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NEW PETERBILTS..CAN'T SEE OUT OF THE MIRRORS

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by GwenP, May 1, 2019.

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  1. May 2, 2019 #11
    DenBob

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    I've got a real easy fix for that one.
     
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  3. May 2, 2019 #12
    BUMBACLADWAR

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    Years ago I remember my company Freight Shaker was in the shop...was excited to pu a new Kenworth...this rig had everything...compartments for storage...diamond tuck interior...even what appeared to be leather inlays in the dash.The excitement "Quickly faded" when I climbed in the saddle.Couldnt "see out" like you say...Couldnt get the seat right..Had a curved back seat...felt like a mountain lion...ready to pounce out of a tree...chopped roof...split windshield.Not to mention...Big arse chrome smoke stacks...Blocking rear view.Was Glad to get back in the ole Freightshaker. Lol
     
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  4. May 2, 2019 #13
    QuietStorm

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    I run flat on the floor and as far back as my legs will reach, but I'm also six and a half feet tall.

    It's not my fault the new trucks have a sign that says "you must be this tall to look cool". You're a professional, adapt to your equipment.
     
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  5. May 2, 2019 #14
    speedyk

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    Yup, then the mirrors gotta be swung way out to clear. I'll take a modest practical exhaust any day.
     
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  7. May 2, 2019 #15
    GwenP

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    I think so. I cannot see my tires at all or the bottom portion of the cargo box.
     
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  8. May 2, 2019 #16
    GwenP

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    There are no slots, its bolted through.
     
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  9. May 2, 2019 #17
    GwenP

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    I will. I am seeing these model trucks being delivered to other companies in town, and I wondered if anyone else is experiencing these issues, however the other companies are getting tractors rather than straight trucks. IDK if it is a different configuration.
     
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  10. May 2, 2019 #18
    GwenP

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    Yeah, what we need is for the mirror to pull in from the top. My old truck, which I am still driving, is a 2008 International. Mirrors adjust 4 ways, you can see everything. That was my first thought, that non-drivers designed these. I can't believe that our fleet manager did not vet this. Could have been dealt with at the factory easier than post delivery.
     
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  11. May 2, 2019 #19
    GwenP

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    It is hard to believe that we are the only ones with this issue. Every truck I have driven in the last 15 years I have been able to adjust the mirrors to my line of sight.
     
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  12. May 2, 2019 #20
    MACK E-6

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    Don’t forget the need to cut a hole in the roof to accommodate a shifter of proper height. :biggrin_25523:
     
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