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Elkhorn Valley Trucks

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by oicu812, Aug 10, 2015.

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  1. Aug 10, 2015 #1
    oicu812

    oicu812 Medium Load Member

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    Anybody ever had any experience with them, or know of them? They are a glider builder located in Freemont Nebraska. Wondering how their work is, quality wise.
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2015 #2
    realdesertkickin

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    Well, I used to have a girlfriend in Freemont, went there often, never saw any gliders!!!
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2018 #3
    vikvolk0

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    Were you able to obtain any information about this Nebraska Glider Kit dealer? Let me know, because i'm also interested.
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2018 #4
    oicu812

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    I bought one from them in 2015. There were a couple of minor things that had to be fixed, but the overall build was very good. I have had it for 2 years now and am really satisfied with it. The dealer I go to for my work has also commented on the quality.
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2018 #5
    vikvolk0

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    That's awesome! What engine did you go with? 13 or 18 speed? 3.36 rear ends?
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2018 #6
    oicu812

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    I got a 6nz Cat. 18 speed trans and 3.36 rears.
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2018 #7
    vikvolk0

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    is it a pete 389? I currently oparate isx485,13 speed,3.36 in a kw t680 with 720k miles, how's your truck doing on fuel? Is it safe to say those gliders will get decent mpg? I've read on forums that people get upwards of 6.50-7 miles per gallon.
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2018 #8
    oicu812

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    I have a W9 with a studio sleeper. They do a lot more Petes though they do some KW's. As far as fuel mileage, it depends on the time of year. I have an APU also, so I don't idle except when it is really cold outside. I haven't tracked it lately. I did keep track for about a 2.5 months span this past Sept. Oct. Nov. with my gps. (the new Rand McNalley). According to that I was getting 7.9 mpg.
     
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  11. Jan 20, 2018 #9
    vikvolk0

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    My def truck can't come close to that, I'd be really happy with almost 8mpg (jaw drop) Plus i would love the simplicity of an engine with no def,egr and all that crap that chokes the engine! Very surprising that brick truck gets better fuel milage than aero!
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2018 #10
    oicu812

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    I was surprised also. It gets better mileage than the aero truck I had before. Keep in mind, these gliders for the most part are engines that were at their peak of engineering before the epa mandates ruined the fuel milage. Also, I don't race away from stop lights and entrance ramps. Just a steady pull to cruising speed.
     
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