I Try A DAF XG For the Day

[@helenlloyd6564]

I have driven many trucks over the years. My XF was replaced for an XG. I like it, the company I work for has had a new fleet of Volvo, DAF, MAN. SCANIAS. I do like the DAF, they have done a good job a big improvement on the previous XF. A worthy winner for truck of the year award.

[@scotthibbert3658]

Great vid on the DAF, looks really sharp on the outside. Great vid as always 😊

[@stugill4513]

hi jenko i get a new xg in august after a weeks demo i found it very comftable it looked like the air was right up in that 1 , ive delited top bunk and added extra lockers and yes passenger seat will swivel . im so glad the heater controls are old style where you havnt got 2 go into a screen to turn the heat up or down

[@kevinstubbs9169]

Hi Martin great video and very honest review. You were talking about the bed in the Merc not being able to sit up like the DAF but I have been using a 2017 Actros that's no where near as nice as yours but it has a board under the mattress behind the passenger seat that lifts up and tilts the mattress up so you can get a better position.

[@michaelkeen5010]

Loved the appraisal of the DAF XG, overall a very fair impression of it. 👍

[@jamie_gtuk2980]

Hey Jenko, Watch your videos every week and really enjoy them! Thank you for making them and have a good week. Toodles! 😃

[@matthewgarvey3911]

Morning Jenko hope your well buddy, you can definatly tell that its alot quieter than the Merc. Do like the swivelling seat and the raising bed on both sides in the DAF that you showed in the video.

[@CF21LDB]

Great vlog Mart. Hope Ferryman allows you to do this with some other trucks in the future. Hope they get you an Edition 2 next year. Nice truck but yours does look more premium inside.

[@margaretmckenna5590]

Its like when you get a new car you are unsure but that cab looks comfortable thank you

[@scottmcclenaghan9982]

Good content on the daf, was wondering what the difference would be between them. Ah gutted you’re not stopping in pitlochry, was looking forward to joining on for a bit of the trip.

[@johnwolton86]

Great vlog and great to hear your doing the a82 to ft william are you going over to applecross pass then round the top to John o groats ud love that and the scenery is cracking take care mate

[@TruckerJenko]

Not sure which way from Ft William yet will have to have a look 🤔

[@JohnWilliams-di3zs]

Perhaps a few of the differences you had with the comparison of the Daf XG and your Merc might be a little bit due to the set up by the normal driver is not the same as for yourself. i.e mirror angles and seat pressure. A great video appraising the truck. Stay safe and take care.

[@alansimpson8735]

Hello Martyn i hope you and your wonderful lady Claire and your family are all well and safe i always look forward to watching your videos every week and i really do enjoy watching them i really do, many thanks for making them and keep up with the great work that you do my friend another great video my friend , i watch you every week has i said but i dont always leave a comment and ive been watching you for a few years now , I hope your mum and your brothers and there familys are all well and safe has well and i watch you and your brothers on your other channel has well keep up with the great work you and your brothers on your bikers channel has well i love watching them all I cant wait till your next one comes out so you and your family please stay safe and well and drive safe and carefully

[@richardsmith2893]

Hi Martyn, I saw one of the Ferryman DAF XG's coming down the M74 on Monday afternoon looked very smart. Thanks for doing the review, very interesting. Have a nice weekend.

[@carlfrizell2849]

I bet the cab is air sprung on it, i drive a xf 106 for atb Davies at carmarthen and the cab on that is on springs but i did drive another which was on airbags for the cab and it was a big difference and more like what you have described the xg to be, 😊

[@peterjunge5332]

Broughton transport look lovely fleet 55 modern vehicles. Good luck there

[@nickcastleton7438]

Another excellent video, thanks Martyn, DAF looks ok, but it’s no Merc! Have a good rest of week and safe travels! 😀🚛

[@pirate259]

Great job Martyn, nice motor.....

[@chrismurray3198]

Nice looking motor the daf just don’t think I could put up with the annoying warning tone on it 😂

[@edwardmccallum8390]

Hi Jenko great video again thank-you for the tour on the lorry looks great but I do really like your lorry 🚛 stay safe mate

[@thomashill3349]

nice one Martyn, very good review. i think you could settle into one of these when the Merc goes but a new 13 ltr Scania for new flagship would look great I'm sure in the new blue wrap. stay safe👍

[@jamesmarriott3667]

Hi Martyn, great video, my late step father used to drive DAF's 2300 and 2500

[@waynesalkeld8419]

Hello Jenko just watched your review of the Daf versus the Merc,two great trucks but I would say i preferred the Daf.A beautiful cab and a smoother ride.I never experienced any problems with the seat.Maybe your seat had a problem or was not set up properly to suit you.

[@aleksandarberic6875]

If You have super single, wide tyers and wheels on front axle, and mid lift, it will be way less bouncing around, and much smoother right...

[@thomasgarwell8214]

Hi Martyn. Enjoying your video. The truck is more like a motorhome inside🤣🤣

[@willfriar5163]

Thanks for this Martin you've confirmed exactly what i have found also with my XF s , pleased as a new pass its not just my driving ! Lol 👍

[@AnthonyValentine-vm1yc]

Martin, our company received a batch of ex London buses, that 'wallowed' & bounced. Unnerving experience especially cornering. You did't feel in control. Fortunately we only had them for about 12 months & they were scrapped. Best place for them. I must say, the truck looks really stylish.

[@DaveM_thetrucker]

Common fault with them as the suspensions are so soft on them

[@keithramsay3340]

think about doing oban fort william inverness great scenary

[@Paul-tu2rx]

Looks a nice truck i bet you would like a scania as your next truck great video keep up the good work 👍👍

[@stevelowing3734]

Hope you get the edition 2

[@deewellsj2196]

They look a cracking truck… havnt driven a DAF in about 6 years… bed was the comfiest to sleep in but the lights on the dash constantly came on and off…

[@Marcus.D.P]

Martyn if you think the new DAF is smooth…which they are a big improvement on their previous one…wait until you’ve driven the new I-shift Volvo FH which we now have 👍🏻on another level I’d say..another great vlog….safe travels

[@alanshelly7068]

I'm fine thanks buddy from Alan in Lowestoft hope you are both well bud

[@jeffjohnson847]

Hi Martin good vid I like the new daf sat in one in knutsford truck show I thought very big I’m not a hgv driver But huge truck

[@jasonbromfield4231]

Very Nice Martyn do like the new DAF Looks very smart in Ferryman Livery.👍👍👍

[@perrywilson2897]

i enjoy watching your videos martyn

[@raymondsmith8487]

Hi Mart. I could see the difference in power compared to the Merc when you were pulling away from roundabouts etc. Daf not as quick but then less power than Merc and heavy load. Also hello to Claire.

[@fboest]

DAF and MAN both are lot smoother as Mercs

[@allanmason7544]

another great vid martin

[@MrDbone75]

A very good Thursday evening to you all from Wellington Somerset 😊

[@ianfleming2866]

Funny enough was just wondering when a vlog would come of a review of one of the DAFs then you deliver 😂 great vlog

[@alanshelly7068]

A very good Wednesday evening to you both from Alan in Lowestoft buddy

[@jameswilliamson4728]

Cheers Martyn for your mid week road 🛣️ videos in the DAF XG.

[@DaveM_thetrucker]

Looking at the cab there id be concerned of the front mirror cans, especially if you have a roller washer as it’ll just rip that front camera off with it sticking out so far

[@christinegibbins6105]

Thanks Martyn, fou d that interesting. Take care.

[@dextergord1161]

Enjoyed the video Martyn the new truck looks great but probably spoilt by the merc just hope you make the most of the next year with it hopefully you get the next flagship Toodles

[@paulwatts2192]

The one test that was missing, was the kettle rattle

[@truckingnat99]

Awesome video Jenko glad you got to drive one . Just ashame your company won't buy scania and volvo because they are phenomonal

[@mikeowen1192]

Hi jenko the new daf could easily be mistaken for a Scania with a bit of Merc thrown in with the dash design like a lot of 4x4s look alike that's now happening with trucks cheers pal

[@deejaystump]

Got friends who drive DAF's. They said your mate got it still in factory settings way it's riding. The DAF EX, my friends' drive, can change the riding style

[@brianjones8320]

Brilliant vlog pal.think they should get you a scania 770 next👍

[@brianpenny-o7e]

What weight was pulled ? What overall MPG did you get on the day ? If the boss said what non V8 truck but upto 650 hp would you drive - which truck would you choose and why ?

[@jayd1974]

Looks a nice truck

[@johnmoloney5296]

Looks to me like that daf just has a really flexible chassis and maybe a soft suspension, maybe the cab is on springs and not airbags

[@robertmustard1711]

Hi jenko great video on the daf mate

[@TruckerMRB]

enjoyed the video chap..Excellent..

[@TruckerJenko]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@johnmoloney5296]

High centre of gravity and that cab looks like the front is tipping towards the road,thats explaining it all to me anyway

[@johnstokes6611]

Martyn a nice flagship would be a nice Scania kitted out by Coles customs ☺️👍

[@paulaustin9634]

I saw you in Darlington recently - I didn't clock that it was you until it was too late, and by the time I'd turned round you'd vanished! Good to see you nonetheless 👍

[@Slim-b7s]

So you don’t like the early starts lol 3am I started this morning 😂

[@danfallon1247]

Jenko how long you been driving class one

[@TruckerJenko]

26yrs buddy

[@djk2509]

It's got a bit of a bigger tank on this compare to the merc then ? It looks it still gets to 56mph or is it max 52 to 54mph ? Liking the blue🤝.

[@TruckerJenko]

Still 56 and i have a 490 ltr fuel tank in mine buddy 👍

[@bobward1948]

If feels like getting bumped around because maybe have an air ride cab

[@rosscopeeco69]

Jenko, as a fellow Merc driver just wondering if you keep your bunk lowered when driving? I'm 6"3 and have to keep bunk up stowed as my seat catches bunk otherwise when bouncing. Really bad design in my eyes. PS my basic Merc can raise the bed to the recline position so have a play around il guarantee yours does

[@TruckerJenko]

Mine has to be stowed in the up position as its almost the size of a double bed. The Edition1 has a large top bunk

[@davesmith4413]

happy wednesday GUV safe week love to aunty claire x

[@craigosborne-qc4fi]

Are you going to change ur Mercedes mp5 truck to the new daf xg plus truck witch one do like the best

[@rossmcgarrie9787]

Nice one Martyn Pal. 👍

[@krystiansieminski8060]

You do not want the truck to be too low to the ground, that front spoiler -as there is no real bumper , gets broken a LOT, and it takes 1000 $ to replace it, some drivers do put a metal bar low, so the bar gets the road blows and gets bent or broken and the bar is 1000$ too, so its better to have that 6 inches of the ground, if You got air suspension You can lower the front if You like.

[@JamesDean-xf9ht]

Why don’t ferryman’s use Scania’s??

[@TruckerJenko]

Dont know buddy

[@JamesDean-xf9ht]

@@TruckerJenko fair enough 😊 I flashed you on the M4 today near the coldra (Gregory’s artic) but I don’t think you saw

[@johncobra1984]

Hi bud was trying send you a privet message bud couldn't. just to say Claire's number can be seen in video you never know in this world just thought id let you know cheers john

[@Bambitheman45]

Must admit, Martyn as far as trucks go, I think the New Iveco S-Way is about the prettiest truck out at the moment. The XG+ looks like a Trampers delight with the extra room in the cab. But the biggie will always come down to ££££'s cheapest to run wins. Really don't see BEV wagons being the way to go. They can't get a car to do better than 300 miles. Sod all chance a wagons going to get to that sort of distance. Then there's the usual lack of infrastructure. Got too few truck parking spots as it is. But then they'll get snaffled earlier and earlier as drivers try to get their wagons recharged. It's not going to be pretty for haulage firms to make money. They're all going to need more depots, more wagons and more drivers to be able to get stuff to where it's needed. What do you think?

[@TruckerJenko]

Totally agree with you buddy on the EV side too trucking the infrastructure is not there and won't be for a very long time in my opinion

[@christopherpope2283]

Are you going miss your own truck when it go

[@TruckerJenko]

Definitely buddy

[@DaveM_thetrucker]

You should do a review video from the trucks you driven from ur time as a motorway gypsy as they call trampers

[@kelvinguy488]

good video jenko, got to admit you really didn;t look comfortable in the Daf bet ur be glad to get your merc back

[@marinusdekker6707]

Martin maby a new Mercedes edition 2 or there will be a edition 3 😊

[@Mike_5]

Nice truck but the reversing cameras are annoying as they only work in Reverse so no good if you are moving forward to adjust your position

[@robinatter8934]

Certainly you seem to be bouncing a lot, and not sure if camera or cab but loads of tilt going on?

[@thomasstorie1621]

Loved the vlog Martyn. I don't think your 100 percent happy with the XG. When you get your Merc changed next year do get the pick of what you want or do you have to take what they give you? I think your Merc is far superior to the Daf. Take care.

[@RichPAFC1987]

A friend of mine managed a score of 94 in a DAF before. It can be done

[@TruckerJenko]

When i had mine before the merc i had 97 and one of the other lads had 99 👍

[@audibell]

Nice one

[@michelboom]

nice daf

[@johnchristopherbutler1152]

DAF is okay,but you still can't beat the Mercedes mate.I bet you will be Sorry to see if leave the fleet.I wonder what you might try next MAN perhaps,or do you think they will stick with DAF's.Stay safe and keep on truckin'.

[@regtimmins1944]

Sir I think you hit the nail on the head when you said that as the truck was a buddy's you were not going to touch anything on it perhaps out of respect and not adjusting the suspension settings for the load weight effects the drive comfort that you are used to your thoughts thanks

[@alanshelly7068]

U may get a daft bud

[@brianmckenna3440]

It's going to be a Tesla semi truck 🚛🚒😅😊😅😊😅😊

[@frank-dh1qm]

Uhh ooooo pfff oo aaa pfff ooooo aaaa pffff ooooo 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SASMacDroid]

I rather have drive a daf xf 95

[@ericwalsh3200]

You just get used to driving your own truck