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Safe unloading of a 40ft container

Discussion in 'European/Other Countries Truckers Forum' started by Patlabans, Jul 25, 2021.

  1. Jul 25, 2021 #1
    Patlabans

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    Hi, Im a newbie driver and only 3 wks ago i started to do a container job. I was told by other guys i need to be careful when full container is taken off by crane because the air bags can burst when the weight is taken off.
    Could U plz tell what else should be taken into account, i mean, well, is it even true? if so starting from what weight there is a danger to bags burst? Is it only when container is taken off? (not while loaded on?)
    Any other advice or info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
    newguy
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2021 #2
    God prefers Diesels

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    It's hard on the bags and shocks. Dump your suspension before you unload.
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2021 #3
    roundhouse

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    It’s hard on the shock bushings .
    If you do it a lot you can install limiting straps to stop the uptravel just before the shocks top out .
    I don’t see it as any different than pulling out from under a loaded trailer .
    And they made millions of trucks with no dump valve.
    I owned three rigs with airbags and no dump valve .
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2021 #4
    God prefers Diesels

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    I dump my bags before I pull out from under my trailer. If you can't dump your suspension, I guess you're just SOL.
     
    God prefers Diesels, Jul 25, 2021
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    Mototom Thanks this.
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