New Toy Hauler

[Bob Denman]

You found the breadcrumb that I left...

[WA5VHU]

That's quite a hauler truck. If you had too many overnight guests you could have them bunk in the truck!

Actually the truck has two beds, the lower bunk can sleep two adults and the upper can very comfortably sleep one adult or a couple of smaller kids. It was registered as a motor home but the only time we slept in it was overnights while travelling.

[Bob Denman]

Actually the truck has two beds, the lower bunk can sleep two adults and the upper can very comfortably sleep one adult or a couple of smaller kids. It was registered as a motor home but the only time we slept in it was overnights while travelling.

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Do you have any pictures of the Coach area?

[Dmetcalf]

2018 Highland Ridge 350H

[jaherbst]

Jack,

Sounds like a great purchase, but your math is a little off.

I included the 8 1/2 ramp in the down and patio mode.

​Jack

[jaherbst]

Jack,

Sounds like a great purchase, but your math is a little off.

Good eye, Yep the trailer is 36 Feet not Inches. Now who can I blame that on?

​Jack

[Peteoz]

Good eye, Yep the trailer is 36 Feet not Inches. Now who can I blame that on?
​Jack

Hahaha.......you’re of the generation where blaming someone else is not necessary, Jack. You just blame yourself, swear, laugh and move on

Pete

[Peteoz]

This works for us, although we recently traided the ATV for a Maverick Trail.

Doesn’t the second storey with the pitched roof make it difficult to tow, LJ?

Pete

[PrairieSpyder]

So Bob, are you going to haul your new Spyder to Spyderfest '18 in your new toy hauler?

[d.o.spyder-rts]

Jack, ENJOY! Dale

[Bob Denman]

So Bob, are you going to haul your new Spyder to Spyderfest '18 in your new toy hauler?

Negotiations are ongoing at this time...
Truthfully: I'd rather ride!
But sleeping in the rig would save money...

[jaherbst]

Negotiations are ongoing at this time...
Truthfully: I'd rather ride!
But sleeping in the rig would save money...

It is a great way to travel Bob. Pull in to a Walmart or truck stop while traveling and your home. I do this when on the road and stay at an RV park

when I arrive at destination. No bags to haul up and down and the beer is already cold and in the fridge.

Secondly you are much better rested when you arrive at your destination and can enjoy yourself more.

Jack

[Bob Denman]

Point taken...

[PrairieSpyder]

Negotiations are ongoing at this time...
Truthfully: I'd rather ride!
But sleeping in the rig would save money...

If you do, just let us know where you'll be parked, so we'll know where to take the party!

[Bob Denman]

[WA5VHU]

Do you have any pictures of the Coach area?

The Volvo is the most popular of the OTR trucks for towing RV's. The wife and I loved ours when we had it.

There is lots of info on the web, here is one site:
http://www.dmbruss.com/zRedRover/RR_WhyVolvo770.htm

Cindy driving:



Not our inside but better pictures!

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[Dmetcalf]

[QUOTE=WA5VHU;1332450]The Volvo is the most popular of the OTR trucks for towing RV's. The wife and I loved ours when we had it.

There is lots of info on the web, here is one site:
http://www.dmbruss.com/zRedRover/RR_WhyVolvo770.htm

Cindy driving:



Not our inside but better pictures!

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Volvo770_Int_Right.jpg

This is is a great layout for the interior of your RV. Thanks for sharing..! This is a great way to travel.

[Bob Denman]

That is one VERY slick setup!

[DDT]

My toy hauler is a 2008 Jayco Seneca. I like it because it has a true lift gate. Most toy haulers now have a ramp.

There is no way I am going to show this to my wife. Not a chance.

[Bob Denman]

My toy hauler is a 2008 Jayco Seneca. I like it because it has a true lift gate. Most toy haulers now have a ramp.

Is that the ZX?
I would LOVE to have been able to find one of them...

I wonder why they quit selling that model?

[tehrlich]

Is that the ZX?
I would LOVE to have been able to find one of them...

I wonder why they quit selling that model?

Well..... I will be selling it this summer. I want to take one more trip to Big Bend for some Milky Way photos.

It's an AWESOME RV. Kodiak C5500 diesel is ridiculously powerful.

I think they quit making them in this configuration because the lift gate is very well made, expensive, and they probably couldn't compete with the cheaper style ramps. Plus.... they are known to have barely adequate rear suspension. The toy hauler version usually needs an upgraded rear suspension, which I've already done. Then.... 2008/9 was the last toy hauler model. NOT a great year of "extra spending" going on in the world with the economy then.

[jaherbst]

The Volvo is the most popular of the OTR trucks for towing RV's. The wife and I loved ours when we had it.

There is lots of info on the web, here is one site:
http://www.dmbruss.com/zRedRover/RR_WhyVolvo770.htm

Cindy driving:



Not our inside but better pictures!

Volvo770_Int_Left.jpg


Volvo770_Int_Right.jpg

Well Camille will never believe what I am buying next. I want one with auto transmission though. At my age one does not know if he will live long enough to go through all the gears!

​Jack

[WA5VHU]

Well Camille will never believe what I am buying next. I want one with auto transmission though. At my age one does not know if he will live long enough to go through all the gears!

​Jack

Our Volvo had auto-shift, which means you only had to use the clutch to start moving and when coming to a stop. The rest of the time it shifted up and down automatically as needed. The wife still has no manual shift experience but had no problem with the clutch starting and stopping the truck. It actually computer shifted the same transmission as a manual and looked, felt and sounded as if we were manually shifting, except it almost never missed a gear. It was a 2000 model year, the later models have been full automatic with no clutch pedal, unless the buyer is some kind of throwback and insist on a manual transmission.

If you want to learn much more here is the best forum out there for HDT:
http://www.rvnetwork.com/forum/32-hdt/

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

But sleeping in the rig would save money...

Unless you think of it in terms of spending $180,000 for a motorhome so you can save $120/night for 100 nights a year! Let's see, after 15 years you'll break even!

But like Jack says, ease and comfort of RV travel beats out plane, rent car, and hotel any month, but I don't know that first hand. I have been told though, by full time RVer's, if you don't own a home full time living in an RV is comparable to home living when all costs are considered.

[Bob Denman]

Well..... I will be selling it this summer. I want to take one more trip to Big Bend for some Milky Way photos.

It's an AWESOME RV. Kodiak C5500 diesel is ridiculously powerful.

I think they quit making them in this configuration because the lift gate is very well made, expensive, and they probably couldn't compete with the cheaper style ramps. Plus.... they are known to have barely adequate rear suspension. The toy hauler version usually needs an upgraded rear suspension, which I've already done. Then.... 2008/9 was the last toy hauler model. NOT a great year of "extra spending" going on in the world with the economy then.

You're gonna get me in more trouble than my Missus can stand!
Rear suspension? When I load the Spyder: I'm already within 500 pounds of the GVW limit...