Big Loads - Post Photos Number 2

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by truckdad, Aug 3, 2015.

  1. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    Looked at the weather forecast

    It went from all 50's next week to 70% chance of freezing mix for Gallup through Flagstaff for next Tuesday (not tomorrow)

    Think someone I know is going to get screwed for holiday travel
     
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    Ron you worry to much..
    The ld. is just a hair at 10' with the front pads on.
    Rides great except for the fact the trl. I think the bushings are really old. It likes to lean from side to side at times..
    I think my escort will get sea sick watching it rock all the way to Miami
     
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    Oh, I got 12 1/2 inch chains and binders on her. Don't think it's going any where...
     
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    You are right Carl

    I do worry too much, but it doesn't mean things won't go sideways
     
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    Probably not so much actual "worry," as it is looking at what CAN happen if things go south. More people should do this more often!
     
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    Yea Don you are so correct.
    I some times run worse case senerio on things when I have issues.
    Makes it better when it just turns out to be a minor thing
     
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    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Yeah, I got in the habit of that when I was a cop, and carried it through into my driving. Saved my backside a number of times.
     
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    My problem is that I tend over plan and pad each step. I am also not a optimist by nature, so my motto could be....

    It can always get worse, and often does!
     
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    My ex was an optimist too. She was positive the worst was going to happen.
     
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    Nice load, I've never got to haul one of the c/w carts yet. I always seem to get the house for some reason.
    Manitowac 18000, I presume?
    Sure it is...all the way to Miami! Nice load securement job.
    Have a safe trip.
     
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