Heavy Haul Miscellaneous Thoughts, Ideas and Questions

And wouldn't the lock pin shear with a heavy load on it?

 

You should know your route, you don't just pull into dead ends when your that size / heavy

 

No, the pin doesn't go down until it's straight.

 

Yes to will. You do not back up loaded unless you have a nitrogen booster that will lift off the ground.

Main thing is you just do not make those mistakes. Be certain of your route. I have a habit of looking for signs as I start my turns, even if that is my route.

 

I'm thinking of all the chemical plants in our area. You think you can make a turn then end up having to back out. Which is pretty common, they get tight quick.

 

If you let the weight off the spreader they won't shear the pin backing up but you have to pull forward far enough to get straight. Easy answer is pull off and walk any turn you're unsure about.

 

I honestly haven't thought about highschool since I graduated. I couldn't stand school. I had good grades but I absolutely hated it. Hated being stuck inside a building with 300 others (295 of whom I couldn't stand) for 8 hours a day. Trade school was awesome though. I was finally around people who were at the maturity level I was. People who were on the ball and could think past Friday night. I actually looked forward to waking up and going to school for once.

 

If you can't think your way out of this situation, you're not ready to take the step you're thinking of.
It's harsh, but it's true.

 

I can think my way out of it just seeing if there's any tricks I need to know.

 

I know I'm not ready. I'm going to move up to a stepdeck, then a 6 axle. There is one set of b trains too I might drag around

Baby steps