Volvo Dealer Interested In Expeditor Market

[zorry]

This is one of two CRs a friend is building.
110" ICT with showers.
18 Ft Supreme Units
Carrier Top Mounts

Adam, at Andy Mohr Truck Center in Indy built these two.

Other sleeper options available.

These trucks have been purchased by Bruce Abbott.
Adam is at 317- 697- 6596.
Adam thinks there will be people interested in Volvo Expeditors.

 

[layoutshooter]

What size engine in that?

 

[zorry]

500 HP, 13 liter.

 

[layoutshooter]

How about the transmission?

 

[zorry]

The 12 spd I-Shift

 

[layoutshooter]

I know nothing about that transmission. I would get rid of the barn doors too. Truck looks good. Not sure if I like the shower either.

I would look at that if I were in the market.

 

[zorry]

Best transmission on the market.
Owner loves barn doors. They , as many others are doing, have vinyl curtains at rear of box.

 

[layoutshooter]

Best transmission on the market.
Owner loves barn doors. They , as many others are doing, have vinyl curtains at rear of box.

I like the vinyl curtain idea. I would have them if I was in the market for a truck. I am not a fan of the barn door. Too many tight docks out there. We have had "issues" from time to time with ours. Our are thicker than most others with 4" of insulation vs the normal 3. It has been VERY tight in a couple of places. The 4" does perform MUCH better than the 3".

What reefer?

 

[zorry]

Carrier. Smaller than my 950.
Its an 18' box.
Hope to fit 8 skids when needed.
Adding lift axle.

 

[zorry]

The vinyl curtain, in stock at Carrier, Frt Wayne.
Easy, quick, add-on.

 

[layoutshooter]

8 skids would be tough with all the White Glove stuff. That would be the 850 I would think. Should be enough reefer for that small box.

What does that truck price out at?

 

[layoutshooter]

The vinyl curtain, in stock at Carrier, Frt Wayne.
Easy, quick, add-on.

Yeah, but I am doing nothing with mine, other than making sure it is taken care of properly.

 

[zorry]

All WG stuff does not need to be in box.
This toolbox holds 22 pads.

 

[GandJ]

I thought vinyl curtains were specifically not allowed to be used at fdxx. I would prefer a mid roof at least. Love the idea of more options when making a purchase. Yes, approximate price as shown? Thanks for posting Zorry.

 

[zorry]

I've been asked not to reveal the price on these units. Multi truck discount.
On a single unit, a little cheaper than recent Bolts.
Would have to sit down with spec sheets to make a complete side by side comparison.

 

[LDB]

What about the extreme nose heavy reputation of the Volvo's, especially with what looks like a longer than usual wheelbase?

 

[zorry]

That's a typical WB.
The lift axle will be in front of drive axle.

Volvo solved the nose heavy issue by putting batteries under driver, fuel tanks behind. Problem solved.
I'll ask the driver to send me weights once on the road.
I drove a T-800, 96" ICT w/shower,. M-11. I'll be able to compare weights.

 

[ChanceMaster]

What about the extreme nose heavy reputation of the Volvo's, especially with what looks like a longer than usual wheelbase?

Our Cascadia is heavy on front end as well. Lift axle and proper freight placement make it work.

 

[zorry]

All DR's are nose heavy.
I know two T-660 drivers that have had steering weight issues.
A driver told me you can put heavier tires on a 12,000 lb axle and be allowed over 12,000 lbs.

I couldn't find that reg in the little green book. My big reg book is at home. I'd have to see it in writing before I'd try it.

 

[highway star]

A driver told me you can put heavier tires on a 12,000 lb axle and be allowed over 12,000 lbs.

I highly doubt it. The axle rating is what it is. Some are going to 14k front axles.