DG N. AL Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) We are now part of the hdt community. It is a 2012 Volvo 630. The plans are to put a bed on it at some point. We want to add windows to the sleeper and replace the bunk with a bench seat. I trip to see Jack Mayer may be in the planning. We lowered the pin box on the trailer after these pictures were taken. I still need to get the hitch an inch or two higher. I have not played with the height valve on the ET hitch yet. I am not sure if I can raise it or not. Edited May 1, 2021 by DG N. AL to add more description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Very nice, congrats!!!!! 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...
GlennWest Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Don't adjust the leaving setting. Adjust pinbox to level. 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...
Mark&Bonnie Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 'Welcome to the dark side. Enjoy. Keep checking here and learn. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG N. AL Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, GlennWest said: Don't adjust the leaving setting. Adjust pinbox to level. We have already lowered the pin box as far as it will adjust. I still need 1-2 inches higher on the front of the trailer to be perfectly level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Lower the Hitch then. Messing with the leveling valve will upset the Hitch function. What type of pinbox do you have? Can it be changed and lower camper? 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...
DG N. AL Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Front of the camper needs to go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Sorry about that. Who knows installed your Hitch? I had same problem. Shop had removed the angle iron and bolted hitch to bottom of truck rails. I had to correct 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...
Moresmoke Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 This is what the inside of your walls look like. You will need to do some rearranging of the ductwork and move the sleeper control panel on the other side. By the time you are done will likely need new wall panels also. I didn’t want to give up the bunk HVAC or storage, so I removed the flip up bed frame and put a sheet of plywood on top of the lower frame to mount a seat to. Also had to make a 4 inch riser in front of the seat to get the height right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Sharp looking combo. Now the work starts. 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 May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) DG n Al - welcome - Check the truck's rear suspension ride height is at correct specifications. It looks a little tail down in the photo... probly not enough to raise the trailer to level.. Edited May 2, 2021 by noteven Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 CONGRATULATIONS! Wishing you many miles and years of safe and happy travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Is that the truck that was at the KOA in Toomsuba Tennessee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG N. AL Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Chuck said: Is that the truck that was at the KOA in Toomsuba Tennessee? Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG N. AL Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) The ET hitch was out of adjustment. It was running 1 inch from the bottom. According to Henry's web site it should ride about 3 inches from the bottom. A little adjusting of the valve raised it. The trailer should be about level now. I put the truck in the shop this afternoon and started working on some of the small items. One of the hood latch cables was frozen. I had to take half the dash out and remove the air cleaner to get it out. I have a list of filters to pick up tomorrow. It needs an oil change and general servicing. I have an air leak at the solenoids on the cross member under the cab. One of the solenoids is cracked. I need to remove them in the morning and then decide how much to replace. Edited May 3, 2021 by DG N. AL Correct spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 That is right on leaving valve. Someone likely messed with 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...
DG N. AL Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 22 hours ago, Moresmoke said: This is what the inside of your walls look like. You will need to do some rearranging of the ductwork and move the sleeper control panel on the other side. By the time you are done will likely need new wall panels also. I didn’t want to give up the bunk HVAC or storage, so I removed the flip up bed frame and put a sheet of plywood on top of the lower frame to mount a seat to. Also had to make a 4 inch riser in front of the seat to get the height right. Thanks for the pictures. I am undecided on how much of the cabinetry to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Enjoy the truck and the playing, I mean work your going to do on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moresmoke Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 10 hours ago, DG N. AL said: Thanks for the pictures. I am undecided on how much of the cabinetry to leave. I took it all out as it really didn’t serve any useful purpose, and I wanted the passengers to be able to see out. I did end up with a cubby across the back that makes a headrest for the seat. The kids have it packed with stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Howdy DG N. AL, Nice looking rig, time to up date your avitor (sp) photo. Glad you found your hitch needed adjustment and that worked to level out your trailer. Welcome to this merry band of wandering miscreants we will surly help you to spend your money and save a place for you around the campfire. 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...
rickeieio Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, mr. cob said: Welcome to this merry band of wandering miscreants we will surly help you to spend your money and save a place for you around the campfire. And with this group, "surly" and "surely" both apply nicely. 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...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, mr. cob said: Howdy DG N. AL, Nice looking rig, time to up date your avitor (sp) photo. Glad you found your hitch needed adjustment and that worked to level out your trailer. Welcome to this merry band of wandering miscreants we will surly help you to spend your money and save a place for you around the campfire. Dave 19 minutes ago, rickeieio said: And with this group, "surly" and "surely" both apply nicely. Mr cob, after all. 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...
mr. cob Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 20 hours ago, rickeieio said: And with this group, "surly" and "surely" both apply nicely. Howdy Ricke, Again, my lack of education and ability to misqel nearly everything is shown to the world, tis a heavy cross I bear at times................... 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...
mr. cob Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 20 hours ago, Darryl&Rita said: Mr cob, after all. Howdy Darryl, Looking up the definition of "surly", a word I did know existed, it would appear it could oft times apply to me, not to be construed in any way to apply to the rest of this bunch of many wheeled vagabonds. 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...
JPL Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Great looking rig. You'll be happy when you get on the road! Pat The Old Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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