I drove the previous gen, the 510hp ones. I drove one in particular which had over 700,000km the ride quality was still very good. Very quiet and smooth. I was also driving a K104 at the time and the DAF was better in every way, except power. I used to feel so fatigued in the K104 if I did a long drive compared to the DAF. I always felt fresh getting out of the DAF. Good to see they're giving them some more power soon, they really needed that. They don't score high in the looks department though.
Thanks, Rod. I always enjoy your honest thoughts about the prime movers you use. One of my bucket list items is to spend a day in the cabin such as you drive.
@Mustard1987 thanks. My msg to Rod was somewhat misleading. I'll be happy to ride in any vehicle brand, not just a DAF. Do you have a Facebook page or email address? CZcams won't allow me to send a phone number.
Unfortunately, the Freightliner has gearbox issues, so will not be driving it again unless there is a problem with the KW after the trailers are loaded. Will do a video to show the inside and tell you my thoughts.
there was a fire at the mobil coolac, not sure if you ever stopped there. had potential but since it opened the concrete pavement was cracking and never got fixed.
Great video, very informative, the only thing is that I not sure about a Auto truck in a Prime mover, i've drove a couple in a rigid truck and could ran faster hahaha
I drove the previous gen, the 510hp ones. I drove one in particular which had over 700,000km the ride quality was still very good. Very quiet and smooth. I was also driving a K104 at the time and the DAF was better in every way, except power. I used to feel so fatigued in the K104 if I did a long drive compared to the DAF. I always felt fresh getting out of the DAF. Good to see they're giving them some more power soon, they really needed that. They don't score high in the looks department though.
Nice work Rod. As you know I have a new high roof one coming in a couple of months...will be very interesting to see how it goes!
Thanks, Rod. I always enjoy your honest thoughts about the prime movers you use. One of my bucket list items is to spend a day in the cabin such as you drive.
@kenem1946 where are you based?
@@Mustard1987 thanks for asking ... country Victoria around 100ks from Melbourne
@@kenem1946 me too. You'd be welcome to come out with me for a day when I get my new DAF. 👍🏻
@Mustard1987 thanks. My msg to Rod was somewhat misleading. I'll be happy to ride in any vehicle brand, not just a DAF. Do you have a Facebook page or email address? CZcams won't allow me to send a phone number.
@@kenem1946"Free's Brisbane" will be able to put you in touch with me. Look him up 👍🏻
Nice review.. that freightliner beside would be nice to see as well. Not many truckers actually review or have pov drives with them
Unfortunately, the Freightliner has gearbox issues, so will not be driving it again unless there is a problem with the KW after the trailers are loaded.
Will do a video to show the inside and tell you my thoughts.
there was a fire at the mobil coolac, not sure if you ever stopped there. had potential but since it opened the concrete pavement was cracking and never got fixed.
I find you got to manually change down a gear early to keep momentum up a hill because they love to hold and stay in a higher gear
Great video, very informative, the only thing is that I not sure about a Auto truck in a Prime mover, i've drove a couple in a rigid truck and could ran faster hahaha
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I'm from that era, old rock.
Daf is better than Kenworht..i am a Dutchman from Holland.. and i drive self a Daf, a XF 106..combi
Ive never really liked the European trucks been in them and can say K200s or t908s beat them in every way