How do you guys drive over 200 miles without a break?

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  1. BigRedNY

    BigRedNY Bobtail Member

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    Im like a super human robot, set the cruise at 75 and never stop till destination....
     
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    cnsper Road Train Member

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    For me, I can last as long as I am in the driver's seat. Once I get out of that seat I may make it to the drives before it is coming, like it or not... LOL The longer the drive the closer the restroom needs to be.
     
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    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    Stopping every 200 miles is reasonable.
     
    GenericUserName, Feb 13, 2016
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    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    Newbie here and you get use to it. For me "just sitting" for the eleven hours was the hard part. But you do adapt.

    Key points (as mentioned above)
    - prepare, take a piss before you leave.
    - manage intake, more drink more piss
    - keep a piss pot handy, Arizona Tea bottles
    - planned stops/stretches, break up the day

    It seems my routine is: good prep before start of day... A fast break, if needed, after 3-4 hours of driving... 5-10 minutes max... Then take my 30 around hour 7/8... Then finish the last three hours strong.

    Work your way up to it... It will happen.

    Stay Safe,
    MD
     
    MidWest_MacDaddy, Feb 13, 2016
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    taxihacker66 Road Train Member

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    LIKE THIS download.jpg :p


    Okay got it!!

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    taxihacker66, Feb 13, 2016
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    I can drink a 1liter dew when that 8hr hit o I better have something close
     
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  7. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    They should have floor drains built into these trucks it would make things a lot easier.
     
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    earlybird1104 Medium Load Member

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    I agree
     
    earlybird1104, Feb 13, 2016
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    It doesn't make it easier for the mechanic that has to work on your driveline.
     
    MACK E-6, Feb 13, 2016
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    How about the old funnel and hose down the shifter boot trick?
     
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