TRUCK TOUR! // Western Star HDT // HDT RV
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Take a tour of our new 5th wheel: • HIGHLY CUSTOMIZED DRV ...
Finally....we offer a tour of our HDT RV Hauler! We've had many requests, so here it is. It's a 2016 Western Star 5700 that is titled as a RV in South Dakota.
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Now that is what I call traveling in style.
Ahhhh thanks guys! Hope you're doing well. Miss you here at K&N!
You guys are great, love you’re personalities. The rig is off the chart incredible. Thanks for taking the time to put these edited videos out for all of us to watch, very professional job.
This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California, God Bless you both!
Thanks Alan....welcome to the community!
Hubby and I owned Western stars and drove OTR as owner/operators! Loved our Stars!! Wouldn't have anything else. We did have caterpillars in ours with 18 speed, though. We were team drivers!
Loved the Watts on Wheels' "Whatcha doin'" intro - I know you're friends and both are wonderful representatives of the HDT / RV community. Thanks for another great video!
Thank you for the kind words Quade! Yes, we are friends with Dave and Karen and are really looking forward to spending time with them this winter. We really appreciate you coming along....have a great week.
I just bought my big rig, got a 2015 Peterbilt 579 at an auction, it was emissions disabled, paid $2,100 for it, replacing the egr cooler by myself and clearing the dtc codes, has disc brakes all around, mid deck sleeper, 500 hp mx13 engine and an 18 speed. Runs great. I am trying to get new tires but there is a shortage right now.
That is soo cheap 2,100!!!!
you did not buy that truck you stole it ......lol d.ramsey aka "mr lucky"
You guys have it going on, I like your Channel nothing but positive things coming out of you guys. Travel safe have fun and enjoy life you deserve it
Thanks and welcome Tommy! There's enough negative going on in the world today....
Sorry got interrupted with a phone call but again it's great to see the kind of tractor you drive and stuff and I thank you very much for sharing it I hope all is well stay safe God bless and I look forward to your next video
Thanks Allan....you stay safe and be blessed as well.
As a trucker it helps to lock in the stick to manual before using the 3 stage brake it helps slow you down and doesn't throw you forward
We are watching this after your tour of your new rig. We have a small rig and F150. When you described Kelly’s opinions on the duramax, that is exactly how Nicole felt when we had a Silverado. We enjoyed the content of this video, we are dreaming of a 5th wheel and full timing.
That's so cool! It's all about the memories we make living this lifestyle. Good luck in your search.
For jumping cars, id recommend getting a set of anderson plugs and mount so you dont have to open the hood
Nice truck. I am a diagnostic diesel tech and I can tell you that you WILL have to replace Nox sensors, EGR coolers, valves, split pin bushings, one box(scr,dpf,doc all in one) injectors, up pump,etc. The"Detroit" diesel engine is actually a Mercedes Benz engine. Mercedes just bought the name. They have plenty of issues. Generally the issues do not pop up until 250k or so. Again, nice truck. The Western Star 5700 series are probably the best looking big rigs on the road.
I totally agree. The new dually chevy and ford cost up to $70,000. You can purchase a Sport Chassis used between $50,000 and $60,000. The sport Chassis and your truck has so much more room. Much more comfortable to drive and ride in for many hours. Great trucks!!!! Love it!!
Well said and thank you very much!
Ok show off, now I’m for sure jealous. You have my dream rig, if I could convince my other half to go this route I would in a minute.
Didn't mean to show off Nathan....but it has to be one of the best ways to tow comfortably and safely! Let us know if we can help with the convincing 😉.
You don't need cables anymore, just get one of those Audew jump starters, about the size of a big sandwich and light weight. I used mine jump starting for a week without ever charging it on my f250 diesel. I work at a school and jump at least two cars a week with dead batteries in the parking lot., it's never failed. I always carry cables but haven't used them in about three years.
That was cool to see the rig from that position. Can’t wait to see the new RV ! Stay Safe !!
Thanks Don....we're pretty excited too!
I saw your rig at Walmart, in Oak Grove, MO last night. Welcome to Missouri.
Thanks Larry! We appreciate you checking us out.
Before we sold it we had 2006 Renegade motor home on the Freightliner Columbia chassis. It had the 12.8L Mercedes I-6 diesel with a 12 sp auto shift manual. Towed an 18' flat bed with a vehicle on it and you couldn't even tell the trailer was there. My wife also would never drive ours.
Kellie has since been in the driver's seat Gary. Not with the trailer yet, but that will come!
Best thing about that truck on the road is the “height” off the ground. I love seeing farther down the road.
Us too GH....it's been really nice!
Thanks for making this video on the HDT
Awesome tour of your HDT! 👍😎🚍
Thanks Michael. Stay dry and safe out there....talk to you soon.
We’ve been needing a new truck for our fleet and western star has definitely crossed my mind
Grace videos usual folks I can appreciate the truck you drive I was been a truck driver for the last 34 years and I know what it's like to have the creature comfort
Hi Allan....we didn't know you drove trucks. That's pretty cool!
I definitely agree with Kelly on the duramax. I went from a 2017 f250 gas to a 2017 Silverado diesel, both crew cabs and it is so much smaller, but it is a smooth riding truck and does pull great.
Great video guys. Such a beautiful truck and you couldn't ask for a better ride to tow with :) PLUS your so much safer than in a dually. See you guys soon. Safe Travels
Thanks Aaron and Tina....have fun at the rally!
What a red beauty! 🥰 Some components looks like parts from Mercedes, so the steering wheel and the transmission!
Allways safe trips! 🚛💨
Thanks so much Dietmar. We appreciate you coming along!
Allzeit gute Fahrt 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩👍🏻
Thanks for sharing like the truck
Thanks for coming along Denny. So glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend!
That is one amazing bit of kit, thank you for sharing with us from across the pond .
Thanks for coming along!
she's looking good be safe have fun
Thanks Vincent....appreciate you coming along. Have a great week!
As a full time dry camp boondocker these rigs crack me up. Mcmansions in the woods. Whatever makes you happy I guess
As a trucker who has driven that model truck for work I didn't care much for the auto transmission but I'm sure doing what yall do it works great. Also got to say that these was hands down my favorite truck to drive and have to live in plus it looks great too. Wise choice it'll certainly last a long time.
Love It absolutely love it, we went with a 4runner and small (really small trailer self contained) .My wife and I travelled 5000+ miles everywhere. and i think we will doing the same life style after out retirement.
I used to drive one of those rigs Freightliner and Mack Peterbilt and a diamond Diamond Rio I think it was so I know what they are like thank you very much God bless you
Thanks for coming along Robert. Have a great weekend!
My first truck I drove was a 68 cabover white Freighliner 2 axle with a 8V92 Detroit engine, 6 speed manual trans pulling a 27' single half set trailer across an old steel bridge in Barstow, Ca a very narrow bridge with a yellow crown School Bus coming the opposite direction crossing the bride at the same time I thought we were going to hit our mirrors together My Heart was pounding a thousand miles an hour that was the road going out too fort Irwin, Ca , but it didn't take Me long too get use too it, the longest truck I drove was a set of Triple Trailer's in Nv , Az, and Ut straight Interstate I - 15 from fontana, Ca to Las Vegas, Nv to Scipio, Ut.
Retired now but I miss Driving the Big Long Truck's. Kellie you should find a Big empty parking lot set up some orange cone's and practice driving and backing up it's not that hard and once you get used to it you will have fun and you will be begging Jim too let you drive, it just take's a little time and patience, do you know what GOAL stands for before you back up GOAL means ( Get Out And Look ) before you back up too make sure it clear and you know what your backing into. you need too learn in case Jim's not able too drive, I had a Heart Attack and Triple bypass surgery in Oct 20 , 2018 it can happen too anyone and anywhere, Better too be Safe then Sorry. jeepinjim63@gmail.com Jim
Good advice Jim....and we both agree. We will do just that once we get into our new coach - set up an area in an empty parking lot and let Kellie maneuver it around without hurting anything. Love your stories....don't ever stop telling them - they're what makes you! Have a great weekend friend and be blessed.
Living your Dream!
Yes we are David....anyone can do it with an idea and ingenuity!
@@SuiteTravels PTL and love your travels until the Lord Calls us Home!
Alright we got a western star. Nice. The man has taste and did get a Volvo
If God ever loses the blueprint for 'Ostentatious'... He's always got your rig... Nice way of avoiding the price LOL Good stuff thanks for posting.
The side of that Western Star would look good with a Suite Travels emblem on it.
Absolutely! It's like they left that open panel specifically for their logo!
I cannot believe you travel with this 15 litter Detroit Diesel 10 ton overnight cab, tow the tow trailer and support the toad on board! I love your travels!!!
As soon as I finish Pilots school we'll take a look at one! lol That's a lot of buttons and gauges!
😂....see you guys soon.
Hi Jim and Kelly!
Great video. I wanted to see what the inside of a HDT looked like. It’s pretty nice inside. I would love to ride in one. But not drive one. I’m with Kelly on that. I always used to when I was kid used to make the truckers driving this big rigs mane then toot their horns and they did. It was nice. Wow you drive long hours Jim. But glad you don’t have body aches. Thank you very much for the video. Take care have a great weekend and stay safe.
Ah thanks Sherri. Maybe we can set up a driving course in one of the empty Vegas parking lots for you and Kellie 😂. It's really not that hard to drive. Next time we're in the area we'll stop by and honk the horn for you....hope to see you soon.
Suite Travels
Sounds like a deal. 😂
Nice truck. The safest way to pull a heavy 20k+ fifthwheel. No issues stopping in an emergence or a steep downgrade.
Thank you John. We really like the safety aspect of the truck too.
Wow absolutely beautiful
Thanks Amy....appreciate you coming along. Have a great weekend.
Thank you for the video! Lots to think about!
Thanks for the info! It all makes sense to me as I am o former Trucker! Thomyt
Thanks Thomyt! We really feel it's the safest way to travel with a large RV!
Great rig. I drive a 2000 International 4700, A medium duty truck. It has a flat bed that we haul our 4X4 and pull a bumper hitch travel trailer. It is a great set up for us. We mostly boondock. We set up base camps and use the 4X4 to explore the wide open spaces in Central, Eastern Oregon and Nevada. Having a tow truck as an RV Hauler is a great set up. The only challenge I have is driving on snow. My rig does not do well but I will be changing drivers next month. Maybe that will help.
LOL...sounds like you've got a nice setup Robert.
The Mrs needs to learn to drive, in case you become incapacitated. Start with tuning it on. Move to what the gages are for, and how to adjust the seat. Then start it and move it forwaed and backward 10 feet. Then drive around a park a few times. Then on the highway, after you get it there for 20 or 30 miles. Just work into it slowly. I did this with my wife and our camper, she now tows like a champ.
Enjoyed your tour of HDT, Safe Travels.
Thanks George. We appreciate it. Have a great weekend!
My dream for when I retire....wow...love it
It all starts with an idea! Thanks for coming along and have a great week!
I love the truck walk around!! Great content
Its good for me to hear about all the gadgets and controls from someone other than Troy....i fully intend to-learn to drive Dutch. I dont want to get stuck somewhere and not know......come on Kelli...new year lets learn new things 😁 lets learn together! Baby steps, just the truck then add trailer later! 😘
I know I will have to learn to drive Big Red but I really have no desire to! Maybe when we get to the Q!?
I just did western Washington to Arizona and back in an F-250 pulling a 30" toy hauler. Your rig would be just a bit overkill for my Shockwave but ohhhhhh so much more comfortable.
Yes sir Dan! Sounds like you've got a nice rig yourself. Maybe we'll cross paths on the road. Stay safe and have fun.
Jim,
You're good at this. Why would my kids watch this? Cuz it's you talking. 🤩😍🥰
No fair you being tall to get in the cab. Short like me has to do the high stretch, but I don't mind. Safe travels, friends.🙂🙃🙂🙃
LOl....thanks guys. Give the kids a kiss from us!
The BIG question is: what's it COST.
Smaller question: what's the gas mileage & tank sizes? This must cost a mortgage to fill up!
This is awesome, I hope to be able to travel like this someday. We want just what you have: toy hauler 5th wheel so we can haul toys & also have a home office while on the road. Adding the smart car just makes it perfect.
It's surprisingly affordable. It takes a little research, but you will find a good quality used Class 8 truck with less than 500k miles is less money than a late model dually pickup....and the Class 8 is usually a million-mile truck! As far as fuel is concerned, we have dual 120 gallon tanks and get about 8 1/2 mpg allowing us to stop and fuel up at the best price on our route. If you make the same trip in a dually you're having to stop every 300-400 miles no matter what the price - so we usually spend less on fuel than our friends in their pickups!
@@SuiteTravels I'm assuming that your getting that 8 1/2 when your pulling your rig.... ????
What kind of mileage did you get with the one ton pulling your rig? How does it compare?
Such an awesome set up you guys have:-) Blessings from Colorado.
Thank you very much. Obviously we really enjoy it and are happy to share! Have a great week.
In my opinion the best looking truck on the road, built at our plant in Cleveland, NC...
Yes it was George! And we love it....
Spent years as a over the road driver, the trucks back then had a lot of comfort. Nothing like like your Western Star. Great video, super informative!
Talking about the brakes, will you have the option of air brakes on your new build?
You guys are looking Neat in the Seat!
Happy Travels
LOL....thanks Rory! DRV doesn't have an option with air brakes, but they do have hydraulic disc brakes which is awesome. We know a few owners that have installed air over hydraulic on their rigs.
Thank you for the education. Not my style, we are #Vanlife but we have considered a trailer, so the education was very valuable.
Might be the most badass set up
Not sure if it is mentioned in any of the comments but you can get a HDT cheaper than a 3500/350 dually.
But you have to have another vehicle too when you get to your location and unhitch.
Great video, thank you!!
So glad you enjoyed it Frank!
Thanks for the tour!
Thanks for coming along Paul!
Three questions (1) Do you really need the sleeper when you've got an RV behind you and (2) If you didn't have the sleeper could you have kept the Freightliner extend the frame for more length and then put a flat bed/drom (old school terminology) on the back for your smart car. (3) Are you limited to where you can camp? Most campgrounds are not able to handle a rig that big.
Great tour. Thanks.
I don't know about the Western Stars, but I hear they're incredible trucks. But I'm a truck driver myself and I've driven super singles professionally. I wish you the absolute best with that whole truck, but I do recommend (if you can) that you switch from super singles to the regular tires, because if you have a blow out, you're relying on that single working tire for support, as opposed to having three extra tires that gives more support if you're close enough to limp to a shop. Like a Love's truck stop for example, of you're close enough to one. Just food for thought.
Get a battery operated leaf blower. Would make quick work of the pine needles. More fun as well.
We just bought one! You're right...it's a lot more fun!
Thanks for the look see.
Hope all is well in beet country.....the weather has started to turn here so you'll be back to work soon!
Howdy Jim and Kellie,
Nice truck you have there lots of comfort and safety items forsureyoubetcha. Did you have a chance to get regular trailer hitch receiver installed summer? We are counting the days to when I fire up the Pete, and south to camp with you folks again.
Dave, Donna, Newt and Willy
Not yet Dave. Maybe we need a portable welder for the desert! Trust me....we've got plenty of "projects" for you when we get together. See you guys soon!
My dad would have loved this. He was a trucker and dreamed of doing a cross country trip with my mom after retirement.
You used to need a special license to drive a big rig. Maybe that’s changed?
The way your whole rig sits...WHOLE RIG....truck,home,car,and buggies whats invested.... 400,000-500,000 ? And is this your full time home ? If so, how long have you lived this way now.... GREAT VIDEO!
As always, my days of commercial driving wish I had the features you have.
As you're aware...it's a nice truck Tom! See you guys soon.
Awesome video...very informative !!!
I love your set up
No white knuckling it, for sure! Nice truck.
Have you ever thought about doing a waterless car wash for the truck yes I know it’s a lot of real estate but the low sections you could use a water less wash(water and specific soap) and micro fiber towels ... it’s just a spray in wipe off I do it on my cars and trucks if I don’t want to get wet
We do have the Wash-Wax-All product and it works pretty well. I just hate to use it with pitch from the pine trees....
@@SuiteTravels yes pine trees make it more interesting
Down sides to using a class 8 tractor to pull your RV. Some are; CDL required in some states of residence, Two 22.5" Super Single tires cost about as much as 6 Pickup size tires, Diesel Exhaust Fluid and diesel tanks to fill when fueling, 10 gallon rather than 10 quart oil changes, 13' 6" height clearance, wrecker calls start at $500. Think you can change a flat on it?
HDT? Does that stand for heavy damned truck? And I would recommend buying a jump pack for jump starting fellow campers. Its so much easier to grab it and not have to worry about moving the truck. And once the pack is low just plug it up for a few hours and its ready to go again. Nice set-up, I can say I'm a bit jealous.
Sweet
Kelly you should get comfortable driving just in case
We agree. We'll get her out on some open area and practice one of these days.
Love it 👌👌👌
You have to give the pricing of you HDT so that we can run our numbers when making comparison to our dually's. Even if you wear out the small dually's, if the multiple of them is lot cheaper than your HDT, then choice will be toward dually's.
Hi guys, greetings from Germany :-) Thank you so much for your instagram follow! i watch every of your videos :-) I am on the road with my rv too, but in Europe :-) go on and stay healthy! Klaus
Hi Klaus. Thanks for the kind words....stay safe and have fun. We really appreciate you coming along!
Have you ever thought about turning the rear brakes into an air fill up for your tires and everything
We do have an air coupler on the truck. The problem is our tires run 125 pounds and the on board compressor doesn't kick-in until it gets below 100 pounds....so the tires equalize at that pressure. It works well for things that don't require high pressures.
That truck is amazing. We are in a class A Mh but not full time.
I hope you at least sold that little table and didn't throw it away. Something I would certainly find use for. Great rig though. Very cool. Does that bottom bunk fold up as well? I bet there would be more storage room back there if it did fold up?? 🤷♂️
I chuckled when you said you upgraded from a f350 to a chevy.
LOl....well, it was "newer". Have a great weekend Jester!
We made it to Hutchinson! My old 7.3 just chugged right along.
Don’t forget to mention how much better the mirrors are
Commenting as an over the road truck driver with 21 years on the road. If you take out an axle you will gain at least one mile per gallon fuel mileage and will not affect the tow rating . supper singles will give you another half mile to the gallon. But I think they are unrealable and can leave you stranded.
Were you guys up at Custer Park in South Dakota back around the end of June beginning of July? I saw a rig just like yours while we were driving around the park at a little campground there around or inside the park.
Nice truck
awesome video.
Thanks James....we appreciate you coming along!
a rig like this is nice but it's not worth the extra expense even pulling the lite camper it still will only get about 7-8 mpg plus the added cost of insurance and maintenance an oil change alone is about 200-300 bucks tires are around 400-600 a piece plus the 75,000 or more for the truck and yes, I know what I'm talking about I was a over the road driver for 32yrs
Love your HDT - low mileage and so fully featured. I'm looking for one like yours, i.e. fully featured and already converted for RV Hauling. Hard to find, but maybe I'm not looking in the right places. Any suggestions on where to look?
Thanks Don. Take a look at our website (SuiteTravels.com/Resources) and near the bottom of the page there are some links. Join the HDT groups on Facebook and take a look at the Escapees forum. They both have "for sale" sections for HDTs.
@@SuiteTravels Thanks, I'm on it. Maybe just need to be a little patient and keep looking.
Nice truck!
Thank you Sandy!
@@SuiteTravels You're welcome😊
Great truck.
I'm assuming still need cdl even if reg personal rv
Actually no we don't. It depends on the state you're licensed in - as an example, we're licensed in South Dakota. We don't have any restrictions with our Class A license. Some states, such as Texas, require special endorsements for weight or air-brakes.
I dont blame you one bit for not driving it, it was scare the bajezus out of me too😱
If I was going to tow a RV.
HDT is the only way to go.
But - I come from a family of Big Rig drivers.
I mean you can buy a HDT used with 300k miles, which is nothing, for less than $50k.
A new Diesel PICKUP almost $60 to $70k. Doesn’t make sense to me. But obviously many many people disagree.
BTW I really like your intro, 3-2-1....
LOl....thanks!
What a shame....just came across your video and really liked your rig. Been looking hard at the Volvo 780. So I looked up Western Star and found out the Daimler dropped the 5700 line.
Great video thanks