We have an M2 106 (Laredo conversion). You are spot on about the mirrors and the fuel gauge idiosyncracies. Those are annoyances that we have had to get used to. Also, regarding the road noise, we did a full sound-dampening treatment. Took out seats, carpeting, door panels, head liner. etc, and had DynaMat applied throughout. From the factory there were only a few pieces on the doors and floorboards and they didn't do much to reduce noise. I measured the before and after of the in-cab noise with a handheld decible meter, and after doing the soundproofing, the noise was reduced by 9~10 decibles. Huge improvement. My wife and I can actully have a conversation in the truck while going down the road. Thanks for the video.
I have watched a lot of videos on the m-2 trucks but you have the first review I have seen. Thank you. A very strange thing I have seen years ago were they use different noise to cancel out road noise. This makes it much more quieter in the vehicle. I would think that if you could get to the inside of the door panels and stick some of that sound deadening to it, that may help. Thanks again. Tractor-trailer trucks that have duel 100 galen tanks, have on them by the fill spout / do not fill more than 90%. This allows for expansion of the fuel when it's hot out.
1. Mirrors Truckers don't mind moving their body to make sure the coast is clear. 2. .CB. unit. Take it out! 3.Class 6-7 trucks. Trucks are designed to be heavy-duty. They're not cars. You're gonna feel and hear the difference. 4. Time piece? Wear a watch! 5. Fuel gauge. Service it or replace it. 6.Turn signal. Truck Driver always monitor their dashboard. 7. Locks Well?.?.?. You just got a shabby lock,bruh!!!😂 8. Fuel doors Replace them to your liking. Keep on trucking bruh!
@@GotLove4All not even gonna respond to all that you got it bruh lol… wear a watch everyday.. no we arent taking the cb out or gonna put another one in when we dont even use this one.. we already move our bodies to see the mirrors.. its natural to move when you need to see something in a mirror even in a car.. as for the rest of that.. meh.. im good have a wonderful day
You can put another layer of soundproof and it will ride like a Cadillac, my friend did his ‘18 Cascadia and i was blown away how quieter it is then my GMC
Nice video! I agree with some of your complaints. My 2020 Sportchassis has an audible tone/click on the turn signals, and does have auto cancellation when the wheel is returned to center after a turn. Maybe this is an option on the newer trucks. For the key/lock issue on the cargo doors, see if a local locksmith can cut you a longer key. I had a similar problem with a gate lock once, and just getting a longer key (about 1/2" longer) worked great. Was only like $1.00 more for the key, but I had to go to a real locksmith that had those kind of keys in-stock for him to cut it for me. Love your videos. Keep on truckin'. 😉
I like that solution to the fuel door. I began the process of adding dock lights on my gooseneck trailer after I seen your video, I already added in the gang/junction box and the new 7 pin plug. Your video gave me the confidence to do it verse thinking about doing it. Thank you.
@@novavroomvroom3435 I know it's not the cool thing to do but i added a backup license plate camera for peace of mind and for just in case ready to install cameras on both side of the trailer that come on when I turn on parking lights or headlights with night vision and recording function. I am looking at it all as added safety/security for those oh crap moments.
Hey we post our ideas in hopes that everyone who sees them goes “heh hadnt thought of that before im gonna do that too” lol just wanna see everyone win
For the keys in the lock boxes. I had the same issue with some under the bed toolboxes. I went to local locksmith and told him the issue. He found me keys with larger head and longer shank and worked extremely well. So I ended up with keys that resembled modern ignition key for size.
i put HD cams on the mirrors rear and front also with hood mirrors with .. with the needle i didnt have that issue i had a auxiliary fuel tank .you can get a new flasher for truck that ticks .. and yes i hate that key issue .. but locksmith can get longer key ..the fuel door i installed a neodymium magnet to it also . love the videos
Never heard anybody complain about a noisy truck I want to hear everything that’s how you tell what’s wrong with it if you start or stop hearing something just my .02
Depending on the metal of the bolts on your fuel door, stainless steel reacts with aluminum. Might cause the aluminum to start to bubble around the bolts, it’s a type of corrosion from the inside out of the aluminum, you can grind it down and repaint, but it will usually come back unless you completely replace it. Then again, it might not happen at all. I had that experience with a dodge avenger, and the challengers when they first got reintroduced had steel hood pins, and those pins reacted with the aluminum hood, caused the bubbling corrosion effect around the pins.
Yea stainless doesnt like aluminum too much lol.. going to actually switch these out to zinc as it does not react with aluminum like stainless or galvanized.. which im not using stainless or galvanized right now either but either way a very informative comment hopefully others will read and learn something too
I owned a 2008 business class 28' moving box truck.. Freightliner with a Cummins.. I bought it used, I wasn't told that it had a California emissions... This truck put me out of business...I would buy another Freightliner without the California emissions...
Shes dirty now we came from NY we gotta get her cleaned up! But thanks! Definitely subscribe to the channel too we’ve got another video dropping this weekend!
Good day brother. I like the video. I’m redoing my fleet and car hauling business. I use to run a 3500 Dodge Dually pulling a take 3 wedge car hauler. I got into an accident a few years ago and sold all my equipment . I’m thinking of doing the. Freightliner M2 and started researching the these style of Freightliner . Do you like the Cummins vs. the Mercedes. Also do you like it better then the 4500/5500 as far as towing and mileage. Again I’m going to pull a 4/5 car hauler. Thanks brother just curious. Also I have a CDL with military and private experience since 2003.
Heeeyyyy!! Why you gotta bring up Louisiana's rough roads?!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Hope all is well brother! Great content. Happy Trucking and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
young man there use to be a mirror on the top of the door so you could see right next to you. Some dumb ass stop putting them on but they still make them. The load cab is because its a big cab like a van. Forget about the fuel gage makes it so you don't run out of fuel, call that truck love. Ok i get with the lock they suck but We have Manly Hands. Atta boy on the fuel door it is a perfect and professional done repair
Love the content guys! Hope to meet ya at a station one day but I’m considering an m2 myself next year. Is the ride quality pretty substantial compared to light duty?
the lowest M2 i have found as of week ago was 40k was red black rims 276k on the clock 06 cat pre Def .. most every M2 07 and below should be no DEF .. and any M2 with it i would never buy
Despite all the dislike, I’ll still drive that truck. It’s a beast and a dream truck of mine. But I do have dislikes about stuff in my Ram I can’t stand 😂😂😂 Keep them videos droppin y’all 💯💯💯
Just wondering ? - Do they make a "Turn Signal Indicator Fuse or Relay" which emits a "clicking sound" when actuated ? - Or could you find a low voltage beeper that could be wired via the fuse (piggy back) to make a sound when power is sent thru the fuse ?
Im sure you could do that tbh… it does click when the signals are on just not in the cab of the truck LOL … when you open the side box where the fuses and relays are you hear the clicking there
@@adventuresintrucking1995 Right on. Thought that was the case. If you went to a trailer with more capacity (16,000# axles) and lets just say for the sake of comparison that trailer would weight about what yours is now...how much could you put on the bigger trailer?
Man that sure is some petty stuff I was getting ready for a bunch of good feedback. I have never bought a new truck and just drove it. Usually because Im so OCD like you. I end up working on it for 6 months making it the way I want before driving it. Not to often A guy gets A new truck right. So how about failures on the mechanical side of things and power pulling hills. Fuel mileage and how much weight have you pulled with it and the drivability while loaded heavy. Thanks for the video.
The fact that we had to point out “petty” things should highlight how great the truck is. At the time of filming the truck no we hadnt had any mechanical issues with the truck. As of now we have had issues with the DPF and TCM replaced and a cracked/leaking coolant reservoir. As for fuel mileage we get 6.5-8.5 mpg not what a hotshot gets but not the worst on the road. Dont have any power issues with the truck either.. even with our heaviest load we didnt struggle
@@adventuresintrucking1995 What year and if you dont mind me asking buy new or used and how much. When you said mileages not as good as hotshotters. What trucks do the hotshotters run. You know that CB you have was junk right out of the box. The mirrors kind of A big deal but could be figured out. The lock sets you could buy longer shaft aftermarket ones and space them enough to get past that annoying unlocking with the tips of your fingers or just do some fab of that little cubby. How many miles on her now.
@@kuntrykaneTV DOT doesnt really bother us honestly.. we just got stopped at the weigh station last week and the guy wanted to see our registration.. gave it to him he said ok… prior to that we got an inspection last summer in NC lol
it kind of depends lol... we have a step deck right now and if you get one of these haulers with side rails it is gonna be close clearance wise. our fifth wheel height is 13" from the well to top of plate.. our trailer rides high right now and we are going to adjust the air ride to get some height back on the back end and lower the ride height of the truck a couple of inches too to level everything out
There set like that for a reason. You b ew driver are very smart.ive driven trucks with straight pipes and can still t a lk to the passenger just fine.bunch of little girls
We have an M2 106 (Laredo conversion). You are spot on about the mirrors and the fuel gauge idiosyncracies. Those are annoyances that we have had to get used to. Also, regarding the road noise, we did a full sound-dampening treatment. Took out seats, carpeting, door panels, head liner. etc, and had DynaMat applied throughout. From the factory there were only a few pieces on the doors and floorboards and they didn't do much to reduce noise. I measured the before and after of the in-cab noise with a handheld decible meter, and after doing the soundproofing, the noise was reduced by 9~10 decibles. Huge improvement. My wife and I can actully have a conversation in the truck while going down the road. Thanks for the video.
Wow thats nice good to know we may actually look into doing the same thing
Thank you for your input. Appreciate your thoughts on this truck.
I have watched a lot of videos on the m-2 trucks but you have the first review I have seen. Thank you. A very strange thing I have seen years ago were they use different noise to cancel out road noise. This makes it much more quieter in the vehicle. I would think that if you could get to the inside of the door panels and stick some of that sound deadening to it, that may help. Thanks again. Tractor-trailer trucks that have duel 100 galen tanks, have on them by the fill spout / do not fill more than 90%. This allows for expansion of the fuel when it's hot out.
Agreed... there are now keyless entry handles for the side boxes if that helps any.
love the 2 pair of glasses! One for the old heads.
1. Mirrors
Truckers don't mind moving their body to make sure the coast is clear.
2. .CB. unit.
Take it out!
3.Class 6-7 trucks.
Trucks are designed to be heavy-duty. They're not cars. You're gonna feel and hear the difference.
4. Time piece?
Wear a watch!
5. Fuel gauge.
Service it or replace it.
6.Turn signal.
Truck Driver always monitor their dashboard.
7. Locks
Well?.?.?. You just got a shabby lock,bruh!!!😂
8. Fuel doors
Replace them to your liking.
Keep on trucking bruh!
@@GotLove4All not even gonna respond to all that you got it bruh lol… wear a watch everyday.. no we arent taking the cb out or gonna put another one in when we dont even use this one.. we already move our bodies to see the mirrors.. its natural to move when you need to see something in a mirror even in a car.. as for the rest of that.. meh.. im good have a wonderful day
@@adventuresintrucking1995 Just having fun with ya,bro! Be safe!
Very professional and informative thank you great video!
Thanks! We try to bring a level of professionalism to every video as well as information.
Enjoyed the video. keep up the good content. Liked the fuel door solution also. Stay safe.
Thanks!
You can put another layer of soundproof and it will ride like a Cadillac, my friend did his ‘18 Cascadia and i was blown away how quieter it is then my GMC
I’m looking at purchasing a sport chassis the end of this year. Thank you for the video.
Overall i would say youre gonna love the truck! At least i hope you do as much as we do
Nice video! I agree with some of your complaints. My 2020 Sportchassis has an audible tone/click on the turn signals, and does have auto cancellation when the wheel is returned to center after a turn. Maybe this is an option on the newer trucks.
For the key/lock issue on the cargo doors, see if a local locksmith can cut you a longer key. I had a similar problem with a gate lock once, and just getting a longer key (about 1/2" longer) worked great. Was only like $1.00 more for the key, but I had to go to a real locksmith that had those kind of keys in-stock for him to cut it for me.
Love your videos. Keep on truckin'. 😉
Thats such a good idea i didnt even know that was a thing. Thanks for enjoying our videos we love making them!
I like that solution to the fuel door. I began the process of adding dock lights on my gooseneck trailer after I seen your video, I already added in the gang/junction box and the new 7 pin plug. Your video gave me the confidence to do it verse thinking about doing it. Thank you.
Same here... I'm copying his ideas...!!
@@novavroomvroom3435 I know it's not the cool thing to do but i added a backup license plate camera for peace of mind and for just in case ready to install cameras on both side of the trailer that come on when I turn on parking lights or headlights with night vision and recording function. I am looking at it all as added safety/security for those oh crap moments.
@@yrbuddy77 I'll be adding back up cameras also... I'm on a budget so it'll be done within the first year
Hey we post our ideas in hopes that everyone who sees them goes “heh hadnt thought of that before im gonna do that too” lol just wanna see everyone win
For the keys in the lock boxes. I had the same issue with some under the bed toolboxes. I went to local locksmith and told him the issue. He found me keys with larger head and longer shank and worked extremely well. So I ended up with keys that resembled modern ignition key for size.
Thanks! Someone else recommended this same solution so glad theres something that can be done to fix this issue
i put HD cams on the mirrors rear and front also with hood mirrors with .. with the needle i didnt have that issue i had a auxiliary fuel tank .you can get a new flasher for truck that ticks .. and yes i hate that key issue .. but locksmith can get longer key ..the fuel door i installed a neodymium magnet to it also . love the videos
really solid fixes for a lot of the knick nack issues that comes with one of these trucks.. i like it
Never heard anybody complain about a noisy truck I want to hear everything that’s how you tell what’s wrong with it if you start or stop hearing something just my .02
I don’t like the mirrors and fuel gauge on mine either. Great video ! Be safe !
Lol we figured you would totally understand
Depending on the metal of the bolts on your fuel door, stainless steel reacts with aluminum. Might cause the aluminum to start to bubble around the bolts, it’s a type of corrosion from the inside out of the aluminum, you can grind it down and repaint, but it will usually come back unless you completely replace it. Then again, it might not happen at all. I had that experience with a dodge avenger, and the challengers when they first got reintroduced had steel hood pins, and those pins reacted with the aluminum hood, caused the bubbling corrosion effect around the pins.
Yea stainless doesnt like aluminum too much lol.. going to actually switch these out to zinc as it does not react with aluminum like stainless or galvanized.. which im not using stainless or galvanized right now either but either way a very informative comment hopefully others will read and learn something too
thanks for the summary
I owned a 2008 business class 28' moving box truck..
Freightliner with a Cummins..
I bought it used, I wasn't told that it had a California emissions... This truck put me out of business...I would buy another Freightliner without the California emissions...
Yea that California emissions aint it
Good video. I’ve been thinking about buying one of those sport chassis to haul cars with.
Solid truck to get in with!
I saw you in Tennessee your truck looks so nice
Shes dirty now we came from NY we gotta get her cleaned up! But thanks! Definitely subscribe to the channel too we’ve got another video dropping this weekend!
Good day brother. I like the video. I’m redoing my fleet and car hauling business. I use to run a 3500 Dodge Dually pulling a take 3 wedge car hauler. I got into an accident a few years ago and sold all my equipment . I’m thinking of doing the. Freightliner M2 and started researching the these style of Freightliner . Do you like the Cummins vs. the Mercedes. Also do you like it better then the 4500/5500 as far as towing and mileage. Again I’m going to pull a 4/5 car hauler. Thanks brother just curious. Also I have a CDL with military and private experience since 2003.
Heeeyyyy!! Why you gotta bring up Louisiana's rough roads?!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Hope all is well brother! Great content. Happy Trucking and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Maaaaan Louisiana got something against Tia im sure of it 🤣
@@adventuresintrucking1995 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nice job, thank you
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Very good video. thanks
Thank you for watching!
young man there use to be a mirror on the top of the door so you could see right next to you. Some dumb ass stop putting them on but they still make them. The load cab is because its a big cab like a van. Forget about the fuel gage makes it so you don't run out of fuel, call that truck love. Ok i get with the lock they suck but We have Manly Hands. Atta boy on the fuel door it is a perfect and professional done repair
I agree with you about like F350 or 3500 GM/RAM trucks those aren't heavy duty trucks what you have is medium duty the others are small duty
Enjoy your comments & videos
Love the content guys! Hope to meet ya at a station one day but I’m considering an m2 myself next year. Is the ride quality pretty substantial compared to light duty?
Oh absolutely the ride is night and day difference. 10/10 would recommend
the lowest M2 i have found as of week ago was 40k was red black rims 276k on the clock 06 cat pre Def .. most every M2 07 and below should be no DEF .. and any M2 with it i would never buy
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Despite all the dislike, I’ll still drive that truck. It’s a beast and a dream truck of mine. But I do have dislikes about stuff in my Ram I can’t stand 😂😂😂
Keep them videos droppin y’all 💯💯💯
Yea none of these are deal breakers. Just “small grievances” lolol i would still take this over a pickup or a 45/5500 lol
Just wondering ? - Do they make a "Turn Signal Indicator Fuse or Relay" which emits a "clicking sound" when actuated ? - Or could you find a low voltage beeper that could be wired via the fuse (piggy back) to make a sound when power is sent thru the fuse ?
Im sure you could do that tbh… it does click when the signals are on just not in the cab of the truck LOL … when you open the side box where the fuses and relays are you hear the clicking there
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What kind of rates do you see with your setup? Semi rates or still hotshot rates?
I would say both it just depends on the load. And where we are going
Do you need a cdl to drive this kind of truck if we're notvgonna use it it for loads
No.. have it registered as an RV and you will be good to go!
Thanks for the content! I've been considering the M2 SC for the next step from my 3500 DRW hotshot. Is your SC a Class 5? If, not what class is it??
On paper its class 5 technically its class 7
@@adventuresintrucking1995 Right on. Thought that was the case. If you went to a trailer with more capacity (16,000# axles) and lets just say for the sake of comparison that trailer would weight about what yours is now...how much could you put on the bigger trailer?
@@adventuresintrucking1995 Can you post a video or lead us to how you registered your truck and the details? Is it rated for a CDL?
Man that sure is some petty stuff I was getting ready for a bunch of good feedback. I have never bought a new truck and just drove it. Usually because Im so OCD like you. I end up working on it for 6 months making it the way I want before driving it. Not to often A guy gets A new truck right. So how about failures on the mechanical side of things and power pulling hills. Fuel mileage and how much weight have you pulled with it and the drivability while loaded heavy. Thanks for the video.
The fact that we had to point out “petty” things should highlight how great the truck is. At the time of filming the truck no we hadnt had any mechanical issues with the truck. As of now we have had issues with the DPF and TCM replaced and a cracked/leaking coolant reservoir. As for fuel mileage we get 6.5-8.5 mpg not what a hotshot gets but not the worst on the road. Dont have any power issues with the truck either.. even with our heaviest load we didnt struggle
@@adventuresintrucking1995 What year and if you dont mind me asking buy new or used and how much. When you said mileages not as good as hotshotters. What trucks do the hotshotters run. You know that CB you have was junk right out of the box. The mirrors kind of A big deal but could be figured out. The lock sets you could buy longer shaft aftermarket ones and space them enough to get past that annoying unlocking with the tips of your fingers or just do some fab of that little cubby. How many miles on her now.
Does the GPS on that radio work.
It does. But we have a garmin trucker gps that we use
Does DOT bother you a lot and are they on you more with that truck vs the other one you had
@@kuntrykaneTV DOT doesnt really bother us honestly.. we just got stopped at the weigh station last week and the guy wanted to see our registration.. gave it to him he said ok… prior to that we got an inspection last summer in NC lol
Saw y’all at walmart in irmo
Oh wow! Thats awesome! We are still here in Irmo!
What kinda mileage and would you consider tuning it?
Usually around 7-7.5 loaded and it already has a programmer on it .. however it is only on stage 1 of 3
@@adventuresintrucking1995 I’ve been reading some of the newer models can get 10 tuned. What programmer?
@@davidbullard3036 Its a Bully Dog
Whats the fifth wheel height? Can we tow 53' semi trailer as well with this truck for intercity hauling? Thanks
it kind of depends lol... we have a step deck right now and if you get one of these haulers with side rails it is gonna be close clearance wise. our fifth wheel height is 13" from the well to top of plate.. our trailer rides high right now and we are going to adjust the air ride to get some height back on the back end and lower the ride height of the truck a couple of inches too to level everything out
There set like that for a reason. You b ew driver are very smart.ive driven trucks with straight pipes and can still t a lk to the passenger just fine.bunch of little girls
I guess you must haven't driven big rigs then
Most definitely have. Owned 4 of them actually. Thanks for supporting the channel too btw!
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