What’s Up With Extended Frames?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by downplay, May 2, 2023.

  1. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    The carbon emission calculation is based almost exclusively on mpg saved.

    Egr is to reduce nox, but it does so at the cost of more carbon emission... (energy expended)

    Depending on what the stretched vehicle does, its going to be 50% more polluting (taller the load/trailer) to absolutely dead average.
     
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  3. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    Basically you mount a valve under the truck and the additional stick becomes a lever to move the valve.
     
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  4. Jubal Early Times

    Jubal Early Times Road Train Member

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    Well if you think about it. Trees need co2 they convert it to oxygen. So you are really doing the world a favor and green peace should recognize this humanitarian effort.
     
  5. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Well could’ve gotten real technical with the explanation
    But think I got point across
     
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  6. Jubal Early Times

    Jubal Early Times Road Train Member

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    I misread your post. I thought you said it is how you shift a triplex. I see now you said isn’t.
     
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  7. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    A nice extreme conditions wheelbase…..probably 300” or so

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  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    This extended frame job made a pretty nice touch to this old workhorse.

     
  9. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Ain't never seen that before. How long is that trailer?
     
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  10. NH Guy

    NH Guy Medium Load Member

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    So, we can add a second situation to where a super stretch is practical, annoying the eco-wackos. :cool:
     
  11. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    53’ ?
     
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