What if it Snows?

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

  1. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Lmao that would be just my luck, wake up in the middle of a cow auction :biggrin_2559:
     
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  3. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Those we have.

    I don't know what language they speak actually. But they look like they know what kind of money they are spending so.. I leave it be.
     
  4. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    If you've never driven a W9 or a long nose Pete, the turning radius will make you feel like a day 1 rookie, lol. I got lucky and got to run a W9 for a bit which made me a much better driver dealing with the almost non-existent turning radius.

    I saw the nicest big sleeper KW Ive ever seen. It was a 120" but looked like a longer version of the factory sleeper. Cant remember the maker, but he's a SA local and runs double drop for Landstar.
     
  5. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    I used to drive a 2004 379 extended hood that would out turn any setback.
    The stoppers were out and it would turn great, wheels would turn straight.
    I miss that old truck.
     
  6. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    My old boss had a driver in his 379 get ticketed a few months back for his steering stops being to far in. That truck would turn pretty darn tight too. I cant believe a cop actually wrote a ticket for that.
     
  7. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    It'll make you a better driver...
     
  8. Rugerfan

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  9. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Had a W900 for a few years...after some practice, put that ole girl in docks I wouldn't even think about in a Freightliner or Volvo.
    Definitely makes you a better driver especially in tight spaces.
    Only one problem I had....kept forgetting about that 3 inch step ... going to the bunk that little drop would scare the poop out of me, then coming to the front, cracking my head coming forward. pfft
     
  10. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    Traditionally they still turn better than PeterCars... Those dang thing take 10 acres to circle round.

    Ive driven both W900's and 379s hauling cattle, I would love to have a W900 with a big kitty under the hood now... It would Definetally make me a better driver, id have to get alot better at hitting a dock with the tractor and trailer jack-knifed... Lol
     
  11. x1Heavy

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    Oh baby... oh wait. This is a family friendly site. =)
     
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