hdt conversion in canada

iride2 · 06-07-2011, 12:12 PM

Hi everyone.Im thinking of hdt for hauling our fusion toy hauler.Does anyone no how to get it registerd here.5033mab_20.jpg
any help
thanks chris

hot rod · 06-07-2011, 12:48 PM

You might try the escapees.com forums, they have a large following of folks hauling 5th wheel campers with HDT's, and I've read some good threads on licensing as an RV on there for a former commercial truck, but I was not looking for Canada info.

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Good Luck!

ReneRitter · 07-15-2011, 03:24 AM

I just finished converting a 2005 Volvo VNL 630, it included the removal of the differential axle, the placement of the drive axle in the place of the differential axle and the shortening of the frame. Ensure the shortening of the frame is done by a certified shop because if not it may present a problem later on with registering the vehicle! the drive shaft had also been extended because of the differential housing.
There is a lot of information out on the net, escapees.com, and "red Rover" the truck, also there are several other persons who have a lot of good information on the subject!
I added a lot of excess equipment to my truck such as the MaxBrake, tire pressure monitors, back up camera, Jackeloopy wiring conversion, GPS etc. I took my first trip last May and had a beautiful ride, much more comfortable than the Dodge dually 3500 I had been using before! I felt in control for the first time, especially going down hill with our forty foot trailer. I'll try to post some pictures soon as I am new to this forum and am very happy about my rig! Hope this helps. RR.

rv_neal · 11-17-2011, 07:06 PM

Hi everyone.Im thinking of hdt for hauling our fusion toy hauler.Does anyone no how to get it registerd here.Attachment 100
any help
thanks chris

Hi Chris,
In Manitoba it was pretty easy. We just had to have a bed and a fridge and they let us register it as a motor home. Without the bed and fridge it would have had to be registered as a "private truck." I think it depends what province you're in.
Neal
Neal and Bernie's Excellent Adventure

ReneRitter · 11-18-2011, 03:44 AM

Neil,

Please visit my website I described how registration works back here in Newfoundland and Labrador, It also has some good information which I gathered in the past. www.hdtrvwhitelightning.com

#90-GTSC · 11-18-2011, 10:20 PM

I found this very, very helpful. Especially the thought process and the reasoning that went into the truck. Great web site.

06-07-2011, 12:12 PM	#1
iride2 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	hdt conversion in canada Hi everyone.Im thinking of hdt for hauling our fusion toy hauler.Does anyone no how to get it registerd here.5033mab_20.jpg any help thanks chris __________________

06-07-2011, 12:48 PM	#2
hot rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 155	You might try the escapees.com forums, they have a large following of folks hauling 5th wheel campers with HDT's, and I've read some good threads on licensing as an RV on there for a former commercial truck, but I was not looking for Canada info. HDT - Escapees Discussion Forum Good Luck! __________________

07-15-2011, 03:24 AM	#3
ReneRitter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Paradise, Newfoundland Posts: 3	I just finished converting a 2005 Volvo VNL 630, it included the removal of the differential axle, the placement of the drive axle in the place of the differential axle and the shortening of the frame. Ensure the shortening of the frame is done by a certified shop because if not it may present a problem later on with registering the vehicle! the drive shaft had also been extended because of the differential housing. There is a lot of information out on the net, escapees.com, and "red Rover" the truck, also there are several other persons who have a lot of good information on the subject! I added a lot of excess equipment to my truck such as the MaxBrake, tire pressure monitors, back up camera, Jackeloopy wiring conversion, GPS etc. I took my first trip last May and had a beautiful ride, much more comfortable than the Dodge dually 3500 I had been using before! I felt in control for the first time, especially going down hill with our forty foot trailer. I'll try to post some pictures soon as I am new to this forum and am very happy about my rig! Hope this helps. RR. __________________

11-17-2011, 07:06 PM	#4
rv_neal Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Hi everyone.Im thinking of hdt for hauling our fusion toy hauler.Does anyone no how to get it registerd here.Attachment 100 any help thanks chris Hi Chris, In Manitoba it was pretty easy. We just had to have a bed and a fridge and they let us register it as a motor home. Without the bed and fridge it would have had to be registered as a "private truck." I think it depends what province you're in. Neal Neal and Bernie's Excellent Adventure __________________

11-18-2011, 03:44 AM	#5
ReneRitter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Paradise, Newfoundland Posts: 3	Neil, Please visit my website I described how registration works back here in Newfoundland and Labrador, It also has some good information which I gathered in the past. www.hdtrvwhitelightning.com __________________

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11-18-2011, 10:20 PM	#6
#90-GTSC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grafton, Wisconsin Posts: 174	Great Story I found this very, very helpful. Especially the thought process and the reasoning that went into the truck. Great web site. __________________ #90 Heilig-Meyers Ford NASCAR Winston Cup car, Ronnie Hopkins chassis, Joe Rhyne motor, Jericho trans, Ford 9". 99 Suburban 1500 & 24' trailer, 08 Chevy HHR, & 04 Saturn Ion. Looking for 379 or 389 Peterbilt conversion, 24' to 30' box, bumper pull.

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