Jiff-lok on a pup trailer?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Russian Rabbit, Jun 16, 2018.

  1. Russian Rabbit

    Russian Rabbit Road Train Member

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    Could a converter dolly be rigidly attached the rear of a 28'pup trailer, much the same way it would be attached the rear of a tractor, thus essentially converting a twin trailer set into a B-train?

    For a company like ours who almost exclusively uses doubles for linehaul, this would save a hell of a lot of time.

    Let's just sit down, analyze and discuss this.


     
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  3. Russian Rabbit

    Russian Rabbit Road Train Member

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    Nevermind. This is a better idea:



    i think the first LTL company to use these will have a tremendous advantage.

    If i was in charge, things would be different.
     
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  4. sdaniel

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    I do not see any large company buying these . You would have issues with not having the trailer with the second hook , till all trailers are traded out .
     
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  5. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Unlikely. Hooking sets & trains is not that hard. Even in a gravel yard at night while it's raining. ;-) if you need to back up for those "certain occasions" use a chain. I perfer B trains. They are just better in every aspect.
     
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  6. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Used tag axle con gear in the earl 80's. It worked.
     
  7. Long FLD

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    C-trains have been around for years. Shopko runs a bunch out of Boise, at least they used to. I haven’t paid attention to them for a while.

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  8. Russian Rabbit

    Russian Rabbit Road Train Member

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    Wow.
     
  9. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    The C looks like it could be a pain to hook ! Both hooks and eyes would need to be perfect?
     
  10. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    Its not that hard to hook a set. Those setups look like more work and a pain
     
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  11. Long FLD

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    I have no personal experience with them, only passed them on the road. It does look like it could be fun getting it all put together.
     
  12. ZVar

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    What I expect is simply locking down one side, then backing up a bit more. The other side will pivot right into the other hook. Does take an extra get out of the tractor though....
     
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