The Perfect Truck
Hello everyone,
I thought it would be fun to get your feedback on what your idea is of the “perfect truck”. Let’s think of the following attributes that would make this truck perfect for you. I’m giving you a clean sheet of paper to fantasize the truck you wish could be yours. Remember to use your imagination while designing your awesome machine.
Some examples to think about:
What would your sleeper consist of ? a sink ? large refrigerator ? more storage ? or even a nice stove for your convenience.
Describe how you would design the outside of your fantasy truck. You might select a cabover or conventional. Tell us what color you would choose.
Your dream truck should include your preferred engine, power train and suspension. Try to have your truck meet the current standards for emissions, weight and length laws.
I am fortunate to be driving the most advanced truck on the road today. The Cascadia offers many features in which I would select for my version of the “perfect truck”. However, I am interested in your ideas. I look forward to getting some great feedback out there from my fellow drivers. Be creative and have fun with this!! I will post my version in an upcoming blog. I Look forward to hearing from you.
Henry
January 12, 2010 at 5:17 pm
First and foremost my perfect truck is a paid for truck after that it is just details but here goes a wish list:
Exterior Paint something so subtle that it is impressive
Very aerodynamic with no protruding bumpers, fenders, door handles, mirror brackets, use fold up steps, no exterior grab handles, no antennas, QUALCOMM flush mounted, lights flush mounted, skirts over tires, no visor, all windows flush mounted.
Super fuel efficient
Easy to maintain
Use cameras instead of mirrors
Interior – enough so that we can stay away from home for months and be comfortable
96” sleeper will work and the sleeper will be very light
Gray works fine for interior walls as any accessories I like works well with gray
Murphy bed with table
Hot water
Counter space with sink and flat top one burner stove
A lot of 110 outlets
Large RV size refrigerator/freezer
Room to hang up two people’s clothes and a shoe cabinet
Insulated windows placed to maximize light
Easy to access storage space
Quiet generator to cool, heat and monitor batteries
January 14, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Hi Henry
Like you I drive one of the most advanced trucks on the road today the CASCADIA.
But Lindas specs are GREAT I like them. Good blog Henry
Dick
January 19, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Linda has done her homework…..I would only add that the perfect truck will turn very sharply when required (a tight loading dock etc.). The new rack and pinion steering helps this out quite nicely.
May 20, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Thanks a lot for the article post.Much thanks again. Keep writing.