ripetomatoes Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 my dad was pulling a trailer up to maryville to do a package unit changeout when the two right axles on the trailer locked, and the tires blew. he was doing 50-60 mph on the interstate, and the trailer pulled him backwards down into a ditch. (no injuries) http://s1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa456/ripetomatoes/?action=view¤t=IMG959742.jpg&newest=1 http://s1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa456/ripetomatoes/?action=view¤t=IMG953697.jpg&newest=1 http://s1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa456/ripetomatoes/?action=view¤t=IMG952130.jpg&newest=1 Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 damn...glad no one was hurt. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Oh and for future reference, use the IMG code photobucket gives you, makes it so the pictures appear. Quote Link to comment
ripetomatoes Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 damn...glad no one was hurt. so am i. the only damage to the truck is a small dent beside the drivers side brake light, and a cracked rim. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Glad no one was hurt. But after that other story and this story, I don't think I want you anywhere near me while I'm driving. :) 2 Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Glad no one was hurt. But after that other story and this story, I don't think I want you anywhere near me while I'm driving. :) How do you really feel? 1 Quote Link to comment
ripetomatoes Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Glad no one was hurt. But after that other story and this story, I don't think I want you anywhere near me while I'm driving. :) lmao, i was in bed when this happened. 25/30 miles away from me :P Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 that's some scary shit - glad everyone's ok! Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 that's some scary shit - glad everyone's ok! This Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 How do you really feel? Well, over-easy with a side of bacon, actually, but it's hard to put an emoticon to that. :P Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 glad everyone is ok .... :) 1 Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 we had the brakes seize on a trailer before, caused a small fire (just melted the wheel well) fun to do a brake job on the side of I5 20mi N of BFE. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 The trailer tires and the front truck tire are off the rim from sliding sideways and haven't blown. Note they are all on the same side. Quote Link to comment
ripetomatoes Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 The trailer tires and the front truck tire are off the rim from sliding sideways and haven't blown. Note they are all on the same side. according to what i have heard, when the axles seized, the tires blew, the trailer went sideways, and pulled the truck and trailer down into a ditch. my dad tried to counter-steer, and the front tire (the one that is blown) hit a couple of large rocks. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 according to what i have heard, when the axles seized, the tires blew, the trailer went sideways, and pulled the truck and trailer down into a ditch. my dad tried to counter-steer, and the front tire (the one that is blown) hit a couple of large rocks. What are the chances the two axles on the same side of a trailer seized? Check the tires and you'll find they just peeled off the rims from sliding sideways off the road. (Sh)it happens. Quote Link to comment
ripetomatoes Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 What are the chances the two axles on the same side of a trailer seized? Check the tires and you'll find they just peeled off the rims from sliding sideways off the road. (Sh)it happens. it's a company trailer. not well maintained. not my problem tho. Quote Link to comment
NOTES... Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 NO more snow time for you... :lol: Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 it's a company trailer. not well maintained. not my problem tho. I hear that! Up here the driver is responsible for the trailer and any load. It's up to the driver to check these things and refuse to use it if he feels it unsafe. Not your problem but this could gave turned out far worse for your dad. 1 Quote Link to comment
ripetomatoes Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I hear that! Up here the driver is responsible for the trailer and any load. It's up to the driver to check these things and refuse to use it if he feels it unsafe. Not your problem but this could gave turned out far worse for your dad. ive been telling my dad for about 2 years now to retire. he's almost 60, as blood pressure problems and has a fused ankle (work related injury, story for another time) but he never listens. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Just like a teenager. I swear that at some point we turn around and regress. We start out drooling and in diapers and end up that way near the end. Quote Link to comment
ripetomatoes Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Just like a teenager. I swear that at some point we turn around and regress. We start out drooling and in diapers and end up that way near the end. lol! too true. i kinda feel bad for him. he works himself to death and his boss is a dick. (my former boss, i couldnt put up with it) Quote Link to comment
ripetomatoes Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 NO more snow time for you... :lol: nah. driving in snow gets kinda boring after 3 hours... i'd rather rescue people that are stuck. did alot of that last year. Quote Link to comment
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