Melton, Whatcher 20

Discussion in 'Melton' started by wyndup, Apr 20, 2014.

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  1. Kellanium

    Kellanium Light Load Member

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    That's gotta be some nice miles.
     
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  3. floydborga

    floydborga Light Load Member

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    Yeah!! I always go 65..I guess these old timers making 47 or whatever cents a mile have all the time in the world...

     
  4. Triletter

    Triletter Light Load Member

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    I'm one of those that just does 60-62 and have been passed by a few Melton trucks. I haven't put a spread sheet to it, but I think it is sort of a wash for those few more mph. I am just coming up on a year (a month to go) here and am over a 100K and hit the fuel bonus on a regular basis.
     
  5. jsprocket

    jsprocket Heavy Load Member

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    Pedal on floor always and my truck sucks but still getting 6.8 to 6.9 but I haven't been over 15000 this week so hopefully bumps me a little
     
  6. floydborga

    floydborga Light Load Member

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    This sucks, I have t switch my driving from day to night, I have to start driving in a few hours and I can't close my eyes...watch me get all sleepy later when I have to drive...I guess I have to buy a few energy drinks, does anyone know which are best??
     
  7. Kellanium

    Kellanium Light Load Member

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    AMP Grape and Berry are good, from my point of view. Monster is okay in a pinch, but it tastes like #### compared to others. NOS Cherry and Grape are also good, if you can get them.

    I prefer driving at night. Much more peaceful.
     
  8. floydborga

    floydborga Light Load Member

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    Thanks I'll try a few, I have to, because I can't sleep for the life of me...lol

     
  9. bnrobot

    bnrobot Light Load Member

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    take a nap if you need it and can fit it in...i sometimes take an hour nap when i get tired, usually middle of my hours.

    i go 65 and have hit over 7.2 mpg so far. highest month was 7.8 but i can credit light loads to that too.

    sleeping at shipper. they waited til my appointment to load me...so ran out of hours by the time they were done.
    and something is definitely wrong with my apu and battery. now my inverter keeps beeping after a few hours and voltmeter gets down to 11. i was told to idle if i need to...trying not to but too hot sometimes at night and now im worried about battery dying on me...try to get it fixed soon but i want to make this load by monday
     
  10. wyndup

    wyndup Medium Load Member

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    I get passed all the time. But I cruise at 62-63
     
  11. wyndup

    wyndup Medium Load Member

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    Redline works well. Only drink half the bottle. I don't like switching like that. Screws up your cycle. If I have to do that I will take an hour nap when I stop for my 30 min mandatory break. Sometime all the caffeine in the world wont help and I would rather make it home safe than be in a ditch from falling asleep at the wheel
     
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