Freightliner setup #2

[highwayman1224]

This is my usual setup in my semi. SDS200 and a Anker Bluetooth speaker. The speaker is plugged into the scanner with an auxiliary cord because the Bluetooth transmitter I have only lasts about 6 hours on a charge, the speaker will last 2 day's on a charge.

 

[w2lie]

Thats a nice setup. I use the same speakers.

 

[highwayman1224]

Thats a nice setup. I use the same speakers.

Thanks. Yeah, it's a great speaker and fairly cheap.

 

[WX4JCW]

ooooh i need to get one for my Star,very nice, as a side topic, do you encounter any negative issues with the driver facing camera?

 

[highwayman1224]

ooooh i need to get one for my Star,very nice, as a side topic, do you encounter any negative issues with the driver facing camera?

The only negative issue that I have with it is that it's in here.... Lol

 

[WX4JCW]

So I’m guessing that speaker helps overcome road noise? I usually keep the volume of my SDS200 at about 18 and I can hear it fairly well, my 5700xe is pretty quiet considering

 

[highwayman1224]

So I’m guessing that speaker helps overcome road noise? I usually keep the volume of my SDS200 at about 18 and I can hear it fairly well, my 5700xe is pretty quiet considering

Yeah, I only need it at 9 maybe 10 with this speaker.

 

[SurgePGH]

ooooh i need to get one for my Star,very nice, as a side topic, do you encounter any negative issues with the driver facing camera?

I have to say that most of our drivers were against in cab cameras. That is until it saved a few drivers from damage claims. Out of all of the incidents our company has had it saved the driver every time except once. It's all in perspective.

 

[WX4JCW]

I have to say that most of our drivers were against in cab cameras. That is until it saved a few drivers from damage claims. Out of all of the incidents our company has had it saved the driver every time except once. It's all in perspective.

I would be fine with an in cab camera if I had some control over it, especially if it completely disabled when the tractor brakes are set, for us we pretty much live in the truck and the driver facing cam is equivalent to having one in my house all the time, but I'm an O/O so I can have more control

 

[WX4JCW]

what are you using for an Antenna? are you using the GPS with the SDS200?

 

[highwayman1224]

what are you using for an Antenna? are you using the GPS with the SDS200?

I've just got a cheap antenna that I lay-up on the dash and it actually works great. I switch between 2 trucks every week so this is easier than mounting one outside. Yeah I use the GPS.

 

[highwayman1224]

I have to say that most of our drivers were against in cab cameras. That is until it saved a few drivers from damage claims. Out of all of the incidents our company has had it saved the driver every time except once. It's all in perspective.

Ours are outward facing thankfully. They do come in handy sometimes. Last week I had just pulled out of the terminal and some idiot almost hit me head on coming around a corner in a construction zone. Our bumpers were literally 12 inches apart. My boss showed me the video and it was pretty hairy!

 

[03msc]

Nice!