Why I won't buy another Freightliner

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  1. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    back when they made real trucks.
     
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  3. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Indeed.
    The tales we could tell...
    When rigs were still steel and aluminum.
    Couldn't decide between Dudley's version or this one, both great.
     
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    Lot of companies used these, Trash Can, Allied BedBugs, ConWay, any doubles and triples used them. Ever see one tipped over with the headlights pointing in the air? When the trailer went over, the rear axle acted like a pivot, and the cab would end up pointing up.:biggrin_2559: Guy I knew once drove one for CF, it was the most spartan truck he ever drove. Had an air pressure gauge, water temp and oil pressure light, and a speedograph. That was it. Ran a 250 Cummins, 7 speed, he said there were many times, he never got it into 7th, and plodded along at 51mph in 6th. Even I could pass them with the R model Mack.
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I thought so. :)
     
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    I have father and son park their cascadias next to me and they couldn't be happier , they have it since 250k .. now around 700 , look brand new with barely any issues . I consider buying one to make another glider !
     
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    It just didn't want to work , was ready to retire !
     
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  10. Cabinover101

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    Lol was a Royal pain in my backside!! Eventually turned it in
     
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  11. pavrom

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    See you in 2026 with updated opinion !
     
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