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KW 900 86" studio

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by TURKER, Mar 13, 2015.

  1. Mar 13, 2015 #1
    TURKER

    TURKER Medium Load Member

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    I am looking to buy 285" wheel base KW900 and I pull 53' trailer , truck dont have adjusting on the fifth wheel ,any of you have this set up ? I am thinking that it will be too long for legal overall size. Thanks for the advice .
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2015 #2
    haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

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    I run a 389 Pete that has a 285 wheelbase and pull a 53 foot step. With my fifth wheel just behind center I'm 78 feet long. I think you'll be fine.
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2015 #3
    TURKER

    TURKER Medium Load Member

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    Hey Haulhand
    How easy to back in tide places,(turning radius) I just don't know if I am going to regret it later. Do you know maximum length allowed. Thanks
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2015 #4
    Epmtrucks

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    Are you measuring center of steer to center of tamden to get your wheel base? Rand McNally motor carrier road atlas has a wealth of info on size and weight laws for all the states.
     
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  7. Mar 14, 2015 #5
    ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Truth be told you'll probably be fine....But I'm guessin you haven't driven a W9....the turning radius sux....i have a 285wb 379...& I can turn it inside a kw...owned 2w9studios like em both...but my 2gripes were turnin radius&weight...nice ride though.....
     
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  8. Mar 14, 2015 #6
    haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

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    All it is is something else to get used too. Mine isn't the easiest but the trailers I pull are mostly triple axles with the axles all the way at the back. Like ol'hsnd said the w900 turning radius sux bad.
     
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  9. Mar 14, 2015 #7
    062

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    If you reset the steering stops it will help a lot. Most dealers will only go to factory spec. So you'll have to look around for a place to do it.
     
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