Lightweight trucks

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  1. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    It seems like those would have little to no storage and with prime being a training company wouldn't that leave a bad taste in a rookies mouth
     
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  3. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Your to old school...... prime's l/w are solo only (I believe)

    Let me help you with how the companies spec trucks...

    Lowest tare weight possible 12-13 liter engine ,9 speed or auto. And smallest everything. Cuts down on weight and cost...
     
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  4. ExOTR

    ExOTR Windshield Chipper Extraordinaire

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    People still hating on automatics...
    Did y'all also yank the fuel injection off your cars and install a carb and throttle body?
    I drive autos and manuals at work, they both have their perks.
     
  5. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    Light weight trucks are for solo drivers only . Only has one bed
     
  6. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    Thsts not terrible just never heard of a truck not having sheliving or a place for clothes
     
  7. dptrucker

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    Thats why they are lightweights. Bare minimum.
     
  8. Drpparker95

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    I can't see the advantages of that
     
  9. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Extra payload capacity, and they give the driver .02 cents a mile extra (or whatever)
     
  10. prosidius

    prosidius Light Load Member

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    It's 5 cents extra per mile. I drive a light weight. The small size is fine for me since I never intended to bring a ton of stuff into the truck. The bigger problem IMO is the engine is smaller. You will absolutely crawl on some hills. Even on the PA turnpike i had to go in 7th for some hills.
     
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  11. Drpparker95

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    Do you think it's enough space for the following. Microwave,####pot, small george foreman, a hot plate and refrigerator. Of course clothes as well
     
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