What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    It is only because your not used to wearing them at night. When you are comfortable with them, life changes. Its a whole new world of quiet.

    Good night all. An hour past my bedtime
     
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  3. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I also found today, that my spread axle has a slide on it to turn it into a closed tandem, never had that before so im gonna mess around with it a little bit
     
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  4. FerrissWheel

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    Had a set of tarps i used on that Gypsum running mysteriously ended up the perfect size. Idk,,, them pesky desert moths just thought 8 foot was a bit excessive. But after 2 years of that they finally had to go in for some repairs. Them humpback camel stacks of sheet rock were hard on em no matter how tight i got em. Was glad we didnt get so many of those.
     
  5. FerrissWheel

    FerrissWheel Road Train Member

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    Reminds me of the "pyramid". Just plopped it on the deck. Triangular pyramid and coldnt get under it. Steel. I just threw a crap toon of chain at it pulling this way that way or the other. It didnt move but oh boy was i scratchin my head. Ill have dig through the archive sometime.
     
  6. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    THAT? ugh. If you like it then I wont knock it.

    We lean towards bertolis. In the glass bottles. One of those feeds the two of us with a pot of noodles and pompeii olive oil from Baltimore. (Imported)

    My grand parent used to take a day making sauce from scratch.

    Never again will we witness such.. glory in the kitchen as that with everything premade for you at the factory.
     
  7. FlaSwampRat

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    That will probably be awesome when you get to a truck stop or other tight spot. You will actually be able to turn.
     
  8. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Right?? It looks like it had 3 settings. 10ft6in spread, maybe 6ft spread and completely closed tandem. Think ill mess with it this load . only 56k gross it will be interesting see what it does and how it distributes the weight closing the spread
     
  9. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    Remember at 10'6 you get 40k of capacity and if you close it up you're only good for 34k.
     
  10. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Yeah thats why i love the 10 6 spread. Closing it Could be good for some lighter loads tho , easier to turn, less wear and tear on the tires (maybe?) idk lol
     
  11. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    Something else to consider: Canada may have issues with the 10 6 spread. Seen someplace somebody had to tighten up their spread to be legal for Canada. A jumping in spot for you for research.

    What You Need to Know About Operating in Canada

    Unless one of the northern neighbors want's to break it down simple for us.......
     
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