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Forum: HDT Discussions 04-16-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
Most of those that have done the conversions have...

Most of those that have done the conversions have also replaced the commercial fifth wheel with a more "camper friendly" air-ride hitch. Some have retained the commercial hitch, but added a different...
Forum: HDT Discussions 04-16-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
Where you live determines how difficult it can...

Where you live determines how difficult it can be; in Indiana I had my Volvo "converted" to meet the requirements in less than a day. An inspection by LEA took about 20 minutes, mostly spent on the...
Forum: HDT Discussions 04-11-2009, 05:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
I have a custom plate on the front that says...

I have a custom plate on the front that says "Private RV", but nothing at all on the sides. The only time I've pulled in is if the signs state "All vehicles over 10,000 lbs", or something similar....
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-28-2008, 06:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
Jim, Having gained a little more experience...

Jim,
Having gained a little more experience and knowledge on the subject of toters since that last posting, I can offer a little better opinion now. I bought a 2001 Volvo 610 about a year ago, and...
Forum: HDT Discussions 12-28-2006, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,043
Posted By HD_RIDER
You guys on this forum have been a great asset in...

You guys on this forum have been a great asset in understanding the various aspects of this project that I will be getting involved in; I have a pretty good idea what to look for, what to avoid, and...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-28-2006, 05:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,043
Posted By HD_RIDER
I talked to a truck lot salesman that had a few...

I talked to a truck lot salesman that had a few Volvos on the lot, and he explained that the VED-12 is Volvo's own engine, used overseas for several years but only available here for the last few. He...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-22-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,043
Posted By HD_RIDER
I've seen some '98 Volvos listed with a "VED-12"...

I've seen some '98 Volvos listed with a "VED-12" engine. Is this a carry over from the White/GMC days; something to be avoided when shopping for a potential conversion? Detroit, Cat, and Cummins all...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-20-2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
All good points to be considered... Add a flatbed...

All good points to be considered... Add a flatbed trailer and I could transport multiple camper units, as well. I'm still not sure that I want all the details involved in O/O, but I'll have to pay...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-20-2006, 03:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
Before I started asking questions, I had just...

Before I started asking questions, I had just assumed that a commercial fifth wheel wasn't compatible with the pin on a camper. Having learned different, I now wonder about any long-term damage that...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-17-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
John, thank you as well for the input. As I...

John, thank you as well for the input. As I mentioned earlier (or in a previous post), I kept my CDL & Physicals current, even though I haven't driven "professionally" for about 5 years. I was a...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-16-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
I tell people we're from "around" Ft. Wayne,...

I tell people we're from "around" Ft. Wayne, because everyone's heard of that; actually, we're a little west, in Columbia City. I used to go through LaPorte pretty regularly when I drove for US...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-16-2006, 05:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
Thank for the quick response. I recently joined...

Thank for the quick response. I recently joined the SKP forum as well, and have been poking around both sites gathering information. It's easy to get sidetracked on both sites, such great information...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-15-2006, 08:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,998
Posted By HD_RIDER
My initial desire for minimal a conversion HDT is...

My initial desire for minimal a conversion HDT is reflected in the photos provided by member "ghillie", until I read about, and considered the benefits of a conversion that could be registered as a...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-13-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By HD_RIDER
Reading some of the earlier posts by Pete & Carla...

Reading some of the earlier posts by Pete & Carla would indicate that a police officer that is cooperative, and understands your goals, would be a great asset in accomplishing this. I'm still...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-13-2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By HD_RIDER
Thank you for the swift reply; it was getting...

Thank you for the swift reply; it was getting pretty aggravating trying to get even a good opinion from an "official". Initially, my only desire was to use a day cab and do the minimum changes to...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-10-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By HD_RIDER
Has anyone here had experience with registering a...

Has anyone here had experience with registering a conversion unit in Indiana? An e-mail inquiry to Indiana DOT went unanswered, as did one to the BMV web site. I was at a local branch today for...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-03-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,279
Posted By HD_RIDER
Makes sense, I guess that's why most conversions...

Makes sense, I guess that's why most conversions start with a twin; lighter axles individually, than the axle on a stock single. They end up with a single that rides softer than the stock single, but...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-02-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,279
Posted By HD_RIDER
Thanks, Gary; with ongoing back trouble (the...

Thanks, Gary; with ongoing back trouble (the price of being a food service delivery driver)the ride quality should be at the top of my list. Am I alone in my eariler observation that a twin screw is...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-01-2006, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,279
Posted By HD_RIDER
As a newbie to this site, I'll try to keep my...

As a newbie to this site, I'll try to keep my questions limited to things that I couldn't find answered through previous questions that I have read. I should give a little history up front: I've held...
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