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    I can make a u turn with the Volvo in 3 lanes, my Ford takes almost 5 !
    The Volvo has a 184" wheel base.
    2017 Momentum 376th
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    Quote Originally Posted by Splatt View Post
    I can make a u turn with the Volvo in 3 lanes, my Ford takes almost 5 !
    The Volvo has a 184" wheel base.
    I figured. I've seen the simi delivery rigs come in a pretty small parking lot and spin the 53' trailer around in maybe a 60' space. KEN
    Backpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
    Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
    02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
    10-29-2015 - 2016 Grand Design 380TH. It's HUGE compared to a camper.
    10-19-2018 - traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie CC 4 X 4 Long Box.
    03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
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    Seasoned Camper CaptPicardo's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Splatt View Post
    When I joined, I was told my 2002 Ford F350 srw, wasn't enough truck to safely tote around a 2017 376th.

    So I bought a singled out Volvo 610 vnl.
    Took it on its very first distance trip last week.
    We went to Granby, Co.
    It pulled like a draft horse over the passes on 285, and 9, in Colorado.
    Got right at 9 mpg too.
    Top of Wolf Creek Pass.

    That is a sexy rig, I'm envious and great MPG as well, about what I get in my Silverado. Way to amp up the experience brother (now I can tell my wife everyone is moving this way )...fyi, your water hose in under your black hose but you have plenty of hose to route around that. Might want to add the black hose ladder as part of the same process...I'm sure you know the drill.
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    I was packing up to leave when I took that pic.
    I didn't feel like putting the caterpillar together when I set up for just a few days.
    Was easy enough to drain the tanks, and lift the hose.
    2017 Momentum 376th
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    I bet that turns heads in a campground.


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    I really like the HDT's. We follow a couple of people on You Tube that have moved over to them. They are full timers of course.
    You rig is beautiful. Enjoy!
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    Thanks for all the positive replies.
    For a dedicated tow vehicle, it is working out great for us.
    Getting side windows tinted soon.
    2017 Momentum 376th
    2000 Volvo 610 DD 12.7L Eaton 10 speed

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