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Old 05-01-2019, 11:58 AM   #50 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JSH View Post
Those are Penske's specs on their used vehicle sales page for the 12ft trucks (which are build on the Chevy's shortest cutaway van chassis)

Purchase price is higher than a van. The "economy" comes from more space in a similar footprint

The 12 foot trucks have single rear tires

We are planning 1-2 years on the road covering about 30K miles. This trip is kind of a "last hurrah" in the States before heading abroad for retirement.
Yes. I looked it up. Rented one last summer.

Cab sure can use sound isolation. Seats are terrible. See aftermarket. Mirrors can be improved (function & aero; start at VELVAC; best choice is airport shuttle type SET: it’s too easy to miss stuff).

I have yet to see a FEDEX Custom Critical with a Trailer Tail. Surprising. It’d be what I wanted. See also NOSE CONE

Crosswinds are the handling problem. Side Sail Area. Not to be downplayed. HENDERSONS LINE UP is the aftermarket supplier I would start with. No such thing as “acceptable” once out on the highway. Great, or ain’t. (But I’d go with HELWIG or ADDCO anti-roll bars).
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