Trailer Hell

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Heathar, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    If I had a message on Qualcomm that reflects that I am going to a shop, does it help? I have been taught not to leave it someone else's problem. I am in the shop quite often getting items fixed, that others didn't. I'm not perfect, I am considerate, respectful to the next driver.
     
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  3. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    I believe I would of been put OOS, for the broken hinge, (isn't that a safety issue?). Also I would think the weight would be an issue, and that I couldn't correct it.
     
  4. joesmoothdog

    joesmoothdog Heavy Load Member

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    BTW...before you get holier than thou remember this. You'll do it too one day. Especially if you're headed home.
     
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  5. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    Harder I know the tricks to use, it was impossible for me to slide
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I got a violation in TN for a burned out trailer light and I was on my was to to a shop to get it fixed.It was in the wireing. I would say if you need something fixed find the closest shop from where you're at.But on the other hand considering the shape the trailer was in I doubt I would have even taken it without an extra $50.00 or $75.00 on my check.
     
  7. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    The worst I would do is not sweep out the trailer, not holier than thou, I just wouldn't want to cost someone else a ticket. My home time should be starting tomorrow, it's not happening. I give myself wiggle room when going home. This time I didn't, and the plans are completely ruined.. That was mostly because of bad planning, not the trailer, it did push back my delivery time, I was trying to be early.
     
  8. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    Closest shop @ 30 miles, that was good
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    That's quite a ways with a messed up trailer.How long did it take shop to fix everything and did you get the axle weight evened out?
     
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  10. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    7 hours, and couldn't fix door hinge, wasn't given permission to break seal.
     
  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    There went most your day.Next time I wouldn't accept a trailer in bad shape.
     
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