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Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by BigSkyTrans, May 19, 2016.

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  1. May 21, 2016 #11
    Terry270

    Terry270 Road Train Member

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    Can't speak for big sky but Kansas Transit has customers that he moves big vans and buses for. So he needs a flat and low setup. Big Sky most likely moves whatever pops up so a 8-9 car setup fits his needs better

    I don't think it would matter really? I believe everything trucking took a crap in 08-09. I remember a bunch going out of business and it looks like we're going through a lesser version of that now
     
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  3. May 21, 2016 #12
    8thnote

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    Business must be good. Beautiful trucks. Hope they make a ton of money for you.
     
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  4. May 21, 2016 #13
    BigSkyTrans

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    We bought high mounts so we can trade the trucks off when the warranty runs out. All I hear about is how these new engines need rebuilt every 200k. This my no-idle solution. Honda 2000 watt generator and gas powered hydrolic pump. inside the truck has a space heater battery charger and AC unit in the closet. First couple trips so far it hears and cools great. 6 gallon auxiliary tank keeps the generator going all week. My trucks only need 4 nights of gas than they are home. image.jpeg
     
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  5. May 21, 2016 #14
    truckthatpassesyouby

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    Makes good sense! Good luck!
     
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  7. May 24, 2016 #15
    Syd'sTrucking

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    Nice looking rigs for sure but I can't get excited over anything Cummins or post 03 period when it comes to motors. They're all trouble in some form or fashion.
    Good plan to trade em off once the warranty is up. Wonder how big a hit you'll take tho?
    I'd have to go glider with a cat. #### California.
    Didn't mean to piss in your oat meal. They are nice trucks.
     
    Syd'sTrucking, May 24, 2016
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  8. May 30, 2016 #16
    BigSkyTrans

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    These are the first trucks since 07 we have bought. Been waiting as long as we can but can't push it any longer. We run Montana to CA so no glider option for us and I'd rather not just close the doors.
     
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