CHAINING...are you ready?

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

  1. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    My step-dad told me when he was kid in WI. They had drifts as high as the house.....
     
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  3. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    I carry them year-round too....
    Chains also work in loose ground too....
     
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  4. seabring

    seabring Road Train Member

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    I was going to add that they are handy in Canada in the spring when the ground turns to mud. Most of the prairie truck stops are dirt lots and get pretty well churned up after some good rain. I have had to throw a couple chains to dig my way out once or twice!
     
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  5. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    Can you imagine the ######## that would ensue if some if these guys actually had to get dirty?!!?:biggrin_25511:
     
  6. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Phil Philter is working harder than usual....didn't know "throw iron" would be considered cursing!:biggrin_2559:
     
  7. striker

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    our sleepers carry chains year round, the day cabs only in the winter, although starting last year, two of the day cabs started carrying year round as they now have chain hangers instead of bags on the floor.
     
  8. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    No wonder they sleep all the time.....carrying those bags around with ya would get anyone tired!!!!:biggrin_2559:
     
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  9. thedrifter

    thedrifter Medium Load Member

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    I don't chain. Oh I carry them. Yes I know how. I spent five seasons in the log woods of northern Idaho. So I have chained. No I'm not scared. I run oversized loads most of the time so I'm not allowed to move if someone goes out and pours a cup of water on the road.
     
  10. Working Class Patriot

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    Don't be 'Beddin' if you're afraid to get dirty......
     
  11. striker

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    millions of starving comics in the world, and this one's in training :biggrin_2559:
     
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