KW T660 and W900

Thanks for the info so far! Didn't know about the Canada law until now, great to know. Doesn't that pretty much take a lot of trucks out of the equation?? The Coronado has a longer wheelbase than that. I was willing to look at the W900 due to the ease of putting the custom sleeper on.

Yes, lots of tight places but also very demanding clients that demand a certain image. Fuel economy matters, but even over time, a little extra on fuel isn't gonna break the bank if it keeps the drivers happy. As for the big sleeper, these drivers will be out for months at a time. The custom sleeper would be for the creature comforts, but I wouldn't go with anything more than 90" to 100" in an effort to keep the wheelbase down. I know I am contradicting myself a little when I say what I need to do and what I want to do!

What can you tell me about the ride, durability, and comfort of these trucks??? Mechanical/maint issues???

Thanks everyone! Great advice!!

 

One of the problems I encounter is that I can talk to all the salesmen till I'm blue in the face and I'll never get a straight answer. I do a lot of research on my own, and I talk to a ton of people. This is why I came here to gather information and learn more, and I've gotten a ton.

Graymatters....a few features and qualities important to me:

-Driver safety and comfort and happiness!
-Reliability
-Meets my needs (downtown/tight spaces/backing, etc) But I know I might sarifice some of this for other areas.
-Image/looks

I will have something that the drivers are happy and proud to climb in and out of...I put people first.

I understand that the custom sleepers bring up wheel base issues, but as mentioned drivers will be spending longs periods on the road and it sure would be nice to have the appliances and shower. There will be lots of time spent in hotels but sometimes not. But I didn't want to exceed 90" or 100" to keep the wheelbase down.

Also, I forgot to mention that there will typically be lots spotting and helping from others when backing and moving in these tight spacs.

As for weight...my trailers are already on the heavy side to begin with and I expect to see anywhere from a light load right up to the max. It will vary a lot.