Missing Anything on New Truck Order?

About to finalize my first ever order on a W900L, my name has been called for production and it’s going to be 9 months early than anticipated.

Are there any obscure or common but overlooked specs or options from Kenworth/Paccar that some don’t know of?

 

Reefer/ Dry Van.

W900L
565/1850 Performance series cummins, 18 speed, 3.36 rears with 22.5 LP tires (cruise around 67-70 mph), 86 Studio sleeper with VIT interior, 280 wheel base, pre plumbed for APU from factory, dual plumbing for electrical and air (behind sleeper and end of frame), might spec KW slotted wheels, davco fuel filter, 110 & 150 gallon tanks with a 21ish gallon def tank, pre wired for air breather, sleeper, and mirror frame lights. I specced marker lights for top of the sleeper but I’m debating on taking those off. That’s about it really.

 

Yeah I was on a waitlist and predicted to receive my truck this time next year. My dealer said KW contacted them and said they’re up for a 3-4 month ETA and to send in their orders for whoever they want. Or they lied to me and like you said, people are backing out of their orders due to a possible economic crash. My dealer did say he had folks back out because of the parts shortage, prices for the trucks had risen 5-10k for some people.

Unless something crazy happens by the time the truck gets here, I’ll very likely go through with the order. I’m sure reefer work in the PNW won’t go away with trailer shortages and endless hunger. lol

 

Yeah, once we heard KW is going to move away from the W9 series we figured we should get our hands on one. These new motors in the long hood configurations don’t seem to be too far off from the aero hoods in terms of MPG.

T800’s are #### good as well, I know all my uncles who drive in BC tend to strictly drive those for their dump truck work.