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Do your tug test!!!!

Discussion in 'Prime' started by OpenRoadDreamer, Dec 17, 2011.

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  1. Dec 17, 2011 #11
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    I was out there too, when it happened. I saw the truck parked under the trailer before he moved it. This guy shouldve known better.... I do mine, I check my 5th wheel... Can never be too careful
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Dec 17, 2011
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  3. Dec 17, 2011 #12
    7122894003481

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    Even a tug test isnt enough. A tug test can be deceiving. When drivers drop trailers, when do they drop them? Usually while turning. Tug tests are done going straight.

    Do the tug test, get out and check the 5th wheel. I know its alot of work, and you might burn like 3 calories, but just ####### do it!
     
    7122894003481, Dec 17, 2011
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  4. Dec 17, 2011 #13
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    I do check my 5th wheel. Everytime. Id like to keep my trailer with me til I decide to unhook from it.
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Dec 17, 2011
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  5. Dec 17, 2011 #14
    RobertSmith

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    When I was with swift I was OCD about checking it. Because people hate swift and tend to do mean things to get the video. Sense then I do tug test and visual look when hooking up. I have however gotten lazy with checking it in the mornings and after leaving the truck awhile. I'll have to get back on that.
     
    RobertSmith, Dec 17, 2011
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  7. Dec 17, 2011 #15
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    Here are a few pics I took of the incident... Notice the passenger side landing gear is still up, but touching the ground.
     

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  8. Dec 18, 2011 #16
    dancnoone

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    Aside from a tug test and looking at the jaws.

    Check the tandems too. Make sure they're locked as well.
     
    dancnoone, Dec 18, 2011
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  9. Dec 18, 2011 #17
    Les2

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    One good thing will come from this..... These two will get out of the fleece purchase ripoff before they get hosed....lol
     
    Les2, Dec 18, 2011
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  10. Dec 18, 2011 #18
    Infrared61ranger

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    They keep telling them guys over and over they just dont listen. GO BAYOU BENGALS
     
    Infrared61ranger, Dec 18, 2011
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  11. Dec 18, 2011 #19
    Infrared61ranger

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    Its not a ripoff you cant just jump into a fleece purchase till you actually know what your doing thats why so many fail at it.
    :biggrin_25513:
     
    Infrared61ranger, Dec 18, 2011
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  12. Dec 18, 2011 #20
    Infrared61ranger

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    I dont hate SWIFT I just wish they would jump in the left lane after I pass them:biggrin_255:
     
    Infrared61ranger, Dec 18, 2011
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