1st week in our new truck

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nahbrown, Nov 12, 2025.

  1. FullMetalJacket

    FullMetalJacket Road Train Member

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    Mine has single fresh water tank & a grey water.

    They happen to have second fresh water tank in place of the grey water.

    All depends on how ordered & designed.
     
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  3. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Are you certain on the 279 wheelbase ? Usually with your set up, I’ve heard they are about 300-320…… and by the looks of your pictures, it doesn’t look like a 279.
     
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  4. Long FLD

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    It’s a setback axle. My old FLD was 280” and would easily fit that bunk on it.

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  5. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    If it wasn’t for the set back axle, what do you think it would be ?
     
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  6. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    300-ish or a little better, about what you said earlier. I’m not sure how much the axle is setback but it’s gotta be 20” at least?
     
  7. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    Sharp! Is your bride happy with it as well? Easier to sleep in while moving?
     
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  8. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    Ok thanks for responding!
     
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  9. Nahbrown

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    I will take a tape measure to it on Monday but thats what Western Star/ ARI billed it as. I had to have them move the airline bracket toward the sleeper in order to have clearance for turns





    She is and really likes the way the WS drives. Its so smooth over bumps and handles great
     
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