What if it Snows?

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

  1. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    It finally happened to me. I fell off the deck while tarping. Was standing on the front of trailer trying to pull tarp over big ### piece in front and feet slipped out from under me and down i went. Luckily my fender guards in front of my drive tires and the apu broke my fall but man it still hurt like heck, landed right on my back
     
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  3. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Good that you did not get seriously injured.
    Now, get a ladder! Use the ladder.
    This is what I use ladder
    Worth every dime.
     
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  4. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I definatly need to get one, where do u store it at?
     
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  5. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Headache rack. Also had a spot on the trailer I could use. Folded, it’s like 4.5 feet tall. Go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and look at them. Paid less than $120 out the door for it.
     
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  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I hate to be that guy to crank up the apu when the entire parking lot is quiet but it getting chilly in here lol
     
  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I have to quit jumping out of the trailers. I'm too old and decrepit, and one of these days my sneaker is gonna catch the edge of the skid plate and I'm gonna land right on my face.
     
  8. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Fell off the trailer once. That was a serious learning moment. What I learned is; when your falling through the air, you have absolutely nothing to grab hold of.
    Decided I was not going to do that again.
     
  9. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    It happened so fast to . One second i was grabbing the tarp and the next second i was pinballing off the apu and onto the ground , i laid on ground for a couple seconds asking myself why i have to be so stupid sometimes
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    That gravity stuff is some unforgiving ####.
     
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