CHAINING...are you ready?

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

  1. Rocks

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    You folks enjoy yourself... I will be taking care of more important things below the equator.... not in the US...
     
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    Perfect. The more trucks that stay south the better. Let's have a record breaking year where demand for trucks is trying to outstrip supply. Perhaps I will make enough to take more time off in summer...?:biggrin_2556:
     
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    I plan on running the winter out west here across the top. Hope it drives the rates up the top. Done right, you can be chained and down the road in about 10-15 minutes for an entire truck.
     
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    Flick the Switch and watch those chains come out :yes2557: Put a couple on the trailer if needed and Bobs ya Uncle!
     
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    don't forget the gerbils and rubber sheets
     
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    I wish, my boss has said absolutely not, he doesn't want to spoil us.
     
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    Before we purchased our truck, JJ worked for Motor West, running 7 western SO no stranger to throwing on the Jewellery!


    Since getting our own truck I have decided to stay as far away from the White stuff as possible :yes2557: Unless its paying good!
     
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    Can you show me how to do it when its cold & snowing and its 3 am & dark and I 'm on donner pass, with frozen finger tips... Chaining up with the sun shining on your neck in the heat looks eazy...
     
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    Having the right clothes, gloves and a good light make it a lot easier.
     
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    How long did it take him to do one tire in a nice sunny day? Now... how many tires does one have to chain on a freezing cold and wet day??? :biggrin_2552:
     
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