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Re: 2012 Freightliner M2-112
R12RTee wrote: hone eagle wrote: coolbreeze01 wrote: I'm sorry, but buying a truck like that and worrying about mileage seems funny. Anything over 6mpg is good. Have fun :C Maybe the op is just curious? Curious for sure. ;) But it is part of the overall purchase decision. I suppose that if one only goes short distances the mileage is not as much of a concern, but I travel from the east coast to the west often enough for it to be a possible sticking point on buying the truck. 6 mpg might be good but I'd be much happier with 8 or 10 mpg. I'm willing to sacrifice a little mpg for this truck if it has the power I think it does. You will get over 6 mpg I promise! My 14 liter gets 7.5 mpg with a 23,500 lb trailer and a 2000 lb car on the back at 65 mph. My truck has tandem rear axles (add 1 mpg at least for a single rear axle), has 500,000 miles on it, and the 2011 and newer gets better economy anyway. That is what I would have if I did not carry a car and have a very heavy pin weight (pin weight, car, and steel bed would put me almost at 20,000 lb single axle rating). They are also pricey, another reason I use a class 8 fleet return used truck. If you can afford it you will be very happy with it. As far as valve adjustment, you are not an emergency vehicle needing every percentage of the HP daily. Go with over the road adjustment interval or if you feel guilty just double the emergency vehicle interval. Emergency vehicles take a lot of abuse and idle for hours in between, your use nothing like it.445Views0likes0CommentsRe: Whats Your Real Weights? Truck and Trailer. The Real Deal
wildernesshd wrote: went across scales on the way to pick up new unit. 03 Chevy3500 crew cab 4x4 dually duramax/allison. had 1/2 tank of fuel,tool box, Daughter, and wife. frt.axle=4740lbs. rr. axle=3700lbs. gross=8440lbs. on the return trip with Our new rig =Keystone Avalanche 330RE frt.axle=4660lbs. rr.axle=6220lbs. trailer axles=9780lbs. gross=20660lbs. pin wt.=2440lbs. trailer wt.=12220lbs. trailer was as shipped + propane and 1/2 tank fresh water, and will probably gain another 1000-1500lbs. camp ready. seems strange that the front axle lost 80lbs. when loaded. thats My story and I`m sticking to it. 80 lbs lost from the front axle is no big deal, if you lost 200 or 300 lbs it would be time to consider moving the hitch forward. Go camping & see how it feels, I'm betting no issue.371Views0likes0CommentsRe: Whats Your Real Weights? Truck and Trailer. The Real Deal
adeltaman wrote: The weight information will be very helpful for those looking to purchase a new RV. I would like to see if Goodsam, TL or RV Net could create a directory for the large metro areas that lists locations where owners can have their rigs weighed properly. Does anyone know of such a listing? Just do a web search of "CAT Scales", they are located at majority of truckstops and usually cost $10 or less to weigh at.383Views0likes0CommentsRe: Whats Your Real Weights? Truck and Trailer. The Real Deal
DW-gray wrote: Nice. Your truck weighs more than my GCW. With a rig like yours, I want even mention visiting FifthWheelSt.com. LOL Well truck has GVW of 52,000 & GCW of 80,000 so not worried yet, if I do ever get close I'll look you up! As a side note all axles are well within ratings.397Views0likes0CommentsRe: Your Rig
OBSPowerstroke wrote: Camps with Critters wrote: Finally got mine all hooked up and on the road. Are you sure that's enough truck for that Fiver? ;) In all seriousness, nice setup! That lil camper is 44.5 ft long and weighs 23,500 lbs, 5400 lbs of that is pin weight so it bulges tires on most anything else and then carrying the car adds another 1800 lbs. Most days it does seem like enough truck. In seriousness it is our home and everything we own is in that pic, it gets the job done well!379Views0likes0CommentsRe: Post your tow vehicle pics here
jtallon wrote: Well, we're looking at upgrading to a fifth wheel in a year or two, so I've been keeping an eye out for a bigger truck. Found a dealer willing to offer me a great price on a truck, a great trade-in on my current truck, and he was really easy to work with. That happens so seldom that it was a good time to upgrade. Now my wife can shop for new campers without so many of the weight restrictions we had with the 1500. Time to change the signature at bottom of your post, cause I never seen a dually 1500.303Views0likes0CommentsRe: Post your tow vehicle pics here
nebmike wrote: A little progression over the last few years... Here is the first one ('05 Excursion, V-10)... ...the second one ('07 Expedition EL)... ...the third one ('04 F250, 6.0PSD)... ...the fourth one ('08 F350 6.4PSD)... ...and the current/new one ('11 F350 6.7PSD)... Just wondering...are you hard on them? bad driver? Fords not lasting long? Just kidding! 5 different tow vehicles all within 7 model years, you are seriously worse than me and I did 5 TVs (I tried 3 different brands) i but over a 11 year period. Finally found one I can't outgrow as there is nothing bigger street legal all over.268Views0likes0CommentsRe: Your Rig
nebmike wrote: After seeing Rick's rig, I prolly shouldnt... but here goes: And why shouldn't you? Yes some have bigger and fancier (in my case it is my home in total) but we are all doing the same thing in enjoying getting away and seeing the country. If your rig works for you, I'd be happy to park next door and share a campfire!445Views0likes0Comments
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