Yeah the 389's are beautiful and "old school cool". But I agree with you, as far as spending lots of time on the road, I'd much rather have the extra room, the extra comfort and the extra MPG's that a truck like this provides. The new VNL 860's are VERY good looking trucks in my humble opinion.
I was literally scratching my back by grinding it in a doorway when you showed your handy backscratcher. Those things are priceless. Watching your channel and getting insights, as my two brothers and my son are contemplating starting out own little trucking company.It all really started when my brother got his CDL to transport a dragster rig to races around the country. It was a side job. He absolutely loves it and I can't blame him. We all have wanderlust built into the family genes somehow, and can happily spend all day just looking around. Turns out truckers have a great vantage point! Anyhow, thanks for the video here. Is nice to be dialed in, and pull from experience from those whom are already there.
The best places I have found to work on or change the oil on my Tri-Pak APU are in Ocala, Fl. and Birmingham, Al. They didn't install mine, they come on my trucks. Those are the only 2 places { except for 1 time } that I had work on my APU on 3 different trucks over 15 yrs. They were always nice and fast.
I have the same truck, try down shifting once you see the little arrows on the dash. You’ll be surprised how well you can manage that 1850 ft lbs of torque when starting an up hill under load. These trucks are all programmed for optimal fuel economy. You don’t need to be In manual mode to grab a lower gear and you can do it with cruise on. Give it a try.
I am one of those weird old people now. I have to be able to shift my truck and I have run Cummins since the early 90s. But other then that I agree with you on the fuel mileage plus the added bonus of so much more room then a 389 or W9. Its a good thing you listened to the boss and waited a couple months for it.
I got a Cummins and a 13 speed after 1 year of driving an automatic. It was a bit scary the first few thousand miles but now I can float up and down no problem right into a stop.
Cool tour of a super advanced rig, thanks for sharing! The Killem product is very interesting. Have you looked into doing solar with LiFePO4 batteries, like Battle Born rather than an APU? The run time on Lithium batteries is crazy good, but they are pricey.
You should probably go to the dealer and figure out a way to get that ishifter mounted onto the dash board. That seems like it would always get in the way. I would end up breaking it in an emergency trying to get out of the truck too quickly.
Love the Volvos, I drove Freightliner and it was obvious why they were cheaper, I bought a two year old that I drove since new. After 1,200,000 miles, I traded for a new Volvo. It was like getting out of a Ford Falcon and getting into a Lexus, smooth, quiet and roomy. Retired in '04, still miss that truck. Just wondering, what's your bobtail weight, my Volvo was heavier than the Freightliner.
Is your truck has 6x4 axle configuration? And also what's the rear axle ratio of this truck?. Your videos are fascinating and trying to adjust to your level. Thanks for all the videos!. Stay safe from coronavirus!.
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 That's why you accelerate faster and have low revs at top gear(overdrive)! Thanks for reply, keep on uploading videos and keep on trucking🚛🚛 Thanks for your effort,stay safe.
I have only just started watching your videos so the question I am asking may have already been answered but, does your truck have drum brakes or disk brakes, and if you have the disk brakes how do you like them compared to the drum brakes? Very nice video, thanks for sharing, and I agree with you, about gas mileage. When you are footing the bill it becomes a very important topic. I used to run a 26' box truck and putting fuel in that thing changed my driving habits quickly, so yea, those 389 like nice, but how does it help my bottom line? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me pushing a brick that has bad aero. Simple math proves the point.
Ok there is Something Missing from your Drivers side Locker . You have spare fuel filters there all good .But i did not see a Spare Air Dryer Cartridge sat in there , always carry one then if she decided to clog and lose air build then it's can off can on job done. Scott UK Rescue mech. Great Trucks today the Volvo . The FMX IS A TOOL .
Sir could you please tell me about the camera that you use when you were driving that was on your head and also can you tell me about your iPad mount did you have in your truck
Peterbuilt has the step up floor going to the bunk...I hate that. Volvo is by far, the best for the $$. And, they are built in America...one plant is on I81 south Of Christiansburg, VA.
2 questions: you gonna move the minimizer into this truck? and without a apu - does the truck start to charge/save batteries? love your channel and the volvo
Super singles are a scam. Any money you save is instantly thrown out the window when you get a flat tire. The rim drops down onto the road and completely chews it up. You can't get stopped on the shoulder fast enough to save it, no matter how hard you try. The wheel covers kinda work to help mpg's but they always just get in the way when you're trying to check air pressure or clean the wheels. If you're driving up and down a lot of steep hills I wouldn't get them. Your brakes need as much cooling as possible and those covers will just bake them until they burn.
Hey man if you get a chance do a short video on the suspension system the airbags and let us know if your truck has the airbags on your steering upfront. I’ve seen where some of the new Volvos have airbag suspension on the steering axles. Also do you have the ability to dump your airbags and slide your fifth wheel I like the way you have your truck set up
Hello Mr provest nice set up hope everything is going great for you now you have to get Mr palerider in one of them 😁😁 until next time be safe out and God bless you from Paris Texas
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 yes it's all all ok I was just working long hours in the day time but now I am fixing to be working at night now thanks for worries about me I will try not to gone as long next time God bless you from Paris Texas
When you go to get a new truck, I thought that your wife drive with you, couple truck driving. So you are solo. May I ask total how much for this truck?
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Well I think this is an awesome truck and if your trucking alone I never understand why more drivers don’t sleep up top and use the dinette. It’s like an extra feature having the dinette plus The toilet is a nice touch lol
lol. I know my bed is a mess !!!
Provost Motorsports excuse my ignorance, but how do you get algae in your fuel?
@@WalkerTexasplumber Water in the Biodeisel
Yeah the 389's are beautiful and "old school cool". But I agree with you, as far as spending lots of time on the road, I'd much rather have the extra room, the extra comfort and the extra MPG's that a truck like this provides. The new VNL 860's are VERY good looking trucks in my humble opinion.
Best truck tour hands down on UA-cam. Definitely love the Volvo.
Hey forget the nay sayers I really appreciate you giving instruction to the nubies I hope you will do a lot more brother
I was literally scratching my back by grinding it in a doorway when you showed your handy backscratcher. Those things are priceless.
Watching your channel and getting insights, as my two brothers and my son are contemplating starting out own little trucking company.It all really started when my brother got his CDL to transport a dragster rig to races around the country. It was a side job. He absolutely loves it and I can't blame him. We all have wanderlust built into the family genes somehow, and can happily spend all day just looking around. Turns out truckers have a great vantage point! Anyhow, thanks for the video here. Is nice to be dialed in, and pull from experience from those whom are already there.
The best places I have found to work on or change the oil on my Tri-Pak APU are in Ocala, Fl. and Birmingham, Al. They didn't install mine, they come on my trucks. Those are the only 2 places { except for 1 time } that I had work on my APU on 3 different trucks over 15 yrs. They were always nice and fast.
I have the same truck, try down shifting once you see the little arrows on the dash. You’ll be surprised how well you can manage that 1850 ft lbs of torque when starting an up hill under load. These trucks are all programmed for optimal fuel economy. You don’t need to be In manual mode to grab a lower gear and you can do it with cruise on. Give it a try.
The crapper storage sealed the deal for me. I'll be in one in March 2021
lol. You won't regret your purchase !!!
I am one of those weird old people now. I have to be able to shift my truck and I have run Cummins since the early 90s. But other then that I agree with you on the fuel mileage plus the added bonus of so much more room then a 389 or W9. Its a good thing you listened to the boss and waited a couple months for it.
I got a Cummins and a 13 speed after 1 year of driving an automatic. It was a bit scary the first few thousand miles but now I can float up and down no problem right into a stop.
These volvos are nice, make me wanna get my cdl and drive 👌👌
I love everything about your truck. Just not crazy with white. I have to give credit where it's due; Volvo made one hell of a truck.
very nice truck. I can see why you went with the Volvo.
Friggin sweet I always loved those Volvo’s 👍🏻
Best set up I've seen so far.
60,000 miles already ...still loving the Volvo !!
Best truck setup I’ve seen out here!
My back scratcher is 36 inch piece of velcro. Feels so good.
My back scratcher is named "Honey"
There you go! You're making a good point about that fuel economy thing! That's right!
It seems you really know you're stuff about trucking ! Nice truck god bless
I like your new truck,
Viskas gerai gesintuvo reikia draugai
very nice truck
Cool tour of a super advanced rig, thanks for sharing! The Killem product is very interesting. Have you looked into doing solar with LiFePO4 batteries, like Battle Born rather than an APU? The run time on Lithium batteries is crazy good, but they are pricey.
micro behind the tv, cool idea
You should probably go to the dealer and figure out a way to get that ishifter mounted onto the dash board. That seems like it would always get in the way. I would end up breaking it in an emergency trying to get out of the truck too quickly.
Love the Volvos, I drove Freightliner and it was obvious why they were cheaper, I bought a two year old that I drove since new. After 1,200,000 miles, I traded for a new Volvo. It was like getting out of a Ford Falcon and getting into a Lexus, smooth, quiet and roomy. Retired in '04, still miss that truck. Just wondering, what's your bobtail weight, my Volvo was heavier than the Freightliner.
just subscribed. love watching your trips. keep up the good work.
Sqeaking brakes and steering noise is the only problems I have had....
i know fuel economy differs from load to load. could you give us a couple examples of what you have noticed on mpg
Ive watched this video 3 times now man! I love these new Volvos! Killer truck man..Im happy for ya!
Thanks !!
Just curious what is your mpg when your running bobtail?
Is your truck has 6x4 axle configuration? And also what's the rear axle ratio of this truck?. Your videos are fascinating and trying to adjust to your level. Thanks for all the videos!. Stay safe from coronavirus!.
6x4...2:47 rear end
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 That's why you accelerate faster and have low revs at top gear(overdrive)!
Thanks for reply, keep on uploading videos and keep on trucking🚛🚛
Thanks for your effort,stay safe.
What is a Provost Motorsports?
I have only just started watching your videos so the question I am asking may have already been answered but, does your truck have drum brakes or disk brakes, and if you have the disk brakes how do you like them compared to the drum brakes?
Very nice video, thanks for sharing, and I agree with you, about gas mileage. When you are footing the bill it becomes a very important topic. I used to run a 26' box truck and putting fuel in that thing changed my driving habits quickly, so yea, those 389 like nice, but how does it help my bottom line? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me pushing a brick that has bad aero. Simple math proves the point.
Drum...next one will have disc...the drum brakes on this truck work way better than my Freightliner
Lindo Volvo!
Love it
What all does that Ipad do? What is the wiboost you were talking about?
Any chance you can measure the table? Im getting same truck and i want to put a treadmill inside
👍👍👍👍👍
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Girdziu variklio garsa svarei dirba
Ok there is Something Missing from your Drivers side Locker . You have spare fuel filters there all good .But i did not see a Spare Air Dryer Cartridge sat in there , always carry one then if she decided to clog and lose air build then it's can off can on job done. Scott UK Rescue mech. Great Trucks today the Volvo . The FMX IS A TOOL .
Where or how do you get algae in the fuel!
How do you watch tv do you pair to you’re cell phone somehow
3:14 aka the liar!! Lmfao gold!
What are you using for being notified of time zones and different states you enter 🤔.
GPS updates time zones
nice truck!
Thanks 👍
Why does this semi truck has an airbag?
Sir could you please tell me about the camera that you use when you were driving that was on your head and also can you tell me about your iPad mount did you have in your truck
Sony HDR-as50 camera mounted to a ball cap....I made the iPad mount
Peterbuilt has the step up floor going to the bunk...I hate that.
Volvo is by far, the best for the $$.
And, they are built in America...one plant is on I81 south Of Christiansburg, VA.
That plant is the only Volvo truck plant in US, Canada and Mexico
2 questions: you gonna move the minimizer into this truck? and without a apu - does the truck start to charge/save batteries? love your channel and the volvo
I have a Carrier APU ....Going to keep the Minimizer for the future
I would like to get my CDL to drive trucks.
Cigars ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What exactly are you running on the iPad? Great setup you've got there.
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Do u think super singles or wheel covers would have made a difference to your already great fuel economy?
Super singles are a scam. Any money you save is instantly thrown out the window when you get a flat tire. The rim drops down onto the road and completely chews it up. You can't get stopped on the shoulder fast enough to save it, no matter how hard you try. The wheel covers kinda work to help mpg's but they always just get in the way when you're trying to check air pressure or clean the wheels. If you're driving up and down a lot of steep hills I wouldn't get them. Your brakes need as much cooling as possible and those covers will just bake them until they burn.
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Hey man if you get a chance do a short video on the suspension system the airbags and let us know if your truck has the airbags on your steering upfront. I’ve seen where some of the new Volvos have airbag suspension on the steering axles. Also do you have the ability to dump your airbags and slide your fifth wheel I like the way you have your truck set up
Can do...
What are you doing for an APU? 👍 back scratcher lol
Carrier
ok so wondering what model of toilet fit so perfectly in that volvo :-)
Thetford....buy off of Amazon
Oops I lied. It is a Dometic with the 2.5 gallon tank.
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 Thanks man - Love your truck. Want one just like it :-)
How much my brother very nice 👍❤❤
No apu? Do you wish you had one? Or let the truck idle?
I installed a Carrier Apu works great!!
Hello Mr provest nice set up hope everything is going great for you now you have to get Mr palerider in one of them 😁😁 until next time be safe out and God bless you from Paris Texas
We were worried about you !! Hope all is well !!
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 yes it's all all ok I was just working long hours in the day time but now I am fixing to be working at night now thanks for worries about me I will try not to gone as long next time God bless you from Paris Texas
great truck
Thanks 👍
Is there a difference between the ishift lever and the ishift drive buttons?
Hello i wonder how much you paid for yor volvo back then 🤔
160,000
Is there any special hardware that you need to install that TV on the mount and if so what did you use to put the TV up
truck came with all the hardware you need
How many years will you keep this rig? How many miles can you get out of those Michelin’s? Thanks for the Videos?
300k on the rears....how long...time will tell
When you go to get a new truck, I thought that your wife drive with you, couple truck driving. So you are solo. May I ask total how much for this truck?
For now very soon though ...we love trucking
Does employers look into what you look at on your iPad
No. But would not care if they could
Provost Motorsports Trucking thank you buddy for your help
If bring your bring your spouse and they don’t have a cdl license can they still ride with you
lol...dude, when you say "yeahhh", you sound like Max Hardcore.
Normally a Porche will catch me eye but she's a "Butter Face" next to that VNL 860! Nice truck! 👙
What was the out the door price? Thank you.
160k with the FET tax
Nice truck. But I'm more old fashion I love peterbilts 🙄
Damn I hate u need a CDL to drive one ... Lol would love to get and deck the interior out leather and wood ... If that's even available lol
What toilet is that? And is it standard in the VNL?
Bought it off Amazon
Can you link it please?
Freezer and refrigerator! Styling!
It's missing the sink but otherwise has almost every option. Really nice truck.
Goog semi
On previous models the side shifter would fold down out of the way. Is that feature not available now??
Folds down but still in the way
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 I'm on disability but I have my CDL, and would love to drive again. Any suggestions on any companies I can try
Mack logo on filter
no built in bathroom conversion = no fancy points
? Did you ever consider explaining the importance of having a Printer in your truck?
And how many times it's saved you a World of Hurt? lol
Who are you lease to own two
I have my own Authority...
WHAHAHAHAHA!!! I know what you mean man! You're always itching where you can't reach it!!! LMAO!!!!!!
I think you are smarter that you look,lol
ua-cam.com/video/wJNXAwT802A/v-deo.html
Volvo VNL 860 Driving Vlog.
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Can you shoot me an email at mbatterson@rtscarrierservices.com ?
Watching your videos nothing is in sequence got the first day you picked up the truck everything is not in order
Well I think this is an awesome truck and if your trucking alone I never understand why more drivers don’t sleep up top and use the dinette. It’s like an extra feature having the dinette plus The toilet is a nice touch lol