Anybody consider a semi for a tow vehicle?
Been looking around for a newer truck to pull our new 5th wheel and several people I know have gone and purchased semi trucks for towing. Have been pointed towards a single drive axle type truck for b...
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C Schomer wrote:
I grew up with trucks and became an OTR O/O. I used to think a class 7 or 8 would be the greatest thing but not anymore. We sightsee a lot while on or trips and Id rather not go 300 plus miles a day sightseeing in one of those. Craig
X2, I drive one at work for hours on end out on the open road going from job to job and in no way is it as comfy as my F350. The Class 8 truck I drive is by no means as nice as they make them but it is a 2007 Freightliner Coronado and very nice but no way is it as quiet and comfortable as my pick-ups. Power? No question that the 475 hp with 18 speed is going to tow better than any pick-up but hey the new pick-ups are no slouch at 385-440 hp on tap.
Also remember that these high power pick-ups now days weigh in at around 8000 pounds but a semi is going 12-15000 so some of that power is used up pulling it's own extra weight and wind resistance.
