Where is everyone #5

Hmmmmm. That’s interesting.

 

The best way is to block the brake air from going to the non spinning wheels. Then you can have control as you power brake out. Doesn't always work but better than doing nothing.

 

Suppose I’m trying to be as least drastic as possible...

The chain idea is good, really... and if it was my truck yeah I’d do just about anything. Trying to keep it PC for company sake here and this isn’t a loaded or even a real bad situation...

It’s nice to experiment though because I realized today for the first time what an utter ##### it is to put chains on when you need them the most. Yeah doing it on a flat parking lot is one thing... and that’s all I’ve had to experience really. But now that I’m actually stuck in a non-real-screwy situation it kinda changes it a bit.

Gotta love those tire chain videos where they do it in a open flat parking “yeah just roll the truck forward.” And if you can’t? Haha screw you then I guess...

 

What’s the theory with the slack adjusters...

You tighten them enough to prevent the spinning wheel from spinning...? Essentially causing the remaining tires to spin...?

 

Yes, like Truckdad said you can pinch the supply line to the maxi that’s spinning so it doesn’t release.

 

It’s real fun when you’re on the side of the freeway with snow and ice everywhere and you can’t feel your hands trying to get them on and tight

 

Think I may try that...

 

All trucks should have a winch with 150' of 3/4" line. JMO.

 

Considering it’s my fourth time being stuck in my short 15 months in this industry...

Yeah. I agree.

I don’t even go “off the beaten path” like some of you.

 

Ever operated a farm tractor? Apply brake pressure to the side that is spinning, and it transfers power to the non spinning wheel.