What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Are you talking about the trailer clearance
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I see guys all the time with wheels or treads hanging over nar half the wheel or tread width. That's why I figured you must have to be super talented not to flop off the side.
     
  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Yes
     
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  5. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Loading with ramps can be a bit sketchy at times. Need to make sure your lined up before even easing on.

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  6. Cowboyrich

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  7. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Always a good idea to put the seatbelt on as well in case something happens and you end up on ur side
     
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  8. okiedokie

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    If your dragging your trailer on the ground you're doing it wrong! That said you can lift the front of the rgn with hydraulics. That's how they unlock the goose neck from the trailer. Be a lowboy hand they said, it'll be fun. 20170629_091211.jpg
     
  9. Blu_Ogre

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    A sign on the way into town saying trucks need 8 inches of ground clearance. A truck gets stuck about once a year. Rail road gets called to shut down till they drag it off.
     
  10. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Mine sits about 7 inches off the ground at both ends, when fully loaded. About 9-10 inches in the middle.there really isn't much u would scrape other than a steep railroad crossing or driveway. Sometimes if the crown of the road is really steep it looks like the trailer is going to scrape when making a turn but theres still a couple inches of clearance,
     
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