I have a 670 volvo (high rise) and will soon be hauling liquid tankers. Is it worth trading my 670 in for a mid roof? How much of a fuel savings (mpg) would there be if I did get a mid roof?
Thanks
Brad
Is it worth getting a mid -roof?
Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by bradi, Mar 17, 2015.
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I wouldn't bother if I were you. It's not worth it unless you wanna get rid of that truck for any other reasons. Yes, a mid roof it's more suited for tankers but I doubt that you will really see a difference in fuel economy running your high roof.
Are you thinking trading yours for a new one? The price of a new one just went through the roof due to the weaker Canadian dollar.
Just put in balance the cost of financing a new one or even a used one, cost that you will see on the paper with your loss in fuel economy running your high roof, cost that you can only guess.
Last time I heard there were 30 some factors which influences fuel economy. Speed and weight are among the most important ones but not the shape of the truck
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In the old days I'd say sure but with modern emisson trucks if yours ain't broke don't fix it .. The 2 to 3/10 ths you may pick up could be spent 10 times over on a troublesome emisson system .. If your current one is a good one Id run it till it dies ..
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I'd say check with the company you're going to. When I hauled food grade there were quite a few customers that were 12' or less and a high rise obviously wouldn't cut it.
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