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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    Do u split all that wood by hand or u still using that big log splitter u built?
     
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    If you're still running 90 a lot you could stop at the state scale at Tokio and see how close they are, for free.
     
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    I didn't think you would ever see the trailer again after the pictures you posted. Glad you're getting back.
     
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    Interesting. Me and mom were just talking about blood type today. I have no clue what mine is.
     
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    Log Deere is the only way to go. And I'm training a future operator.

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    That was my thoughts as well. But they said the frame is straight. They put new storage boxes on, and 5th wheel plate and gave it an alignment. I just wonder how its gonna pull when it gets a load on it? Thats when we will find out if its straight or not
     
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    Do they have a readout over there ? I sometimes use the one east of missoula. Its just a pullout thats open once every blue moon , but they keep the readout scale turned on for degenerates like me . and you can read it from the interstate because some driver lit me up on the cb when the scale was reading 46k on my trailer. He says "hey driver ! Lookin a little heavy there?"

    " hey you didnt see nothin! " :biggrin_25523:
     
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    All those years ago it never occurred to me the side marker was in middle of trailer length. Just was there and burned.
    Always visually calculated stake pockets to and fro from landing gear or to and fro from front tandem. On the black cattle rack, with solid product. Same way, number of outside support post. Back then, we were not so concerned with scales as now, just
    that the backend did not whipplash nor landing gear sag close to the ground. Looked trashy...
     
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    Wyoming I'm pretty much get through as quick as I can no matter the season. Spent 3 winters in Canon (pronounced canyon) city and it wasn't bad at all it got cold but you still had a lot of 40-50* days, I can handle that. Montana, if it weren't for family stuff keeping me here I'd be up by flathead lake, yesterday through forever.
     
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    Im not sure if its like that on van trailers. But all the 48ft flatbeds ivr ran. That center marker light was exactly 24ft from the front and back of the trailer. Makes it easy if ur loading a coil or something that needs to be directly in center