2020 Volvo VNL 860 | 1 Year Review

1 Year in and all is well. 1 Year review
2020 Volvo VNL 860
www.everblades.com
Discount code: provost20

[@tarushdei]

8.5 mpg lifetime wasn't a big surprise until you said you run up to 75mph. That's incredible!

[@rafaelrodriguezmoreno1966]

Go to Volvo truck company and give them a copy of this video as imput for them to fix those defects that you're showing they should fix anything that's wrong on your truck on the house and don't charge you a single penny. By you showing them this they can fix future damages on their Volvo and help increase sell. Your imput is valuable asset to them. Keep safe and keep trucking, thank you for your service to our country. God Bless Always! 🙏

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

There watching !!

[@rafaelrodriguezmoreno1966]

@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 Where did you purchased your Volvo? I'm looking for a place to order 1, with extra added specifications. Keep safe. 🙏

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Bergys truck center. Great people!!

[@rafaelrodriguezmoreno1966]

@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 Do they have a webpage? If so and posible please forward it to me. And Thanks a million! 👍

[@anderson22morais]

A truck so expensive . it Was Not Supposed To have any defects

[@penzfan]

Beautiful rig Robbie!!

[@Tomatohater64]

I'm just happy that my favorite KZbin trucker is back in the saddle making much money and more videos.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thank you !!

[@johndollahite655]

Greetings from Texas. Great Video content. Glad your sounding and feeling better Robbie. Y'all have a safe trip down to Florida...

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@leighriley6277]

Excellent warts and all review....they're a great looking unit and" big guy" still looks brand new....you're looking much better mate, take care 👍👍

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Better every day Leigh. Thanks 😊

[@lpi40]

Thank you for your update, awesome to hear that you are feeling much better.. Thank God. Being a Volvo guy(cars) but still Volvo man always coming from Nordic country so Volvo has always been "the thing" .. Well just good to hear not any bigger things wrong and you are happy with the Truck. I guess it helps that you also knows a lot about cars yourself.. Thank you, Sir.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@pennise]

Great review. Glad I found your channel. I've always been partial to Petes, but I have crawled over a few Volvos and like all the room. I have heard their engines are healthy, too.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks. It is a great truck!!

[@DesertOkiePam1]

Mr. Provost, I have went back and watched most of your videos and was wondering if you could do a video on what other trucks you considered and what led you to choose the Volvo over other brands? Didn't see why you chose it over the others. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@martinhowe3679]

nice to see you out and about again Florida and golf a great tonic for your recovery i have always liked the Volvo even the early models were very well built and lasted well if taken care of just like any truck really any how safe travels to Florida and see you when your fighting fit again

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@iainnorris3929]

Nice to see you better, enjoy Florida, keep on trucking👍

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

👍👍

[@itchykona228]

It would be really cool if you did a 2 year review on your truck. I'm curious if they've been able to figure out the fuel filter situation with the supposed asphaltene. It would be greatly appreciated if you could. Look forward to all your videos

[@gsmd770]

Glad to see you're better! Stay safe. Great truck! Berlin signing off.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@NeilSoudan]

Your sounding a lot better today, hope all is well.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

I am!

[@bruceberry6387]

Oh Yeah!

[@garrettthompson8314]

Glad your feeling alot better Take Care

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@jonathoncopeland7492]

Front wheel hubs are always leaking on volvos. It's the type of wheel hub. Put a different one like you did and its fixed.

[@leighriley6277]

Hey bud...just checking in to see if you're ok and made a full recovery, all the best to yourself and your family mate, catch ya on the other side of this craziness 👍👍

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Doing well !!! Go back on the road Monday 😀

[@leighriley6277]

@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 stay safe bud👍👍

[@marioisaac9096]

A good-looking truck glad you are feeling better be safe

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@coastaldavhawthorne5891]

Put Velvac locking fuel caps on my Class 6 RV Hauler. The left side takes forever to get off. Right side is better but still a pain. Had longer keys made that helped, but still a pain. The left side cap is really hard to get started when putting it back on. Tried to adjust the locking bar. Still trying to get them right. Put the old ones back on til I can fix it. Takes to long to get them off when fueling. At $75.00 each, you would think they would be better. Maybe try a different brand.

[@viannprovost8443]

great review!!👍🏻🚚

[@alexisvillaroman]

Thanks for the review. Very nice truck.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@ChrisDavis333]

I’m thinking about buying a Volvo but at every turn someone says they’re a nightmare and are always in the shop. Would you recommend someone buying a 2024? Also, what are your thoughts on getting it with a Cummins X15 instead of the D13? Good idea or bad idea? I was thinking that would make the downtime a little easier at least in regards to getting the engine serviced and stuff and I’ve heard it’s a pretty good engine.

[@glennhunter7018]

Be safe out there on the road my friend

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@that-damn-yowie]

Nice review. Really good to see you back in the land of the living, you sound and look a heap better than last week. Good show mate. God bless...

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@mikeschmidt3810]

Thanks for the review. I was wondering how everything holds up under use. I guess the engineers did not pay attention to the latches. But then I suppose the parts not under warranty get a pass over on the durability testing.

[@shipmate3577]

Volvo is solid overall... but they usually have little issues that really detract from them being top quality. Most of the issues you mentioned are COMMON in Volvos. Beside adding a firearm for theft protection, the first mod any trucker should do is buy/install locking gas caps.

[@mgp-bct7723]

No more quality LOL nice 👍 I got my KW with all disk breaks I love it 🥰 And from axle it’s 13 1/2, and the aluminum and fifth wheel I loved, 400k I didn’t change the pad yet no worry to greasing

[@ulanulan2344]

Thanks man for being honest!

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Welcome

[@abc7711]

Volvo is like a diamond very good truck I saw your review good luck all the way from Punjab India reply please

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks 👍

[@jonpye8655]

How accurate is the dash display fuel economy, do you ever hand calculate the your MPG?

[@rsxdude]

Interesting. I just looked at my sticker for the front axle and it's 13,200. Kinda surprised it's that much

[@bucketlistmetaldetectingu.7689]

New to your channel, so i am going binge on all your videos. Noise that transmitting up the steering shaft I would thing if you add a wrap to it a sound deading material it might transfer some of that to the sound deading wrap. You never know. Since that steering shaft is not a in constant rotation no problem with balance ie: driveline. Just need something to absorb noise. Switch locations on the shaft a few times to see if helps. Good luck and Be safe Driver.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Welcome aboard!

[@dsotojc4645]

I got a 2013 Volvo 780 I got used to doing all work myself from DPF cleaning to brakes except injectors. It gets easier for me and I’m not a mechanic. I should start a KZbin channel hopefully soon.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Right on

[@chrisl2807]

Thanks for the review. Good to know about the front axle. The discs around are the way to go. It's more important to be able to get her stopped than to get her going. Is the steering box just annoying or are there bigger problems coming?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Let’s hope not

[@trucker4life70]

The video stopped at the half way mark. But the truck still look awesome

[@thomaswilson8634]

Volvo was on my list when I found this Kenworth. Volvo will definitely be on the top of list soon when I replace this kw. What do you think about the w990. What is your wheel base? Oh an thank you for the review. I'm keeping a eye on your truck to see how long the turbo compounding lasts. It's great to see you feeling better. An I'm super jealous about golfing in fla. No fair. I'm stuck driving. No fair

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

233 wb. Wondering about the turbo myself. Bet it is not cheap

[@octaviog.m133]

👏👏👏 PRECIOSO .SALUDOS 👍👍👍✌

[@DomnuGogu]

Can you make a video of how the bunk heater /ac works? Cant seem to find one online

[@wallycleaver1320]

She is a beautiful truck and the trailer matches nicely .

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Awesome truck

[@melvinschaefer2350]

I like your Volvo truck and that is a good truck for you

[@SteelBlueCorvette]

Next truck disc brakes and battery powered APU. The battery APU’s mount in the frame below the deck plates and will shift some weight bias towards the drives.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

I have a battery powered APU on my Freightliner....The carrier unit is far more practical as it will run for weeks not hours....also when I park the truck it automatically charges the batteries when needed .....noise is the issue but I will deal with that for unlimited run time

[@SteelBlueCorvette]

Provost Motorsports I don’t have an APU at all because I rarely if ever sleep in my truck. I’m able to hook into shore power most of the time to recharge the chassis batteries and keep my fridge running over the weekend. I think the newest battery APU’s on the Volvo’s will start the Diesel engine when power gets low to recharge the APU battery bank.

[@MrBigR928]

Aren't the cabinet latches covered under warranty? I didn't know those latches were that fragile. Making money while getting the family to a safe zone. Snake Bliskin (Escape From New York movie reference for the newbies) would be so proud👍

[@kelvinjonas929]

New subscriber,new fan howzit buddy

[@seanhobbs1989]

Alot of them steering gear boxs have a grease fitting put a few pumps in it and should be good to go usually after 25k after new one installed it is good to be greased then will last a good while

[@georgegeorgepht]

Love that Volvo looks, ride and quite cab...But it stops there.

[@GiGi.403]

Man lots of problems on new truck hope sellers or guarantee cover those problems cuz u paid a lot. Greetings from Italy.

[@1120Farhad]

Beautiful truck. I love inside. Looks like bedrooms 😀. If you sleep the night inside with heater and refrigerator on, how does it works? With truck battery?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Battery. Or I can run the Apu

[@bizzboss_00]

Very good review,quick question at what millage do you change motor oil ?? do you follow volvo spec or less ??

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Less with synthetic

[@jonpye8655]

FYI when you do decide to upgrade to a new Volvo talk with your salesman there are different brand steering gearboxes available.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Good to know

[@susansullivan9255]

Discs brakes are the norm over here to ..

[@fundsfordad]

Pretty truck !!!

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@PumpUptheJam81]

Are Mack trucks similar since Volvo acquired them? Not really impressed with the issues you have had but I understand these run more efficient which may make up for it.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

last 12 months 0 issues...All trucks break its just a matter of time

[@MrRld1960]

Disc brakes are supposed to be 85 lb per tandem axel less in weight, than the drum brakes. Some states give you 400 lb. over 80,000 for an APU.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

The 400 lb is for the 80k the rear axles weight rate is much higher than the 34k bridge law allows

[@russelltrupia4479]

I hope you have all the bugs worked worked out good luck.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

I hope so too

[@paulausherman727]

What motor do you have N your truck

[@nolanmanley5359]

A new Volvo spec label (13500) is cheaper than a new axle. Pretty sure it may only be a different spring, if that even! That's how we DID it in the old days. LOL BTW... KZbinr "Stronger by the mile" Daniel McCarthy is in a new Volvo and I giggle every time I hear his steering pump singing the same tune as yours on turns.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

lol

[@Lensman3333]

Surprised also that Disc Brakes are not standard. Are the Headlights LED/Xenon on your truck and is it an Automatic?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Yes auto

[@centralfloridafishing8467]

To become a trucker, do you need to know all that about the engine?

[@KostaMertiri]

Did you ever find the solution for davco filter turning into algae color, im having the same exact problem on my 2017 volvo with common rail engine.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

I have theories talked about them in a couple of videos. Seems to be important to clean out the bottom of the metal part of the Davco to get longer filter life

[@bapujisahoo5559]

Sir Volvo vnl 860 how much price???

[@joenichols6861]

We got a brand new 860 in 2017 it has been a freaking nightmare. A/C problems heater quit working. Cabinet hinges came a part. Electrical problems.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Sorry to hear that. Pretty much all trucks have there problems new and old. we run the things hard and stuff is going to happen

[@joenichols6861]

Too dam many electrical sensors for me. If they would just stick to a basic truck they would be more reliable and trouble free. And warranty doesn’t help much when a truck stays down in the shop and the payments keep rolling in. Once you start getting behind it’s so hard to catch up.

[@chrismoody5977]

Do U have Turbo Compound XE Or Just Super Direct D13? And What’s Your Torque And HP Specs?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Compound XE

[@harralsergeant8769]

Yes

[@christianb9565]

That DAVCO problem your having is a nice and easy fix. It is the Fleetguard filter you're running in it. Elemax, Volvo, Fleetguard, they're all the same Cummins filter made with a synthetic filter media. Filter constantly turns black and, in the bottom of your DAVCO you'll probably see a buildup of black goo that looks like a melted latex glove. The other thing they do is off gas which pushes fuel through the system and back to the tank. The fuel level will drop below the black collar when that happens. Causes some nasty stumbling and eventually sucking that air in, if yours does it, will take out your injectors. Switch to a traditional filter media, such as a Donaldson or Baldwin, and that all goes away. My friend and I, both with 2015 Volvos, spent far too much money chasing down those fancy fairy tale "theories" the fellas at the shop like to throw around before we finally figured it out.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

thanks

[@highjix]

That's what I like about the internet, the dealership may not be able to figure it out, but someone on the internet has and can tell you how to fix it.

[@HotBoxTrucking]

it's a crime to do a truck tour w/o showing what u got in your fridge :P espicially when you got a volvo sized fridge (biggest trucking fridge there is!!)

[@loiranaestrada]

Nice video

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks!!

[@trossk]

Only 40k lb loads???

[@ghostcat1883]

Was the debris in the filter from the coolant leak, maybe the engine wasn't cooling properly.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

No

[@randydouglas5153]

They say if you fly into Florida from NY, NJ they want you to mandatory two weeks isolate yourself

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Taking the big guy “truck “ into Florida

[@emreeroglu8519]

Hi, What's the standard factory warranty on it? Do you have to take it to a Volvo dealer or any qualified shop ( Truck stops) can work on em? Thx

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Dealrrship

[@highjix]

Here is a sad story for you, I bought a brand new F-150 and I asked for the extended warranty because I didn't want any surprises. They took me to a room with a camera for me to sign the warranty paperwork, I thought it was weird but didn't think too much about it, until I thought I needed the warranty and called Ford, turned out it wasn't a FORD extended warranty, but an after market warranty the dealership was pushing, but they never explained to me that they where signing me up on a non ford warranty. Turns out that was why they had the camera setup so they could have video proof that you signed the paperwork for the aftermarket company because they knew they where doing wrong. and I was too stupid to verify it was a Ford warranty. Fortunately 12 years and 130 thousand miles later I have never had a mechanical issue outside of normal wear items. (brakes)

[@ghostcat1883]

I only have two complaints about the Volvo. The steps to get in and out are to thin, accident waiting to happen. The seats are to close to the windows, I almost busted out the window a number of times with my elbow on sharp left turns. The hood latch is my favorite part, the power steering is real easy, and the turbo makes a cool sound when you press the throttle. I drive a day cab but we have one Volvo 760 otr truck we use sometimes. Best air ride in there seats.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Agree on the steps

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

My seats are not that close wondering if it’s just a day cab thing

[@ghostcat1883]

Could be, we drive mostly freight liners. Maybe they just seemed closer to the windows. Not used to it I guess.

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

nice rig

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Thanks

[@svt89]

So how is the pulling power ? Looking at a 2019 model with 500/1850

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Great !!

[@superfly4137]

question, do you get the engine washed at the truck wash?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Try not to....I don't want high pressure water in my electrical connections

[@huskerfan7660]

Did you purchase this new, or is it a lease with full maint.?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

New. Purchased

[@arisk.ramosbautista1283]

Provost Motorsports HM? $172,000??

[@chrismoody5977]

What’s your opinion on 6X2 Axle Is It Worth Having Over 6X4?

[@terryj-londonontariocanada4605]

He has no idea what your talking about...

[@nickdjurabek6409]

No, better to have 6x4

[@alemhajrizaj1163]

Great video.a lot of problems for 80k

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Tell me about it

[@Simon-bg3st]

Drum brakes?? My 1998 Scania had brake-by-wire disc brakes on every axle. Stopping power was immense for the time....

[@AC-ir3od]

I haul balls too 😂🤣 2018 Freight”shaker”

[@JDM66762]

You look and sound like you feel much better... glad to see you :back in the saddle". Get down here to FL and soak in the sun and the warmth. If you get near Ocala during the weekdays, give me a shout out. Big Guy looks good for 1 year... he's been a good truck for you. Stay safe, and keep the videos coming. God bless you. Pastor Dean, Christian Life Church, Kissimmee FL.

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Send me an email 😀

[@JDM66762]

@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 what is the email address? Or, you can reach me at [e-mail]

[@blsvideo]

Did you make it into Florida?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Sure did

[@carmelolara9734]

Ok My drivers good truck

[@wladyslawkoss4098]

What made you get a Volvo instead of a frightliner or any other brand?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

I own a Freightliner as well. Volvo rides like a cloud

[@arisk.ramosbautista1283]

Provost Motorsports 😂😂 ✅

[@pakistangeographicchannel529]

Is freightliner better than Volvo ??

[@priglobalservices2190]

No question each truck down costed a lot of money to the owner.

[@susansullivan9255]

80.000 lbs is only 36.6 tons , we are running 44 tons here in the UK on 6 sixs ..

[@RickZune]

Then you got Scandinavia where we put 74 tons in our standard fleet trucks.

[@satriawibisono3270]

And then you got indonesian where we put 90 tons in our standart trucks just with 6 axles no abs, no traction control and the engine is under 400hp.

[@nickdjurabek6409]

What type of fuel cap lock you bought, low sulfur- none vented cap or other type?

[@viorelciprian8765]

How many meter has the truck with the trailer?

[@Spear98CZ]

American trailer is 16.1 meters long (53 feet), combo would be over 20 meters.

[@mrdave777]

I’ve mentioned this before. The Volvo is so sexy. And it’s a tractor!!! Cascadia, Peterbilt are silent. Any others??? Nope.

[@oBeYoPtIcZ]

That’s true when there low mileage!

[@MOVINW8]

New junk I'm glad u find it's fine for 15 to 20 days in shop with under 100k on truck. Smh

[@calebmanuel17]

Do you lease your truck at trucking companies

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

No. Own authority

[@bb7177]

Are all those latches covered by warranty?

[@mehrankhan482]

Most likely but it's not worth to leave the truck at the dealership to save couple hundred dollars.

[@kis717]

I had mine replaced on the fridge, as long as under 100k mile is covered under warranty.

[@warchief6733]

"From everything I JUST EXPLAINED"....

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

I know right....

[@youbastrds231]

Empire or a filthy stormcloak rebel?

[@euvouestarlaa]

Vim pela loira na estrada 👍🇧🇷

[@loiranaestrada]

Quando você ler os comentários eu vou estar lá legal!!

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

I had to translate this comment lol

[@bayboy1967]

It’s time to do an update

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Sure is !!

[@Donfleebie1]

The "Goldwing" of big trucks.

[@Daniel-ug8fd]

DOT allows 750 extra is you have an APU

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

Total weight not front axle weight. Front is limited to 12,500

[@05trucker55]

Beautiful truck what HP does it have ? And what wheel base is it?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

455. 233 wheel base

[@ryanbrandenburg1882]

Whats the wheel base

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

230

[@ryanbrandenburg1882]

@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 copy that thank you

[@unalcayl8506]

How long without a trailer?

[@provostmotorsportstrucking2298]

233 wheelbase

[@unalcayl8506]

@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 how many meters whiteout Volvo vnl trailer

[@unalcayl8506]

@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 233 wheelbase i did not understand this term