I've really enjoyed lurking on this great website and thought I'd update everyone on my latest project.
I've just ordered a new 30 foot NRC Motor Coach to be built on a new Freightliner Columbia chassis. This was done after a lot of soul searching on several other excellent alternatives.
The truck will have a Mercedes 450 horse, 1550 # ft. engine with the Meritor Freedom automatic 12 speed transmission,air ride suspension and Century Series dash.
I chose the Mercedes engine based on the emissions technology, weight, fuel mileage, service, warranty and price.
The transmission is particularly interesting in that it can be fully automatic and computer controlled allowing "skip shifting" when the load is light. There's no clutch pedal and the computer controls the clutch and gear changing.
The truck is in production right now and the coach should begin production at NRC after the truck arrives in April.
I'll keep you informed as this project progresses.
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