A CX-11 adventure

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  1. Kozakvod

    Kozakvod Medium Load Member

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    Okay all, I need some solid advise.

    I've been working with Dave up at Worldwide (thank you #ziggy) and I'm contemplating a 2014 388 with an ISX 13 speed and a CX-11. It just had an in-frame with 260k of factory warranty remaining.

    Nice thing about this rig, it has the big bunk and with my wife riding with me, that's surely a plus. Question is this, what's going to be my learning curve on getting the dang thing loaded and unloaded without tearing things up? Ive NEVER loaded one before and I will be leaning on my own, as a one truck o/o. My 8 car is a whole lot more easy so i want to make sure im not biting off more than i can chew.

    And any thoughts or opinions about the truck is appreciated too.

    Thanks guys!!!!!
     
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  3. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    If you load 10 (7 on trailer) make sure you switch L pins for front belly deck.

    Gonna have to learn as you go. Every load is different.

    Take pictures of every load you do for memory.
     
  4. Kozakvod

    Kozakvod Medium Load Member

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    See there, right there, I dont have a clue what you're referring too. My guess is that I'll stay away from 10 cars for awhile. Thank you CRB for the heads up about whatever it is you're talking about.
     
  5. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    What do you typically haul? And where?
     
  6. Kozakvod

    Kozakvod Medium Load Member

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    Cars, suvs, truck mixes, generally across the south FL to AZ and north to UT, NV and CO. Im based out of Dallas.
     
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    crb Road Train Member

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    crb Road Train Member

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    Orange circle are L pins I'm referring to. Gives you extra clearance for unit in bottom belly when stacking trailer so you don't bust a back window.
     
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    crb Road Train Member

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    Start taking pictures of other drivers loads and mixes. Make mental notes. I've got a crap ton of pictures from previous loads I could email you for some guidance if you wished.
     
  10. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    Biggest thing is figuring where to spot decks and what flippers to use etc to get out of the door.
     
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  11. Kozakvod

    Kozakvod Medium Load Member

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    Fabulous info, thank you tons. And if I decide to go this route, I will definitely seek out some of your phots.

    Overall you're not shying me away from it, as I take it?
     
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