Newer Peterbilts Vs Freightliners Question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kolorado, Apr 25, 2021.

  1. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Nothing rides better then Pete low low air and an air front, if they could just get the #### rattles out of them.

    my kw has a walk through bunks, so I’m not exactly the one to care about room but I can definitely get all my stuff inside it with a fridge and a tv.

    fright liner is like driving a Toyota, you know it’s a cheap piece of ####, but it does do the job
     
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  3. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    Lol they still haven't fixed that yet? Out of the 100 truck fleet where i started driving about 75% would leak when it rained.
     
  4. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    High quality cross border labor! I was issued a brand new Cascadia when I was at Swift a couple of years ago. The build sheet and assorted paperwork were still in the glove box. ALL IN SPANISH.
     
  5. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Freightliner is the only truck I've driven where it takes tools to get to the fuse panel and that fuse panel comes from factory with its own "umbrella" to shield it from the inevitable water leaks. WTH
     
  6. Mototom

    Mototom Road Train Member

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    Clear tube of lexel takes care of all leaks and when dry if everything is clean it’s 90% invisible. I seen someone even do it to a company truck that rattled so bad it would shake your fillings out.
    If you ever had to strip the interior a razor blade can cut through it with a little effort.

    be warned lexel is almost impossible to completely remove. I’ve used it in place of construction adhesive in certain situations with success.
     
  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Shouldn't have to seal up leaks in a new truck. That just screams piss-poor build quality.
     
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  8. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yep. That's Freightliner.
     
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  9. Linte_Loco

    Linte_Loco Road Train Member

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    Difference?

    One leaks water on the left side of window. The other on the right side :biggrin_25514:
     
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  10. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    The wife heard about my retort and suggested to the OP

    The driver.
     
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