Chad Heiser Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Here's a link to the new concept truck built by Peterbuilt and others for Walmart. http://biggeekdad.com/2015/07/walmarts-new-truck/ How would you like to have one of these pulling your RV? 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I'm sorry, but that's one of the most hideous looking contraptions I've ever seen...IMHO. I'm all for saving the planet but hopefully there's a better way. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THE TRAILERKING Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 So much for the 379 Pete'.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accumack Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I think it is cool! 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Cool truck. Now wanna see Henry mate a carbon fiber ET hitch to it and Gregg build a carbon fiber Smart bed. Break out your wallets, gonna be a bumpy ride if that happens 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkennell Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I personally really like the visibility that cockpit gives. Think about it...once you get used to it, it would be pretty sweet to be sitting in the middle of the lane, with glass pretty much all the way around. The view to the left of the truck would be a bit worse, but offset by a much better view to the right side. Both could be easily improved with camera monitoring/ appropriate mirrors. I've flown in small planes with "glass panel controls"--love the concept. Don't bother watching the gauges so close...if anything goes out of range the display goes yellow or red on that section and flashes the warning at you. I like gauges, but I have to admit that the glass panel systems I've seen were better by far for displaying information and usability. WE'll just have to see how this concept goes. My guess is the bulk of drivers will refuse to accept it because its "different" --mostly because it will make backing to the "near side" somewhat more difficult. No camper at present. Way too many farm machines to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 its just UGLY as hell... let alone the ugly white lettering on a black trailer. just suprised any of the HDT mfg want anything to do with Walcrap with there policies ETC... Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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