spacer Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 (edited) My current gig is about to run out of steam, with no highway projects in the foreseeable future for us, so it looks like I'll be hangin' up my Pete keys. I spoke today with the owner of another company, and he'll take me as soon as I work off my notice with the current co. Looks like I'll be driving one of two trucks: a Vision or a CH, depending on whether I want to drive local end-dump or regional bottom drop. The CH is like the one I used to drive (my avatar), but with a giganto-sleeper.I snuck a peek at the CH, and while it needs a bit of cleaning, it's in much better shape than my current ride. The Vision wasn't on the yard today, so I haven't seen it yet.I don't know any specs at the moment. Edited July 25, 2010 by spacer Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 My current gig is about to run out of steam, with no highway projects in the foreseeable future for us, so it looks like I'll be hangin' up my Pete keys. I spoke today with the owner of another company, and he'll take me as soon as I work off my notice with the current co. Looks like I'll be driving one of two trucks: a Vision or a CH, depending on whether I want to drive local end-dump or regional bottom drop. The CH is like the one I used to drive (my avatar), but with a giganto-sleeper.I snuck a peek at the CH, and while it needs a bit of cleaning, it's in much better shape than my current ride. The Vision wasn't on the yard today, so I haven't seen it yet.I don't know any specs at the moment.im happy with my mack, except the engine break, when its time for a new truck, im gona have to change something, i run out west alot and am tired of going down 6% grade at 25 mph. Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 im happy with my mack, except the engine break, when its time for a new truck, im gona have to change something, i run out west alot and am tired of going down 6% grade at 25 mph.Why wait 'til you need a new truck? Get one of these installed on the one ya got...looks like it'd do the job http://www.blackwoodfire.org/docs/driver%20training%20resources/telmaretardermanual.pdf Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Why wait 'til you need a new truck? Get one of these installed on the one ya got...looks like it'd do the job http://www.blackwoodfire.org/docs/driver%20training%20resources/telmaretardermanual.pdfcool conceptdoes anybody on here have one Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Wow. I'd thought about that concept before, when looking at regen braking for electric cars, but never really thought about using it like a Jake. I didn't see any pricing on my google search, but if/when I buy a truck I plan on keeping for a while, this may end up on the short list. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 cool conceptdoes anybody on here have oneThese are common on garbage trucks. They seem to work quite well but are pretty heavy. joe's mack has posted about them before: http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?showtopic=13196&st=0&p=52000&fromsearch=1entry52000 Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joes mack Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 i was driving a 09 granite with one on it and i could come down the mountain with 12/14% grades in 4th high split or 5th low split with a 18speed trans and hauling 38 to 40 tons without riding the brakes verry much at all. and the trucks just like it without the driveline brake had to come off the mountain in 2nd high or 3rd low and ride the brakes alot. the ones on the rds with them works well too. the only drawback i can see with useing them on a highway truck is the weight (prob close to 1000 pounds) but if you can live with the extra weight the mountain and hills will be no problem. just remember to grease the u joints every 2 days if you use it alot because of the extreme heat the unit puts out. joe Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 i was driving a 09 granite with one on it and i could come down the mountain with 12/14% grades in 4th high split or 5th low split with a 18speed trans and hauling 38 to 40 tons without riding the brakes verry much at all. and the trucks just like it without the driveline brake had to come off the mountain in 2nd high or 3rd low and ride the brakes alot. the ones on the rds with them works well too. the only drawback i can see with useing them on a highway truck is the weight (prob close to 1000 pounds) but if you can live with the extra weight the mountain and hills will be no problem. just remember to grease the u joints every 2 days if you use it alot because of the extreme heat the unit puts out. joethanks joe, but i need to loose 2,000 lbs. im at 34,300 without chains Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Owch. I thought my current Pete 379 rig was heavy at 31,600. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 thanks joe, but i need to loose 2,000 lbs. im at 34,300 without chainsStay away from the buffets....eat smaller portions of healthier food...and exercise.... Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 thanks joe, but i need to loose 2,000 lbs. im at 34,300 without chainsShoulda got a smaller fridge! Why so heavy...all steel flatbed or wha...? Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Shoulda got a smaller fridge! Why so heavy...all steel flatbed or wha...?TRAILMOBILE it wheights 13,000 naked, then ad tarps, chains, binders,tools, dunage,snow chains, aahh hell its fater than me.no wander they went out of biss. Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 TRAILMOBILE it wheights 13,000 naked, then ad tarps, chains, binders,tools, dunage,snow chains, aahh hell its fater than me.no wander they went out of biss.Gah...I compare that to my daycab too...you're carrying 300 gal of fuel, plus bunk and all your stuff. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14990-moving-back-in-to-a-mack/#findComment-60414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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