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  1. 06-20-2008 09:01 AM #1
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    Right off the bat this is a silly question but I want to know. I always see LTL pulling anywhere from one to three of those pup(shorter) trailers around. Question is has there ever been someone who tried to pull more than that? I know that it probably isn't legal but was there ever an experiment to see how many could be pulled before the wiggle factor got to be too much?
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    They pull some pretty crazy things in different country's.





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    110 wheels on that 2nd road train. Those Australians pull some crazy weight. :shock:


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    Quote Originally Posted by Twilight Flyer
    110 wheels on that 2nd road train. Those Australians pull some crazy weight. :shock:
    Yeah and on top of that the guy cant even stay on his own side of the road! He's gonna kill someone!
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    Yeah and on top of that the guy cant even stay on his own side of the road! He's gonna kill someone!
    Does Australia import Swift drivers?

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    Sorry, but that one was too juicy to pass up. :wink: Imagine dragging that think across the hood of a KW.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Twilight Flyer
    Yeah and on top of that the guy cant even stay on his own side of the road! He's gonna kill someone!
    Does Australia import Swift drivers?

    :shock:

    Sorry, but that one was too juicy to pass up. :wink: Imagine dragging that think across the hood of a KW.
    With that set up aleast they would have a reason to take up more then 1 space in a truckstop and I don't think there any backing up.
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    With that set up aleast they would have a reason to take up more then 1 space in a truckstop and I don't think there any backing up.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Twilight Flyer
    110 wheels on that 2nd road train. Those Australians pull some crazy weight. :shock:
    Bet those ole boys have a few good laughs at the expense of 18 wheeler BBR.

    Leaves no doubt at all that BBR has out-pulled all of the above. BBR rules!
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    Default Re: LTL question

    Quote Originally Posted by Jumbo
    Right off the bat this is a silly question but I want to know. I always see LTL pulling anywhere from one to three of those pup(shorter) trailers around. Question is has there ever been someone who tried to pull more than that? I know that it probably isn't legal but was there ever an experiment to see how many could be pulled before the wiggle factor got to be too much?
    You can't pull more than 3 28's or 2 48s anywhere in North America that I'm aware of.

    I've pulled triples before, in higher winds with light or empty trailers it is no fun at all.
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    Canada allows two 53' trailers for turnpike doubles.

    Certain US states like Texas allow 57' box trailers, although you can't combine them to form LCV combinations. At least not yet...
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    My question is has there ever been an experiment to see how many of these pups could be pulled by one truck. Has some company ever said "Just for giggles lets see how many of these things one of you yahoos could pull around the yard". That's what I wanted to know. Has it ever been tried?
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    problem is that it is alot of work to keep hooking up trailers, only to have to break them apart for grins and giggles. I've pulled 3 around the yard just to try it. Man it feels like a train back there. We can only pull 2 in Ga. I've seen guys pulling 3, man it sure looks funny when you don't see it often. I would think you could hook as man as you wanted to in theory though. Like a railroad, you just keep adding to it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jumbo
    My question is has there ever been an experiment to see how many of these pups could be pulled by one truck. Has some company ever said "Just for giggles lets see how many of these things one of you yahoos could pull around the yard". That's what I wanted to know. Has it ever been tried?
    I'll try that today Jumbo. Can't wait to see my bosses face! (Don't think he'll be giggling tho)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jumbo
    My question is has there ever been an experiment to see how many of these pups could be pulled by one truck. Has some company ever said "Just for giggles lets see how many of these things one of you yahoos could pull around the yard". That's what I wanted to know. Has it ever been tried?
    Companies like Fedex and UPS who pull doubles arent in it for giggles. Anyone involoved in a stunt like that would be fired. The yard can be a dangerous place. People on the ground have been killed by jockeys and other drivers who didnt see them while while moving/hooking trailers.

    The other problem is having enough equipment. Empty trailers are a at a premium and are designated for loading shortly after being emptied. Using loaded trailers can be dangerous as they are supposed to be hooked with the heaviest one closest to the tractor. Plus you would need a converter dolly between every trailer and they can be even harder to find.

    Its takes on average 15-20 minutes to hook a set of doubles so multiply that times 10. Then you have to unhook them and put everything away.

    In theory one potential problem with loaded trailers might be how much stress the pintle hook and frame is designed for. The first one in line would have the most stress. Eventually the tractors compressor would run out of capacity to free the spring brakes let alone operate the service brakes. The electrical system would have to upgraded to handle the lighting. All kinds of issues.

    It's just not a feasible experiment.
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    U just ended the discussion 8)
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