What’s Up With Extended Frames?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by downplay, May 2, 2023.

  1. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Maybe we should question the ability then of the drivers of short trucks....
     
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  3. The Green Mountain

    The Green Mountain Light Load Member

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    53', 48' or pups?..... It matters if you're going into the city. Don't pretend like it doesn't. You know exactly what I'm saying. I'm gonna guess we've both been in that spot with a ratchet that we couldn't spin.
     
  4. Cat sdp

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    Ya, 280-300” is about the limit .
     
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  5. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    How many deliver to the docks in a basement that require you to drop the trailer so your tractor isn't in the middle of the street while unloading?
     
  6. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Exactly. It's all good until you have to go to a warehouse that was built in 1920.
    Then you just look silly.
    Very cool, but silly nevertheless.
     
  7. REO6205

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  8. The Green Mountain

    The Green Mountain Light Load Member

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    Worst day of driving (strategically) ever - long story, won't tell the whole thing - get off of 95 and manage to end up on EVERY "no trucks allowed" street in Pawtucket, RI. And I pre-tripped like a nut job. Backed out of wrecking a telephone pole at some random T intersection & still had half my nose in the road when I finally docked (Cascadia sleeper + 53').... Woulda been a terrible day to own a fancy ride..... Looking like a dip-#### in a $300,000 suit.
     
  9. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    My point
     
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  10. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Ya ever noticed that most of those guys are sportin coffin sleepers?
    No room for the big gals.....lol
     
  11. Long FLD

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    53’s and some 54’s.
     
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