Cotreker Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Took truck into Volvo this week to have the ECU checked since it kept coming up on the dash saying it needed service; no issues found. Was told these trucks often have this happen as a result of seeing a minor voltage issue. Had the shop do a Turbo smoke test looking for leaks; found a few and they are now resealed and one charge hose replaced. Truck performs petter. Lastly had my air bag leveling switch inspected and ride height adjusted. Parts replaced, level set and truck has not gone down (air bags) since last evening. This ended up being a good trip to Volvo. If you have not had a shop do the smoke test on your Turbo system I highly recommend it. 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...
dennisvr Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Cotreker said: This ended up being a good trip to Volvo. Boy, you don't hear that very often about any dealership. Quote "It is better to have more truck than you need than to need more truck than you have" 2001 Volvo 660, Cummins 400 ISX, Eaton 3 Peddle Auto Shift 2014 Fuzion 40' Toyhauler 2015 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Cotreker said: This ended up being a good trip to Volvo. Was it Bruckners? I had a good experience at their Midland, TX location, but had heard the Denver store wasn't so good. 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...
Brad NSW Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Polished 4 of 6 wheel hubs. Quote 2010 Freightliner, DD15 Eaton Ultrashift, 2015 New Horizons 5th Wheel. Occupants - Dena/Brad/Hershey BLOG LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted June 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Not my truck this time but the trailer. My fridge quit working a few days before we are set to leave for the west coast rally. Over the phone diagnosis with the tech is that the cooling unit failed. So what to do? I have an old dorm fridge laying around so I got the tape measure out. It fits perfectly in the hole where the washer/dryer is suppose to go. The shop is backed up for 3 weeks. So if we get parts ordered and make an appointment we can get it in right about the time we get back. 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...
Morelli Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Today was installing 4 new rear shocks and 4 new air bags in the rear. Air bags was rather easy since the truck did all the work. Shocks required each lower bolt to be cut off .... argh ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknavy Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/3/2021 at 8:37 AM, dennisvr said: Boy, you don't hear that very often about any dealership. I had a good trip to Halls in Tyler, TX. They fixed my boost leak, boost sensor, performed an overhead, PM, and replaced the cab suspension for what I would consider to be a fair price. Got it all done in two days. Quote 2001 VNL 660 2018 DRV Fullhouse JX450 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Howdy All, I have been without tunes in my truck for two years, scared to death of even attempting to do the needed wiring changes to install a different radio-CD player. Now that most places will allow entry with out having a face diaper on I went to town and found a small mom and pop shop that sold me a very nice unit at a reasonably price and included all the wiring adapters already assembled and installed so that I could unplug the old unit and just plug the new one in. Happy Days, Happy Days, the Pete, has tunes again. 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...
jenandjon Posted June 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 One hiccup on the way to the West coast rally. Hole rubbed in my dipstick tube splattered oil everywhere. Temporary fix is some foam rubber hose clamped over the hole. 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 June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 Oh my, what a farmer will do to stop a leak. I once watch Dad cut a sliver of rubber off a tractor tire to do as you did. Field repair..... 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...
GlennWest Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 When doing maintenance work at chemical plant in NC we fixed many a water leak with rubber and a clamp 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...
jenandjon Posted June 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) Just got home from the West coast rally. I have another oil leak somewhere. Its not a bad one just enough to be irritating. I suppose I will crawl under the truck tomorrow and see what I can see. Could still be reside from the previous leak but I doubt it. On the up side the batteries I got from Mr Cob at the rally and the Inverter I bought from.....I forgot his name, worked great. Thanks again you guys and especially Chad for helping me hook it all up. Cant forget Wandering Dave. If you are in here thank you for your help also. Couldn't ask for a better neighbor! Edited June 27, 2021 by jenandjon 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...
Chad Heiser Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 4 hours ago, jenandjon said: Just got home from the West coast rally. I have another oil leak somewhere. Its not a bad one just enough to be irritating. I suppose I will crawl under the truck tomorrow and see what I can see. Could still be reside from the previous leak but I doubt it. On the up side the batteries I got from Mr Cob at the rally and the Inverter I bought from.....I forgot his name, worked great. Thanks again you guys and especially Chad for helping me hook it all up. Cant forget Wandering Dave. If you are in here thank you for your help also. Couldn't ask for a better neighbor! Glad everything worked and you were able to keep your refrigerator cold for the trip home. I will let TahoeShark know his inverter did its job. 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...
GlennWest Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 I installed a 100 amp solar panel on my freighshaker. Nice not to have to worry about keeping it charged. 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...
Darryl&Rita Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 50 minutes ago, GlennWest said: I installed a 100 amp solar panel on my freighshaker. Nice not to have to worry about keeping it charged. You're gonna like having 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...
GlennWest Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 I do. 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...
dan412 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 I replace all four air bags this weekend. Quote 2011 Volvo D13 485/1750 Eaton 13 Speed 2016 Montana 3820FK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 That's something I need to do. Did you have to go to the Volvo dealer for the air bags or is the a better place to buy them? Quote 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 I purchase mine from Volvo, price was not bad. Old ones were 13 years old and pretty creaked. 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...
dan412 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I bought mine from the Volvo dealer. They were about the same price as I found online but no shipping they had them in stock. Quote 2011 Volvo D13 485/1750 Eaton 13 Speed 2016 Montana 3820FK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky242 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Great Thanks for the info Quote 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan412 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Picking up my new fridge on Friday at the Volvo dealer. Quote 2011 Volvo D13 485/1750 Eaton 13 Speed 2016 Montana 3820FK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 About two weeks ago I changed oil and filter. Started the generator. Put 5 gallons of gas in the 25 gallon tank for the generator. Will run it again in a few days. Then fill the tank just before we leave for the south this winter. Took it for a ride Sunday. Turned the AC on and it is not real cold. Went to switch from outside sit to inside air . Click it went. Now the control lever does nothing. Tried to install some Freon and cannot get it to take any. Then it did take some, just I do not believe it is enough. Now at first the control light on the firewall did flash as there was a problem. I reset the control unit with the key. It says it is ok. But I think it is still low. The return line is not as cold as it should be. Need to inspect the control today. I did spot three small fiberglass cracks that I fixed last summer. Just never painted them. Safe Travels, Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Had the King Cruise control that has been sitting in inventory installed. My little Kenworth with dools is geared for the Salt Flats - it's missing about 1050lbs-ft of torques but talk about go downhill or with a tail wind 🤣. Like having cruise. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted August 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 Used my truck this weekend for the first time since we got home from the West coast rally. Short weekend trip. 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...
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