Millis OTR journal

Man... looks like I left too early. I never got in on that action

 

I should also mention that there are minor adjustments that can be made that affect your steers and allow for sharper cuts. I will stress that it's minor, but.. coupled with the bigger gap that change becomes major. I'll never understand why Milllis uses fixed fifth wheels. Shortening the gap doesn't necessarily mean better mileage. I regularly get 9.5 to 10 mpg with my wider gap, and I'm never in danger of bending a cab extender. And I can thread a bent needle with this setup. There goes half of the bi-weekly accident reports. Just sayin.

 

Actually, I have an auto. Same truck that I had before, but a year newer. And a few extras.

 

If I'm in the mountains and I'm real heavy, I'll be at 7. My rear end ratio isn't ideal for heavy loads. I'd definitely like it to be higher. But dam I love the top end and the mileage in the Midwest.

 

Hell, I feel like I HAVE come back. Been spending a lot of time in Millis territory. Been in Wisconsin for the last two days, and tomorrow will make three. Got to go to the UP for the first time in my life yesterday. Good lord that place is breath taking.