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The recently highlighted picture about the converted muffler has spiked my interest. Anyone have any details? Ideas? Experiences? My other vehicles are motorcycles. Loud pipes are a positive to me. But there is a difference between LOUD and making your presence known. You should still be able...

Coincidence. Suzy Q had the same thing happen on Sunday morning. The fault code translated to a low voltage condition on the sensors. She sat at her destination for the day. Upon starting again for the trip home, the ABS light did not come on again. If it pops up again, I'm taking her to the...

Being a Tech Geek, I have been adding stuff to Suzy Q. Radios have been the latest and the darn radio antenna have always been a problem. I hate having a bunch of masts sticking off the mirrors, only to be smacked while trying to get around the trees while boon-docking. So, I adjusted things a...

I have the stock hitch on my Volvo 610 (Suzy Q). Suzy Q pulls a 33 foot toy hauler and had covered 15,000+ miles since April of this year. That mileage covers freeway, back roads, off-road (and one no-road). Zero issues so far. I'm pretty anal about maintanence and check for frame issues in the...

Hey Patrick: California is not the only place with that issue. Arizona won't allow the MH registration to happen, I've tried (oh boy, did I try). And Arizona is not exactly a liberal state!

Preaching to the choir here, but the confusion in the government folks still exists. If you DO hit the scales, they look at you like you are nuts for being there and wave you on. And depending on which Highway Officer you talk with, you get different stories. I have zero problem with following...

The Garmin StreetPilot III GPS sits on the dash. A Radio Shack mini-speaker is mounted on the left corner of the dash and plugged into the SPIII to provide the voice. The backup system is a generic brand snagged from Ebay. The 5.6" color monitor is mounted on top of the CB (for now, not perm)...

My daughter and I are taking Suzy Q (and trailer) for a two week cruise around the country. She wants to see The Falls and Salem, I'm interested in the Honda Motorcycle HomeComing in Ohio and in checking out the Spam Museum. Suzy Q has been on a few 1,000 mile runs and a couple of weekend...

Looks clean! Must be difficult just watching without getting in there and playing. You know, most folks are happy with just carrying a spare TIRE if they have a flat. I like your idea, carry the whole AXLE instead!! <LOL>

hey, Parker ARIZONA. Well, THAT changes things. Count me in as a definite "maybe". I'll be south bound from Las Vegas that Sunday after playing around in the Las Vegas Bike Fest. Swinging by Parker on the way home to Phx is within reason. Um...question...the meet is on the 15th? A Monday?

Swapping lies, admiring each others customizations, bragging about pulling hills at speed. Yup, that sounds like a great time. Sadly, Suzy Q likes her diesel and that requires I keep the Work Demon happy. Burning all my vacation time with my daughter on a 2 week cross-country trip this summer...

Minor correction the URL above. After you get to the 5th wheel area, bypass the tour to see the pics.

If I read this right, you are looking to put a toad on the truck in the gap? Must be a small 4 wheeler. Not to mention the handling issues. A golf cart might work better. Never thought about a 4 wheeler up there so my thoughts might be way off base on handling and loading. I went with a toy...

I ran Suzy Q over a scale with 125 gallons of diesel in the tanks. 16,000 was the result.

What onezeman says is right on. I'm still stock from what Larry setup for me. The hitch height was a minor concern of mine until the first hook up. Zero issue. The trailer adjustment range is pretty broad to either side of the hitch height. That translates to fewer problems on inclines and the...

I have a 33 foot 5th wheel toy hauler that rides behind Suzy Q (Volvo 610). Rides great, no problems pulling, and U-turns can be done in just under a 3 lane area. There is a large space between the cab and the trailer. That works great for me as I have a platform there to haul stuff. I can stuff...

I don't have any input for you. I am real interested in the outcome of your research. I've talked to a few others over the years that have done much the same with decent results but didn't pay attention to the details at the time. Tally this reply up to "you are not alone" in your interest...

Thanks for the info. Confirms where Suzy Q seemed to want the pressure set to. onzeman: did a test run to California. Only a 600 mile run over a weekend. Wanted to check and see how things were working and catch problems before the planned big trips happened. Still running the stock hitch...

An often asked question: What PSI do you run your tires at? For Volvo 610 (and other Class 8 trucks)owners, I'm curious on what your actual run pressure is at. Opinions and data are abundant, real statements are rare.

CONGRATS!! Say good bye to your sanity. It should return in 18 or 20 years.

Generic question: How do you plan on fixing a flat tire on your truck? It's going to happen at some time in the life of the ride. Preventive maintenance will catch a large portion of issues, however there will be a pointy object out there just waiting to pop the tire when you are rolling 50...

Official disclaimer: Not validating, recommending, getting sales $$ from, or other stuff about this product. Just saw it, passing it on. Volvo 610 now comes with an inverter / converter that can be mounted externally. Weatherproof. Home

Hey Larry: As always, the best laid plans get modified. My weekend plans are suddenly up the air again. If the California trip does not go this weekend, it will happen 4/19. I'll tell Nate about your comments on his driving. He'll appreciate it (always good to feed the ego of the 20 year old...

Hey Jim: I hide out in Chandler, just south of Phoenix. The schedule is pretty hectic right now but might be able to make the run to Tucson. My email is longpublic@cox.net (home account). I'll let you know what the Schedule Mistress says.

One more thing to mention tonight: Turning. Not a problem, once you learn it. My setup is 55 feet from bumper to bumper. U-turns are just over 2 lanes wide. Which means residential streets (the ones out west, not the carriage lanes in the east) are not a problem. Just got to the next...