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    Centramtic APU

    We have a Thermoking Tripak. They are the Pople who makes cooling units for reefer trucks. Ours cost $8,600 fo a complete system, and so-far it works great! Remeber you get what ytou pay for! No deal in the world means nothing if you cannot get it serviced, so you better know where you can...
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    Radio in Freightliner

    I would take your radio to Emmet he is the guy who repaires toasters etc in Mayberry North Carolina. I see him all the time on TV. He appears to be an honest repairman. Garman351
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    Speed limiters on trucks

    (Very stupid idea) The biggest joke their is was making drivers drive ten hours,instead of taking a break after five hours. Fatigue and lack of sleep is the real problem here. Garman351
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    Water leak between cab and sleeper

    You better check on that repalcement cost. We were told around $900 to replace our boot from Alumijunk. We tried many times to repair ours,if its old replace it, other wise it will the problem that will never go away. Garman351
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    FL70, Good? Bad? what problems to look for?

    We are running a 2000 Freightliner with a 250Hp 3126 Cat motor, and we have 538K miles on it and it runs like new. It uses no oil between changes unless we run in the mountains than it might use 1/2 gallon between changes. We get around 9.5 mpg We have a six speed manual trans. (It's for...
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    Buying a truck - How to beat the dealer

    (Tazman) You face the same attitudes I do everyday. "Lets face it" There is a lot of bottom feeder sales People out there. They have no sales training, no product knowledge, also selling a bad product or over priced in my situation. they have to do what ever it takes to make that sale, because...
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    Buying a truck - How to beat the dealer

    As a consumer you are looking for a fair deal, that is backed up by quality service after the sale. (DO YOUR RESEARCH)That is the most important part about purchasing anything let alone a $100K truck. Take the time to talk to other truck drivers, this web-site has been very valuable to me on...
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    generators etc

    (It all comes down to how much you want to spend) Proheat is JUNK I have heard from to many dealers telling me they are a very bad product. I'm looking at buying a Thermoking "Tripak" Thermoking has been making refrigeration units for reefers for many years. The best price installed is $8,600...
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    Espar of Michigan

    How much does this type of unit cost? I'm looking at a Thermo King I was told they are one of the best you can buy? Thanks Garman
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    (LOOKING FOR NEW TRUCK SEATS)

    Hi Ateam: send me a private email on when you might be taking delivery of your new truck, and where you are from etc. Thanks Garman
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    (LOOKING FOR NEW TRUCK SEATS)

    Good stuff Guy's. Thanks Tom for the phone number to Grand Rapids, we are app: 75 Miles from there. I will get a hold of them. Thanks agin. Garman :)
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    (LOOKING FOR NEW TRUCK SEATS)

    We are looking to replace our old tired truck seats. Does anybody know where to buy quality new seats, and if they instal them? Thanks Garman
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    Detroit Diesel 8.5L 320HP (Good or bad motor)

    (All you guy's are awsome) I still have no idea if a Detroit Diesel is a good motor or not? Also is this 8.5L motor a big truck motor? I have heard somebody mention they are hard to get parts for? 10 Speed trans that should greatly reduce wear on the motor & trans I would think. Can anybody...
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    Detroit Diesel 8.5L 320HP (Good or bad motor)

    Hi everyone, I hope your day has been a pleasant one. I need your help please. We are looking at buying a good used straight truck and we are looking at a Freightliner FL106 with 405K miles on it. It has a lot of miles but has a 10 speed eaten fuller trans and I was told the Detroit Diesel is a...
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    Bentz Sleepers 84Inch & International 44oo serious

    RE: Bentz Sleepers 84Inch & International 44oo ser Wallytrucker1: Where did you see a 2004 tuck with a 112in sleeper for $95K I would be interested in looking at that kind of a unit if it has any decent miles on it at all. Garman
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    Bentz Sleepers 84Inch & International 44oo serious

    RE: Bentz Sleepers 84Inch & International 44oo ser Thank you for the support, Redytrk & Tom Tinker. I have called Bentz to try and optain any pictures etc and only ended up with a couple of drawings. I would only hope Bentz has made the corrections to the duck work on their sleepers in the...
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    Bentz Sleepers 84Inch & International 44oo serious

    RE: Bentz Sleepers 84Inch & International 44oo ser LDB Thanks for the help I will contact Mr.Jon Mosier and mention your name. I sure wish somebody who has a bentz sleeper leave me a message. Again we are looking at an 84in sleeper unit. Also any international owner/operators out there who...
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    Bentz Sleepers 84Inch & International 44oo serious

    We are looking for a new straight truck and looking at the international - 07 4400 serious trucks? 310Hp motor, auto. Bentz sleepers they do not have any pictures or anything to show us what they have to offer. I'm told they are the best is that true??? We have an offer to look at a 2006...
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    GPS systems and computers

    We bought the new Cobra Gps unit that sits on the dash or it has suction cups that goes onto the window, and it works great unlike a computer, I'm not sure how they work? This cobra unit talks to you telling you in a mile you have to make a turn, miles left to the destination and the remaining...
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    Out Of Service ( DEER)

    Look at the bright side, most People will freeze their butts off looking to bag one during deer season, and yours just ran out in front of you while you relaxing listening to the radio whatever! Most deer meat is tought to eat, and yours is already tenderized and ready for the grill. The best...
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