CHAINING...are you ready?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by otherhalftw, Oct 22, 2011.

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  1. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    If there was even a slight chance of a storm hitting the I-70 west of Denver before you could safely cross and you aren't prepared to chain up, you're an idiot for even getting to where you'd be stuck on the road side. Don't leave Denver. It's not hard to get weather reports and forcasts so you can plan your trip, whether you wait out the storm or take a different route.

    For example, I left Sparks, NV early in the morning Thursday headed for home because there was a chance of frozen mix that day, but later on in the day.

    I always check the weather along my route, I like to see whether I'll be idling when I park for heat or ac or if I'm going to get favorable winds along the way so I can hammer down a bit, lol!
     
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    PackRatTDI, Nov 25, 2011
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    Only if you have the whips and hand cuffs too!:biggrin_25522::biggrin_25521:
     
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    Man, I haven't seen a good pissing contest in a long time!:biggrin_25522::biggrin_2559:
     
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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWOWiLzR7ME[/ame]

    This hill gets lots of snow and separates the men from the wusses.
     
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    yeah you already posted this video. Is this you driving or some random person? Doesnt say whether or not they are using chains. Should they be using the jake brake that much in those conditions?
     
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  6. otherhalftw

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    You spell funny!

    some of us prefer to use the jakes 90+% of the time...it takes practice and experience with your rig to know the limits of your equipment!
     
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    Ok....Let's have one....You provide the beer though.....:biggrin_25525::biggrin_2559:
     
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    What kind do ya want?:biggrin_2559::biggrin_25525:
     
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    I have been through my fair share of weather....But you Canucks have my absolute respect.....You dudes are the experts.....:biggrin_25514:
     
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    Whatever you and Nic-Nic prefer.....We only "rent" beer anyway....:biggrin_25525:
     
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