Hi guys, quick question, I’m about to drive a semi truck bob tailing from Texas to NC. I’ve never drove an 18 speed. I’ve been told I can just take it to 9th gear then flick the side button up and drive on home. Is this true? Can I go 75 mph like that? Sorry If Im not explaining myself correctly. If I’m not can y’all explain how to drive home bob tailing ?
No experience with an 18 speed, need to drive it home.
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Thotphobia, Jul 30, 2021.
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Yeah, if youre bobtail you can just shift it like a 9 speed, flick the switch forward before you even start your trip and forget about it... Leave the switch there and its a 9 speed.
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You can drive them just like a 9 speed, flip the splitter forward and go. I've driven mine that way loaded.
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Then 18 Speeds were the last stop over before the 12 Speed Autos, correct? Shift until 9/13, move splitter, and then its auto from there, up and down, until 9/13, then move splitter and shift down to stop after leaving the freeway and stopping at the bottom or the ramp? Or actually stopping anyplace. I have never driven a manual over 10. Glad Original Poster (OP) asked this question. Good to know.
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Gears and switches are there to be used.
Use em.
Except for granny gear.
I leave mine in overdrive due to the fact the speedo is lazy in direct. I climb hills at 15 mph in one position. When I'm doing 45 mph in the other position.feldsforever and baha Thank this.
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