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  1. Jefferson3000

    Folding up the top bunk

    Just recently lost the driver in one of my trucks. He folded down the top bunk in the Freightliner FLD. Now I cannot seem to get it back up. Is there some clasp I am missing that releases it? This is a standard integrated sleeper.
  2. Jefferson3000

    Auto Shift not wanting to go into gear at start

    Hi everyone. The driver in my truck is complaining that the auto shift on my truck is not going into gear when he starts out. He gets the blinking "2" that shows it isn't in gear yet, along with the downward arrows, showing that the RPMs are not at the correct speed for shifting. I do understand...
  3. Jefferson3000

    Cab Curtains

    I'm looking for cab curtains for my FLD. When I got the truck, it had the ones between cab and sleeper, but I took them out because they smelled hideous. I'd like to just put in the front window ones. Not much to be found on the Freightliner site. Suggestions?
  4. Jefferson3000

    Autoshift annoyance

    Do any of you autoshifters have issues with the computer not putting the truck in gear unless the clutch is completely slammed tight into the floor board? Just bought an FLD with a 10 speed auto and occasionally it won't go into drive or reverse from neutral. If I put it back in neutral and...
  5. Jefferson3000

    Cat C-10

    Ok. The new search feature unfortunately doesn't work real well with short search terms, so here I am. Someone give me the skinny on the C-10. The good, bad, and the ugly. How is the fuel mileage for the conservative driver? Ease of repair? Quality and quantity of Cat mechanics? $$$...
  6. Jefferson3000

    FL 70 with Cummins 8.3L

    Has anyone had experience with the Cummins 8.3L engine? I stopped by and looked at a used FL 70 the other day with one. It’s a reman with about 11,000 miles on it. Truck had a 9 speed Eaton Fuller Autoshift in it as well. I would love to hear from any o/os or fleet owners who’ve run...
  7. Jefferson3000

    Anyone with a cube van?

    Hey everyone. I've searched the archives for info on this and found SOME info, but here goes: I am looking into the possibility of selling my van and customizing a cube van. If you have one, or have had one, I have a few questions. 1. What kind of mileage do you normally get? (Please state...
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