2014 Volvo 780

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  1. Nov 28, 2013 #41
    GITRDUN45

    GITRDUN45 Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks for that. never thought of that. Another thought to think of for sure.
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2013 #42
    GITRDUN45

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    You just mentioned my worst habit that I need to break. Being a company driver for years and never having to worry about fuel, I will say I like hauling ***. Well at least 5 over I mean. But good to know i can still get possibly 7mpg at speed limit 70. Awsome news .
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2013 #43
    luvtotruck

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    That wasn't why I asked what he wanted, "Volvo doesn't offer enough for me to want to order one from them"

    But on the WB I would think the shorter WB the better to get into the warehouses in the Bronx! I don't know about the gear ratio, what you are hearing about the taller gears would probably be best, From what I know the taller gears pull the weight better, Plus a flat bed would not have as much as wind pull as often as a Reefer or a Dry Van. The closer they are the better Areo between the cab and trailer. I'm not one that has ever purchased a Truck.
     
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  5. Nov 28, 2013 #44
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    GITRDUN45

    Since you are going to be running your own fuel may I suggest? that you get you a ScanGauge(scanguage.com) This will tell you exactly what your Fuel mileage is right now, Pulling a hill, keep your boost lower then normal but still pull the hill and the savings is huge! Sharpp on here has his thread and parts of that is all about that.
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2013 #45
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    He was at 7.8mpg during the summer. Since its got cold is dropped. Mine went from 7.3 in the summer and is at 7.0 now.
     
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  8. Nov 28, 2013 #46
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    I love the 780... I hope to get the 13 speed very soon...
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2013 #47
    GITRDUN45

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    Going to look that up. Thanks. Long as I'm averaging over 5 mpg I'll be Ok for my plans. If i do anything over 6.5/7 I'll be ecstatic. Far as my business plans I'm meaning.
     
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  10. Nov 28, 2013 #48
    GITRDUN45

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    & still great. Long as above 5 MPG I'll be ok on my business plan. Just trying to get my specs overall figured out. Still trying to figure overall GVW for both reefer&Tractor so i have idea if I can haul certain local shippers product to get me out of here when home.
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2013 #49
    BulletProof

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    If I have time this week I'll hook his up to one of our empty reefers and put it on our scales if that would help. It would atleast give you a good starting point.
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2013 #50
    GITRDUN45

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    Thats awsome. Trust me you wouldn't believe how VOLVO Dealerships have been treating me. I finally reached one 500 miles away and out of state that finally did something. Have no clue but their surely not trying to sell a truck. Given me attitude like I should know what i want and just order a 150K and not waste their time. Getting frustrating. And I know me when i do get one I'm going to drive it to local dealership, pull GM out and say see the sale you lost if front of as many customers as I can. LOL ...................... Prob not cause i hate wasting my time but have to admit great idea. LOL
     
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