What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    We would expect as much from you. But we have okiedokie figured as a guy that wouldn't leave anyone behind.
     
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  3. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    But they make stuff cheap…. That’s all Americans care about
     
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  4. Dave_in_AZ

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    Not that much. Weight and wind, especially wind, are key factors.
     
  5. 77fib77

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    Maybe it's hood or ornaments.
    I should try something like this.

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  6. REO6205

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    That was a sense of humor test, Dave. Still got yours?
     
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  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    We cruise at 64 or 65. Not much over 1400 rpm's.

    Wind will ruin you.

    We're holding at 7.6 now. And The OM will take it. Got real good mileage about the last 50, must have gotten through to the next pressure zone, and it's a little downgrade.
     
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  8. Dave_in_AZ

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    Honestly. I would have put you on ignore years ago, but I can't.
     
  9. Dave_in_AZ

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    You have to compare apples to apples to.

    We're doing van.

    Mack isn't real heavy, but does a lot of stop and go. Auto too.

    I cruise longer runs, and not always super heavy.

    What's the HP and gearbox on your truck?
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    All vaccines too ( mostly). All flu shots.

    I lied to get in The Navy.

    Whole company is lined up for first round of inoculations. Dude comes out, says," LAST CHANCE. IS ANYONE ALLERGIC TO EGGS OR CHICKEN PRODUCTS.?"

    Kept my mouth shut. Figured if I started kicking like a chicken I'd fess up.

    Bam, bam, poke.

    Gun in each arm, hypo in the deltoid.
     
  11. kemosabi49

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    I haven't looked for the HP rating. I look when I go back in on Thursday. Truck is a standard 10 speed. At 72 mph I'm running around 1425 rpm. Never wind out any gear past 1500 except sometimes ninth. Truck likes low rpm and pulls good from 1000 rpm on flat ground. Better from 1200 on any grade.
     
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