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07-01-2007, 12:11 PM
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Location: Brooklyn MI
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Looking to find out how many tow with a class 7 or 8 tow rig?
How many miles were on it when you bought?
Any other issues?
KC
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Trav'ler Direct TV dish, Progressive surge protected, Magna Shield covers, RV SnapPad, 5 star, and On the go Water softener.
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07-01-2007, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Brooklyn MI
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Looking to find out how many tow with a class 7 or 8 tow rig?
How many miles were on it when you bought?
Any other issues?
KC
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2015 Thor Challenger 37KT
Trav'ler Direct TV dish, Progressive surge protected, Magna Shield covers, RV SnapPad, 5 star, and On the go Water softener.
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07-02-2007, 04:28 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ocean Springs, Ms
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We pull our Mobile Suites 38RL3 with a 2001 Volvo 660. I got it from http://www.usedtrucks.ryder.com/start/Default.aspx it had 667000 miles on it. Love my Volvo. Jim
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Jim and Melissa
2001 Volvo "Suite-T"
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07-11-2007, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern MD
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I got a Volvo VNL630. Had "0" miles on it when I got it  , now about 28K. LOVE IT  .
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2004 Cedar Creek 362BBS Custom.
2006 Volvo VNL42T630 465HP 1650ft/lbs. 12 speed Freedomline
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07-11-2007, 03:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Los Indios TX
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We pull a 1999 37.5 foot triple slide with a 2001 Volvo 770 465 hp and 1650 ftlbs torque.
Just got it, with 689,000 miles on it. Got it from Larry Ziegler. He is known for converting HDTs.
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Kevin and Brenda
1999 Avion 37.5' triple slide
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08-03-2007, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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KC,
If you are towing a big fiver a heavy duty truck is the way to go. In fact, it was a great tow vehicle when we were towing a 25' Terry before we bought the Mountain Aire.
The Volvo had 602k when we bought it, pushing 630k now.
Check out the MDT and HDT forums at Escapees Lots of good info there.
The Volvo is quiet, smooth riding, safe, and gets better milage than my Dodge Ram ever did. Plus with 300 gallons of fuel on board I don't have to stop very often.
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Nancy & Dennis
2005 Mountain Aire FW 35BLKS; '99 Volvo 610
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08-16-2007, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Stillwater, Ok
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We pull a 43 ft. Travel Supreme with a 2001 Peterbilt 387 that had 496000 miles when we bought it. Now has 528000 and would not trade it for ANY other tow vehicle. Ride is great, visibility great, pulls and STOPS great. Not for everyone, tall(13ft. 2inches, long climb into cab and is different from the crowd) but it was sure the right decision for us. Gene
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2018 Lincoln MKX
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08-16-2007, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Southern N.J.
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We tow our Cedar Creek 5'er with a Volvo 610. Better fuel mileage than my dually and a lot more safer for us.
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Dave & Jerrolyn
Zachary,Jake, Maxx and lab "Maggie"
2016 Coachmen Freedom Express 321 Liberty
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08-16-2007, 03:23 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Anywhere, USA
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We tow with a 2001 Mack Vision, 427hp (Mack), 10-spd trans, 222"WB, 10.5 mpg, purchased as a Class 7 in June 2006 with 195,098 miles.
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John & Marilyn Yoder, Sophie & Misha (Bichons)
2008 Vectra 40TD, WIT-151980 FMCA F265880
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08-16-2007, 05:46 PM
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Administrator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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TotermanDave from this forum is another one towing with a Volvo HDT...He lives in Delaware and recently finished his work on his second HDT, where he mounted a SmartCar behind the cab.
His son is dragging a fiver with his "old" HDT...way to keep it in the family!
I'm sure Dave will be along to expand on his project.
Maybe we'll have to start an HDT forum here on iRV2 if ya'll are interested... 
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2019 Grand Design Solitude 380FL fifth wheel
2017 40' Renegade Verona LE LTS (traded)
2018 F150 King Ranch Crew Cab Diesel
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08-22-2007, 11:05 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Eureka, Ca
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We have a 38', 2007 Landmark Golden Gate that we tow with a 2001 Volvo 660. When I purchased it, it had 447,000 miles. Autoshift with a double bunk. We also use it as our daily driver. It is a great rig to tow with. Excellent stopping ability. We singled it out and added an independent air and heat powered by two honda 3000i generators. The Gens can also power our fiver.
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08-26-2007, 05:25 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Nixon, TEXAS
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I bought new Freightliner M2-106 over two years ago. Ordered the truck new and sped'd it to pull a RV. I built my own steel bed.
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2005 Freightliner M2 106 class 7 HDT
2004 Teton Sunrise Grand,Jeep Wrangler toad
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08-27-2007, 10:22 AM
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Member
Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2000
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I am interested in a HDT forum. I am currently searching for a truck. Thanks
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2020 DRV MS38RSSA
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08-27-2007, 12:53 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lake Charles La
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we pull with a 2001 T600 500HP 13 speed it has 150,000 on it pulling a 38ft trailer (love it)
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Thanks Dwayne
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