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06-28-2020, 04:29 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Riverton
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #21684
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pin location won't matter. ive read people have put the 5th wheel plate up to 5' behind the rear axle. mine is about 3' behind. realize that you have 9000lbs or more on the steering axle as it sits. the rear axle is rated for 20k lbs. you might get 8k on it if you are lucky.
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06-28-2020, 05:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MxBound
It has a Detroit Diesel 12.7L series 60, Eaton 10 speed, with only 512k miles.
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Some of the larger motor homes are getting 12.7L Detroits. They are not series 60s, but called DD 13s. 500 HP and 1,650 torque.
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06-28-2020, 05:52 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Riverton
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #21684
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mine has the dd13. not a bad motor. i just wish i had the dd12 transmission. way better than the eaton ultra shift.
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06-28-2020, 07:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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Very nice and safe TV. Probably won’t have a big debate as to it’s ability to safely tow your unit :-)
First setup like yours that I saw was back about 15-20 years ago and I thought it was a great idea.
Tom Marty
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06-28-2020, 08:07 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Fulton
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #26161
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Wow! Nice rig! The camper looks like she is riding a little more on the rear axel. Could be the camera angle. Great rig!
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06-28-2020, 10:16 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Aztec
Posts: 77
M.O.C. #23272
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I have a manual shift 10 speed Eaton.
The pin weight most likely won't ever be over 4k. No worries on weight distribution on the rear axle. The benefit is, it will back like a bumper pull.
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06-29-2020, 08:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldharley
mine has the dd13. not a bad motor. i just wish i had the dd12 transmission. way better than the eaton ultra shift.
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The motor homes usually have the Allison 4000.
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06-29-2020, 09:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: fargo
Posts: 187
M.O.C. #17461
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congrats on the volvo!
We had a volvo 610 singled long with the eaton auto shift.
Couple of things we learned
Swapping out the shocks on the cab / chassis to ones rated for the lighter load is a huge improvement. Ours road better then the wife's denali.
They really don't like low batteries or bad grounds; keep those connections clean and the batteries charged. It will save you pain and heartache in the future.
The pin to axle position is very forgiving. Ours was setup to have 3 quads on the deck with the 5th wheel behind them; the pin was about 30inches behind the rear axle. Even in that config the weights on the axles were happy and in spec.
Enjoy the rig; they are a blast!
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06-29-2020, 09:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,898
M.O.C. #9561
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love it but my wife would NEVER drive then.
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06-29-2020, 10:04 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: fargo
Posts: 187
M.O.C. #17461
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mazboy
love it but my wife would NEVER drive then.
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You'd be surprised, about a month after we got the 610 my wife was at the helm. On the interstate, they are significantly easier to drive then any pickup. Total chill experience.
Now in traffic or congested areas, less chill 
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06-29-2020, 10:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hesston
Posts: 735
M.O.C. #25060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davideboe
I always have been told that the pin on the trailer needs to ride directly over or slightly in front of the rear axle of the tow vehicle. The recommendation may not apply to Class 5's. Just curious.
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The new 2020 GM 2500/3500 HD SRW SB trucks have the pivot point 2" behind the rear axle from the factory with the factory pucks. Not for sure about the LB trucks...
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07-05-2020, 07:42 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Aztec
Posts: 77
M.O.C. #23272
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Bought the Volvo yesterday.
Happy Independence Day !!!!
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2016 Keystone Montana HM 374FL High Country (TRADED)
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07-05-2020, 08:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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So once at camp that is okay to tour the area in okay? I know drive thrus are out but how about other places?
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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07-05-2020, 09:32 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Aztec
Posts: 77
M.O.C. #23272
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It's not as high as my Momentum, and only about 18" longer that my Ford F350.
I can go, just a t about anywhere I want.
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07-05-2020, 10:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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okay thanks
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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09-09-2020, 09:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,283
M.O.C. #17163
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What? Not a dually? Lol?
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09-09-2020, 12:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MxBound
I work for FedEx freight, and know the service regiments. I don't know of any FedEx company owner sleeper trucks tho.
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Yep, the sleeper/team units you see dragging FedEx wiggle wagons down the highway are contractors and are responsible for their own maintenance. Your truck should serve you well for a long time though.
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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09-09-2020, 01:31 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: East TN
Posts: 68
M.O.C. #26974
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I love it!
Curious, how much fuel does it carry and what kind of mpg's do you experience?
Finally, what does a rig like that cost? If you prefer a PM is fine.
Awesome rig!!!
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09-09-2020, 01:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 3,056
M.O.C. #5651
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Won't fit in my 2 car garage, tho! LOL
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2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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09-09-2020, 02:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hesston
Posts: 735
M.O.C. #25060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twindman
Won't fit in my 2 car garage, tho! LOL
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My wife and I are down to pickups in our family, and the newest one is her dailyi driver. Somehow, I don't think that this would have been acceptable as her daily driver. 
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