Super single questions
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Eric Strongbear, Jun 15, 2020.
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I'm going to change topics a bit, to my mention of them earlier are traction sanders a good alternative to chains where State law permits? And since I'm thinking about it are electric APUs as good as diesel APUs? I'm looking at Thermo King units and have just started looking into them
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You said you were looking at super singles for the weight savings - you are looking at the wrong truck then. The VNX is just a beefed up (heavier) VNL with a 20k front axle and beefier drivetrain. They are the same truck (chassis, cab, hood).
You can get the same truck look with a VNL, order the VNX bumper (which does look good) and don’t get the chassis fairings along the steps and fuel tanks. The lighter front axles (13,2k or 14,6k) will ride better too. You can still get 46k rears on the VNL but you said you weren’t looking to haul heavy, so don’t build/buy a heavy truck. VNX is designed for heavy haul. I agree it does look good. Can build same truck look that is better suited for what you want and you will save money.
As for super singles, I would like to try them on a trailer but not on the truck, prefer 24.5’s. Resale on trucks with super singles is poor too (to properly spec they should have the wider axles, and then you can’t switch them back to duals).
If you are ordering Volvo get the 13 speed for sure (low crawler gear), the 14 would be good if you ever get into really soft ground, but doesn’t sound like you will. -
I was just going to mention the VNX vs VNL. Kinda odd to try and cut weight from a heavy spec model if you don't need heavy specs.
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Having run wide single drives since 2007, I have not encountered any significant problems. I run open deck, flat and step. I have only had one tire blow out, picked up a piece of metal. Did not destroy wheel, was able to get on shoulder quickly. When they do go flat, it is best to stop ASAP, so as not to tear anything up. Then that applies to any tire. All the brands have a few tread patterns to choose from. Mostly have used Michelin, they are good. Have a long life. They are picky about air pressure to load. Run boarder to boarder and coast to coast. Have not had any real problems with rain or snow traction. Use chains when needed as well. Sticky clay mud can be a problem on some tread patterns. Had ones that just would not clean themselves and got locked up. The ones with a more traction tread did not have this problem.
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