CHAINING...are you ready?

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

  1. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    As long as it stays above Pollock....already have 9 oaks to deal with. The others are severely weakened by this drought and any heavy snow accumulation would really cause problems around here!
     
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  3. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Yup. Like on the grapevine and up on 58. I'm glad to see the snow, just not looking forward to the issues, Waahington and Oregon have had a ton of issues so far with slides.
     
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    What configuration of chain setup do you guys run depending on what situations?

    I've got 4 singles and 2 doubles.

    What do you guys have?
     
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    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    I run singles. I don't play with those 3railers.
     
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    truckthatpassesyouby Road Train Member

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    Why not? And singles on what position?
     
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    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    There is no need for 3 railers. Even CA has accepted the single chain on each outside drive, with drag chain (trailer non-drive) on both sides. To properly apply a 3 railer, it is advised to drop the trailer for easier access to connectors and adjusters. Just no need to use them.
     
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    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    All 4 outside drives and 2 trailer tires, one front and one back
     
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    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    3 railers are heavy and a pain to put on. The ones on the outside drives and the drags are good enough.
     
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    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Trailer chains can either be staggered or same axle....
     
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    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    I stagger them. Usually front left and rear right.
     
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