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Old 06-15-2008, 03:57 PM
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doesn't that make backing the trailer in harder??? :shock:
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Old 06-15-2008, 04:05 PM
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doesn't that make backing the trailer in harder??? :shock:
some tractors are bigger than others because some of the other tractors are smaller
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Old 06-15-2008, 04:07 PM
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some tractors are bigger than others because some of the other tractors are smaller
and some are juuuusssssssstttttttt right. :P :wink:
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Old 06-15-2008, 04:28 PM
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Old 06-15-2008, 04:33 PM
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doesn't that make backing the trailer in harder??? :shock:
Because they have more wheels. DUH.
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Old 06-15-2008, 05:08 PM
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Black trucks are much bigger than White trucks. :?
It's not an optical allusion...sorry.
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I run a Volvo 770 (77" sleeper). My company also runs Volvo 670's (67" sleeper). The 2 models have the same wheelbase. I just don't have as much room behind the cab.
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Old 06-15-2008, 06:04 PM
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Black trucks are much bigger than White trucks. :?
It's not an optical allusion...sorry.
And thinking back to the old Eddie Murphy bit...

Japanese trucks are really small.
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Old 06-15-2008, 06:38 PM
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My truck USED to be smaller than some trucks.... but then I bought an additive called X-10's!!

Now, well face it..... it IS bigger..... AND wider! :shock: :lol:

And yes.... it DOES make it harder to park! But, I STILL like the challenge of a tight alley dock!! :wink:
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