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    Hino Trucks and why I bought 1 and ordered the 2nd

    RE: Hino Trucks and why I bought 1 and ordered the First off the scale house weighted me at 19,090 lbs with the way the truck is set up. Does the Hino come with rear air bags so you can raise & lower your rear gate for perfect dock level. It does have air ride, but no dump button to release...
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    Hino Trucks and why I bought 1 and ordered the 2nd

    RE: Hino Trucks and why I bought 1 and ordered the I have 15,000 miles on my new hino, I waited to see how she would do before posting, as it stands right now I will be ordering another one this year. I escorted a 2005 freightliner with a 330 cat engine route 79 to 68. I was empty, he had 300...
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    Fold Down Bunks - Sprinter

    Here's the pictures. You can store the mattress behind the open doors of the bulkhead when hauling 3 skids, or in front of the refrigerator. Doors with bungy straps are behind wheel wells when done right. The only draw back is 3 skids overnight. A guy can throw a mattress on top of the load...
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    Fold Down Bunks - Sprinter

    We have our sprinter with a bulk head that holds 2 skids and is acceptable for A&E, so it will pass for most anybody. we have one bed that is set up, only when the doors on the bulkhead is open, allowing complete use of the van space when layed over. When the bulkhead is shut up and in use we...
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    reinstalling a 84 in condon sleeper?

    Can anybody tell me if a condo sleeper can be removed and installed on a new truck? Do you know of a company that will take on the job at a fair price. I called alumibunk and they said they would not take on the job. I like the sleeper in my old truck, a 84 in condo on a FL 70 and would rather...
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    motors

    I have a ISB 5.9 with 760,000 miles only 2 problems fuel pump and isolators. Make sure isolators stay in excellent condition or you will be replacing fuel lines. I ordered a complete set after 3 lines broke at different times. Didn't cost as much as 1 line and have had no problem, easy to...
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    Hit by 18 wheeler in AR, damage to look for.

    I took it to a body shop, they stated if the frame in the front is bent it would be a large job. The frame is damaged in the back at least 8 ft The cab is shifted slightly, the sleeper is damaged slightly. They are saying the sleeper & box would have to be removed. The box was damaged in the...
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    Hit by 18 wheeler in AR, damage to look for.

    My Driver was driving in the ice covered roads of AR trying to get to a truck stop. The roads were very bad and he was in the slow lane with his flashers on. A 18 wheeler, I will not give the name of the company, because it not the companies fault, but the drivers fault. The speed this driver...
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    Changed sprinter fuel filter, won't start?

    I finally decided to change the sprinter fuel filter on a 2002 for the first time myself, now it will not start. Seems fuel will not get to the new filter. Does anyone know how to bleed system or why I do not hear the fuel pump running? Any ideals or help?
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    vans weight station states questions

    Does anybody know what states require vans to stop at coops/and does Canada require weight station stops and a seperation between sleeper and cargo area:7
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    Sprinter 9ft w/sleeper, 13 ft without ?

    Thank God my drivers are all below 5 9. I am leaning toward the more comfort, as the sprinter could still haul taller loads, limit the size to 9 ft and installing items like the full sleeper, ref, microwave, ect. They do good in a E350 so keeping the same 9 ft, but adding higher loads should get...
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    Sprinter 9ft w/sleeper, 13 ft without ?

    I was wondering if I could get some impute on sprinter vans. I am soon to purchase a couple new sprinters for my drivers. They are good drivers and I would like to make life more comfortable. They are currently in E350's with 24" alum-bunk sleeper, no ref or microwave. My question is for van...
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    5.9 cummins length of life ?

    Hey my cummins just turned 650,000 and still runs great, uses abt 3 qts between oil changes @ 15,000 miles. The worst part on this engine is the fuel lines. If the bracket breaks, lines will eventually break. if you have one of these make sure isolators are always in good shape. But carquest...
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    5.9 replacement cost.

    Looking for information on where is a good place to buy a 5.9 cummins. Where would be a good place in the Ky or Ohio area to have it replaced. Price for motor and installation would be good to know as I am going to be replacing one in my truck it has 520k and still runs great. Abt 1 gal between...
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    broker

    does anyone know a good broker and what is needed to obtain loads
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    Van Teams

    Does anyone know of a company that actually uses team drivers in vans? Have team that is wanting to run 2500 miles a week, but do not know of any that run that much a week.
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