UHHH train it's 2.2 pound to 1 kilogram.
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UHHH train it's 2.2 pound to 1 kilogram.
Why I said to divide by. ;)
Or Use this link to do it :D
47,500Kg
Heavy Goods VehicleQuote:
Originally posted by Calpitor
What's an HGV?
:o OOOPS! another brain fart. :eek:
When you were married, what did you and the wife talk about? Did y'all ever discuss her interests or just yours?Quote:
Originally posted by Sarrkazztic
..I asked this question this week to get a feeling of what you all get out of it.....in my mind..I personally think off topic chat is the root of all evil at a tech support forum....but we the mods and admins of this forum know the members like it....and we have it for that reason....as long as it does not turn ugly.....I just thought you all could give me some insight into why it is so popular....I for one do not get it.
After a while only one topic discussion (computers) can and will get old. It is as some here in this thread already said, to relax and learn of each others thoughts and interests.
What did we talk about hmmmm....her incessant griping and gambling problem....and my ever increasing desire to hide behind a computer because at that time real life sucked.....viva the love of a good woman and a life that no longer sucks....after being divorced almost 2 years.
Forgive me if I sound ugly, but that was funny. :D I got spit all on the monitor.
I mean no offense by it...
Q. Do you know how you know that you have a good woman (wife) ?
A. Because she puts-up with you.
Take Care:p
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
" THE GOOD WIFE DANCE"
Trucks Trucks!! We have whats called ROAD TRAINS in Aus they can be well over 100 metres long. Now try passing that on a blind bend.
That's got me curious, what do those Road Train drivers do when they get to a town or city? Over here the truck drivers have some fun and games just getting a plain articulated truck round some corners - I can't imagine what one of those road trains would be like.
And when it comes to reversing...?
These things are used on outback highways and roads, the towns they come to have suitable facilities, you should appreciate that there are not too many vehicles on outback roads, and with typical Aussie ingenuity these things are modular so they can be broken down to trailer size and moved that way. We also have the heaviest Rail system on earth in nth west Aus. More on roadtrains:-
http://www.inselfdefense.net/outbacktowing/
Ah yes that makes sense. Thanks jenae :)
Wow i just saw the video from that site, those are some monsters.
Its like its a train....on the road:D:D
See'ins as how I spent wayyy too many years as an OTR(over the road) driver here in the States and occasionaly up North twillin' around on Canuck roads. There are some fond(and some 'not so fond') memories floatin' around in the ol' noggin' here.:p
there are some states that allow 'triples' and some that do not. A 'triple' being a tractor hooked to 3 trailers. A good example is the west coast. Unless they've changed the law in the last few years,Washington does 'not' allow. Oregon 'does' allow. California does 'not' allow. you would be amazed at the size and congestion and confusion at the 'swap' yards at the borders of these states! As far as backing one of these up? You don't! Until you unhook all but one trailer. You and/or your traffic mgr. decide the route to the letter so you don't wind-up on a (G*d forbid) dead-end street with one of these. :eek:
The combo that sticks in 'my' mind from my experiences was the job I had(temporary thank heavens),of hauling triple oil tankers. The sloppin' and sloshin' around of this stuff is enough to give you brain tumors just thinkin' about it! Add to that the fact that this 'oil' was liquid asphault and pumped into the tanks at around 275° F. and you begin to wonder why in blazes you ever got into this business. Especially when when your destination is forest service roads out in the boonies that are to be paved.
Oh well,,life gives us many experiences,,some good and some,,welll,,,not so good.
Just please keep in mind,there are truckers out there that are very experienced and have a good attitude towards 'four wheelers'. then there are others that have been hired by large companies just to keep the freight moving without concern for other drivers. These, however don't last very long in the industry...