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gonna learn dropdeck

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by jimf922, Mar 11, 2012.

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  1. Mar 11, 2012 #1
    jimf922

    jimf922 Bobtail Member

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    Hey all here it is. 22 yrs OTR, CSA 0. Have a opportunity to learn dropdeck and owner will train. Would like any advice and tips. Thanks.
     
    jimf922, Mar 11, 2012
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  3. Mar 11, 2012 #2
    leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Drop deck as in step deck, or drop deck as in RGN/double drop?
     
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  4. Mar 11, 2012 #3
    qtip

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    Rgn (removable goose neck) or just regular dropp
     
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  5. Mar 11, 2012 #4
    jimf922

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    sorry regular step deck
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2012 #5
    Allow Me.

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    You'll like SD....just need to account for "upper 10' " when loading.
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2012 #6
    SHC

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    Step deck is easy to work with. Lower loading height and a lot more machinery loads. Only down side is the fact the lower deck is short, but if u work it right it should not make a difference most the time.

    Good luck and keep us updated on how it goes !!
     
    SHC, Mar 12, 2012
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  9. Mar 12, 2012 #7
    jimf922

    jimf922 Bobtail Member

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    Thanjks SHC, Have pulled reefer for 22 yrs so this will be all new. My friend that's getting me into this is a ####### guy and will take all the time I need to get comfortable. A little worried about getting into at 45 yrs.
     
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  10. Mar 12, 2012 #8
    Mommas_money_maker

    Mommas_money_maker Road Train Member

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    Heck Im 42 and fat and have a 53 step so shouldnt be all that bad as long as you can handle a tarp every now and then. You going to have a 48 or longer step??
     
    Mommas_money_maker, Mar 12, 2012
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  11. Mar 12, 2012 #9
    Flightline

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    Are you carrying straps and chains? Headache rack?
    Load Levelers?
    I think most skateboard guys carry more equipment than all others.
    But I wouldn't want to pull anything else.
     
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  12. Mar 12, 2012 #10
    jimf922

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    its a 53 w/10 ft step. he's set up to haul military and OD. trailer has all equipment needed.
     
    jimf922, Mar 12, 2012
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