big yank hurts more, but not many times. 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 rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 I am going to be in Freeport area for rest of this year. Big job. Never a good idea to be near coast with tow truck low in fuel. Those hurricanes nothing to play with 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...
TXiceman Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 Glenn, having spent most of my life in the Houston area. When they say hurricane, my intention is to run. So, as we head into hurricane season, I will tend to keep my tank 1/2 full and my auxiliary tank full...just in case I need to head inland. I will never understand the folks that want to know how to ride out a hurricane in their RV near the coast. It has wheels on it...leave while you can. The actual storm is just part of the problem. The real misery comes in the days and weeks after the storm with no power, no phones, no groceries, etc. Where will you be working in Freeport, TX. Over my career, I out lots on my refrigeration systems in the plants along the coast. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 I have completed the install of my DROM. Started loading it up yesterday. Love the room and the ability to organize it. [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/9lHIiiOl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/R8wbneAl.jpg[/IMG] Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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