Tractor Assignment........Finally!

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Trucker Kearsey 's Comment
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Lol, my windshield leaks like crazy, right above the drivers seat. When I cut off the main power the windshield wipers go crazy and run on hi speed sometimes.. have to turn power back on to get them to stop. There is a recall on the fifth wheel/kingpin air release and it needs a shim, if yours hasn't already been fixed. We've had 10 or so have massive air leak/air dryer failure caused by airlines coming off the compressor being completely kinked off (from the factory), we've had several that have had cracked DEF tanks. Coolant leaks. Oh and your fuel gauge is in your passenger side tank.. not the drivers side like previous years.

I hit a bump on I-75, geeze a couple months ago and the thin strip (part of the fiberglass body) right above the access area for the passenger side fuel tank cracked in half. The refrigerator door latch doesn't stay closed. You'll be going down the road and all your stuff will be falling out of the fridge. Sometimes the dome light won't turn off when you get out of or into the truck and you have to use the switch on the dash to turn it off.

Nothing lines up.. sidebox doors gap open. Grooves between various body pieces are not in alignment. Looks like a vehicle that's been wrecked.

The overhead bins type storage.. the bins may randomly pop open (don't latch properly) so be careful when standing up or what you place in the ones above the drivers seat.. had one pop open and black my eye and cut the outer corner too. The floor "pops" and shifts when you walk around in your truck because it's too thin/cheap. Don't even get me started on that stupid ladder. I'm surprised I don't have a skull fracture or concussion.

The speakers.. OMG, get a message on the Qualcomm or touch the screen and the stereo speakers stop working for a random amount of time.

When backing, the truck either doesn't want to move at all or it takes off like a rocket. Constantly get "clutch overheating" errors. The lane departure crap is extremely annoying in road construction. There is a button marked LDW that will disable it for roughly 15 minutes.

Really makes me wish I bought a truck!

:insert sarcasm::::

Qualcomm:

Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.
PJ's Comment
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rofl-3.gif That is funny Rainy, just gotta buy american madeconfused.gif

Randall G.'s Comment
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Congrats sir

Tractor Man's Comment
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Thanks for throwing cold water on my excitement Susan.......I asked, you replied.

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In all seriousness, thanks for the heads up on all of the issues with your tractor. Keeping my fingers crossed!

OWI:

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JoAnne EC's Comment
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*heart-eyes smiley face emoji* - IT'S FREAKIN GORGEOUS!!!!!! Congrats! Take good care of her =)

Tractor Man's Comment
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Thanks Jo Anne😁

PackRat's Comment
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I never drove a FL that didn't have some type of leak around the windshield or the cab marker lights.sorry.gif

Tractor Man's Comment
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I never drove a FL that didn't have some type of leak around the windshield or the cab marker lights.sorry.gif

That is an easy fix. I just won't drive in the rain.smile.gif

PackRat's Comment
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I never drove a FL that didn't have some type of leak around the windshield or the cab marker lights.sorry.gif

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That is an easy fix. I just won't drive in the rain.smile.gif

Keep us posted on how well that works.

Robsteeler's Comment
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Congrats Tractor! Susan, my 2016 leaks too. Makes it smell great in here..

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