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[@docb.9908]

Because of you, I've got a new and greater appreciation for the Men and Women who drive big rigs around our country. Thank you, Dan for being a voice of reason for your industry.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@earlcoates5727]

I was an owner operator pulling my own reefer trailer. My last truck was an 2004 379 Pete. I retired 6 years ago. I hear and see a lot of places that I used to fuel at. I enjoy watching your videos. Keep safe.

[@k.bronson7343]

You mentioned... "the arch of the trailer..." However, I believe the word you are looking for is... "camber" which is defined as "a slight convexity, arching, or curvature (as of a beam, deck, or road)." You're welcome in advance! Love the channel.

[@bigjon1558]

Those LED headlights make it so much easier to see the road.

[@ianw7162]

That CAT motor sure is pretty…

[@toolingido]

Love the sound of that old truck.. Be safe out there....

[@wayneburgess2885]

I purchased the only brand new thing that I've ever owned last year: a flatbed trailer. I'd been pulling a 2000 model for 15 years. Didn't realize how much the integrity (tightness) that the top of the trailer has in how well it pulls. I bought a combo because it should get me to retirement without any corrosion problems and steel flexes better than aluminum. Aluminum cleans up better and has a higher resale value.

[@janeweldon8874]

Be safe Dan. Have a good drive home.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@edbutton9445]

@@SuperTruckerdan Dan, if your shipper doesn't have exclusive use, tell Katie she should consider looking for partials going in your direction. With that much floor space, one or two partials paying $1.00 per mile or more can offset future days without a load. Makes the most efficient use of you and your equipment.

[@kens.3729]

Hello 👋 Katie! We have sure Missed you on the Phone Calls so Perfect Timing with the Call. 👍

[@katiesmith4536]

👋🏻 Happy New Year Ken!

[@paulsccna2964]

Dan. You keep saying, the "old" Dorsey trailer. It is brand new!

[@SuperTruckerdan]

You are right it is brand new. It might just be habitat but when I say old I’m implying the Dorsey is very reliable. Thanks for watching

[@paulsccna2964]

@@SuperTruckerdan I figured as much. Old equal to something like, good old. Got it. Stay safe out there.

[@garyallen7868]

Yeah those dunnage racks really do come in handy, the 'ol Pete is lookin' good.

[@MarkSt59]

Always enjoy the rolling tunes. That being said the spooling up turbo of Cat is just something I can't experience, except when viewing your channel. Thanks again for all the content you provide and safe travels.

[@radarmike6713]

I did NOT wanna go to LED....But when I switched...It was AMAZING!! I'll NEVER go back again.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

I’ll check them out Thanks for watching

[@kostyaguk7802]

I have a Freightliner Classic XL, drivers who have ridden on such tracks know what kind of light there is, especially when it rains, the road is dark, nothing is visible, I put two pairs of Led headlight Hi-Lo beam, and connected them together, to illuminate the headlight, four lo-beam headlights and four hi- beam headlights,drivers who drive on the other side do not blink the light to me,so I do not blind them, I think.

[@radarmike6713]

@@kostyaguk7802 ya i see a lot of Xl classic guys converting. And alloy of Pete guys too

[@ssr4656]

Every time you mention Effingham it reminds me of the time there were detours everywhere in Effingham and I ended up in a corn field! Take care Dan and be safe!!!

[@smoki2515]

Back in the day a lot of drivers call that bumper you found the "ICC Bumper".

[@devtrash]

ahhh the Mansfield bar

[@dajones1128]

That Primary Fuel Filter has a 1-14 thread. A WIX filter heater of a cummins fuel filter would screw right on there.. I had one one my old CATs engines. It is a 1-14 machined 1" thick adapter block and fitting that allows an electric 12-24vdc wafer heater to be installed to heat the fuel at the turn on of an dash mounted switch. WOuld kept the old CATs purring at 30 below zero instead of gelling up and stopping the engine. I retro fitted a lots of them also on road service calls with a alligator clips modification as dash outside work in the winter was too f__King cold. It was all I could do just to spin on the kit of the unit between the filter base and the spin-on fuel filter.

[@MrBigR928]

You should check out the "JW Speaker" 4x6 led headlights Dan. They're plug'n play and have an excellent warranty and are very well made! I have them in my 1996 W900L and are one of the best upgrades I've done. I had the regular low beam first and then I got the ones with the heater built in and they are awesome! I took the regular low beam and put them in the high beam spot because they are brighter than the stock high beam believe it or not! Just have to turn the plug upside down to change the polarity but they work fine and I didn't have to buy the high beam led. But the heated lights work beautifully when ice or snow are on them and they heat up and melts the stuff right off. You up in the snow waaay more than I am and they really would benefit you tremendously I promise! Also we're not getting any younger so the increased visibility doesn't hurt at all. When I first put them in I was super happy that I could see ditch to ditch with these puppies, but I keep getting the bird flipped at me and so I had to adjust the lights to keep from blinding folks....lol. But check'em out Dan and I promise you'll be glad you bought them! I think TRUX just came out with some but "JW Speaker" were the first I think and also they are DOT approved 👍. Safe travels Dan and I hope you picked up that trailer bumper, you could definitely use that for sump'em 😁

[@tomtimmons5334]

I’m going to get a Dorsey Trailer winter hat. They look good.

[@roberthansen1431]

Been off road for 1year plus. i enjoy your video plus I thank you for answering our questions.

[@themayorofdipshittery3646]

All our vehicles are fitted with webasto or eberspacher night heater units that run off the vehicle fuel they cost very little to run. Thought your truck had something similar. Always good to watch your videos and how things are done from your side of the pond 👍

[@blobby273]

an old man mechanic once told me the max line on an dip stick is exactly that MAX and its good practice to set it just below max rather than on it , less slap in the sump reduces pressure on seals ,

[@looking4wife]

When you bought the apu I would have had the heater and ac hooked up to it rather than just using it for electricity that way you wouldn’t have to worry about placing the ceramic heater every year the truck are used correctly as a APU. That has a really good heater and ac I’m happy I have it.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Engine is looking good.

[@jackseaa3911]

Hi Dan, FYI, led's dont' produce heat so in the winter they will collect ice and snow, and you have to stop so often to clean them off. A trucking company in upstate NY was talking about them and they durring the winter, would change them out for reg. lights and the spring thru fall change back to the led's.

[@DinanBMWm5]

There’s no way regular light bulbs produce enough heat to melt snow off the headlamp. Especially while driving when wind would make it even colder on the headlight.

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

I woke up this morning and I grabbed my phone and I enjoy watching the videos. Great. Be safe. Greetings from Massachusetts. Be safe Dan.

[@timboslice3755]

Have a safe rest of the trip home Dan

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@thehappygocurmudgeon5283]

That drive down 31 in the summer gets a little hectic especially around Grand Haven, but it sure is a pretty drive around those parts. Grand Haven State Park is one of my favorites. It’s right on the beach of Lake Michigan.

[@jefflong3200]

Great videos. Safe drive home!

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@mongomay1]

Hi Dan, You might be able to bolt that bar on the ramp to your 16' trailer with ramp up near the hinge area to add more reflective safety.

[@davidschabel4664]

Thanks Dan, it's amazing how many car and truck parts on the shoulder of highways especially Pennsylvania, pull toy here

[@stephengamble1445]

glad to see you staying busy im heading down to Carlsbad then reloading in Fort Bliss heading to Fort Stewart

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Sounds like a good run Thanks for

[@stephengamble1445]

@@SuperTruckerdan we came out of Portland on Saturday with a mold press had me grossed at 90k kansas was terrible on i70 we are dropping in the morning here in Prague OK then bouncing up to Independence KS to get our Carlsbad run so we don't have to eat a 800 mile deadhead you be safe going back out west heard AZ is getting nailed

[@k.l.channel5953]

Sir you have excellent videos. I really enjoy them and have for a couple years now. They are real and not about numbers. I have learned Alot from you as well

[@Saddletramp1200]

Glad you left the bumper there. He might come back for it.

[@rickfranck9111]

Put Led lights on my Pete, what a difference, really lights up the road.

[@gregorymcn1894]

Sleep well,thank you for your videos.all the best from Australia.

[@frederickoning191]

Glad you are able to go home! Many good loads this trip. Have a safe trip home!

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Safe travels Dan

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@jameshickey9393]

Great customer service. Your right on Dan, Dorsey appreciates your professional attitude. Nice work taking care of yourself and your load. Not affiliated with anything Dorsey just a fan of your work.

[@geraldlessard7446]

Thanks, Dan. Knowing your route is a great enhancement to your videos. Safe travels.

[@patodwyer721]

Nice one Dan. That's a handy load, would've thought the air con unit would have to be covered. Someone must have backed the back of the trailer over the kerb and pulled out before the airbags were fully inflated and pulled off the back bar. Stay safe.

[@chuckyf-u2395]

Your motor nice and clean 👌 looking like a freshly rebuilt Get me that trailer bumper, I'll use it to replace my steel bumper 😁 Should've had Katie find you a LTL to go with that load 🤔

[@victoryrider]

I've got the JW Speaker LED lights in my 379 they are expensive but I wouldn't drive without them.

[@jamesedward2470]

LED lights don’t make heat, so if your in a snow storm they will cover over with snow, I know I had them on one of my trucks in Canada

[@WhiteLinesBlueSkies]

The newer better made models all have heat built in to combat that issue. WLBS

[@dancrafton89]

Great video Dan. You are going to be close to me again on 44 in northeast Oklahoma. I live about 3 miles off 44 and 2 blocks off old route 66. Have a great day and God bless. From another Dan.

[@jaymecorreia4804]

Loving all the daily vids! Thanks for always keeping us entertained. Jealous of your home-time lately, but I can tell its well deserved. Congrats on the sale of your last trailer! Keep coming with the vids! Stay safe!

[@tomginz9527]

The lift over the trailer is called a gantry.

[@trxrider]

You can get the LEDs for about 75 for all 4 lights

[@Krieghandt]

A man has got to know his limits -- Clint Eastwood. To many truckers don't know, or ignore their tired signs and drive to long. 4 wheelers do to, but they don't make the mess an 18 wheeler makes.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi super trucker Dad. Lookout good 👍🏻 Keep safe while trucking matey 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@robertduffin455]

Safe travels Dan ⛄️🌵🇬🇧👍

[@accomack100]

Would make a good mail box post!!!

[@pauldietrich478]

Another great video, I would have taken that piece of bumper. Be careful and truck safe .......

[@shawnhoeppner4293]

Hi Kathy

[@pedrogilcorreia]

Very nice video editing. Keep safe Dan. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@shadowzinthegila1663]

Love the truck glad your apu is working good

[@jamesfarnham1976]

Love your attention to details when it comes to your cargo and equipment. However, I sure hope you didn't have to pay for that haircut. LOL

[@davidlloyd907]

Dan. Simple miscommunications can cost you so much time. Seems like your last load worked out. When you get a chance can you show us the inside of the new generator?

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Dan

[@Street_Tractor59]

That motor though!!! The truck I drive is 11 years newer and it don’t touch the way that motor looks

[@darylthisdelle7702]

As usual another great professional video from Dan, thanks Buddy...

[@chriskahlson]

Smooth sailing this is all real good stuff

[@loucar7211]

36 here in Az this morning

[@shawnhoeppner4293]

Good video that was fun

[@bens7489]

Hope your health is ok

[@stuartknight2790]

I WOULD have bought all they have. If you didn,t like to stock up on a deal for the future.

[@talltrucker1031]

How many times are you gonna call that Loves a Pilot in this video? Hahahaha safe travels headed home, looks like a bad storm out that way.

[@mississippinative4578]

Another great video. Have a good trip home. It's good to take a break every now and then.

[@ronnieterry9275]

Might as well pick it up and take it along. Every once in awhile there is a good mud flap laying on the ground around truck stops that come in handy when one has shook off...!!!...

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Thanks for the ride Dan.

[@stevekoch5828]

Hello Dan from Cuba MO!

[@dennismckown4951]

i can't sleep when its hot. of course when you hit deep sleep, your body cools down, its why you feel cold when you wake up. i tend to put like 4 blankets on when sleeping since i crack the window open even in winter.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Another great video thanks for sharing Dan and God bless you and your family

[@AlaskaErik]

All my vehicles have LED headlights and I'm never going back to halogen. Pretty much all the truckers in Alaska and western Canada use LED headlights and LED light bars.

[@Torsee]

How’s the snow accumulation on the headlights? Heard that’s a problem in snow country.

[@johnsadventures6783]

Load that up!

[@Chris_sti19]

Awesome video

[@brucewilson4094]

Eyes burn or it seems like everyone has their high beams on. Just missed you. I was at Dotties Monday night.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Maybe next time Thanks for watching

[@scottreed5460]

@@SuperTruckerdan next time you’re driving a 1”x just hit it with your purse..

[@scottreed5460]

@@SuperTruckerdan 😉

[@ricbrowne3249]

Driveways are a bit small "aye" safe trip home Dan catch up shortly "R B"

[@SICILN]

If you are going west or south thru St.Louis in the morning, you won’t have a problem with traffic, it’s all going the opposite direction

[@mattb1951]

Greeting s from Ireland DANNY BOY ☘️☘️☘️

[@doctetzer_01]

That bumper you found. Is call a dot bumper. So you ever lost it. They not going to like it. When. Dot caught up with them. If you ask me. It was someone new to trucking. I had guess. Doc retzer

[@richorourke7872]

Hi Dan good luck with the trip.

[@tywinters9462]

Thanks for posting

[@Webb69]

Great music!

[@sydsyd]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@godsok1]

I would love to see a video about your gen I’m am thinking about going the same place and get one. Thanks enjoy your videos!

[@SuperTruckerdan]

I will make one when the weather gets a little better. Probably while I’m at home. Thanks for watching

[@maxbaay2418]

Truck sounds pretty good Dan 👍

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Good job Dan

[@iancoupe20v43]

regarding heating why don't you use a cab heater that is fitted to most European trucks saves running a noisy generator

[@MissSofiaRose]

when Dan pulled into the fuel pumps (4:50}) what is that thing in the left fuel pump? The boxes with cameras on it?

[@unclejoe5541]

you should have taken the bumper piece home, because remember, whoever dies with the most junk WINS! LOL. Take care Dan

[@paulcimino3384]

great video thanks for sharing

[@johnboy2409]

Cut the end of vent tube or replace it if fuel is not stifling down clogged up probably passenger side

[@stevemcnally7655]

I'm surprised you didn't have to sheet the A/C unit

[@johnniejonkie8442]

Nice video Dan! Why don't you use rubber under the generator instead of wood??

[@billupstateny9151]

Thanks for the cab heat answer to the ???

[@tonyodom4214]

You sir have broken the cardinal rule of putting fleetguard filters on a Cat engine...lol..

[@travisstoneking4049]

Did you stay at the Midwest truck stop (208) ? they have good food 👍👍 be safe love the videos ..

[@jaeinnmoon3279]

I avoid Pilot whenever I can because the parking is always too tight

[@bigunone]

Hope you missed the snow