😲 Extreme Volvo HDT // RV Hauler // ARI Sleeper // HDT Condo
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Check out this awesome Volvo HDT RV Hauler ARI Sleeper Condo. Marty shows us how his beautiful Semi-Tractor Sleeper functions great for work and play.
👉 Statement from Marty regarding working in his RV:
It looks like a semi but on paper it’s a motorhome. The Semi has been retitled as a motorhome (it is) after an inspection by my local sheriff, and is no longer titled as a commercial vehicle. This is shown on the registration. I used to stop at scales and sometimes get hassled, but once I retitled to unit as an RV and showed them the registration, the Colorado State Patrol told me I do not need to and gave me the code section stating so. The so called RV exemption. This is like a Super C with a toy hauler in use, just more modular and safer because the capacity is so high as with all HDTs.
Now the next gray area for all HDT and RV users is, are all RVs universally exempt from the commercial requirements because most full timers work from their units in some capacity. I pushed the issue at a scale house (I do not recommend this. never a good idea) once and the answer I got was since my vehicle was (at the time) titled and plated as a commercial semi tractor, if I drove across state lines and then worked on my laptop for pay, that alone would invoke the requirements. If that requirement were applied to RVs, thousands of owners would be in non-compliance.
So far, 2 years, with the retitled truck, so good. But I don’t invite trouble by stopping at scales either. Once I got chased down and the trooper said “Have a nice day” once I told that this vehicles is really a motorhome. That is my approach.
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RV Hauler: 2009 Volvo 780 HDT with I-Shift transmission, D-16 Engine tuned to 535hp, Singled out with a 2.64 rear end ratio
RV: 2015 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSB3
Trailer: 6-foot Freedom Hauler (Idaho Tote)
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I totally understand in this gentlemans case the need for the "condo" or living quarters. What I don't totally understand is the folks towing exclusively an RV what is the need for the investment in the "condo"? I mean the 3500 dually they used to tow with most likely did not have living quarters in it? Seems odd to me .... ? 😊
Everyone has their own reasons I guess.
Great review of that which most of us only dream of!!
I hear ya. Thanks for watching.
Hi whatcha up to hope all is well sending up prayers 4 healing and unspoken and 4 everyone and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy camping and happy day everyday in name of the Creator God and Yeshua /Jesus and the Holy Ghost Amen much honor and respect keep walking tall always yall also cool cool apartment on whls in the video this truck could be rv by it's self truly like this apartment on whls and they could use the bed 4 toter/ hauling ur everyday car and or pick up wow it's nice ride cool
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Thank you for the prayer. I ask and thank our Lord for safety everyday. Glad you liked the video on this truck. Take Care.
@@WattsOnWheels ur welcome and keep walking tall always
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That is an awesome truck!! Thanks for the tour!
Glad you liked it!
Double the luxury with the hdt and full house! Love it
I know...isn't it awesome!
Not sure how he can do commercial work and still claim it as a rv not for hire. Sounds illegal to me. (Former OTR drivers)
See Marty's response to this I added in the description below the video.
Hey that was a cool Volvo, and his trailer was massive ....I love seeing things this big , as you know Karen nothing as big as this set up could move in England, we will never see such things here , just too big to cope with our little country 🤣 shout out to Marty for the tour 👊 impressive set up .
Thanks for watching Marten. Marty is a great guy and so is his set up.
Awesome video, I have a 2025 Western Star. Do I have to do any modifications to it to be able to tow a fifth wheel travel trailer?
Not really...just get a fifth wheel hitch. You may need to change your air brakes to electric for the trailer unless you add a BluDot system to it.
That’s a beautiful tractor. When the container is on the back of tractor, it is no longer a private RV cause he’s using it commercially to make money. How does he get away with registering the tractor as, I assume, an RV when using it commercially? Does he cover up the Private RV sign on the sides of the tractor and go across the highway scales? I’ve never seen anyone doing double duty with a big rig. As a truck driver for 40 years, I have an inquiring mind. I hope you can answer this, I’d really like to know how he does that. When used commercially, he needs the IFTA sticker and permits. Thanks.
I asked your question to Marty and he provided me with a detailed response. I have added his response in the description below the video.
@@WattsOnWheels I commented on Marty’s explanation in a new comment.
This is my second time watching this video, I really like this
Thanks so much. We were really impressed and was so happy that he was willing to share with us.
Trucks like that are used for expedited high value loads mostly husband and wife teams. You see them hauling jet engines just can’t hauled a lot of weight. It meets needs for his work. I sure they mainly west of the Mississippi .
Actually mostly along the east coast, but it works great for his job. Thanks for watching.
Don't show this to Dave because he would try to do one better with your HDT, CanAms, Fifth wheel RV, and Smart Car. You will be in construction mode the rest not your life!!
Boy, you got that right.
So, he uses this tractor for commercial use, that means he should have a DOT number on the truck, commercial plate, CDL A license etc...I wonder if he has all that?
I don't know. I think it's more of a service vs product hauling.
He is not a commercial driver he said he bought it from a commercial driver so no he doesn't need any dot numbers .
It is not for hire and can be driven with out cdl and dot numbers
OMG what a great looking and functional rig. Wish it was mine. I would name my rig "Freight Train". Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.
Love the name. Thanks for watching.
Mine has a 110 inch sleeper which is a little shorter than his truck. And mine cost 385,000 new and they go up to 650,000 to 700,000. They are not cheap. It’s better to get them used.
I have a friend locally that built his own Condo and had his frame stretched out similar to this. He hauls Jet skis and Motorcycles on lifts on the deck. Along with that he carries a hot tub an a second floor bar also on his rear deck. He goes to alot of the HD rallies I asked to get pictures of Dave at his bar on the truck ! Hopefully yall get to meet him and see his truck .
Would love to see that and have a drink in the hot tub. Even better would be to interview him. Hopefully we'll run into him some day.
@WattsOnWheels His name is Roland hopefully yall cross paths. Sure enjoy yalls content on your channel.
Great video and truck tour, Marty!
Thanks for watching...I see Marty is sharing before it's posted. Cool!
And I would love to see a video of it, going down the highway
Me too. I don't know if we will ever cross paths again.
How is the West Coast Rally in Indiana which isn't anywhere near the West Coast? That's a head scratcher!
I said, "while on our West Coast trip". It was part of the entire 3 month trip.
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I do not doubt that, however I was referring to the opening statement of the video that the lady made. I didn't however catch the correction of "Idaho" which I suppose was made as an edit. Idaho is in the West Coast region though technically not "West Coast," but that's ok!
What an awesome setup!!! WOW!!
We thought so too.
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What size is the sleeper, 156 or 180?
Sorry, I don't have any more info than what is in the video.
I assume that you're asking about the BBC (bumper to back of cab) dimension, in inches. It's a day cab, so it would be less than 156"; the current VNL 300 is about 135" BBC. 156" would be a VNL 400 (short sleeper) and 180" would be a VNL 740 (typical long-haul sleeper cab).
Beautiful truck and setup!!!!!
It sure is. Thanks for watching.
Nice video awesome rig.
Thanks 👍 Appreciate you watching and commenting.
I can see Dave drooling already. LOL
Is it drool or is it beer. A little of both. LOL
Putting private rv, not for hire, is actually a red flag. You shouldn't do that. Also, he just admitted to violation of fmcsa regulations. Hope he actually has dot, ifta, irp for servicing weather c stations.
I don't know the particulars, but thanks for the alerts.
I love these Volvos.
We do too. Thanks for watching.
this guy knows how to retire
You got that right.
Loved the truck
Thanks so much for watching Dale.
Very impressive. Perfect for someone that travels for work and needs to bring their tools with them.
Yes, we thought he did a great job with that too. Works perfectly for him.
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Thanks for watching.
thanks for making videos of the HDTs, is there a forum on HDTs you'd recommend for coach builders, HDTs for sale, etc?
Hi and thanks for watching. We'd recommend Facebook Page HDTs Heavy Duty Trucks for RVing
@@WattsOnWheels thanks for the reply on the FB page, Cheers
That Volvo isn't afraid of a loose tire. Look at the grill! Put an incinerating toilet in that bad ass. A cassette toilet is way too silly for that monster.
Maybe at a renovation.
Hello Dave and Karen another great Video
Hi Stephen. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Is that the same year as your Volvo
I would like to see that truck hooked up to the trailer
Unfortunately, I was not able to see that.
That is a beautiful truck!
It sure is!
I read Marty’s explanation and he’s using his tractor, registered as an RV, commercially to avoid paying all the State taxes for trucks, like the fuel and highway taxes for the States he drives through. Marty, you are an owner/operator when that container with your tools in it is on the back of your tractor. You are a lawsuit waiting to happen if you’re ever involved in an accident, with the container attached, and the other party gets an attorney. That defense attorney will know the law regarding your situation and does your insurance company know this RV is also used as a business? When that container is on the back, you should have a commercial drivers license, a medical card and a logbook. Marty, you are not an RV when servicing those hydrogen facilities.
I'm sure he will see your comment
Yeah he’s really in the dark gray area. Like I know I’m pushing it but if they don’t look then I’m going to continue to do it. Wink….Wink….
@@TonyBenton0728 10-4 he’s in a dark gray area. I would have never mentioned anything about that container to do service work with the tractor. Good luck Marty, mums the word here. 😉
It's not even dark gray,@@TonyBenton0728 , it's black-and-white. That's a commercial truck when the box is mounted and he is working.
His argument that other people work from their RVs is interesting, but it fails as soon as he mounts the commercial service box, making the vehicle clearly a truck. Someone writing a blog from the laptop in their RV is not hauling a commercial load.
I don't have a problem with what he does with the rig, only the fraudulent use of the RV exemption. The rig itself appears to be well thought out.
Hi guy's...very nice truck....beautiful...good interview...thanks for the video...stay safe...J&A
Thanks 👍 You stay safe too.
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Thanks for watching Jess
@@WattsOnWheels you Welcome 👍
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful HDT -Kevin 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
I am new to watching your adventures and I love them. I would love my husband and I to travel like you two do. I would love to see the inside of your home. What video could you I see that?
This is a really old video when we first picked up the RV. We've changed out the lights, sofa and valance material since then, but this is it. ua-cam.com/video/H2YEXQnIkzA/v-deo.html
If you want to see our houseboat you can see it here after our remodeling job: ua-cam.com/video/DFGtUlIIyno/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching.
nice rig
It sure is. I appreciate Marty sharing it with us.