Interesting CR Unit (3 Photos)
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I like the looks of that and have donned my asbestos shorts for the replies when I say I'd like to have one very similar except with a 120" sleeper.
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dieseldiva
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I think some of the ladies here would agree with me when I say I'd like the same...............with the 150" sleeper!!
Streakn1
Veteran Expediter
What I'm finding interesting is the clearance (or lack thereof) between the reefer bottom and the top of the sleeper roof. Could it be an allusion caused by the camera angle, or is it as close as it looks?
Granted, its a great looking truck. We actually saw a simular one (dry unit) while we were looking at the KW we have purchased. We wondered if we did one of these, would there be enough clearance for a top mount reefer.
Granted, its a great looking truck. We actually saw a simular one (dry unit) while we were looking at the KW we have purchased. We wondered if we did one of these, would there be enough clearance for a top mount reefer.
Tennesseahawk
Veteran Expediter
With the Col on this one. Just another small rv with a 14' or so fridge. What's interesting about it? Nice subliminal plug in the background tho.
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greg334
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x06col
I too am trying to figure it out.
To me it is just like my truck, except a newer paint job and some chrome where my truck has wear. It goes from point A to point B with the same ability.
Today in Vale Colorado on my trip to Wal-Mart I ran across a bunch of elitists RV's with their million dollar Newell and Liberty Coach RVs sitting at Starbucks which is the same parking lot as Wal-Mart - go figure.
Well anyway, when I parked next to these McMansions, I got such dirty looks and a glare of 'how dare you park near our million dollar motoring living conveniences with that truck'.
These were the same looks that I got from the owners of an expediter apartment on wheels a month or so ago.
I too am trying to figure it out.
To me it is just like my truck, except a newer paint job and some chrome where my truck has wear. It goes from point A to point B with the same ability.
Today in Vale Colorado on my trip to Wal-Mart I ran across a bunch of elitists RV's with their million dollar Newell and Liberty Coach RVs sitting at Starbucks which is the same parking lot as Wal-Mart - go figure.
Well anyway, when I parked next to these McMansions, I got such dirty looks and a glare of 'how dare you park near our million dollar motoring living conveniences with that truck'.
These were the same looks that I got from the owners of an expediter apartment on wheels a month or so ago.
Two things most interest me about this truck. First, I imagine its short length and wheelbase makes it one of the most maneuverable expediter straight trucks out there. It would be easier to drive it in places like New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, etc. Second is the cost to build it. With its modest sleeper, class 7 chassis, single axle its cost would be significantly less than some of the the class 8 tandem axle CR and DR units coming to market today. Yet, the pictured truck can haul many of the same loads and make the same money as the more full-featured trucks. My first thought when I saw the truck was, "money maker."
The flip side is the five year useful life a class 7 truck has with FedEx vs. ten years with a class 8.
The flip side is the five year useful life a class 7 truck has with FedEx vs. ten years with a class 8.
arkjarhead
Veteran Expediter
Yeah I'm sure I would need 10 years to pay off one of those monster bob trucks. when it somes to getting around in the big cities this truck will get around good and make as much money as the rest.
http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=1152012&guid=459C87F7B83F4463B6334C418E262075
http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=1152012&guid=459C87F7B83F4463B6334C418E262075
More realistically, one of those with the 96" sleeper by Bentz would still be highly maneuverable and very comfortable. It would still be nice with a 120 but 96 is far more realistic.
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Wow grog, you must have xray vision to see all that?? Greg, if you pulled along side my camping machine I wouldn't glare at you, i'd vite ya in for a coolielike I do the other expediters. Anyway, they were probably looking with envy, thinking he's out here dikkin off like us, only making money. To you other two, I hate to burst your bubble, but, fedex is not the only place to run a truck:+ :+ :+
Tennesseahawk
Veteran Expediter
Hate to say it, but an aircraft carrier has a better turning radius than a T-300.
Ok... maybe a destroyer.
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greg334
Veteran Expediter
Phil, I agree with what you are saying but my truck is about the same size as that one and I would venture to say I have a better turning radius than the KW there. I drove a couple of them and just didn't like the cramped feel of the cab.
x06col,
Thanks for the comments, I would like to see your McMansion.
x06col,
Thanks for the comments, I would like to see your McMansion.
As Rich mentioned, I don't believe Fedex is holding to those requirements. Sounds like as long as it is safe and passes a DOT, it is good to go. With too few trucks, I don't see them changing that anytime soon. Same with alot of other carriers. With the price of the sevens getting around the 100,000 mark, it would make little sense at todays rates to be with a carrier that requires those numbers.
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