- Local time
- 2:21 PM
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2012
- Messages
- 16,687
- Reaction score
- 26,854
- Location
- Surrey, B.C. Canada
That GMC probably has a lot less maximum weight than a Mercedes Sprinter 4500 cargo van as an example to compare to something contemporary.
Mechanical and EXPENSIVE nightmares to maintain... My old company had a fleet of them. Couldn't wait to replace them....I was wondering if someone would suggest a sprinter, as they are local to the OP.
They are also getting sued over that decision. The EV croud wasn't impressed.On a somewhat related note-
I believe the USPS just got a fleet of MB minivans.
3 point star logo is replaced with USPS eagle. RHD
Wonder how cost effective those are gonna be vs the ford and gm based LLV.
Not sure where you are going to get a semi and trailer at less than 26000 lbs. At 26001 lbs cdl is required no matter if for hire or not. If you're getting away with it you just haven't gotten stopped yet.Here in the States you can drive a semi without a CDL as long as its not for hire.
Many folks with race cars use old na$car haulers. No CDL needed. My friend used a F550 with a 44 ft trailer. He checked into an old na$car truck but decided against it because if his son wanted to take the Modified to another track he couldn't, the Mod went on an open trailer and the late model went in the 44 footer.
And the wife drove the 550.
Even if it has air brakes?Here in the States you can drive a semi without a CDL as long as its not for hire.
Many folks with race cars use old na$car haulers. No CDL needed. My friend used a F550 with a 44 ft trailer. He checked into an old na$car truck but decided against it because if his son wanted to take the Modified to another track he couldn't, the Mod went on an open trailer and the late model went in the 44 footer.
And the wife drove the 550.
a cab chassis they start with is a bit lighterThanks for the replys
Well it says "Empty Weight: 8,115 lbs" which calculates to 3681kg.
I must say that i'm surprised it weighs that much.
Maybe the older ones are really lighter?
IIRC (maybe as early as 82)Does somebody know when they switched from carbs to fuel injection on the E-350 and G3500 / G30 Vans?
I generally perfer carburetors.
That was then this is now. Think you better look into it before you pull a semi out on the roadWell, all I know is from experience. A CDL wasn't needed for a semi if not for hire. IIRC it had to be licensed as a motor home or the like. A CDL isn't needed for the big azz motor homes, either.
Untill you cross state lines or go commercial.In FL, you need to retitle/re-register as an RV in order to drive a "heavy truck" without a CDL.
The same applies to busses.
I'm sure that varies by state.
Does somebody know when they switched from carbs to fuel injection on the E-350 and G3500 / G30 Vans?
I generally perfer carburetors.
The fat sausage-eating driver perhaps ?Why do these things weight significantly more than two 69 chargers? I don't get where all the weight is at on these things.
The fat sausage-eating driver perhaps ?
Actually 1988 and up basically for both is when they went to fuel injection .
I have this 1980 Dodge but only know the GVWR is 10,000 lbs.
She's a beauty, right ?? Only has 15,000 miles on it.