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Jack Mayer


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Danielle and I have been towing with an HDT (Heavy Duty Truck, aka a semi truck) for the last 9+ years. Our truck is a Volvo 610 with a custom hauler body on it. It is a dream to drive and travel in.

Because we now own a smart car and want to carry that "piggyback" on the truck bed, instead of towing doubles, we decide to build another truck. This time it is a Volvo 780, D16 engine, 535 hp (turned down to 515hp), and I Shift transmission. This will be turned into our "ultimate RV hauler" by Gregg Shields. You can watch the conversion process here. There is a step-by-step series of videos on converting our truck from a line-hual tractor to an RV hauler. 

The body will be completed by Larry Herrin in Kilgore TX in March. 

If you have any quesitons feel free to ask here, or you can post on the forum on Greggs site.

My Volvo 610 is also for sale. Look at the for sale section of Greggs site.



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Hey Jack,
Just viewed the videos on your new truck conversion and look forward to seeing the continuation of the videos in the New Year. Should be an awesome rig when your done.

Safe travels!

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Jack can you show us a drawing of the Final Product? It would be nice to see what you are going for while watching the work...thanks.

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Jack Mayer


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There are no drawings. But I do have a sample of another bed that is similar. I'll maybe post that.

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