Chains. Grade 70, 80 or 100. what do you have and why??

Sometimes you just have to ignore the clueless, not worth getting pissed off about, and in time they always go away.

 

Speaking of clueless i need to ask you something about od lighting. Do any states require rotating beacons or do they all now accept flashing led lights like those foxfire ones tri city canvas sells?

 

I don't know of any state that would really accept those as beacons, but I have seen guys using them for that. They are made to be used for night moves to light the extremities of a load.

Some states require (per the provision sheet) that lights need to be 4"x6" (for example) and rotate, and are able to be seen in broad daylight from a distance of 500 feet. A lot of states are moving away from such requirements as to the size and rotating aspect. With all of the new LED beacon lights out there, visibility is not really an issue anymore.

Some states require 360° visibility from the beacon lights on the truck, and TN for example requires the same on the trailer. Those built in lights in the back of a trailer will get you parked behind the scale there.

 

So in order to be legal everywhere what do i need to buy? And it has to be 4x6? It can't be the shorter 4x4s i see on most trucks?

Would 4, 4 inch wide 6inch tall rotating beacons work? Placing 2 near the top of the sleeper extenders and 2 at the rear corners of the trailer be good? Trying to be letter of the law legal so i only gotta but this stuff once and not risk getting shut down in bfe.

 

This is basically what I have, mine are LED. They meet the size and light output requirements for any state. I have 2 mounted on top of the cab extenders, and 2 that I can mount on the trailer when needed. They are 4x6. I paid around $70 each for them.



Also, I have ran two low profile led beacons, and never been hassled for them. These below.

 

You will be fine with those - but if you are small and want to move at night where allowed you will need some additional lights. The foxfires work well for this. I carry 4 Amber and 4 Red, but I have a 26' well. Since you are pulling a step(I believe) you may need more Amber to meet the required side lighting in some states.

 

@Rontonio What are the red for? I thought several states required amber.
I pull a flat now with plans to purchase a lopro step when the market turns back around. And no reason to wait when I've got access to some 15'6" wide loads here that pay decent. Never fooled with them before cause at the same place, on the same days there is 9'2" loads that pay almost as good. But just recently got the idea id start grabbing them. Because they get shipped on a flat i can easily add a couple spot mirrors lower on the mirror brackets and be able to see under the load. With that in mind I figured they would be the best loads to get some experience pulling that wide. Never fooled with anything this wide before so think i should take advantage of this opportunity to get some experience in the most forgiving circumstances possible.

 

Some States will require you to mark the rear facing extreme with red, like in California. Some states will want you to mark the load with Amber every x number of feet. I do not get to run after dark often but AZ and CA will let me, so I carry a variety.

At 15 6 you are going to be escorted and rarely will be allowed continuous travel but you may be forced into a night move periodically, like MD.

 

It's just a short 3 hour move every 2 weeks or so. 2 rear escorts. Like i said above, it's pretty much the best type of wide load to learn on. Just figured I'd ask about what to buy that will be usable in the most states. Sounds like 4 of those amber lights oscar linked above plus a set of 4 foxfires 2 amber 2 red, will cover me in most situations i will come across. Can add more as needed. This is pretty much what my buddy rich tools me but it never hurts to get an extra opinion to verify. Thanks guys.

 

Good luck

Becareful it will get in your blood and you will no longer be able/willing to haul general freight.