Top Questions on owning an HDT for RV Life. (Should you do it?)
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- โ ๐ We had the opportunity to meet Rob who is known as the Mayor of Margaritaville Auburndale. Owning an #HDT has many questions and we find the answers if you decide to make a change and go with an HDT to travel across the United States. #RVLife has many different aspects and finding the answers to start your journey can be a challenge.
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I almost skipped watching this video, as I thought "that's ridiculous". BUT MAN I couldn't have been more wrong. I really appreciate y'all taking the time to do this video. I had no idea all the perks of it (The price, the storage, flexibility, insurance). You've sent me down a rabbit hole now...
Thanks for watching and be careful -- It's a deep hole! We've been hanging out in it for a bit ๐ณ๐ณ๐คฃ๐คฃ
This is one of the most informative RV videos I've seen in a long time. I would never have known how relatively inexpensive this kind of setup could be. There seem to be some obvious drawbacks and I think I would feel a little self conscious about driving this rig into some of the parks I've been to, but for a particular cross country RV lifestyle I would definitely consider this. Great content!
Please don't take this in the wrong way. Don't know if it's a statement or an inquiry.
We hear all the time full timers making the same statement , " our schedule is so tight, don't know if ????". I'm not a full timer anymore because of health issues and my almost 91 year old mother who we live together. It's my home but it's also her home.
Certainly, you're going to have doctors appointments, dental appointments just have to be hear at a certain time , those you plan around. So all the rest is your time to relax enjoy life and the people you're around or move on. Ir say to each other , I'm tire of being here let's move on. And then decide on where to go. Somethings are seasonal those are a given . If driving along and see something on a Billboard that you want to see. You talk it over and you stop for a day or a week.
I know you get what I'm trying to say. I hope you don't take it the wrong way. Just asking.
Don
@@donwat91 Going with an HDT seems like a point A to point B sort of thing with minimal stops in between. A Class B or small Class C would be the ticket for the travelling style you described.
Would own one in a heart beat . After driving large trucks for 32 yrs and towing all sorts of equipment this would be my choice to pull a 3 axle rv if the cash flow would allow it to happenโฆlolโฆโฆ..love the extra length for storing his jeep on the back of the class 8 , unique design ๐โ๏ธ๐
Rob has a nice unit. A little long for flexibility but he has the ability to bring a regular car. We've been fulltiming on the road for 7 years in an HDT. It's definitely not for everyone but it also doesn't really limit us. We've been to the Keys and to Alaska and volunteered in Yellowstone for the NPS. Talking to people like us would give you a more rounded perspective on the lifestyle. Oh well... maybe someday. Have a great huddle. Enjoy the road and safe travels. Aloha David
Yes, about 5'-6' longer than most. Ours is 32' long, towing a 45' 5er. You do the math. We've been down in Quartzsite for the last month with the HDT group, many different styles & sizes. Anyone interested should go to the West Coast HDT rally in Caldwell, Idaho or the National HDT rally in Hutchinson, Kansas. BTBT, Looking forward to crossing paths in the future, great videos. Stay Safe-Have Fun
@craigreuter8083 thanks, Craig. Stay safe. That would be fun to cross paths... a long as we don't do it at the same time! Lol ๐ค๐๐คฃ
Didn't know you watched our videos. Thanks! Down the road would love to meet up and hear your thoughts as well on the HDT choice.
@SwitchItUpLife well, of course. I'm also a subscriber and a meet on the road someday would be fantastic! Safe travels
@Big Truck Big Travels you need to come to our TN Huddle! Would love to meet you guys! We have a lot of fun!
Ours is not that ummm fancy...we have a 2006 Mack, got 20k invested in it, new brakes, exhaust, some other stuff. We got the bed, hitch and new tires to go, figure we'll be into it for around 30k+/- when we're done. 100 gals fresh and 100 gals holding. Her name is Ouida Pearl, and she is a work in progress. Carries 200g of diesel, gets 10mpg..still tandem..we like her...a lot.
Great information! Thank you for sharing.
This does give you something to think about! Interesting information.
Repairing a F350 size truck has gotten so expensive it would probably be cheaper to repair a HDT.Much more Fun to drive a HDT thanks
Mind blown on the side door ๐๐๐
THAT WAS AWESOME!!!
We love Rob. He did us a huge favor during the huddle. Thanks again Rob!!
Man, oh man!! I can see the wheels of ideas rolling. Can't wait to see you guys switch it up on us at a huddle someday and come rolling in, driving a setup like that. Switch it Up!!
Great video! Very useful information!
I enjoyed the video and for him to share his rig with us all. I've never seen this setup before. I like it the best. Specially the way you load the jeep on and off the back of the truck. Thanks again , Don
That was a awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
So cool... not something we could do, but happy for those that can!
Yes !!!!! Switch it up this would be so cool to see you guys do that.
Excellent video!!!
It's a no-brainer if you're towing an RV. Next best option to a luxury pusher. Great video!
Do IT!!! Switch it up! So glad we got to meet you in person and spend time with you and everyone at the Florida Huddle. Rob the Mayor is a great guy. We talk to him every time we are there. Safe travels!
Wow! Beautiful rig -we saw it at the huddle.
An interesting concept, looks like a good idea .Thank You.
I used to drive a Volvo 760 I just love the turning radius in those Volvo's. I love what you did with your Volvo 780 Great job.
What a great video. Answered all the pertinent questions. I'm now a solid 80% doing this. I think it will still work with my momentum bumper pull with a Hensley hitch.
Brought back a lot of memories for Cheese and all the semi's he drove for 35 years....and now he is "Semi-Retired"! Good video, thanks!
Absolute beautiful truck! The matching Volvo side covers on the bed extension was an excellent idea. I like it when someone pays attention to the small details that make a huge difference.
Thank you much! Not the norm! Lol.
This is a great video! Itโs also the truck set up I want for when we start full-timing!
Thanks for watching!
Absolutely loved this video. I have been searching for a truck since covid started and I screwed up thinking i had time not knowing covid would blow the market all to hell. now looking for used at price I could have had new for 2 years ago. This video way of explaining put it more relatable for understanding than so many others. Rob was great. You guys rocked on this one
Doing all the things. What a truck!!! We didn't know what we didn't know or else we may have went this route.
yep ya need one!
One heck of a setup!
Wow! I had no idea about cost! Mileage etc. thank You for video! Keep them coming ๐
Very much enjoyed this video, as we do all of them, glad to see Todd slip into the driver's seat and try it out. As a class 8 driver for more than 30 years I fully understand why these trucks work so well for pulling rvs. That is a beautiful truck, but it would take me a while to get adjusted to an auto shift, I'd miss the other pedal and stick.
A ultimate truck thatโs for sure!!
Great video and Rob has a gorgeous unit. We started full timing 3 1/2 years ago and it was our first RV experience. We were all set for a 1-ton dually and then came across the HDT in a video similar to this. Ours have the Smart car (which we bought a year before the truck as we finished our RV build), so it is a little shorter (29โ), but the extra storage is amazing. The safety and comfort was the deciding factor for us and we never looked back.
Last year we did over 100 different stops, spanning parks, resorts, Harvest Hosts, national forest, etc. with zero issues or concerns.
Thanks for spreading the word and debunking some of the myths of great alternative.
If you are a little shorter in the leg than Todd you can get steps added to your truck or sent to you to add by RVHaulers with Gregg . He makes a step replacement that adds steps and makes it easier to climb in. At about 14:00 minutes the video titled "Never Rust Modular CANBed by RVHaulers" shows the steps. His channel also has a few years of RVHaulers to look at. Sheila there is a club of ladies that drive their RVHaulers, the videos are funny when the men admit they are not allowed to drive much anymore. The safety while towing 20k plus is a big reason to look at them. The truck can easily stop the 20K pound RV even if the trailer brakes failed. Be safe.
We have a mid size Freightliner and love it.
Thanks for sharing this video
Wow, cool options for other ways to RV.
FINALLY SOMEONE GOT THE BED CORRECT!!!! What a total sweet machine!!!!! Looks great wonderful design! Go HDT all the way!!!
This is THE way to go IMO
My top question is what everyone wants to know... what exactly did that truck cost with all it's modifications....
I think for you guys, and for the situation you are in, it makes total sense both financially and physically. You could haul a jeep and your motorcycle. Definitely something you should consider.
Yes I would love to have a rig like that.
Todd, Sheila.
HDT life is a #1 pick for you two. I've been driving over the road for 40 yrs. I was not happy when the company switched to automatics, but over the yrs of different styles of trucks Volvo has the best mirror and transmission I've been behind the wheel of. Glad he gave you the opportunity to drive it. This is the second time you two followed this path to HDT. Hope the HDT group
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BIG TIME.
That was fascinating even to someone who would never have one. Sounds like you have some thinkin' to do! I dated a trucker for a while and went with him on a couple short out and back trips. Yes, the ride was amazing!
Yea But How Was the Truck?? LOL๐คฃ
My single axle cabover is shorter then my crew cab short box pickup!
More and more parks are going to implements for the large bus and large 5th wheeler with the HDT. You could go with the smaller M class trucks that would have the performance but not all the features the large HDT would give you.
What a great format this week. Now, an idea has been spawned. Time to reach out to Jim and Kelly and see how much he can get you to spend . Stay safe, stay well.
I done it last year with 2016 Kenworth T680 with isx 15 cummins. It was the best money i ever spent.
Got to see it at Margaritaville the last week of January, it is very well built.
In a heart beatl!!!! I'm 30year retired truck driver and would not hit the road with anything else. But take a class on the basics of the truck its self.
I drove a Volvo professionally for a year, awesome truck... 730 is my favorite, awesome flat top mid roof! ๐ same as his truck but not as tall!
I would change in a heart beat! The view you get is fantastic and you can see wrecks way ahead of you and I love to drive in snow no chains it is so quite and you just float a long and the only thing you have to do is watch temp gauge because your grill will fill up with snow and pull over on down side of hill so you can get going again and I donโt eat any traffic around !๐
What an incredible interview! Man, thanks for sharing! ๐๐ป๐๐๐ป๐๐ป
Rob is a great guy. I am glad he took the time to share with us all.
Thank you Todd and Sheila! ๐๐๐
Very cool video things to ponder
Nice video "chicken foot" ๐คฃ I gotta get one of those!
I would say once you drive with one, you will never want to go back to the little dually. I love mine and would never pull with a pick up truck again. Love the videos you always share.
My man Hollywood!! Great job pointing out the great differences. Youโll be doing Volvo commercials next!
When I had my jayco I bought a cab over Mack restored it put in a air ride rear axel pulled that unit all over the country you can never have too much truck in the mountains! And you can buy a tractor with about 250K on it for a lot less than a new ton truck . I drove over the road for 30 years as a owner operator always felt good with no worries of a break down in that Mack .
Great video. Very informative. It's amazing though how many commercial drivers are trying to buy pre DEF rigs. My brother has a Freightliner that he continues to receive offers for that are significantly higher than what he paid for it nearly 20 years ago... and its not for sale!
Fascinating
๐๐wow that was an impressive rig.
One thing that the guy forgot to mention is with the Volvo VNL autoshift transmission is that the cruise control is great for downhills. The truck will downshift and engage the Jakes as needed to stay at the set speed.
The owner makes a very good case for and HDT vs a pickup.
If your wondering if all "go petals" are that sensitive, yes they are. A trick that iv used is to only use the corner of the petal to keep the truck from jerking when your accelerating.
My wife and I are looking at fifth wheels. This video you did, was the best Iโve ever seen on a big truck and I learned so much. Could I do this at my senior age of retirement, itโs really a thought. You really opened up a lot of possibilities.
I used to be a truck driver and I agree with everything said. I own a F350 diesel dually, and I rarely move my toyhauler, but if I were a full-timer, Iโd definitely get a HDT. My fifthwheel Rv is 39โ long, and itโs already difficult to back it in my driveway with a pickup; with a semi tractor like this, the large wheelbase would definitely make it impossible to back my Rv into my driveway.
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Wow! That definitely spawned some ideas! Beautiful set up! Todd you might be in trouble! ๐คฃ๐คฃ
A lot of guys would put a little flat behind the cab with marker lights on you little bed. Thatโs why car haulers are so long 70โ plus overhang and I think it was 2โ in the front and 4โ on the end of trailer .
I see a HDT in the future ! Trek could be Thor !!! Great video.
I'd be concerned about limitations of where you can park it. But I do love the concept. I'd go with a Space Craft over this, but love this set up. We admired it while at Margaritaville & the Mayor is definitely a pioneer, an innovator. Great content !
With a Space Craft trailer you are still going to need an HDT to pull it.
Interesting.... After 30 years of RV ownership from Bumper Pulls, Class A Motorhomes, and currently a 303 RLS Grand Design Fifth Wheel RV my first thought is as safe and wonderful this big rig is that the elephant in the room is space and campgrounds, and RV parks. We have traveled all over this great country several times and we live in the Sierra Mountains. Unless we were boon-docking in the desert where does the rig fit? How do you get to stay in an Oregon State Beach Campground or anywhere else beautiful Stanley Idaho another example. You are restricted to a few "hoity toity" RV Resorts surrounded by other RV's. How many times do you pull in someplace only to find that you have to turn around then what? In the western mountains and coast this rig a complete joke and not even close to practical at least not for a place you want to be. All of that smooth as silk ride and towing experience flys out the window when you arrive at a place you want to be only to find out it's not happening. Ridiculous to me but the beautiful part of living in America you get to decide.
Rob, love the color and truck, Beautiful! If we were full timing it like you guys, I would Switch it Up! Kathy, maybe in trouble! Sheila could have that Jeep! Happy Wife, Happy Life!
It's very nice I drove one for 15 years and own 3 . Now I pull my 5th wheel with a 3/4 ton it is so unhappy ๐
Stopping in conventional truck is definitely my issue. Having driven both semi trucks up to Heavy Haul and 250, 350, 450 and 550 with flatbed goosenecks and 5th wheel trailers I know for a fact that the Semi is a much safer option. Controllability is another major concern for me as Iโve seen too many people load their trailer wrong and cause sever trailer sway and/or take too much weight off their steer axle.
Awesome rig. We admired it at the huddle and while itโs so cool and has so many features we would pass. Itโs just too big. Even if not extended itโs to challenging to get into lots of parks we like going to. Great video!!
I was a professional driver for a short period of time, driving the big rigs and there is nothing else like it. I loved the adventure and safety factors. I loved the convenience. Don't let others dissuade you from trying something new. The equipment available today is so much better than what was available even 20 years ago.
@@destinysisco3142 And as a professional driver for 41 years. I would not drive one for fun to difficult getting in so many places. And when you do see them they are mostly out west. Another thing in the RV hauling industry you never see them using a HDT.
Good luck getting into some campgrounds east of the Mississippi with that. Been there done that with a Kenworth T6 80 and a 35 foot fifth wheel. There were a number of campgrounds that didnโt even want us in with that heavy truck. It became soo much of a hassle that we purchased a 2022 F450 and never looked back. Just our perspective of that type of truck and camper combo. We were right at 65โ in length.
Thank you for your feedback and perspective
Gorgeous Truck, and what a super nice guy
I think it would be amazing
We have considered this, probably in time.
Clearly the writing is on the wall, canโt wait to join your journey of HDT shopping. ๐
This guy Rob is somebody I'd like to grab a beer with. He's a hoot! Now, Rob, Todd and me going for a beer might be dangerous tho. Great video.
Great video with all kinds of info. Been a fan of Suite Travels for a couple of years and now I'm one of yours.. I wonder how that beast would pull my 6x10 cargo trailer conversion???? Save travels!!!
Awesome, thank you - glad to have you with us!
That Volvo is loooonnngggg.... A regular hdt set up kinda like what watts on wheels have would be much easier to handle. And man, that Thing is tricked right out. Really nice job on the frame stretch and the fairing panels fitment.. A whole lotta Dollars well spent
At first I thought you bought that HDT! ๐ฎ๐คฃ๐คฃ. And from last year, you talked to the owner of another HDT, and found out that the cost comparison to your Ram truck as far as maintenance, less, and mpg about the same of 8-9 . Better value! ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ๐
Jeeeep Wave ๐๐๐๐ I use to lead 30 to 40 jeep tours per year for over 450 4x4 families in Colorado.
By the HDT, I would not recommend a Volvo. Love the mayor Margaritaville what a guy.
If it will make y'all more comfortable and it makes sense money wise.....we say Switch It Up!!! And Sheila gets a Jeep/Bronco!!! ๐ Great video/info!
Just do it and switch it up!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everything has its pros and cons, I personally think itโs an issue if I want to visit small towns, sometimes itโs an issue finding parking with our Chevy 2500 crew cab in downtowns and some historic sites, unless you have a motorcycle, or a smart car or equivalent in a toy hauler, and many campgrounds canโt accommodate HDT rigs.
Iโm sure it would be a breeze to tow a camper with one of those trucks.
But at the end of the day you drive what makes you happy.
Stay safe out there everyone.
My husband pulled doubled for UPS and this is exactly what weโve been thinking about doing. Thank you for the video and info! Really appreciate this content.
Glad it was helpful!
I'M A RETIRED FEEDER DRIVER AS WELL. I'VE ENTERTAINED THE SAME SET UP BUT THAT PENSION BENEFIT IS JUST A LITTLE BIT SHORT ON THE INITIAL INVESTMENT. WE PREFER THE "HARDER TO GET TO LOCATIONS" AND FOUND BIG EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITIVE. AS FOR NOW WE'RE STICKING WITH OUR JAYCO 25.5 REOK (10K GVW) AND MY 07 CHEVY 1 TON CREWCAB WITH DURAMAX POWER AND ALLISON TRANS. I MAKE AN HONEST 10.5 MPG'S AND BETTER DEPENDING ON CONDITIONS. THE BEST FUEL NUMBERS I'VE FOUND WITH HDT'S IS 7MPG'S. I STILL LOOK AT THE MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS FOR SHITS AND GIGGLES.
@@PeeWeeHenson it looks like weโre probably going with a truck and 5th wheel. He said heโs had enough time driving the feeder and heโs done now. I get that ๐ hope we meet you out on the road sometime!
What a neat set up. Very pretty rig!
As a truck driver for fifty years I would say thatโs the way to go. Right now a lot of trucks are being sold In California due to there ridicules emissions rules and used trucks are at an all time low. Whatโs cool with that truck is you can go on a week get away take the car and just use the truck to stay in. Take a look at some of the 120 inch sleepers on some of the trucks that Will really make your brain throb. Good luck. Great video.
you can get the truck classed as a RV so u can do the same as RV and not a commercial truck .. . .no weigh station stops
#1 more bang for the buck. I like the older trucks better. But still a nice truck. You don't choke it down on the engine I hope.
I love that truck chicken foot. Get one and make videos. ๐
Happy birthday Caleb I remember my 18th birthday. It was only 4000 years ago.๐
Two things from a professional heavy truck driver: 1) The newer Volvo prime movers are insanely comfortable to drive. Routinely drive 13hrs per day - effortless! 2) Both driver & passenger are sitting much higher up than F150 450 - the scenery is fantastic! And isnโt that why youโre doing it?
Thank you for talking about owning a class #8 Semi versus a camper puller 1 Ton. I find with my 1971 SeaGrave Fire Engine ๐ I can do the service on her easy, verses my 2021 Silverado Duramax
The 2 big Fuel filter and oil filter housings are under the engine. Just slide below Fire Engine and change them. The
8V-71 Detroit takes 7 gallons of oil. Never have had to bleed fuel ins on filter changes, just fill them up with clean Diesel one at a time, start engine, she has never sputtered or needed an air bleed. The 3 air filters are on top of the engine on the passenger side, very very easy to change. The stopping power with commercial air brakes pulling the lighter 5th wheel is amazing, and the Life on brakes using it to just pull RVs will go amazing longer. Plus with sleeper you basically have a mini RV in your cab, they are made for a trucker going cross country living in his truck. You did not show the porta potty on tour of cab, he had under bed in the sleeper, which is wonderful in itself. Being able to go as you drive down the road, then just take the holding tank off and dump in the toilet at any freeway rest stop. All the extra storage in and around the cab you are never getting that in a 1 Ton dually. With these newer class #8 semi's with the Automatic transmission, your wife or partner can easily learn to drive them. I have driven lots of FD engines with Allison push button auto trans you can just put in "D" and go. The newer Allison Automatics have a push button tranny check on the little screen. There is a book manual they give you that tells you every code fault, it tells you if the level of ATF is "OK" no need to even check the dip stick.
Do still love shifting my gears in the 71 SeaGrave I will admit. ๐๐๐๐ Love that "VOLVO" with extended single axil
Wow now that's definitely nice rig, Definitely would be a good rig for switching up to switch up to.
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Actually meant to say would be a good rig to switch it