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06-25-2014, 10:05 PM
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We can't get that expensive stuff from the WM's up here......so probably $20 a bottle not like the $3 stuff I have seen in the land of Ya'll. 
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06-26-2014, 10:58 AM
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In previous GM D/A trucks I had to install a fuse to get charging to the RV batteries. Is this still the case with the 2015's?
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2012 Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo
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06-26-2014, 11:06 AM
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I wonder why they didn't install more common air (drum) brakes like OTR trucks commonly have?
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06-26-2014, 11:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickS
In previous GM D/A trucks I had to install a fuse to get charging to the RV batteries. Is this still the case with the 2015's?
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My 2012 GMC Sierra came with the fuse installed. My 2002 Chevy did not.
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06-26-2014, 11:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mekanic
I wonder why they didn't install more common air (drum) brakes like OTR truck commonly have?
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Because I spec'ed the truck with the air disk's. More and more OTR trucks are going to the disk's. Proven shorter stopping distances and better heat dissipation.
Doc,
Thanks for the reply!
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2012 Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo
(2015 Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850) (2015 GMC 3500 Denali D/A 4X4 Dually)
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06-26-2014, 11:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drfife
My 2012 GMC Sierra came with the fuse installed. My 2002 Chevy did not.
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I believe 2012-13 was the last to have no fuse for that circuit from the factory......my 14 had it already. rockin'
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06-26-2014, 02:26 PM
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Is the fuse in the box under the hood? Guess I should look just in case.
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06-26-2014, 09:07 PM
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Went out to the place where I store my coach and did a trial hookup and plugged in the
ITBC and it worked just fine in my pull test. I had the door open and could hear the pump. 
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06-26-2014, 10:49 PM
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Now we're talking. Thanks Rick for being the pioneer! rockin'
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07-22-2014, 05:33 AM
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Rick do you know if one can order a Volvo 780 from factory like you did with your Volvo or just the model you have.
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07-22-2014, 09:58 PM
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John
You can order any truck you want from the factory. But it sure was a learning experience to spec out a new HDT.
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07-23-2014, 05:12 AM
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Okay thank you Rick we are heading to Lubbock, TX in 3 weeks .
We will be doing research on the different Volvo models.
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07-23-2014, 07:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by happy tails
Okay thank you Rick we are heading to Lubbock, TX in 3 weeks .
We will be doing research on the different Volvo models.
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Just curious, why do you want to get an HDT? You have a late model dually that is well within specs for your trailer. Are you looking at getting a bigger, heavier 5th wheel?
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07-23-2014, 07:21 AM
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No the 3500 that we have is a 2013 and it has 3:42 ratio and it does not pull hills very well at all and boggs down.
Plus we was looking at a HDT so we could go no trips and stay in truck overnight for a couple of nights.
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