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pulling first 3 axle double drop tomorrow, any tips?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by AZS, Jun 18, 2012.

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  1. Jun 18, 2012 #1
    AZS

    AZS Honk if anything falls off

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    going from Houston to Wilmington, CA with a 60k load. First time with one of these, anything I should be aware of besides the obvious high center issues that could arrise. The third axle is a booster if that makes any difference. Appreciate any advice.

    Edit - the neck is also removable but don't have to mess with that on this load
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2012 #2
    bighaulc-15

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    dont turn sharp you will dig the trailer into the ground. swing wide.
     
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  4. Jun 18, 2012 #3
    Rontonio

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    AZS,

    just make sure you are comfortable with the steps to drop the trailer on the ground and pick it up, blocking the neck and so on.

    That has been the hardest part for me since I purchased my double drop.

    don't be afraid to ask other guys questions
     
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  5. Jun 18, 2012 #4
    Cat sdp

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    Watch your fuel mileage drop!
     
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  7. Jun 18, 2012 #5
    AZS

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    Appreciate it guys.

    Rontonio - I feel I would be alright if I had to remove the neck, my company does give us this laminated instruction sheet with step by step how to do it. One thing I can't get an answer to is fifth wheel placement, I have it all the way back but seems like thats going to ride really rough.
     
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  8. Jun 18, 2012 #6
    skateboardman

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    leave it back ride, you talked to AT to much
     
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  9. Jun 18, 2012 #7
    AZS

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    ok and no AT left before doing anything like this
     
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  10. Jun 18, 2012 #8
    Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    mine is set very near the rear axle as well and it can a rough ride from time to time. also it will take an acre to turn around as some pointed out

    I think you will like it, it is just a little different than your used to.plan on longer to load/unload than usual.
     
    Rontonio, Jun 18, 2012
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    AZS Thanks this.
  11. Jun 19, 2012 #9
    AZS

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    well the load got canceled anyway, back to a step deck. Thanks again.
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2012 #10
    Cab Lizzard

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    You mean someone cut the price so you got cancelled
     
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