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What are your thoughts about legacy sleeper trucks??

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Humbretrucking, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. Feb 28, 2021 #1
    Humbretrucking

    Humbretrucking Light Load Member

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    I’m thinking of getting a legacy sleeper semi. I was wondering about the turn radius.. in other words how difficult is it to maneuver compared to a normal bob tail.. I keep picturing getting stuck in situations especially tight docks.

    I’m very fascinated with the legacy sleeper
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2021 #2
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    longer wheel base = more room needed to turn
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2021 #3
    The Crossword Trucker

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    I think there are some very good reasons why they are usually only used by bedbuggers
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2021 #4
    mud23609

    mud23609 Medium Load Member

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    Having never run a big house truck I do have one observation.

    Folks that don't have them make excuses on why they are bad (to big, to heavy, etc.)

    Folks that do have them wouldn't go back to a smaller truck even with the disadvantages.
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2021 #5
    Old Man

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    No problem, but if you’re doing lots of stops in big east coast cities it could be a problem.
    You just learn to make turns different.
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2021 #6
    Arctic_fox

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    Job i worked for picked one up for a team on a dedicated route, one had to go under the knife so because i was friends with the guy they stuck me with him for a couple weeks. Their nice as hell but have some serious drawbacks that offset the advantages, most of which are obvious. Some less so.

    That said if i had a nice dedicated route i would love one, but i prefer my smaller sleeper as a money maker because it has a ton of advantages over those commercial RVs that are hard to offset.
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2021 #7
    TheLoadOut

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    I would love a shower, toilet, and kitchen behind me.
     
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  10. Mar 2, 2021 #8
    HoneyBadger67

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    I'd be happy with just a cartridge type potty for us to pee in. A sink to wash up in might be nice, too, but a full shower would be a lot of space.
     
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