Extended Frame Tractors

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PJ's Comment
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I too think they look cool, but my practical side kicks in and says that is way too much truck for most places. Mine is bad enough at 275” wheelbase.

FR8 M4N's Comment
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Agreed! They sure have that cool factor. And especially nice when clean and shiny.

Being the truck geek that I am…stretched frames are to me incredibly cool.

Greg M.'s Comment
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When I was hauling mail a few years ago I drove the owners old 1994 Pete 359. The USPS was using a few short shipping containers to haul mail. They were really difficult to back into spots at first. They were so short that by the time I could see the rear of the trailer around the sleeper it was not where I thought it was going to be.

They do ride nice, but more difficult to back.

I was at a place two days ago and a new driver (two weeks solo) rolls in with a extended nose 379 Peterbilt, pulling a 20 foot shipping container. I watched her try and back it for at least 15 minutes all over the lot. Everywhere except the assigned dock beside me. Finally I got out to help with some guidance. Well, 15 minutes later, I end up backing it into the dock.

They really look cool, ride nice, and exemplify "Truckers".

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