I ALMOST didn't wake up this morning

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Gears, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. RAGE 18

    RAGE 18 Road Train Member

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    Gears that was a close one man I'd say too close...you got an Angel Gears and you will live to truck another day....
     
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  3. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    Gears, so glad you made it out ok. Been thru that experience my ownself from a different cause. #### scary feeling.

    I hate flexpipe for exhaust on anything. Doggone stuff should be outlawed. Even the best of it lasts about 6 months to a year before it starts leaking.
     
  4. Smaggs

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    Thanks for sharing your story! I'm glad to hear you're okay... you should do a follow up with a doctor, just in case. Stay safe and stay healthy!!
     
  5. lonewolf4ad

    lonewolf4ad Road Train Member

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    ###### gears glad you're ok man. You're lucky as hell because most drivers asleep under a situation like that wouldn't have woken up.
     
  6. Saddletramp1200

    Saddletramp1200 Road Train Member

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    Isn't it odd, out of all the laws he have to follow, having something that will save OUR life isn't one?
     
  7. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    I had the same thing happen to me last winter, but it was the truck exhaust. The flex pipe was cracked inbetween the ribs so you couldnt see it

    Thats deffinately NOT a good feeling when you wake up like that :biggrin_25513:




    American Trucker
     
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  8. Meltom

    Meltom Road Train Member

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    Very glad to hear you are ok. Never heard of that happening before, learned something new today. I gotta share this story with others.
     
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  9. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Everyone should have the heaters serviced every year and the igniter cleaned if not replaced. If it's electrical/mechanical, it can break. Being exposed to a salt environment, things rust. CO is nothing to mess with. Glad your still posting Gears.
     
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  10. Gasienica

    Gasienica Heavy Load Member

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    Gotta be a little more thrall with those vehicle inspections also. I'm sure everyone learns a lesson threw word of mouth or personal experience.
     
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  11. RAGE 18

    RAGE 18 Road Train Member

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    I didn't want to be the one to say it but Gasienica you have terrible spelling dude every post you put there is a minimum of 3 words misspelled its funny as hell. Now back to your regular programming........
     
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