The Truckers’ Report flatbed Hall of Shame.

depends on the company. most megas are running 221-226 and even shorter. Volvos max on the 780s was 231" without custom ordering. the new 860s max is 241. its not uncommon to see 5-10 yr old trucks around 210.

 

2009 vnl 780
d13 10pd, 40k rear, 77" hightop, TK apu
2018 w9 with studio
x15, 13spd, 46k rears, headache rack, side box (empty), step box and TK apu
tag says 21000 empty

 

no no no, im not downing your setup at all. just saying you are in it for different reasons.
like i said earlier, the older long nosed trucks were extremely well built. but the newer ones are almost the same bag of crap that the aero trucks are perceived to be. Wasnt trying to change your mind bud, thats not my place.

 

it really is. after 2007 emissions started, it seems all the manufacturers went cheap on materials

 

thats pretty awesome bud, not something i want to deal with. ill stay down here in the South... lol

 

I’m not sure you can even get a big bunk with a 210” wheelbase but I’ve been wrong a lot. I looked on truck paper quickly and I see a lot in the 230” range.

And the Volvo weighs 5000 less?

 

I've owned both at the same time and driven them on the same day. While there is a difference, it's nothing a good driver can't compare fire with practically zero effort. The ones that notice the difference the most are the guys that habitually corner to sharply or back at to sharp an angle.

 

I need to know where that is so I can avoid it. I'm allergic to the thermometer dropping below 60.

 

Hey how you liking the air ride Jeep

 

yea the 780 was 16500 empty
the big bunks(77-86) are usually 220-240, the 60-70in bunks are around 210
look at the old 670/640 series, cascadia 113s, and prostars..... youll even seee some 205 inches lol