2015 Cascadia Evolution

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Reycer, May 13, 2014.

  1. Reycer

    Reycer Medium Load Member

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    Hey folks, new owner OP here, just got a 2015 Cascadia Evolution. Love it. One question though. Where in the h-e-double hockey sticks are the antennas on the thing? (CB, TV). On the older Cascadias they were mounted on each side, but not this one. Anyone know?
     
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  3. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    There aren't any 'real' antennas.

    They're built in somehow somewhere.
    Prolly gonna want to mount one on the Mirror.
     
  4. Reycer

    Reycer Medium Load Member

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    That's another problem. There really isn't a mounting place on these mirrors. They're mainly a wide piece of plastic that has a curve in it. Totally different from older Cascadias. Err. Well just gonna have to get to a CB shop and have them figure it out. So far that's the only problem I can find that I really don't like. I really like it otherwise.
     
  5. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    I know.
    You can take one of the Mirror Bolts out and replace it with a Bird Perch Mount.
    http://www.ftldist.com/cascadia-bird-perch-cb-antenna-mount.html
    You can find it those at the TS.
    There is a smaller Version also for the little Mirror above the passenger side.
    I don't have that Mirror on mine, but the bolts are still there.

    There are also others that go in both holes.
    Like this
    Not sure what the Advantage of this type is.
    That's a Combo, but you can see what it looks like there.

    I have a 2013, think it's the last one with 'real' antennas.
    But I do have the Bird Perch Mount, using it for my Scanner Antenna.
     
  6. Night Ranger

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    Check passenger side top of cab I think thats like for tv little bump.and radio is around windshield
     
  7. Night Ranger

    Night Ranger Bobtail Member

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    My trainer at USEXPRESS had an evolution when u stand back away from truck in front you will see that little bump on top of cab and radio antenna is built around windshield neat trucks DD engines good power awesome engine brake dont use it when u bobtall it will throw u threw windshield .my trainer didnt respect his truck he dogged it out broke down after I got off it U respect and care for your lady and she will take. Care of you. :yes2557:
     
  8. nawarra1

    nawarra1 Light Load Member

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    Hey, we are in the same boat. Also oop with new evo, but 2014, built in January this year.
    As far as I know this antennas are roof integrated and can be accessed from inside of the cabin.
    Btw, do you want to change smth?
     
  9. Stile

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    I wouldn't use the single bolt bird perch, they strip out the bolt over time due to the vibrations and jarring.

    The dual post bird perch mount is much more stable.
     
  10. DrivingForceBehindYou

    DrivingForceBehindYou Medium Load Member

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    What kind of fuel economy you get with this machine? Cruising at what speed? Thanks in advance
     
  11. Reycer

    Reycer Medium Load Member

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    I've had it up to 9.2 cruising at 62 before, but that was once. It's not unreal to keep it at 8.0
     
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