bubbamobilin Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I'm about to pull the trigger on a new ride. CHU613, 505E, T313, 150/151 carriers w/3:79 ratio on 24.5 rubber. Am I screwing up? Been driving R's all my life, Superliners specifically for the last 26 years. I'm looking for a change and some creature comfort. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwfs600 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 What does it weigh? Our CHU weighs 22000 full of fuel. Fuel mileage has been 6.2 to 8.5 depending on temp and supplier. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Keep the Superliner 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamobilin Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 keg1 as for now the Superliner isn't going anywhere. nwfs600 the door tag say 19200. It has twin 142 gal tanks. The weight is a concern for me because my 90 Superliner, 265 wheelbase double frame, V8, headache rack, tool boxes, moose bumper, chains, binder, straps ect. ect. ect. full of fuel weighs 22,000. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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41180 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 nice superliner. and nice chu rawhide! I wouldn't be afraid to buy the chu. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Sharp trucks! You'll like the chu! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 My Chu rode & drove as good or better than any truck I had ever driven; the mp8 performance was great for its size; I would suggest studying up on the problems with them & get the best warranty you can buy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwfs600 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Looks like you're 300-400 lbs lighter on the door. We have the 142's also. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 going from a e9 to a 500e I see a uprate to a 500c+ soon Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 On 5/6/2017 at 7:42 AM, bubbamobilin said: I'm about to pull the trigger on a new ride. CHU613, 505E, T313, 150/151 carriers w/3:79 ratio on 24.5 rubber. Am I screwing up? Been driving R's all my life, Superliners specifically for the last 26 years. I'm looking for a change and some creature comfort. If your on 2 lane roads most of the time , I'd say it's about perfect. If your mostly on 70+ mph interstate, I would want some higher rear gears( lower number) to lower my rpm's for fuel mileage, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Yep....shes geared looowwww. If you like 55 mph, she should do well for ya! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-369916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackMann85 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Did you end up getting it? I surprisingly really like the purple, it would stand out and look great next to your yellow Superdog! I'm sure you'll like the extra cab room. I dont think its geared as bad as some are saying, with tall rubber and i think the overdrive gear in the Mack 13 being .71, it should get decent fuel mileage running up to 68 MPH turning right at 1450 RPM and like they said be good for the 2 lane roads too, 1380 RPM running 65. If you are hauling heavy 90k+ like i assume you do with the big crane i see in the picture sometimes, you want something in the 3.5 to 3.9 range for your rears anyhow. Hope you like it, let us know! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49741-new-truck/#findComment-370187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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