Fueling when heavy, will it add weight to the drives?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RayBlaszak, Apr 26, 2019.

  1. x1Heavy

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    I just howl my wife's name when tandems need sliding and wont give it with me shaking that tractor down.

    ZZZZTH there it is. Thank you wife.

    It's a woman's touch don't you know.
     
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  3. SteveScott

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    Different blends at various times of the year weigh slightly different. I usually just round it to 7 pounds per gallon.
     
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  4. Farmerbob1

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    I calculate 8 lbs per gallon, to be safe, no matter what time of year.
     
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  5. scottied67

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    Not to be outdone, I calculate 9 pounds per gallon....
     
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  6. rabbiporkchop

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  7. Oxbow

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    Read from the beginning.
     
  8. rabbiporkchop

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    I had to read it three times before I noticed he mentioned tandems.
     
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  10. x1Heavy

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    So that new hire idiots does not adjust 5th wheel too far forward and then tear front of reefer engine off the trailer.
     
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  11. x1Heavy

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    If in winter add 2000 pounds of snow on top of your trailer. Find a low walnut tree and scrape trailer clear.
     
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