High-Seas to Highways
#1432
05-07-2009, 11:53 AM
I've had to use my Espar heater everynight this week. Total BS.
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#1433
05-07-2009, 12:09 PM
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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Well my next load is heading me in an easterly direction, so hopefully the temps will be milder because Arizona SUCKS big time right now.
#1434
05-07-2009, 12:38 PM
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#1435
05-07-2009, 11:11 PM
Whatcha lookin' at? Make, model, WB, trans, ect? Has that WS been good to you? Also...is there a recommended wheel base, sleeper height, tranny, gearing for flatbedding? Thanks in advance for the feedback. R/ Frat
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#1437
05-09-2009, 12:20 PM
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Ya know....for as long as this thread has been going.....I have never responded to it? Eeeeek! Can you believe that???? SO here is my reply: :smokin:
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#1438
05-09-2009, 05:35 PM
Thanks for the warning. I am delivering in Mesa, AZ either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Fortunately, I have a piece of heavy equipment with only 4 chains(no tarps, straps, or bungies). Making it there Tuesday afternoon depends on how fast I unload my stop in LA at 7am then drive 375 miles. Oh wait! I have to drive across Phoenix at 3 or 4pm. Maybe, I best hold back until Wednesday. Where is a good place to stop on the westside of Phoenix? It has been a few years since I have been there.
#1439
05-11-2009, 02:30 AM
The truckstops are around the 130 something exit....cant remember off the top of my head.
I noticed a large circle K with truck parking on 51st ave. this morning. If you go to the flying J just remember you HAVE to be parked in a space or else you have to leave or be towed and they WILL tow you. across the street from Flying J is a paid parking lot....that is where we used to always park. Supposed to be 104 + all week in Phoenix....
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#1440
05-11-2009, 05:22 AM
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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As for a "recommended" type of truck for flatbedding, there really isn't such a thing. It is more of a personal preference. For me I prefer the above mentioned. I do not like a tall condo sleeper as I feel that you push more air with flatbed loads and do not benefit from the aerodynamics. Depending on the sleeper size (in my case I like the 70") will depend on your WB. One problem I have with this Western Star is that it has a 244wb and with the size of the sleeper it leaves me little room between the nose of the trailer and the headache rack. I currently have a straight 10 and 3:55 rears, with the straight 10, I think I would do better with at least 3:70 rears. Again it's personal preference. |
I haven't got off my lazy you know what (not to mention I'm a little frugal with my money) and gotten one. I am on the verge of trading in this truck and I assure you my next truck will have one!
