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I saw an odd truck, anyone got insight?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by PowerWagon, Aug 28, 2013.

  1. Aug 28, 2013 #1
    PowerWagon

    PowerWagon Medium Load Member

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    I moved most of the way across the US last week, in an annoying Penske rental. Somewhere in Montana or Wyoming, I saw an unusual truck... perhaps someone has some insight into what it would be used for.

    First, can't say brand, but it had a full condo, and on the back a door facing backwards. Yes, an entrance door on the back.

    Second, it had orange rotating beacons on top.

    Third, it was pulling an empty step-deck that I'd estimate to be 36 to 40 feet at most in length, and not low profile. I didn't see ANY binders, tarps, or anything else anywhere on the truck or trailer.
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2013 #2
    dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    Crazy a UFO?
     
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  4. Aug 28, 2013 #3
    me myself and I

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    Is it first time you have seen door in a back of large sleeper? They all have it. Probably power only, moving a trailer. Seems more and more of those guys are getting large trucks.
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2013 #4
    mustang970

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    Probably a big ole Southern Pride truck.
    Most have apartments for sleepers.
    Not uncommon to have a back door om sleeper.
    Most also are steps or drop decks as they haul aircraft engines.
    http://www.sptnet.com/
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2013 #5
    highside

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    My thoughts exactly.
     
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  8. Aug 29, 2013 #6
    PowerWagon

    PowerWagon Medium Load Member

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    Yup, it is the first time I have seen a back door on a sleeper.
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2013 #7
    Richter

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    the becons are for oversize when its hauling oversize. The back door is to show off how amazing there truck is.
     
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  10. Aug 30, 2013 #8
    Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    Or showing off amazing grammar skills :biggrin_25522:
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2013 #9
    SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    NO, the back door is used so you can exit the truck without stepping in the pee puddle the driver next to you left because they're too lazy to walk inside......
     
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