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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by fishonron, Nov 2, 2019.

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  1. Nov 4, 2019 #71
    Coffey

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    I always want to have a triple-digit truck and go that fast atlest once
     
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  3. Nov 4, 2019 #72
    MACK E-6

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    Sure was. It made for some pretty long cross country trips.
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2019 #73
    MACK E-6

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    Just kick it into neutral on Donner Pass. :biggrin_25523:
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2019 #74
    Coffey

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    Never been there but I'm sure my boss won't miss a truck for a while to go on a good lasting road trip I'm pretty sure it be unforgettable
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2019 #75
    MGE Dawn

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    Obligatory
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2019 #76
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    It's over rated
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2019 #77
    MACK E-6

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    That’s one thing my father definitely impressed on me over beers once.

    Long ago sometime around when war was raging in Vietnam, he was driving a truck similar to this one...
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    ...westbound on I-70 here in MD, and kicked it out of gear on 3 mile 5% grade.

    Dad didn’t scare easy, but that one sure did it.
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2019 #78
    x1Heavy

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    There are sections that it is good to do that. Let her drift. Literally whatever the gravity wants to do with it at 30 or so give or take 10 while you cool brakes with the older rigs.
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2019 #79
    x1Heavy

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    Try Townhill. It's 6%ish 5 miles down. Just remember to get her below 90 for that curve eastbound at the bottom. You can expect to spend about 2/3's of your air.
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2019 #80
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    Probably one of those coming out of the valley back up to the north east.
    But upon further review it is a cow mobile with the line of red lights up and down the ### end of the wagon.
     
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