2012 volvo 780

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by chunker, Feb 10, 2012.

  1. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    I think so but you get the bunk that flips up not the fixed one. The fixed one is nice I think its bigger and can have a real mattress on it.
     
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  3. Githiun

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    Does anyone know if those have Dual HCV's on the drive suspension or Singles?
    Spent like an hour today trying to look online and could not find out for the life of me.
     
  4. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    Stopped at the Volvo dlr in truro on the way home yesterday... They have a new 2012 780, nice blue, loaded up, leather guts, chrome package etc.. Sweet truck, d13 i-shift. I LOVE new gear....
     
  5. TexasPhoenix

    TexasPhoenix Medium Load Member

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    To JimTheHut...answer is yes you can get the work station and upper bunk in the mid roof. The top bunk is just a bit lower so if you use the work station you will need to keep your bunk to just bedding and fold it up to sit below. I did not buy my VN 730 because of the work station. I purchased because I was too cramped in my 2005 670 and it was putting a financial drain on me with constant break down. I had a custom mattress made for the bottom work station area and use the top bunk for storage. After years of sleeping on a bottom bunk I was afraid that I would forget I was in a top bunk and fall some night.
     
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  6. N UR DREAMS

    N UR DREAMS Bobtail Member

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    Oops question already answered
     
  7. N UR DREAMS

    N UR DREAMS Bobtail Member

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    Single HCV. Dual would make it near impossible to balance weights between front & rear drive axles.
     
  8. chunker

    chunker Bobtail Member

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    thanks for the comeback I liked it alot and bought one i hope its gonna be a good truck for 5yrs
     
  9. chunker

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    thanks for all the feedback. After plotting a few dealerships against each other I purchased it on feb 24. I got 1 loaded up with the I shift and 500hp. I take delivery in 2wks and can't wait to get out of my Mack .
     
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  10. Githiun

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    Thanks a ton. I heard Volvo's are notorious for doing Dual HCV's so wasnt sure.
     
  11. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    Congrats!! You will have to resurrect this thread and let us know how you like the new truck!! And now for the stupid question... What's a HCV?
     
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