I'm looking at getting into driving, and Prime looks great...except for these lightweight trucks. I know about the extra 5cpm driving one, but is it worth it when you're out for a couple of months at a time? This post is also a request for those who do drive them to post pics of their trucks and how they have them setup. I've looked everywhere for pics, and I've only been able to run across a few that didn't really show much...I just know they're small..lol.
I'm not looking for an RV or anything, but the truck will pretty much be my home if/when I take the leap. I'm not writing Prime off just yet, but I need some visuals for the imagination to work with. I'm sure I could make the space work, but I don't want to sign up just to find out. I can only imagine how important being comfortable and having some amenities are when out there for so long. How do you guys make the space work for you? Let's see your setup, and offer some tips for comfort and maximizing space in these trucks.
I've read all of the threads I can find on these trucks, but they just don't have the meat on them to satisfy. I know other "wannabes" looking into Prime are left with the same thoughts and questions I have. I've noticed that these new trucks seem to be about the only negative factor for those looking at the Prime program, so I figured I'd try to get a detailed thread going with experiences, tips, pics, etc. Maybe it could get a sticky so the info is right there off the bat?
It would be a great help to those of us who are seriously looking into this program. Thanks
Lightweights
Discussion in 'Prime' started by nkdc78, Sep 19, 2012.
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Look in my photo album. JCW's truck pics are there. I admit, he's a scrawny little guy. If you need a fridge, stick it where the passenger seat goes. JCW did fine. Single bunk, no storage cabinets behind the seats, but there is under bunk storage, and some above the bunk, at least in the Cascadia. The size was never a problem for him. But, then again, he's 5'8" and a buck thirty, soaking wet. *I* could get in there, too. I'm still short, but NOT a buck thirty. In the Cascadia, there is a decent amount of headroom, even for someone taller. (Unlike the KW T-660, which looks cool, but even *I* smack my head going from sleeper to seats if I don't duck my head.)
The mattress size isn't any different. The "space" came from the removal of the storage cabinet pillars behind the seats. -
"Carabello" posted that he had his wife with him for a bit in one of the lightweights... said something about some modifications that he made that made things more commodious in the "20" thread a couple of days ago...
The detail shop is happy to install a wall-mount for a TV, you just have to give it to them. From folks I've talked to, it's mostly about really thinking about what you want with you, and being creative in how you stow it. -
I saw one last week when I was coming out of California. Those lightweights look good. At first I use to think the same about their size but they look sweet to drive. They may not be comfortable like a full size truck but you should get use to it in a while. Besides they get a bonus of 5cpm
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Based on my pay and average miles, extra 5 cpm would equate to an extra $500 a month...
So yes, I'd take one. I don't need a huge sleeper. I have my phone for my entertainment. -
so thats a cascadia? dont they have Pete lws too or are they the ones they give to the flatbedders? (just wondering)
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ive seen some of their pete 384 but heard that are easier to roll over
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easier to roll a pete? ok if its a safety concern i might go with a freightshaker if i was given a choice my only thoughts is if the pete has more or less stowage cubbies in it or even if they are the same by comparison.
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yeah i know but i wont gripe either way.
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