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So happy that you were able to join our crazy journey. We are asked a lot about the truck. You can see that in another video. Remember these trucks can be found in the $40k to $60k range when they are 5 to 7 years old. So they are very affordable.
Yes but how much did you spend on the motorcycle lift and the bed,other additions and paint job ? Yea I know you got a discount because you are promoting his business. So how much did it cost your sponsors to get to this point ?
@TonyBenton728 why does it matter?... For 3 years we have spent thousands of hours editing... building community.. helping people.... giving hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to charities across the United States as a group... we have worship together, cried and laughed together. Built a reputation to all kinds of Brands as a movement making a change in this world so they wanted to partner paying thousands of dollars to help build something only God can have the credit for because we could have never done it... This journey is not for everyone and it is only going to get bigger and louder... We are so thankful and blessed. On we go... the best part is those that don't want to be a part don't have to. Looking forward to what happens in 2024.
@@SwitchItUpLife You are correct it’s not for everyone. I drove for 41 +years. I know the advantages of the HDT and disadvantages. Yea you get the truck cheaper than a modern pickup but all of the other things you do to get it to do what you want is not factored into the total cost. You have to have a second vehicle to get around which is this case will be a jeep. Shelia will be shadowing you while you are gone from point A to B. There are a lot of things I don’t agree with about the way laws are but unless I wanted to spend and ton of time fighting them there is nothing I can do about it. You will spend the majority of your time on west . Because to get a rig that long anywhere on the east coast is extremely limited. We are somewhat limited to the places we can stay even with our F-450 and 45 feet Riverstone.
Cool trip! I must be the oddball for the drive is my favorite part. I actually like the long drive days 😂 I’m sure you’ve been told but drive especially careful with an empty truck. Braking takes consideration as a hard brake can send you into a spin with that light rear end.
I would so agree about Atlanta, I plan on traveling out of AK this summer, my plan is to travel early or late through the big cities, I hate Atlanta during anytime daylight. Love the truck, congrats on the new adventure.
Todd needs to learn to head outside and warm up the truck and do a walk around, etc. Then message Sheila to come out when ready to hit D and start driving!
Thank you for stopping by- we have classified this as an RV and it is not a commercial vehicle- therefore we are not bound by the 10 hour rule however we would never drive that many hours in a day unless we took a serious wrong turn or something was wrong at home and we needed to huddle back. 6 hours seems to be a “long” drive day for us.
Is a current driver. I recommend when the air pressure is building you can actually put your foot on the throttle and give it some fuel and it will air the tank up faster. So therefore you're not listening to the beat constantly.
If you can get under the hood without being inside the truck or having to release it from inside the truck hang a in the engine compartment extra door key
One question I forgot to ask, what is your MPG, it won’t be much different from when you are towing. Just interested in the new trucks. I have 2014 Volvo 780 and I was getting 12MPG Bobtailing back up to AK in 2020. I think I get 8 to 10 pulling.
You’ll build air faster if you rev up the engine just a little bit. Are you going to leave the rims black? I think it would really look nice if you had some Alcoa highly polished aluminum rims😎😉
Why does Atlanta always get such a bad rap? Oh yeah, maybe because it is deserved! Even in the ATL burbs where we live traffic is getting insane. I guess it's time to start full time RVing?
It's called creating a video... what we choose to show is called editing. Your assumptions are just that... the video was about her being in the truck the first time.
There are places that paint big trucks WHY travel that far? Why aren't you staying overnight in the truck? Why are you teaching her how to drive on the road and not a parking lot like you would a kid. Why are you renting a car when you should have towed yours behind
Congrats, and I think you both did great! Here's some tips from a fellow Mack Anthem owner and driver: 1. Get that air leaking down overnight checked out, it's not normal. Likely going to be a bad leveling valve or pinhole leak in a suspension or cab air bag, but could be anything. Easy to DIY and at least narrow down location, I already gave you some usual suspects. There's also the air tanks and dozens of quick release fittings on the inside of the left frame rail next to the transmission. 2. Stop in Harbor Freight and get a pack of those mini bungee cords. Truck stops often have them, but for more money. Use one on each side to pull the windshield curtain up off the seat belt. Really bad design from Mack, still present in my '22 truck. Pulling the curtain a little further back and up frees up the belt to move like it should. 3. When you get out, before you slam the door, turn around and pull down on the seat belt to reel it all the way in, to keep from slamming it in the door. Eventually it will land across the striker and cut the seat belt. 4. When you do need to idle up while parked do this: put your foot on the throttle to rev it up to 800-900 rpm, then hold. Turn on the cruise control, then press the set button and take your foot off the throttle. It will hold the high idle, and you can adjust with the +/- speed setting buttons. Turn cruise off or tap the brake pedal to restore normal idle speed. 5. Driving a semi with Google Maps is a good way to get in a jam. Not just usual low clearance hazards, more specifically truck restrictions. I saw some of those roads you turned onto and just cringed, even with you being bobtail. If your Mack has the built in GPS, it's actually quite good. Otherwise, get a trucking GPS. 6. Atlanta. I live near Atlanta and drive around it almost daily. There are truck restrictions. Through trucks over 6 wheels are prohibited inside I-285. One or two left lanes are also usually prohibited for trucks over 6 wheels. HOV lane doesn't count, so remember to count only regular travel lanes. That said, very unlikely you'd ever get pulled over for those, but if you do it ain't a cheap ticket. Motor Carrier Enforcement and Georgia State Patrol do patrol in Atlanta and perform roadside inspections in some really dangerous places. They won't care that you're "not for hire." Obey the law and don't be the tall blade of grass LOL. 7. Grease that truck by every 15k miles, and expect to change fuel filters at 15k on average. PM interval is 60k, I get mine done at 50k. If you haven't already, stop in a Mack dealer and pick up a gallon of motor oil, a gallon of the correct coolant, some windshield washer fluid, and a spare set of fuel filters. You may not be willing to DIY fuel filters, but at least having the correct parts on hand you can hire anyone to do it anywhere, anytime. While you're at the dealer, stop in service and get a service history. With 500k and the year model, that's probably a lease turn in. If it hasn't been done in the last 300k, you may want to consider having them run the overhead adjustments. Usually requires at least an overnight stay, and just under $1,000. Good news is, you only need to do that every 300k. Also look to see when the last 7th injector and ignitor was done, that's a 150k service item. There is a pdf on the Mack website with all this, you should download it and get familiar with it. Sorry to blast your comments with a huge wall of text. I hope all this helps - I really want you to succeed with this big truck adventure and rooting for you!
Dude.. we may need you on speed dial... THANK YOU! Truly appreciate this. I am going to screen capture and go through this when we actually get the truck... we bout in like June of last year and have spent very little time with it just trying to get it modified. Seriously... thank you
I thought the same about the air psi level. My old Columbia will hold air for quite an impressive amount of time when left parked. I replaced the airbags on the cab as they had been losing a ton of pressure.
As a great grandma I'm not so certain I would use the word priceless. Maybe overly tired. I am a retired driver like Mr. Smith, and please, there is a reason why the commercial industry has there drivers drive a maximum of 10 hours a shift (with short breaks of course). It's been proven your body and all of it's blood system gets stressed out sitting and not moving for hours on end. It can cause blood clots. So try not to drive for such long periods of time. By the way, great video.
So… if Todd’s CB handle is Chicken Foot… and Sheila will be following in the Bronco… will she have a CB to communicate?Suggestions for her handle……. Chicken Little???..😂
That's what I have on my Toyota 4-runner, over five hundred thousand and still going strong!! Come on Todd.............you'll catch up with me sooner then you think! Be safe
So funny to hear Sheila say "you may want to put on your seatbelt" and then almost slams Todd into the windshield! 🤣🤣🤣 Like anything, you will get into the groove and be spinning that 54' trailer around like it is nothing!
To air up a little faster you can turn on the cruise and hit set or accel see if it will take the truck to 1200 rpm high idle. Works on many vehicles but not all. If your trailer will be 54K lbs the tractor has to be 20K lbs you will be closer to the 80K lbs gross combined than you may think.
Don't know if it's just me? But I'm having trouble hearing you. When Todd talks from the other side of the cab. Maybe it's all the outside noise . Maybe y'all need to wear lapel Mics. I love the new truck HDT
I know this trip was your first in the new ride, but the sound needs a lot of work. I have written before about some sound issues, but I hope it gets worked out. Longtime follower, look forward to the experience.
40 years plus Class A driver. Take your time. Be careful bobtailing without a trailer. A lot of torque without the trailer and it can take off on you when it’s wet. Remember your in our world now and most of us take it professionally. Ask questions from other drivers. Most drivers are willing to help and give advice. Take care. Also get a CB radio and keep it on 19. It may save your life or someone else’s.
As a retired nearly 3 million mile long haul truck driver. The worst places to drie are Seattle, Wa., Dallas, Tx,Houston, Tx Chicago, Il Don't get off the freeway in Chicago unless you know the road many low over passes/train tracks, New Youk cit with a simi is slow but th driver will let you change lane when you signal and let it blink 3 time then start moving,.
3 things... A) you're gonna have to get a trucker gps, google maps is good, but not for trucks B) no trucks allowed in downtown Atlanta, must use 285 around the city C). There are alot of roads trucks are not allowed on, be on watch for those....
I'm not sure that what you filmed is legal where you are but in Ca. 2 people driving a class 8 truck without a class A license would land you in a heap of trouble. Also , if your tanks run out of air overnight you would be red flagged if pulled in at the scales and inspected. I guarantee highway patrol would not approve. Commercial truck citations are very expensive.
I guess this is the new fad! Bigger and better! If you cant handle towing your rig with a regular dually you shouldn’t be towing anyways! Some might think the hdt is better but lots more dangerous ! With no regulations for driving rvs i see people everyday that shouldn’t be behind the wheel! Class a’s and trailers! Very inexperienced ! Why don’t you just get into a tractor trailer and drive cross country?? Mind boggling !
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So happy that you were able to join our crazy journey. We are asked a lot about the truck. You can see that in another video. Remember these trucks can be found in the $40k to $60k range when they are 5 to 7 years old. So they are very affordable.
Yes but how much did you spend on the motorcycle lift and the bed,other additions and paint job ? Yea I know you got a discount because you are promoting his business. So how much did it cost your sponsors to get to this point ?
@TonyBenton728 why does it matter?... For 3 years we have spent thousands of hours editing... building community.. helping people.... giving hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to charities across the United States as a group... we have worship together, cried and laughed together. Built a reputation to all kinds of Brands as a movement making a change in this world so they wanted to partner paying thousands of dollars to help build something only God can have the credit for because we could have never done it...
This journey is not for everyone and it is only going to get bigger and louder... We are so thankful and blessed.
On we go... the best part is those that don't want to be a part don't have to.
Looking forward to what happens in 2024.
@@SwitchItUpLife You are correct it’s not for everyone. I drove for 41 +years. I know the advantages of the HDT and disadvantages. Yea you get the truck cheaper than a modern pickup but all of the other things you do to get it to do what you want is not factored into the total cost. You have to have a second vehicle to get around which is this case will be a jeep. Shelia will be shadowing you while you are gone from point A to B. There are a lot of things I don’t agree with about the way laws are but unless I wanted to spend and ton of time fighting them there is nothing I can do about it. You will spend the majority of your time on west . Because to get a rig that long anywhere on the east coast is extremely limited. We are somewhat limited to the places we can stay even with our F-450 and 45 feet Riverstone.
increase rpm to about 1200 to fill air tanks rapidly. 12-1400 is where the engine driven compressor is at max.
You could be doing a pre-trip inspection while the air goes up. Check lights, flats, leaks, loose hoses, mud flaps, everything.
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Atlanta is scary. We will plan to go through Atlanta before 5 am to avoid the crazy traffic.
We drove through last fall and it felt like we were driving across Texas, nerves shot.
Should have a spotter for safety. Always check. People don’t pay attention and dart in your way. Those nasty bridges busted my frame in my TT.
Cool trip! I must be the oddball for the drive is my favorite part. I actually like the long drive days 😂
I’m sure you’ve been told but drive especially careful with an empty truck. Braking takes consideration as a hard brake can send you into a spin with that light rear end.
Need to learn ro keep checking mirrors!
Couldn’t tell if you were in high idle, but air pressure builds faster if you are in high idle.
😄😃😄 Frist time air brake experience is always a laugh.
I would so agree about Atlanta, I plan on traveling out of AK this summer, my plan is to travel early or late through the big cities, I hate Atlanta during anytime daylight. Love the truck, congrats on the new adventure.
Newer to your guys' channel! Saw you both at the KC RV Show (didn't get to meet you though - it got busy!) Enjoying you guys and your videos! ~ Kori
Welcome aboard!
That's a sharp rigg already without painting
Todd needs to learn to head outside and warm up the truck and do a walk around, etc. Then message Sheila to come out when ready to hit D and start driving!
Impressive handling, Todd. I, too, often wonder why "they" put Florida so far away. 😂
Well done Sheila! 👏 I used to captain our 60’ boat, but I still haven’t driven our Super C.
I, Rick, lived in Merced, CA for 2 years from 1995-1997. Beautiful place to live and love the weather but way to expensive
I just went through Atlanta and kept it at 65 mph and on cruise control the entire time. It was 3 AM 😎😎
Congrats on the new rig!!! I'm thinking of getting on too, someday, Do you have to rest every 10 hours like the commercial truckers?
Thank you for stopping by- we have classified this as an RV and it is not a commercial vehicle- therefore we are not bound by the 10 hour rule however we would never drive that many hours in a day unless we took a serious wrong turn or something was wrong at home and we needed to huddle back. 6 hours seems to be a “long” drive day for us.
Had that whole waiting for air thing in our new class A a little annoying
Love your videos and had a great time at your event! What do you use to record out your dash? You got some great footage that way.
Is a current driver. I recommend when the air pressure is building you can actually put your foot on the throttle and give it some fuel and it will air the tank up faster. So therefore you're not listening to the beat constantly.
In my DP RV, I can turn the cruise control on and hit set and the rpm's go up to 1500 to help air up
Get out and look (Goal) best thing you can ever remember. Drove semi's for 15 years
Switch it Up! Mack Attack Style! 💚💚💚
Awesome Truck. the issue as you get older, the harder ir will be to get up into the cab. Right now all is good.
This is getting exciting 😃.🍻
Hit gas pedal to build air faster or turn cruise control on an push set and than plus till it get to 1000 rpm
If you can get under the hood without being inside the truck or having to release it from inside the truck hang a in the engine compartment extra door key
One question I forgot to ask, what is your MPG, it won’t be much different from when you are towing. Just interested in the new trucks. I have 2014 Volvo 780 and I was getting 12MPG Bobtailing back up to AK in 2020. I think I get 8 to 10 pulling.
To go high idel turn cruise on and push set it will increases your rpms
If you're loosing that much air overnight, then you have air leaks that should be corrected ASAP. It won't get better, it'll likely get worse.
That is on our to do list tomorrow! Thanks for the heads up
Ok... Sheila will be chasing in the Bronco. So how is Todd going to get his snacks?😂
I hope you got instructions on driving that rig.
This was great!
why was the air low unless you have a leak some-ware
Gonna check it out - all you are so helpful - we appreciate it!
I’m going with a JVC kw-1000 it has 4 spots for cameras. And hands free everything lol
You’ll build air faster if you rev up the engine just a little bit.
Are you going to leave the rims black? I think it would really look nice if you had some Alcoa highly polished aluminum rims😎😉
C4YT. Good luck and of course Cheers from Kc. ~lisa b.
May we suggest a better microphone for use when recording in the HDT?
What gps or app on your phone will you be using?
Where is the stick?
lol we opted to throw that outside
You need to clean your windows on day one. Other then that , you have a nice truck.
Truckers hate Atlanta GA also
Steering Ball
For woosies !
Looking good!
Thanks!
Truck name “Big Mac”.😊
Great idea for a name, but…now i want hamburger 🤨. 🍻😂
I thought that too! Maybe work an endorsement deal with McD's???
Sounds like you have a “negative Nancy” in the passenger seat
How so? Thanks for watching we appreciate it
The mic is picking a lot of back ground traffic
Thanks for the feedback
You must have an air leak. The air wouldn't need to build up if you didn't have a leak.
Sheila, where is your shoulder belt??
She put it on. It was behind her
@@SwitchItUpLifeAnd that’s the proper way to wear it ? 😮
Why does Atlanta always get such a bad rap? Oh yeah, maybe because it is deserved! Even in the ATL burbs where we live traffic is getting insane. I guess it's time to start full time RVing?
How could he possibly have a CDL ? He knows nothing about a truck?
when in doubt get out and look g.o.a.l.
Not checking your surroundings and not doing a pre trip, must have got your A license at Walmart !
It's called creating a video... what we choose to show is called editing. Your assumptions are just that... the video was about her being in the truck the first time.
Todd looks absolutely miserable.... sooooo tired.
Absolutely exhausted it’s been an exhausting 3 weeks!
There are places that paint big trucks WHY travel that far? Why aren't you staying overnight in the truck? Why are you teaching her how to drive on the road and not a parking lot like you would a kid. Why are you renting a car when you should have towed yours behind
Don't you need a special license to drive this monstrosity? I mean seriously guys. BUCKLE UP!
Yes Todd went and got the license he needs.
@@SwitchItUpLifewhat license did he get? I thought you didn't need a cdl if it was an rv.
@@SwitchItUpLife was it a non cdl class A?
@@rlucerin28 yes non commercial Class A
Congrats, and I think you both did great! Here's some tips from a fellow Mack Anthem owner and driver: 1. Get that air leaking down overnight checked out, it's not normal. Likely going to be a bad leveling valve or pinhole leak in a suspension or cab air bag, but could be anything. Easy to DIY and at least narrow down location, I already gave you some usual suspects. There's also the air tanks and dozens of quick release fittings on the inside of the left frame rail next to the transmission. 2. Stop in Harbor Freight and get a pack of those mini bungee cords. Truck stops often have them, but for more money. Use one on each side to pull the windshield curtain up off the seat belt. Really bad design from Mack, still present in my '22 truck. Pulling the curtain a little further back and up frees up the belt to move like it should. 3. When you get out, before you slam the door, turn around and pull down on the seat belt to reel it all the way in, to keep from slamming it in the door. Eventually it will land across the striker and cut the seat belt. 4. When you do need to idle up while parked do this: put your foot on the throttle to rev it up to 800-900 rpm, then hold. Turn on the cruise control, then press the set button and take your foot off the throttle. It will hold the high idle, and you can adjust with the +/- speed setting buttons. Turn cruise off or tap the brake pedal to restore normal idle speed. 5. Driving a semi with Google Maps is a good way to get in a jam. Not just usual low clearance hazards, more specifically truck restrictions. I saw some of those roads you turned onto and just cringed, even with you being bobtail. If your Mack has the built in GPS, it's actually quite good. Otherwise, get a trucking GPS. 6. Atlanta. I live near Atlanta and drive around it almost daily. There are truck restrictions. Through trucks over 6 wheels are prohibited inside I-285. One or two left lanes are also usually prohibited for trucks over 6 wheels. HOV lane doesn't count, so remember to count only regular travel lanes. That said, very unlikely you'd ever get pulled over for those, but if you do it ain't a cheap ticket. Motor Carrier Enforcement and Georgia State Patrol do patrol in Atlanta and perform roadside inspections in some really dangerous places. They won't care that you're "not for hire." Obey the law and don't be the tall blade of grass LOL. 7. Grease that truck by every 15k miles, and expect to change fuel filters at 15k on average. PM interval is 60k, I get mine done at 50k. If you haven't already, stop in a Mack dealer and pick up a gallon of motor oil, a gallon of the correct coolant, some windshield washer fluid, and a spare set of fuel filters. You may not be willing to DIY fuel filters, but at least having the correct parts on hand you can hire anyone to do it anywhere, anytime. While you're at the dealer, stop in service and get a service history. With 500k and the year model, that's probably a lease turn in. If it hasn't been done in the last 300k, you may want to consider having them run the overhead adjustments. Usually requires at least an overnight stay, and just under $1,000. Good news is, you only need to do that every 300k. Also look to see when the last 7th injector and ignitor was done, that's a 150k service item. There is a pdf on the Mack website with all this, you should download it and get familiar with it. Sorry to blast your comments with a huge wall of text. I hope all this helps - I really want you to succeed with this big truck adventure and rooting for you!
Dude.. we may need you on speed dial... THANK YOU! Truly appreciate this. I am going to screen capture and go through this when we actually get the truck... we bout in like June of last year and have spent very little time with it just trying to get it modified.
Seriously... thank you
I thought the same about the air psi level. My old Columbia will hold air for quite an impressive amount of time when left parked. I replaced the airbags on the cab as they had been losing a ton of pressure.
I'm so happy to watch it come together. I'm a retired truck driver so seeing you in the Mack puts a smile on my face.
Retired driver here, tractors with trailers feel better than bobtailing.
Thats a long way to bobtail. 😎
Is it also called "dead head"??
Trailer without load
@@jimclark7233 ‘deadhead’ is a term for running empty. That can mean with an empty trailer in tow, or just bobtail to get a trailer.
@@coltb3977 Ah ha... Got it. Thanks.
Remember , G.O.A.L. Get Out And Look.
Sheila, what have you done? Just had to have a house, even if you have to tow it.
Wish you the best. Hopefully see you guys somewhere on the road.
Well if this is gonna be our thing for awhile I figured we better get comfy so I’d want to keep going!!
You handled that truck like a boss, Sheila!
A good name for the tractor would be "Black Betty" if you keep it the color black.
Always pre trip you tractor before you leave
And the look on Sheila's face...priceless!
As a great grandma I'm not so certain I would use the word priceless. Maybe overly tired. I am a retired driver like Mr. Smith, and please, there is a reason why the commercial industry has there drivers drive a maximum of 10 hours a shift (with short breaks of course). It's been proven your body and all of it's blood system gets stressed out sitting and not moving for hours on end. It can cause blood clots. So try not to drive for such long periods of time. By the way, great video.
GOAL= get out and look😅
So you're gonna be following on the Bronco all the time, Sheila?? That sounds like a big hassle.
So… if Todd’s CB handle is Chicken Foot… and Sheila will be following in the Bronco… will she have a CB to communicate?Suggestions for her handle……. Chicken Little???..😂
That's what I have on my Toyota 4-runner, over five hundred thousand and still going strong!! Come on
Todd.............you'll catch up with me sooner then you think! Be safe
Shrek to a Mack. I'm thinking the new name should be Shrack.
The AIR PRESSURE WARNING: (6:33) picture a guy sitting on a porch with a banjo practicing one note. LOL!
What a fun video
How do you like the construction zones? first time through one in our super C I was white knuckle the whole way. Safe travels.
Why are you not sleeping in the truck ?
Middle of the night potty break??
The new F350s have really grown in size.
Lolol! I "enjoy" Atlanta traffic daily! Welcome!!
Wowza!! I am sure you get used to it and just hang out and listen to a podcast or something but dang those are some congested roads!!
So funny to hear Sheila say "you may want to put on your seatbelt" and then almost slams Todd into the windshield! 🤣🤣🤣 Like anything, you will get into the groove and be spinning that 54' trailer around like it is nothing!
Touchy little suckers!! 😂
To air up a little faster you can turn on the cruise and hit set or accel see if it will take the truck to 1200 rpm high idle. Works on many vehicles but not all. If your trailer will be 54K lbs the tractor has to be 20K lbs you will be closer to the 80K lbs gross combined than you may think.
Y'all need clip on mics, too much rumble and echo in the rig
Thanks for the feedback
Don't know if it's just me? But I'm having trouble hearing you. When Todd talks from the other side of the cab. Maybe it's all the outside noise . Maybe y'all need to wear lapel Mics. I love the new truck HDT
Thanks for the feedback
Chicken foot, LOL I like the Volvo better. ;D
Congrads on the HDT !! Suggestion: Try the pork tenderloin sandwich while in Iowa if you never have....
We will be back and check it out
Looks like fun, good job Shelia, don’t worry you will get used to the airbrakes. I hope you at least pull the trailer in a big open lot.
I know I have a good teacher waiting for me!!
So glad to see y’all runnin the roads.
Now you need a dash cam
Absolutely!
Congratulations on the new rig. One thing for sure, you'll need to find some better looking "not for hire" decals
It’s at paint and they will do that for us!
I know this trip was your first in the new ride, but the sound needs a lot of work. I have written before about some sound issues, but I hope it gets worked out. Longtime follower, look forward to the experience.
Congratulations....good job Shelia...should call it the black phantom..😂
We are hoping this new journey works out well. Stay safe in that thing!!!
Comfortably driving, and putting in the miles like a real trucker😂
Welcome to Iowa, ya came wrong time of year 😂. Also forest city your pretty much in Minnesota so let's blame them for the weather. 😊
Good morning guys. Always to remember GOAL:
GET
OUT
AND
LOOK.
your hdt should hold air over night you should have mechanic check for leaks
Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
40 years plus Class A driver. Take your time. Be careful bobtailing without a trailer. A lot of torque without the trailer and it can take off on you when it’s wet. Remember your in our world now and most of us take it professionally. Ask questions from other drivers. Most drivers are willing to help and give advice. Take care. Also get a CB radio and keep it on 19. It may save your life or someone else’s.
As a retired nearly 3 million mile long haul truck driver. The worst places to drie are Seattle, Wa., Dallas, Tx,Houston, Tx Chicago, Il Don't get off the freeway in Chicago unless you know the road many low over passes/train tracks, New Youk cit with a simi is slow but th driver will let you change lane when you signal and let it blink 3 time then start moving,.
3 things...
A) you're gonna have to get a trucker gps, google maps is good, but not for trucks
B) no trucks allowed in downtown Atlanta, must use 285 around the city
C). There are alot of roads trucks are not allowed on, be on watch for those....
I'm not sure that what you filmed is legal where you are but in Ca. 2 people driving a class 8 truck without a class A license would land you in a heap of trouble. Also , if your tanks run out of air overnight you would be red flagged if pulled in at the scales and inspected. I guarantee highway patrol would not approve. Commercial truck citations are very expensive.
I guess this is the new fad! Bigger and better! If you cant handle towing your rig with a regular dually you shouldn’t be towing anyways! Some might think the hdt is better but lots more dangerous ! With no regulations for driving rvs i see people everyday that shouldn’t be behind the wheel! Class a’s and trailers! Very inexperienced ! Why don’t you just get into a tractor trailer and drive cross country?? Mind boggling !
Great driving..Sheila
Thanks back roads and no traffic was a good place to give it a shot!