What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    I am sorry to hear that.

    All I can say is be careful what you decide to do.
     
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  3. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Sitting here next to one of our T680's I could see running one if I were pulling a dry van. They're aero dynamic as ####, but a condo cab that sits on the ground on short tires for flatbed makes no sense to me. Of course the guys that are running them are older and dont care because they're "comfortable".

    But I bet with an ISX set at the right hp rating, a 13spd and something like 3.08 gears 9mpg is very easily achievable on a consistent basis.
     
  4. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Look at the height difference on the trailers lol. Trucks run the same size tires and I feel like my truck doesn't even sit very high.
     
  5. Rcranch81

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    2246235A-F217-43AE-AA6E-8EEBB6A38EA5.jpeg 2402FAB5-6327-4527-9FE0-F7925E59FFF3.jpeg Guess my secret spot for the night not so secret. Gotta love Canada cram’em in on the side of the road!
     
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  6. Rcranch81

    Rcranch81 Medium Load Member

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    image.jpg Has way prettier views than a truck stop!
     
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  7. Rcranch81

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    Got 2 points on mine for following too close in Portland OR where all the highways merge I was like you can’t see behind me trying to not get run over from behind now I yell at the red blinky light what’s going on and tell the light to F off lol
     
  8. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Had a T-680 nanny truck while mine was getting repairs. Had adaptive cruise, lane warning and collision avoidance. Don’t know what the radar picked up, slammed the jakes and brakes on. About hung me by the seatbelt once.
     
  9. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    I don't have any of that crap, we don't get points or anything. There's no radar on my truck. It's just a simple camera with GPS and a shock sensor.
     
  10. Rcranch81

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    Wish hate that BS
     
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