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Loaded trailer leaning to the side?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DAX_, Nov 22, 2019.

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  1. Nov 22, 2019 #1
    DAX_

    DAX_ Medium Load Member

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    So I just picked up a load and the loaded trailer is leaning to the side. Like it's gonna tip over or something. The trailer was not sealed so I go inside to see if anything fell over and nothing was fallen over. I have no idea why it is doing this but I do not feel safe driving with the trailer like this. Is this a reason to turn down the load?
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2019 #2
    12 ga

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    Then don't pull it. Something goes wrong it's your fault, on you not the dispatcher.
     
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  4. Nov 22, 2019 #3
    wsyrob

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    Check it for broken springs
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2019 #4
    Rubber duck kw

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    Sounds like broken spring or blown airbag.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2019 #5
    AModelCat

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    Loaded heavy on the low side?
     
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  8. Nov 22, 2019 #6
    buddyd157

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    could be broken springs, could be bad air bags, could be a cracked axle sub frame....we cannot see it, but you can, maybe take pics and post them..??
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2019 #7
    DAX_

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    Imgur
     
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  10. Nov 22, 2019 #8
    ZVar

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    Hook it up, could just be air bags are empty and one has a different low air limiter than the other.
    Now if it's still leaning after giving it a couple minutes to fill air bags, then yes get it fixed.
     
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  11. Nov 22, 2019 #9
    buddyd157

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    in that pic, you ain't even hooked up yet, it could be a bad landing gear.
     
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  12. Nov 22, 2019 #10
    FlaSwampRat

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    Did you hook it yet? You might be okay once it's on the truck and aired up.
     
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