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48,000 gvwr?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by sharpshooter, Jan 9, 2011.

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  1. Jan 9, 2011 #1
    sharpshooter

    sharpshooter Medium Load Member

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    would this be a problem? It's kinda odd, makes me wonder if it's accurate. It's got 36k rears, 12k front axle and a 298" wheelbase
     
    sharpshooter, Jan 9, 2011
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  3. Jan 9, 2011 #2
    rocknroll nik

    rocknroll nik High Risk Load Member

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    That is one heavy truck. The only thing that would be good for in my opinion is running oversize loads.
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2011 #3
    Flying Finn

    Flying Finn Heavy Load Member

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    Those rears a lightweights for heavy haul. I doubt that is the tare weight. It still seems low on gvwr though. Many I've seen are in the mid to high 60's. With such a long wheelbase it is a truck with limited usefulness.
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2011 #4
    Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

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    Are you sure about the rears??? Most are at least 38k rated.... what make/model are the axles?
     
    Krooser, Jan 9, 2011
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  7. Jan 9, 2011 #5
    sharpshooter

    sharpshooter Medium Load Member

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    sharpshooter, Jan 9, 2011
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  8. Jan 10, 2011 #6
    papo stealth

    papo stealth Bobtail Member

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    The style of door handle on the truck in the picture hasn't been used since 2002. I don't belive that the truck shown is a 2005. My 2003 has the newer style door handles.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2011 #7
    Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    It's got the old style doors with the wing window, instead of the daylight doors. Both were an option and I'm assuming since the doors are old style so are the handles.
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2011 #8
    Flying Finn

    Flying Finn Heavy Load Member

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    KW does have an 82" studio sleeper, those one had the couch as a standard item in the bunk didn't they?

    I would think that since it is a W900 the rears would be #46,000.
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2011 #9
    Alleycat

    Alleycat Light Load Member

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    Yea, that is a Studio Sleeper. Nice looking truck. A little on the heavy side but I'd take one.
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2011 #10
    Bent Wrench

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    Why would anyone name their dealership as such?
     
    Bent Wrench, Jan 10, 2011
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