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Really good point. I had no idea that height was such a big factor. Thanks. I guess the Sprinter motor is little light with the extra weight? I am used to a powerstroke so weight never been a problem. I thought the new 3.0 V-6 would be a little stronger. What % of loads do you get that need a...

I concur that the main reason for duallies is for the tires but if you've ever towed a tag along traler with a dually vs a regular, you'll see a vast difference in stabilty. This is really different with a 5th wheel. I wish Sprinter would have done like the old Dodge duallies where they added a...

2010 170" WB ext 3500 gvwr is 9990. 2500 170" wb ext is 8550 gvwr. If you install a 12" deck you go from a 76.4 " interior height to 64.4" height for the back 150" )where the length of the deck. Remaining 35" would remain 76.4" Maybe I am wrong but that seems to give you about 1440 lb payload...

Does anyone have experience or photo's about installing decks in 3500's to bypass wheel wells. Big Al

Company states this is PC Miler software but it sure smells like the "household movers guide"! Sincerely, Big Al

Does the new PC short miles have less miles between locations?

I would prefer not to disclose the company at this time, perhaps later; however, I will respond to a private message. Sincerely, Big Al

I have been using the PC Miler with the Companies I've leased to since the late 90's and have never had any issues with this software. However since we have been with this new company (new to us) all my trips have exceeded the mileage quoted. It's almost always greater than 5%, sometimes upwards...

I am an owner/operator and my company charges about $130. per month for me for workers comp. My question is why this added expense since I am fully covered by Medicare and TriCare for Life. Do the rest of the companies require this? Sincerely, Big Al

In addition to about 15-20 % better fuel mileage with the diesel versus gas (depending on conditions i.e. driver, topography etc.) I have found the diesel burns far less fuel at idle than a gas engine. Also a gas seems to really run bad for the first 15-25 miles after an extended idle. Big...

Actually I believe Roberts Express had a rule in the late 90's "in by 7 am out by 7 pm", perhaps this is where the 12 hour rule came from? Of course they paid deadhead for a move to the next Express Center, which was always less than a 100 miles since they had a mega number of those. Con-Way...

Ice in the parking lot can be challenging; however,I used to carry cans of window de-icer and I used it on the drive side and under the tires. It gives you just enough momentum to get out and it's inexpensive. I used them with my van and have never tried this with a staight truck but I guess it...

Good place to stay and there's a neat little local restaurant in town. If you're Retired Military the Navy facility at Millington ( about 25 miles north of Memphis) is a decent place to stay and it's real secure. Big Al Forsyth,MO ( near Branson) Retired Navy

I usually drive the speed limit so in the rare occasion I actually pass a 4 wheeler I've noticed that usually within 15 minutes they are coming back around me. I chalk it up as my civic duty because the driver was probably asleep and when they realized that they had been passed by Big Al they...

Make an attempt to stay out of there way; however, in the event that doesn't work, just hum the old Ricky Nelson song "Can't please everyone"! Big Al Branson MO Retired Navy

Ditto on that! LOL

I think we should get some college credits for reading some of the "extra long posts" on this web site.

Cracker Barrel is another spot for straight trucks or vans. Talk with the manager and sometimes it's easy to overnite as well. I was wondering about National Parks with our Senior Pass in the Campgrounds, has any tried them. It's free to any site with a Senior Pass and you can get one for $10...

I like Murphys USA at Wal Mart and with a Wal Mart Card you save $.03 pergallon; however, not all Murphys have Diesel but most do, check your Road Atlas. QT's are great too, in our area we have both so the competition is great. I am very cautious about smaller fuel outlets because of old fuel...

What are some suggestions for charging my deep cycle coach batteries? I have a E350 Diesel Van and I have been charging through a tap off the charge line going to my trailer hitch; however, I believe these are typically 5 amp's and it neve seemed to be enough to recharge my 27 series deep cycle...