Runnin' Loads

[MechanicMatt]

You need a bigger truck dude. I'm going to the place you posted from craigslist free fire wood in Middletown tomorrow. Just taking the truck and saws . Need to see how many weekend warriors are going to be there. Dont want to be around guys felling trees that shouldn't even own a saw

Be safe, and yeah I know I used to have a Ford F150 with a five speed and a 300CI straight six. I added leafs to the rear, that thing was a wood hauling machine!

 

[SS396driver]

That’s what my pal has been contemplating, but the fine has him figuring on getting the license and DOT stickers for his truck

I got pulled over crossing the Beacon/Newburg bridge by DOT was pulling my dump with the Kubota in it . Trooper was all like where's your DOT number and paperwork. Told him this is a private use vehicle and I was going to my house in wappingers to do my septic tank. Guy was a real ball buster but I was well under the 26k . Truck and trailer gvwr was 20100 pounds . So the sarge just waved me through.

 

[svk]

Two loads ran today

 

[DSW]

Most manufacturers will de-rate their trailers if you want. You can get a 20K trailer for the heavier axles but have them rate it for 16K so you can stay under CDL.

P.S. A dealer can get this done for you if you buy a trailer off the lot, so long as it is new.

What's the point?

You de-rate it then pull heavier and it's still illegal.

Companies don't like to overstate actual numbers that can be proven or disproven. If a manufacturer says it's good for 16k it's good for 16k.

 

[Ductape]

What's the point?

You de-rate it then pull heavier and it's still illegal.

Companies don't like to overstate actual numbers that can be proven or disproven. If a manufacturer says it's good for 16k it's good for 16k.

The point is, you get a trailer with bigger bearings, brakes, and much better tires.

I never said anyone needs to run overloaded.

 

[MechanicMatt]

4 loads outta the honey hole yesterday, my nephew is pumped about this spot too. He is about to pull the trigger on a 03 2500hd crew cab with the 6.0 gas jobber. Gonna hand me down the black beast to his younger brother. His bro’s Toyota taco needs a frame in the worst way and it’s not on the recall list....

 

[idm1996]

First load of the season. Woods have finally Frozen up enough here to get in with fourwheeler. Will still be a while before tractors can get in.

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[Plowboy83]

Got some almond today for the bbq guys

 

[MechanicMatt]

Nephews new ride. Gunna need me to rebuild the front end and then should be all set for hauling. 03 2500HD with a 6.0 and 4l80. Big improvement over the 4l60 and 300k mile 305

 

[svk]

I think I ran 6 or 7 loads with the snowmobile and sleigh over the past two days. Then the pickup truck load once it was all split.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

What's the point?

You de-rate it then pull heavier and it's still illegal.

Companies don't like to overstate actual numbers that can be proven or disproven. If a manufacturer says it's good for 16k it's good for 16k.

For example, in Wisconsin a trailer under 3000# doesn't need plates, registration, etc. 3500# is a common axle. You see LOTS of trailers around here on 3500# axles that could be rated at 3500# GVWR but instead say 2990 on the tag.

 

[lefturnfreek]

I know what you were talking about I had a 5th wheel RV. Just a pain getting the reciever in and out since I use the bed.

The slick **** trick is to leave the 5th still coupled to the trailer, pull the locking pin for the whole plate assembly at the truck and jack up the trailer... leaving the whole adapter hanging off the trailer.... dead flat truck bed after.

Keep on ..... Runnin’ Load’s !!!

 

[DSW]

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No dogs?

Only Huskies worth owning.

 

[lefturnfreek]

Ha ha ... Great Pyrenees round my place.

Eat, bark, yard sale coyotes.... yes



Pull a sled ... that’s like interrupting nap times ...

Keep on ,,,, Runnin’ Load’s !!

 

[Jwilliams]

Today while splitting some wood for Dad. Tossing the splits in the back of the truck and this happened. Thanks to the insurance company it’s only 100 and nothing more then a few hrs to install a new one

 

[lefturnfreek]

Today while splitting some wood for Dad. Tossing the splits in the back of the truck and this happened. Thanks to the insurance company it’s only 100 and nothing more then a few hrs to install a new oneView attachment 792842

You got sooo lucky, every time I have broken mine in the crew cab super duty, they just shatter into million pieces up to and including on the dash .....

Keep on .... Runnin’ Load’s !!

 

[MechanicMatt]

Been there done that. Mine too completely shattered..... UGH!!!

Today while splitting some wood for Dad. Tossing the splits in the back of the truck and this happened. Thanks to the insurance company it’s only 100 and nothing more then a few hrs to install a new oneView attachment 792842

 

[Plowboy83]

No dogs?

Only Huskies worth owning.

I prefer American Bulldogs

 

[MechanicMatt]

Gonna hit the honey hole this weekend. Hope to get a few loads out

 

[Plowboy83]

Same here gonna try and get 3 loads of almond Sunday the oldest has a softball tournament Saturday