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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Mahertruck, May 24, 2017.

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  1. May 24, 2017 #1
    Mahertruck

    Mahertruck Light Load Member

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    I see some of freightliner Cascadia longer from other cascadia I mean from the end of cab sleeper to the end of tractor frame
    Don't know what they call that ..
    What sizes freightliner made what right one when you pulling 53 trailer is that can make different mpg ? Screenshot_2017-05-23-21-44-13.png
     
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  3. May 24, 2017 #2
    bigkev1115

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    They are called cab fairings. The older model Cascadia's have the narrower cab fairings like 08-12 models, and the wider fairings from 13 to now. I don t understand your last sentence, but if you re asking about fuel mileage, the Evolution model pictured above is supposed to be the most fuel efficient one
     
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  4. May 24, 2017 #3
    Steel Tiger

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    Actually, the new redesigned 18 Cascsdia is the most fuel efficient, provided it has the full aero package.
     
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  5. May 24, 2017 #4
    Mahertruck

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    I think I'm talking about the tractor fram some of Cascadia has long frame ?
    2017-05-24 09.13.46.png
     
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  7. May 24, 2017 #5
    loudtom

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    The distance between the steer axle and the center between the drive axles? That's the wheelbase. I'm not sure how that affects MPG, but your MPG will decrease if you have a larger gap between the back of the truck body and the front of the trailer.
     
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    Sublime

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    That is something that is specced by the buyer for their needs.
     
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  9. May 24, 2017 #7
    Mahertruck

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    wheelbase you right .. don't no how they count it . Like you said steer axle to the center rear axle .. they count it by feet or meter or inch ?
     
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  10. May 24, 2017 #8
    loudtom

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    They count it by inches in the US.
     
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  11. May 24, 2017 #9
    Mahertruck

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    What best wheelbase size to pull 53F
    Reefer ?
     
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  12. May 24, 2017 #10
    passingthru69

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    163 inch cabover
     
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