Test Drive and Inspect the RV Hauler named CHILL

SOLD SOLD - however we are always updating our website with new inventory. You can see our inventory here:
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Wow, low mileage!
This RVHauler named CHILL was SOLD FOR $54,000 USD.
He had only 572,000 miles. He has the much sought after Volvo D12 engine that produces 465 HP.
No Clutch! This 12 speed auto-shift transmission really works well.
See full pictures, specifications and details on our website in-stock page here:
WEBSITE www.rvhaulers.ca/inventory/
Gregg has created this channel to share EVERYTHING about RVHaulers. Gregg has many years experience building and customizing Heavy Duty Trucks (HDTs) into RVHaulers. Explore these videos if you are considering using a large highway tractor to tow your RV 5th wheel trailer or livestock horse trailer.
We live the RVing lifestyle - we have years of RV experience, with RV living. We also have decades of experience pulling large fifth wheel recreational vehicles with HDTs (Heavy Duty Trucks).
These HDTs can be specifically configured to pull your RV, large horse trailer, or race trailer safely and efficiently.
For further information or questions:
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877.631.0065

[@douglaslawlor622]

Love the sound of that Volvo. This setup beets any pickup truck / fifth wheel combination or any motor home in my opinion hands down!. What a ride! Glad to see you back again Greg. I’ve been watching your channel for I don’t know how long. Awesome respect for what you do.

[@cessnapilot8656]

Glad to see you back Greg , looking forward to some new builds

[@rvhaulers]

Pilot, we have a few underway right now, and thanks for watching!

[@blkhawkfan802]

Great to see you back Gregg. Best of luck and stay safe.

[@rvhaulers]

Hi Hawks Fan! Thanks for taking the time to comment, and say hi! Stay happy and healthy.

[@billb48843]

Welcome back Gregg. Been a long time. Best of luck with the sale.

[@rvhaulers]

Howdy Bill! Thanks for the message. Stay well and travel safe!

[@LesterGreenberg802]

Good to see you back!

[@rvhaulers]

Hello Lester. I appreciate you watching my video, and keep questions or ideas coming any time! Stay happy and healthy.

[@Hero4Hire4]

Great to see you back!!!😁

[@rvhaulers]

Thank you! 😁

[@kevinbarry71]

Welcome back, missed you

[@rvhaulers]

Thank you!

[@mars_hikes967]

Wow! I watched every one of your old videos. Not that it would make much sense where i live, as there aren't even big trailers around here but it is fun nevertheless. Welcome back!

[@rvhaulers]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your "welcome back". Stay well!

[@TheeJohnnyBravo]

Very cool to see ya since the vt 880 i shift a few years back

[@rvhaulers]

Johnny Bro, thanks for the reminder of that awesome 880 build! Stay well, and thanks for watching!

[@roaddog4334]

Welcome back! Sláinte

[@rvhaulers]

Fanacht sona agus sláintiúil! (Stay happy and healthy). Ahh, another person that knows a bit of Irish! I have a last name of Shields - I had better acknowledge some of my heritage!

[@rsswdi]

Great detailed description Gregg. Even though it was mentioned that you may be able to find a truck for 30K and think you can get a shop to weld up a deck for 10K. I don't believe that anyone pays as much attention to details and cater to the RV crowd as much as you do. I am a previous customer and can't say enough good things about Gregg and his company. You may do it for less money but you always get what you pay for. Nice to see you doing video's again.

[@rvhaulers]

Hello Rick, thanks so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to post your comments. Stay happy and healthy, and keep driving safe!

[@MrVolvo224]

Welcome back

[@rvhaulers]

Hey Marcus! Thanks for the welcome message, and stay well! Thanks for continuing to watch my home-made-videos!

[@BigDThatsMe]

Yup those HDT's are an awesome way to go. This one is less than I paid for my Ram 3500 Laramie! I have driven a few HDT's (am an active CDL holder), but to be honest, the Cummins option (in my opinion) is better than the Volvo engines. That's just my opinion. Great video, welcome back!

[@rvhaulers]

Hiya Big D! Thanks for taking the time to "Stay Tuned" to my channel. Thanks for the comment too! Cummins has a fantastic solution.

[@purplelove2863]

Just curious why? (I don’t know anything about engines!) thank you, would love to own one some day!!

[@brianortiz3936]

Awesome video. I'm a retired truck driver and I want one here on Hawaii Island.

[@rvhaulers]

Hi Brian. I have personally delivered an RVHauler to customers on a remote island in Alaska (you can find those videos on my channel). Without hesitation, I will personally deliver one to you on Hawaii too. What color do you like? I make one exactly the way you want it. Thanks for watching my videos Brian! I appreciate it. Ggg

[@MetalMusicManiac]

Greatest memory is the vt880 ishift welcome back, hope these comments dont disappear

[@rvhaulers]

Hey MMM - Yes that VT880 named "Prince" was an awesome RVHauler. Ed is still enjoying that RVHauler and it still turns heads everywhere he travels.

[@danielwanner8708]

Hello Greg , thank you for the insightful comment . I found your answer very useful and interesting . I find the attention to detail you incorporate into your builds extraordinary . I am looking at M2 sport chassis but your option opens up a whole new world . For me the truck would be the primary driver ,and the M/C secondary . Instead of a car on the back ,I would prefer a longer condo with a kitchen and shower . That gives me the option to bobtailing it . I plan on staying under 20000 lbs . for the RV . I like to single it but a lift axle might be necessary . And just to make it a bit unique I am thinking of a wooden truck bed (oak or yellow pine ) with metal skirting . I had a wooden flatbed that was absolutely gorgeous and worked great ,till I put a sealer on it . It got so slick ,even with heavy duty straps things were still shifting around .

[@rvhaulers]

Hi Daniel, Sounds like a pretty cool project. Ggg

[@danielwanner8708]

@@rvhaulers Hello Greg ,you convinced me on using Volvo . Do you ever come across extended sleepers with kitchen and bathroom ?

[@royalpools]

Thank you for the great video. Thank you for posting your prices, it’s good to see that some of these are actually affordable. We have been looking at used F450‘s for around $42,000 we have currently an alpha fifth wheel that weighs 16,000 pounds and are looking for something with a small of footprint as possible with this automatic transmission but really appreciate the engineering and the way that these trucks are over built for what we need compared to the Ford 450

[@rvhaulers]

Hello and thanks for taking the time to post your comment and share your input. I am glad you found the video helpful. Gregg

[@kc033056]

Welcome back sure have missed you.

[@rvhaulers]

Thank you kindly. Stay well!

[@22howards]

Nice to see you making videos again. How is one of these “imported” into the US? How long and complicated is the process

[@rvhaulers]

Great question thank you! I have been doing this for years, and I have the process down to a science. It is very straightforward. Make sure you have insurance before you start your travels. I will have temporary in-transit tags/ permits in place prior to your arrival. When you arrive, we spend time driving, training, hooking up to a trailer, loading a smartie, backing up etc. I have a full training regime I have developed over the years. Lastly, you sign 4 pieces of paper, and drive away. Key point - there are NO taxes or import fees at the border. At the border, you do have to go into the office to give them your paperwork. The speed record is 5 minutes at the counter, the average time is 15 minutes.

[@22howards]

All About RVHaulers with Gregg, Thank you for responding. We will keep reviewing your website. I also keep looking for the older 450 body diesel Smart. Having worked on the 450, 451 and 453 my smart of choice is the 450 body diesel version.

[@amsoiltek]

Glad your back, do you prefer pre-DEF trucks and if so why? Thanks

[@rvhaulers]

Hi Rory. Thanks for the question. There are advantages and disadvantages to every solution. The "older" trucks that are pre-emissions are nice, because they are simpler, less to go wrong, and lower maintenance. A nice pre-emissions truck is now really really hard to find. However, the newer technology and "smarts" in the newer trucks, with their transmissions, ride, comfort, and their fuel economy is stunning. (and we can find them on the used market).

[@danielwanner8708]

Greg , thank you for a very informative video . I do have a question , do you ever come across trucks that have governors set at 55 mph , and if so how do you deal with that ? I was talking with a Canadian trucker who told me that governors set at 55 is fairly common in Canada . I had one that was set at 80 mph ,there was no way to get her past 80 .

[@rvhaulers]

Hi Daniel, it is common for a fleet-owned truck to be governed in two ways. First note - 55 MPH is extremely rare. However, in the end, this is a non-issue. 1. The company owned trucks will have "cruise control" limit. They will instruct the Volvo mechanics to set a limit on how fast you can set your cruise speed. 2. The company will often set a different "foot" limit. You can press on the throttle pedal, and sometimes do a bit faster speed than the cruise (sometimes needed for passing another vehicle). Ie, the company might set a cruise limit at 65, and a foot limit at 68 mph. When you get a truck with limits like this, take it to Volvo and they will remove all the limits for you. HOWEVER, there is a HARD limit programmed into the Volvo system that you can't go past. In GPS testing, I have personally found this to be either 83 or 85 MPH. Thanks for the question, Gregg

[@michaelhawes1346]

Wife and I want to get one of these. Is 60,000 about average cost? I know the price depends on what you have done. But we are just trying to figure out price

[@tysonbell5714]

Look at truck paper.com you can buy a semi truck with 500,000 miles on it with the automatic transmission for under 30,000 I prefer the international with the Cummins motor but that’s because I know the Cummins motor you can easily have A metal fab shop build you a bed with the fifth wheel hitch that is capable of towing whatever you can put behind the truck. Altogether you can have a truck with the bed just like this in my opinion under $40,000

[@rvhaulers]

Hello Michael. As you alluded to, there can be a significant variability in cost based on mileage, age, what we add to it, and in particular don't forget condition! As in this example, new tires, some new paint, full maintenance, and fully repaired condition adds to the cost of the RVHauler. Yes, as someone wisely mentioned there are cheaper units out there, but I tend to look for the NICEST candidates that are clean, well maintained, non smoking, and have very tidy interiors. The nicest trucks don't tend to be the cheapest. I invite you to reach out to me and we can share some past build prices, and show you what can be done!

[@WattsOnWheels]

"Leroy" (Snick) says "Hi!"

[@rvhaulers]

Hello to the RVHauler Leroy! Hey, all you KZbinrs! Check out this RVHauler's KZbin channel here and follow Watts on Wheels! kzbin.info

[@Rattler-1860]

Best example HP Vs Torque. HP= how fast you can get to a wall .Torque= How far you will go through the wall.

[@rvhaulers]

AWESOME explanation Carl. Thanks for sharing that PERFECT comment. Gregg

[@pelhambabb6123]

Is it possible to have an idea of the average cost for the Rv HDT hauler

[@rvhaulers]

Hello Pelham, I have left quite a selection of past builds on my website inventory. You can see differences in price ranges, makes, models and configurations, and how those result in the final prices. Click here for pricing examples: www.rvhaulers.ca/inventory/ Thanks, Ggg

[@MichaelSchaefer-co4be]

I will get something like this RV Hauler and I no how to drive those RV Hauler so I will go through Greg RV hauler owner to ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@vincentzuppe3150]

Would you be able to put a box over the lift so the trike will be out of. The weather do you have some good used trucks for sale now and if you had the right two car stacker trailer I am not a millionaire but I can afford a nice older truck with the truck you call. Earnie something like tat with an enclosed box to go on the lift so what’s in there will be out of the weather and is. Earnie still for sale. Or any used ones that I can buy and have you change some things on it fo me I have a prosthetic leg but drove the road for years I am very interested in buying one and if the price is nice maybe I can get trailer from you Get the whole rig used for around $80-$100 thousand dollars hopefully you will have some. Volvo’s and. Featherlite trailer 2 car stacker I have looked at Pete’s KWs Freightliner s but am very serious about buying one and getting it set up the way I want it Bhutto I know that you will take a 2015. Lariat with 17,670 original miles still have window sticker for truck when I bought it $68 780 thousand dollars plus ten in extras nobody has ever been in the back seat it’s. Loaded with extras if you had a used one I will more than likely buy one from you because. With a used one I would like to get a 40 foot stacker trailer to go off bumper. Hitch that will be strong enough to pull a Stacker trailer with an awning two doors one on each side need the driver side of trailer over the 3 axles that opens wide and fender comes off if you have some used ones so I can afford the tractor and trailer from you and I think we can do a used one that I can buy right and make some changes and then get a Featherlite 2 car stacker for around $80 grand I am willing to give you e deposit on one to get start on a clean used one them we can get a trailer and I can buy it all from you here is my number call me sad leave message and number I am sure that we can work something 386-481-3567. Vincent. Zuppe. Ormond Beach. Florida hope to here from you soon

[@rvhaulers]

Great to speak with you on the phone today Vincent. I'd love to finish an RVhauler out to your specifications. Keep safe!

[@williamyoung8962]

“Ringo says Hi!

[@rvhaulers]

Hey Bill! Great to hear from you! Hey, if anyone wants to meet the RVHauler named RINGO - check this out! Wow it has been 6 years! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKPHnqyjmNR7h7s

[@stevendoucet5335]

Do you need to have a class 1

[@rvhaulers]

Hello Steven, No Class 1! This unit is titled as a motorhome when it leaves my dealership. It is a two-axle motorhome with air brakes (just like large diesel pusher class 'A' s). In most cases, all you need as a standard drivers license, and you sometimes have to take an air-brake course to learn how the brakes work. Thanks for the question. Gregg

[@kevindick3754]

Doesn't the hitch sit to far back? Most are moved up a little towards the axle correct?

[@rvhaulers]

Hi Kevin. That is an EXCELLENT question and thanks for pointing out that obervation! I have a video that carefully reviews that question we often get. (sorry it is just too much to try and explain in this limited space). Here is a link to that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGWQqamnedmXpKM Hopefully that helps! Keep those great questions coming!

[@kevindick3754]

@@rvhaulers thank you for the link, explained it

[@TPMikeJ]

How much is this rig?

[@rvhaulers]

We presently have this advertised for $59,000. I have some more links to detailed pictures, and specifications located in the description. You are invited to look in the description to see the updated sale status, and if the unit price has perhaps changed. Thanks for watching!

[@TPMikeJ]

@@rvhaulers - thanks Gregg. Is it possible to install a table in the sleeper or is it too small?

[@rvhaulers]

Yes, the model 670s (like Chill) had the option of the table and benches in the back. The solution is to find a table and hinges at the "wreckers" and install it. I have done it before, and I know that the supporting tie-in structure is all there from the factory.

[@lucianocoelho1872]

engine d12d gear box i;shift

[@rvhaulers]

Luciano, this particular D12 comes with a ZF Meritor autoshift 12 speed transmission. It isn't the i-shift. That appeared in 2008 in conjunction with the release of the D13 Volvo engine or with the D16.

[@crazyprepper5400]

Yall just killed the truck. Its just funny rv people are like little girls. I'm just saying. Don't get me wrong I full time to. But yall just made me laugh what yall do to something. Get a Volvo because it don't have all the gauges. It's not a space ship.

[@rvhaulers]

Hey Crazy P! I totally agree with you. When you sit in the drivers seat in a Volvo it isn't intimidating. The dash shows you what you need to know, and if something is ever "out of sorts" it will clearly tell you in plain English. Thanks for watching my video! Gregg