Sparky242 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 When all in today, I started using my 2000 Volvo 610 about two years ago and I kept my 2004 Ford F-350 DWR just incase the Volvo didn't work out. This week I looked at the miles that I have put on the Ford since I started driving the Volvo and it was about 2000 miles in 2 years so today I sold it, cant see it sit and deteriorate. I bought the Ford new and really enjoyed it. Sad to see it go but the Volvo is so much better(and so much more fun) When someone asks why I need a HDT there are lots of reasons, Braking,power,visibility, but I just tell them it is just plain fun Quote 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Enjoy! Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 I did the same. I kept the Duramax for a while just in case. I do miss it but I have a suburban now. Being the scoutmaster its nice being able to pack more passengers in. If I need a pickup I can swipe one from the farm. Otherwise I just use the freightliner. 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 August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 After we bought the Volvo, I kept my F-350 for three more years before deciding I could down-size to an F-150 for daily work duty. I don't regret it. 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...
dblr Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) I know that feeling, I kept my F-350 mostly just to park the 5th wheel in our storage lot, then they finally let me move to a better spot that I could park the camper and hdt side by side with room to back in. Traded the truck for a Explorer and never looked back. Edited August 30, 2021 by dblr 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...
mr. cob Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Howdy All, This must be a "thing", I sold the 3500 Ram, after keeping it around for 3 years after buying the Freightliner, just didn't use it and it was worth less every day it sat, lost $$$$$$$$$$ big time on that deal after buying it new and only putting 89,000 miles on it in 13 years. 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...
Sparky242 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Nice to see others came to the same conclusion, makes me feel better about letting it go and with the current truck market it sold in two days and I got a good price. Quote 2000 Volvo VNL 610 2011 Cedar Creek 36RE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 I kept my '94 Ram 2500 Cummins truck because it's value (book-wise) is near zero and it double duties as a plow truck and "farm" truck for me. I have a place to keep it and it doesn't really cost me much to keep the extra vehicle on line. 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...
Rotorhead Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 10:09 PM, Sparky242 said: When all in today, I started using my 2000 Volvo 610 about two years ago and I kept my 2004 Ford F-350 DWR just incase the Volvo didn't work out. This week I looked at the miles that I have put on the Ford since I started driving the Volvo and it was about 2000 miles in 2 years so today I sold it, cant see it sit and deteriorate. I bought the Ford new and really enjoyed it. Sad to see it go but the Volvo is so much better(and so much more fun) When someone asks why I need a HDT there are lots of reasons, Braking,power,visibility, but I just tell them it is just plain fun Your right. It is just plain fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 I think were going back to a Ram. But then again may sell the Kenworth and 5th wheel. Were talking it over, but feel were going back to a Truck camper. Triple slide and back to smaller foot print. Still miss my last Truck camper. Sure is nice to pull into about any place. If the truck fits the camper is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747Flyer Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 14 hours ago, Av8r3400 said: I kept my '94 Ram 2500 Cummins truck because it's value (book-wise) is near zero and it double duties as a plow truck and "farm" truck for me. I have a place to keep it and it doesn't really cost me much to keep the extra vehicle on line. I like the quote beneath the picture of your rig. A similar thought is " I want to die with memories...not dreams." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 22 hours ago, Av8r3400 said: I kept my '94 Ram 2500 Cummins truck because it's value (book-wise) is near zero and it double duties as a plow truck and "farm" truck for me. I have a place to keep it and it doesn't really cost me much to keep the extra vehicle on line. I still have my P-pump 12 valve 98 Ram with NV4500 5 speed. The "Holy Grail" of the pre electronic motors that started in 98 1/2 model year. I plan to keep it. No need to get rid of a perfectly good durable drive train, until the Dodge jiggly bits fall off. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 12 hours ago, Parrformance said: I still have my P-pump 12 valve 98 Ram with NV4500 5 speed. The "Holy Grail" of the pre electronic motors that started in 98 1/2 model year. I plan to keep it. No need to get rid of a perfectly good durable drive train, until the Dodge jiggly bits fall off. Yours being all mechanical will still be running when all the plastic electronics are long gone.... Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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