Not Gonna Mess With It

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by dca, Jul 27, 2016.

  1. CaptainDaveG

    CaptainDaveG Road Train Member

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    If you got a Volvo some Steers are rated at 13200. If not I would still go with it.


    Be Safe Out There


    Captain Dave
     
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  3. Diggler

    Diggler Light Load Member

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    Never had to slide my fifth wheel yet, and some of those beer load, man they push the limits. I'm sure it would be different if I didn't drive a newer freightliner, things are made of plastic these days.
     
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  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    AB are experts, they get every 12 pack on.
     
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  5. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    13,000. Unless you're in oregon.
     
  6. firemedic2816

    firemedic2816 Road Train Member

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    You ain't kidding. Pulled up to scale house at AB St. Louis was only like 75500, sent us back around to load more. Came back to scale and was at 79500.
     
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  7. Stormy 69

    Stormy 69 Medium Load Member

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    Should of asked for a case for the go around And make it cold
     
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  8. LindaPV

    LindaPV Medium Load Member

    I'm sure everyone knows about steertire rating for that weight. NE DOT wore out ole Hill Bros with the 780 Volvos. If I remember right, 13 ply?
     
  9. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    I know on my freightliner, about 75% of fuel weight add/burn is realized in the steer weight
     
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  10. yuban

    yuban Medium Load Member

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    Let a few pounds of air out of your steers.
     
  11. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Hang the outside tires off the platform if you can, just half a tire along one side. he he he.

    That dates back to when richmond north defended the area with the old platforms in the woods which is now close to 295 I think. Especially in a storm.
     
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