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LCV for Beginners. Part 1. Foreword & Introduction to Converter Dolly and Safety

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by road_runner, Nov 3, 2013.

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  1. Nov 19, 2013 #11
    ACH1130

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    Lol that I knew, roadrunner and I always pick on each other... Although I'm gonna look into seeing if I can get these posts on sticky
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2014 #12
    browndawg

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    we call em joe dogs where I work
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2014 #13
    cellopudding

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    Have any of you guys tried the super single dollies? We have them where I work (OD) and I like 'em.
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2017 #14
    road_runner

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  7. Mar 17, 2017 #15
    sdaniel

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    If people have not done this , it is unknown to them . Sure it will answer many questions .
     
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  8. Mar 17, 2017 #16
    MACK E-6

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    Also, the LCV's aren't legal in all parts of the country.

    That said, the info is still relevant to the job, so it's certainly worth revisiting.
     
    MACK E-6, Mar 17, 2017
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  9. Mar 17, 2017 #17
    Naptown

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    I saw a poster on another thread looking for this exact information. Could be a useful resource for someone curious about pulling combos but mystified about how they work.
     
    Naptown, Mar 17, 2017
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  10. Mar 17, 2017 #18
    Mike2633

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    We have a new driver at our yard good guy, but he's not real sure of him self when it comes to building combinations. They told him today to go build a set of doubles and he didn't want to because he didn't feel comfortable doing it.

    So it is probably a good thing for people to use as a resource.
     
    Mike2633, Mar 17, 2017
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  11. Mar 18, 2017 #19
    road_runner

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    So the bulk of the material is already here. I kinda want to revisit this since it may benefit people.

    My plan is this... And hopefully @MACK E-6 or another mod might work with me on this cause I do feel this is important enough to tab out. But ideally have one "sticky" thread, but that specific thread will have direct links to all other sections. Each section will still be it's own thread but slowly move down the parent folder (and maybe have comments disabled) as new threads get opened up... but each thread will have links that will connect to the other threads.

    So two areas I want to add are hooking a third back trailer when you are already hooked to doubles with a con on the back. I want to add pictures and diagrams on how to set everything up to hook rear most trailer with ease. The other portion is how to back a trailer with con and hook a second trailer behind you. This will all be advanced stuff.
     
    road_runner, Mar 18, 2017
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  12. Mar 20, 2017 #20
    upnorthwpg

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    I would like to add, towing a dolly in most states like you described is not legal. Most states require dollys to have breakaway protection. You have to hook the emergency line to the trailer, and use a dummy gladhand on the dolly emergency line. This puts air to the ram, and in the event you loose the dolly, the brakes will engage on the dolly. Other than that, well done!
     
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