Av8r3400 Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 (edited) We just picked up our truck from Jack and Company at RVH with our new bed and goodies installed! We liked the new look of the truck so much we decided to buy a new trailer to go with it. What have I done... We went back and forth a bunch whether to order a new toy hauler or not. We finally decided that the uncertainty of lead times and even what equipment our trailer would come with (dealer wasn't sure if what we ordered would be what we got) we decided to find a dealer-stock trailer that was close to what we would order. We found one that was 90% of what we would have ordered. So, after making the round trip from Wisconsin to Kansas (in two days) for the truck, we went up to Duluth MN and looked at the trailer dealer we found on the internet. (That makes 2300 miles in 3 days...) We came to a deal and pulled the trigger. Now we have two toy haulers. (Oh boy...) Anybody looking for a nice, preowned, well cared for, affordable toy hauler? Edited May 26, 2021 by Av8r3400 Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 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...
aknavy Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 What kind of trailer did you buy? Nice truck, btw. The bed and drom are about perfect. Quote 2001 VNL 660 2018 DRV Fullhouse JX450 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Shark Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Congrats, Beautiful, that is about the way I would like my 670 to look someday. What is your wheel base? Quote Tim & Cheryl 2015 Mobile Suites 39 TKSB3 2009 Volvo 670 D13 I-Shift “Walter” Happily Living Somewhere In Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Congratulations on everything. 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...
Twotoes Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 You only go around once. Congrats Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Nice looking rig , but , I doubt it'll fit in that garage . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 That rig up turned out really nice. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 CONGRATULATIONS! Wishing you MANY miles and years of safe, happy motoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Odds are, my bed won't look that nice. So, let's hear about your new trailer, 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...
Av8r3400 Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Thank you all! Truck first: Wheelbase is about 205". Bed total length is 7-1/2'. The flat is 4-1/2' from the drom to the hitch. Our new trailer is a Grand Design Momentum 397TH. We really like the layout of this coach and the living space that's usable with the garage full. We are gaining quite a few things: another 18" in the garage, a dinette in the salon, King size bed, and a second bathroom we will probably never use, to name a few... We already have an appointment to take it down to MORryde for full independent suspension installation this winter (this was always part of the plan). The two items we are missing on the trailer we would have gotten if we would have ordered are: Insulated glass and a heat pump on the center AC. We can live without the insulated glass, and since we may eventually add a third AC in the rear, we will take the center one and put it in the back and add the heat pump AC to the center. Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 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...
Tahoe Shark Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 How long did Jack have your truck to complete the work? Quote Tim & Cheryl 2015 Mobile Suites 39 TKSB3 2009 Volvo 670 D13 I-Shift “Walter” Happily Living Somewhere In Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COFLTravler Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Love the new look of the truck... Welcome to the Grand Design family... Mark Quote 2014 HDT Volvo 780 "Baby Bird"2016 Smart Car "Baby Bird Turd" - on the back2020 Momentum 376THSWe're both proud USAF Retirees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Love the truck! Great job on the bed! Nice floor plan on the Trailer! Congrats. While you’re at Morryde , ask them to replace the stock bearings with Timkin USA bearings. It’s an option they offer on the IS install. You won’t regret it. Quote Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Tahoe Shark said: How long did Jack have your truck to complete the work? They had it for a while down in KS. Through the tail end of much of the Covid BS that cause many delays in raw materials and such. It was there longer than I would have liked, BUT, we didn't need the truck through the winter, the delays were out of everyone's control and Jack and company did a great job in the end. I am very happy with the results. Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 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...
crazybanshee Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Great looking truck. Fine choice on the toy hauler. This is our fifth season in our 397th and it has been a great unit. The dual pane windows are a great feature in ours. Quote 2007 Volvo 780 Ultrashift Trailersaver Hitch 2017 Momentum 397th 3 Yamaha Banshees 2 Honda 400EX's Polaris Outlaw 50 Polaris Outlaw 110 EFi 2018 Polaris RZR S 1000 Stealth Black 2019 Polaris RZR S 1000 Titanium Matte Metal 2015 Polaris RZR S 900 VooDoo Blue https://i.imgur.com/e0ajU8Pl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 15 hours ago, crazybanshee said: Great looking truck. Fine choice on the toy hauler. This is our fifth season in our 397th and it has been a great unit. The dual pane windows are a great feature in ours. Yes, that was something I really wanted to get. Oh well, sometimes you need to make concessions. Have you done any modifications that you recommend? Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 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...
Av8r3400 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) Our old friend is off to a new life. It's been a good coach for us. Now to pick up the new one next weekend... Next comes the project of new decals to match the trailer on the truck... Edited June 6, 2021 by Av8r3400 Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 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...
rpsinc Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Wow, great that you sold it, but I dont want to be around that rig going down the freeway, esp when loaded and in high winds. Looks like a Ram 2500 with "it has a diesel so it will pull it". I met someone that had a 33' Teton for sale, which I ended up buying. He told me a story of someone coming to look at the trailer in a F250. He asked if they intended to tow with that truck, and with affirmation, declined to show it let along sell it to them. He told them it would be unsafe and would not participate. Understandably his opinion, but at least he was maintaining safety as the better direction. I thank him. I am not passing judgement, just continuing my own direction. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) On 6/6/2021 at 11:56 AM, rpsinc said: Deleted Edited June 7, 2021 by NDBirdman Quote 2002 Fifth Avenue RV (RIP) 2015 Ram 3500 Mega-cab DRW(38k miles), 6.7L Cummins Diesel, A668RFE, 3.73, 14,000 GVWR, 5,630 Payload, 27,300 GCWR, 18,460 Max Trailer Weight Rating(For Sale) , living in the frigid north, ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Not trying to poke a hornets nest here. My choice is just that, mine. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 20 minutes ago, rpsinc said: Not trying to poke a hornets nest here. My choice is just that, mine. LOL, I was agree'n with you, explaining my experience. My experience has been deleted, hornets nest watered down. 🙂 Quote 2002 Fifth Avenue RV (RIP) 2015 Ram 3500 Mega-cab DRW(38k miles), 6.7L Cummins Diesel, A668RFE, 3.73, 14,000 GVWR, 5,630 Payload, 27,300 GCWR, 18,460 Max Trailer Weight Rating(For Sale) , living in the frigid north, ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) The lower the driver's level of skill and experience...(not managing vehicle energy, not anticipating traffic, not understanding traction, not understanding wind, thinking climbing a grade is a race, etc etc) The more an "over spec'd" truck can save the situation. Edited June 7, 2021 by noteven Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Bringing her home. Going to need new decals on the truck, now... Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 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...
rickeieio Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Look'n good. I bet you already have the decals ordered. 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...
Av8r3400 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, rickeieio said: Look'n good. I bet you already have the decals ordered. Vertical pinbox from RVH, then maybe check the local vinyl shop for options on decals before I try ordering them from the coach manufacturer. Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 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...
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