J Plates

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  1. Hurst

    Hurst Registered Member

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    Been pulling a loaner 53' Manac Step with a 2009 mid roof Cascadia,.. first trailer I've pulled with the J-plate slots in the bed.

    Coming from a 53' Fontaine with recessed chains in the bed,.. I much prefer the chain pop ups.

    The J-hook slots became a source of frustration for me as bungee hooks and any time I laid a chain on the bed,.. they seemed to love to get snagged in the slots.

    Just thought I would share my experience,.. as I am in the market for another trailer and after my experience with this one,.. J-Plates are definitely out for me.

    Picking my truck and trailer up tomorrow morning. I definitely learned to appreciate what I have compared to running someone elses uncared for equipment.

    Hurst
     
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  3. Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    Thanks for bringing up another old thread. J Track is like having a Cadillac and chain pull outs are more like a Buick.
     
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  4. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Yea, but us old farts like the reliabilty versus the flashy show. lol
     
  5. mpd240

    mpd240 Road Train Member

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    Both are a pain to use in the snow and ice
     
  6. taxihacker66

    taxihacker66 Road Train Member

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    Everything is a pain to use in the snow and ice.:(
     
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  7. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    There is a cure for that.. Take the winters off..:)
     
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  8. taxihacker66

    taxihacker66 Road Train Member

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    I do . :) no more tarping at - 50/for me.:D
     
  9. Cluck Cluck

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    I've had both. and none of my trailers have them right now. And I cuss at myself everyday for not having any.
     
  10. Hurst

    Hurst Registered Member

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    Sorry to drag it out. That was my first experience with it. Next time I'll consult your opinion and patience level to see if its ok to make a redundant post.

    Anyway.. carry on fella's.

    And yeah.. winter time is never pleasant. Even ornery Cluck can agree. :)

    Hurst
     
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  11. Ruthless

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    I didn't like the j track. Chain pulls are better for me. If you do a lot of narrow stuff I can see a j hook advantage.
     
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