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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by sm20031999, Jan 21, 2012.

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  1. Jan 21, 2012 #1
    sm20031999

    sm20031999 Bobtail Member

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    Hey I was wanting to know if anyone might be interested in a invention that helps your trailer from tipping over in high winds or emergency maneuvers. I have come up with something I think might work for the issue. It will be able to attach to most trailers and wont add too much weight. I havent built a full size version but i have tested it on a scale size R/C truck and trailer. It works small scale but translated to life size could change things. But the question is how many people might be interested in something like this.
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2012 #2
    Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    We already have wind skirts.

    And besides, if the wind is really that bad I am pulling over for the duration.
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2012 #3
    mitchtazz

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    when i think of something that counters tipping i think of a counter weight, and now i'm trying to figure out how a counter weight wouldn't add "TOO" much weight? and dont forget the truck takes a hit from that gust of wind also. don't know if you ever had cattle, but if you haven't and wondered why bulls have rings in their nose, so so you can walk them on a leash like a dog.. control the head and you control the body..
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2012 #4
    7122894003481

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    How about some 12 foot outriggers shooting out from each side of the trailer?:yes2557:


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    7122894003481, Jan 22, 2012
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  7. Jan 22, 2012 #5
    TheRoadWarrior

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    hahahahahahahah good one Harvey
     
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  8. Jan 22, 2012 #6
    RickG

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    Would it work something like this ? [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6JRm9jAiog"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6JRm9jAiog[/ame]
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2012 #7
    Eaton18

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    IIRC, Maverick equips their trucks with Roll stability.
     
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  10. Jan 22, 2012 #8
    123456

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    Here ya go,

    and the price is decent also..........
























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  11. Jan 22, 2012 #9
    mitchtazz

    mitchtazz Road Train Member

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    what's so special about that? looks like one truck used the break and the other one didn't.. isn't it common knowledge to slow down and counter steer when you feel your load leaning excessively in a curve?
     
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  12. Jan 22, 2012 #10
    Wargames

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    I think the companies should start paying more money, and hire qualified drivers. Then They wont need to spend all that money on roll over gadgets.
     
    Wargames, Jan 22, 2012
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