this is a serious ??? no sarcasm please

realsupatrucka I would pick a better title so other's know what the thread is about from the menu. When you challenge them with don't do this is more like an invite.


It's just like any other load but more restrictions. You know your limits and don't go past the comfort level.

 

Pull doubles, 5200 and 4900 gallons each. Smoothebore. All winter long.

Go slow. Chain up. No sudden starts or stops. Did I mention go slow? Extra following distance in case the surge pushes you.

But the real secret to doing it?



GO SLOW!!!!!!!!

 

I haul gas, and if I parked every time there was snow/ice, nobody would get gas in the winter months… Winter driving isn't hard… Slow down, take your time, and do everything in a controlled manner. Yes there are times when other vehicles will threaten your abilities as a drive, as well as conditions being worse than anticipated, but again, slow the eff down, take your time, and learn to read the road!

 

And running nights certainly has an advatage in the winter time during these conditions IMO.

 

You learn to control the surge. Different liquids surge differently an it depends on how full the tank is. I started pulling tankers in October of last year. Had 0 problems. Just drive slower and easy on the brakes, no tapping just steady easy pressure to keep the liquid in the front. Start slowing down way before you think you need to especially at intersections and ramps. Nothing to it.

 

If you get stuck in that position your screwed. Figure your gonna have 48000 lbs of product clear at the back I that trailer that your gonna have to try and drag up hill, not to mention 0 weight on your drives.

 

If you emergency brake a tanker it will surge and slam the front of the trailer and push you forward whether you want to go or not. That liquid is always moving and is angry and wants to get out. It's your job to calm the beast. Following distances increase a lot even in summer and double in winter. You have to think ahead all the time and be prepared to react smoothly in the event of a emergency. No jerky actions, no brake slamming, no heavy throttles. Smooth.