Learn to use your chains!

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Frank Speak, Jan 29, 2017.

  1. Steel Dragon

    Steel Dragon Road Train Member

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    Just an interesting tidbit..chains at TA in kansas $99 per bag..chains at pilot nebraska $129 per bag.
    Is 7 bags of single chains going to cover me?
    What is the double row?
    Thanks
     
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  3. dca

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    I had to locate a spot to park for the night, didn't have enough time left on my clock.
     
  4. STexan

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    3 railers or double row are a chain that covers both tires (duals) on one side of an axle. Not generally used a lot except for single-axle tractors and maybe in Canada and that way. They are required for single axle trucks when max chains are required, otherwise for a tandem axle tractor, 4 single chains on the outer drive tires will work. As far as having a spare [set] that's personal choice but not necessary as far as I know.
     
  5. Tall Mike

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    I learned to stay out of states that require them a very long time ago..
     
  6. ChaoSS

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    More freight for those of us willing to put in a few minutes of work. Thank you.
     
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  7. Steel Dragon

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    My company is fighting me on this,wants to send me through oregon and washington with 3 bags...
     
  8. ChaoSS

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    What's in a bag? Singles? A set? Three rails? The bags don't matter, the chains matter.
     
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  9. Tall Mike

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    You can haul that cheap garbage out west if like, you're welcome...
     
  10. fargonaz

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    We can't all live in Gods toilet.
     
  11. ChaoSS

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    Company driver, so I don't know the rates, but I'm making good money and I'm guessing the company is making even better money. IMG_20170227_164442669.jpg
     
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