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2018 Cascadia Question

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Frank Speak, Jul 30, 2017.

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  1. Jul 30, 2017 #1
    Frank Speak

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    I got a brand new Cascadia (assigned from company) and I really like it. It has a 400 hp Detroit with the DT12 automatic. The interior is really nice. It's a full condo with upper bunk (I don't use it for anything). I LOVE the heated and air conditioned seat!

    All that said, it has a cord that comes around from behind the driver seat and lays on the floor on the right side of the driver seat. It has a covered plug that looks like a USB plug, only bigger. Anyone know what that's for?
     
    Frank Speak, Jul 30, 2017
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  3. Jul 30, 2017 #2
    uncleal13

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    Got a picture?
    Mine came with an coiled air hose and a blow gun in that location.
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2017 #3
    Frank Speak

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    I don't have a pic. It's not an air line. Like I said, it has USB looking plug(only bigger) on the end of it.
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2017 #4
    86mechanic

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    Maybe it's the plug for the Electronically controlled air suspension remote
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2017 #5
    sealevel

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    It's the optional back scratcher and nut warmer. Your company chose not to opt for it. Carry on and ignore it but always remember what could have been.
     
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  8. Aug 10, 2017 #6
    Midnightrider909

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    Did you drive the older model Cascadia before this one?
     
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  9. Aug 11, 2017 #7
    Frank Speak

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    Yes, but it had a 13 speed manual.
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2017 #8
    mitrucker

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    Post a picture of it please. Curious.
     
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  11. Aug 11, 2017 #9
    Midnightrider909

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    Does the new one ride more smoothly? Is the noise inside the cab less than the older model? Just wondering what has improved.
     
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  12. Aug 11, 2017 #10
    Frank Speak

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    It's pretty much the same to me. It's quieter and gets better mileage (8.2 avg after 35k miles). Other than that, pretty much the same truck.
     
    Frank Speak, Aug 11, 2017
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