The W900 question.

My 579 is a higher end setup with the top interior, maybe that makes the differenc compared to a cheaper run of the mill company version..
The steering column vibrates and rattles once in a while but a quick touch in the right spot and that disappears.
Where does the water leak in? I haven't had any trouble like that as of yet.

 

Yeah that seems to quiet my steering column up for a bit too.

It drips down from around the interior light (the one on the ceiling between the seats). It also comes down onto the driver door near the handle and controls. Below the CB is another spot, which happens to drip right into the cupholders.

I had a Western Star before this and it would do the same. As I said earlier, it's usually after I've been up in some cold temps then get down into a warm State and it starts to thaw out. There's no issues when it rains.

 

Almost sounds like condensation inside the cab..

 

And that is so sad. You buy a piece of equipment for upwards of 150K, more now, and they act like they're doing you a favor. "Your dashboard rattles?" sorry, we had 20 trucks come off the line that day and you're the only one complaining", I'm sure there are some good dealers out there that take care of their customers though.

 

But but but you get the 35 grand in taxes back. Used to be able to buy a new Int Transtar back in the 70's for about the same as you pay in taxes now. Crazy !

 

Equipment and operating expenses up, rates flat, yep this is sustainable!