I ended dropping the trailer after all. It sucks that these can't be fixed in a timely manner. I finally got a trailer that has functioning spring brakes though.
Going Over the Road with Knight
Discussion in 'Knight' started by Misesian, May 23, 2014.
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You could have always just used the trolley brake to slide the 5th wheel
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Get the truck up to 5mph in whatever direction you need to slide and lock up the trailer brakes. That will usually break them free and allow a more precise adjustment. A 10 year old trailer loaded down with 45k pounds of freight and/or bent rails, it's about the only way. I know you had no brakes on this one and used the chocks but in the future....
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Or drop the landing gear, drop the airbags, and slide.
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I didn't even think about the tractor bags. Will try that next time.
I got my truck back and have a load to Oakland, CA for Tuesday. The truck has more power with the new injectors. I am 78,500 lbs and there are a couple hills between Rogers and fort smith, AR I would be in 6th for a short time with is kind of weight. I climbed them in 7th today and stayed in top gear much longer than I normally could running that route. -
Sense I don't know where you started Ill just throw this out there. If your taking I-70 thur Denver make sure you swing thur the Denver yard and grab your self some chains. The Scale house up top likes to check to make sure you have them.
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Roads around here suck. I thought this thing was about to fall apart getting in here.
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I'm on my way to Chico, CA. Not looking forward to dealing with Donner but when I checked the cams tonight it was dry so that's a plus.
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Be safe out there Fajo. I was out that way last week during that cold front. Back on east coast now for hometime.
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