Gidday ol mate, only ever chained down from the rope rails and there’s usually two tie down points up the front on the underside, but as long as it’s still on the back when you get where you’re going it’s all good. Cheers mate
Driving a Volvo and now auto. Oh the shame. Ha ha. Chaining on a trailer... As you've got spider rims you aren't supposed to chain tightly around the rims as the cans can be damaged but that's not always the case. 10 stud are fine. Normally we'd put 1 chain around all 3 wheels. For the front legs. I just use a strap in place of your chain. It's really not much weight up the front. Oh but you should always put down the gates. Especially when you've got a headboard up as it really catches the wind. Otherwise you got it. It's hard doing something for the first time and not knowing how it's done.
Cheers mate, I should have put the gates down for that exact reason but I was a tad lazy 🤦 but yes I'm learning something new every day which is always good lol
Hi Brad thanks for another great video. I did notice that the truck is an automatic, must make it a bit easier for you. Or you like me and not a lover of the automatic trucks ? Hope you are doing well.
Howdy buddy, my military service always had us chaining down at 30 degrees for maximum restraint, enough chain or strap for 2g(so twice the weight of the item for forward restraint and 1g reatward. Also Put the chains around the legs also as the tie down rails have no strength pulling down(only held by the welds). Best of luck.
I really enjoy the video you make and I'm really glad that you got a new job and the truck you drive is great and I can't wait to see your next vlog keep on trucking 🚛🚛👍👍🤙
Only thing I would do differently is put some timbers or rubber under the landing legs to stop the steel on steel action. But other than that great job and love the content. Keep it up
Looks good to me we used to just put a strap over the trailer where the legs are. There is so many ways of doing things should not worry about other people
Yeah looking back on it I think I would probably do it this way not because the trailer moved just so I felt it was that little more secure but thank you 😁👍
How do you find the Volvo compared to the Kenworth? When I was driving many years ago I went from an old R600 Mack to a brand new F12 Volvo. There was no comparison. The Volvo was quiet and smooth, however it took a while to get used to the body roll. I talking back in the early 80's
Compared to the k200 the Volvo is miles better in comfort and just all round a better drive but yes I was the same at first I had to get used to the body roll agian but I'm still not really a fan of the auto
Ha ha don’t worry about it mate those bull bars are only an inch off the ground and bottom out everywhere. And no one’s showing tying down a load like that so if they criticise maybe they should post a video on how to do it
Thanks
Thank you mate appreciate it 😁👍
Your welcome Brad.
Gidday ol mate, only ever chained down from the rope rails and there’s usually two tie down points up the front on the underside, but as long as it’s still on the back when you get where you’re going it’s all good. Cheers mate
Great video brad I hope everything is going well
Driving a Volvo and now auto. Oh the shame. Ha ha.
Chaining on a trailer... As you've got spider rims you aren't supposed to chain tightly around the rims as the cans can be damaged but that's not always the case. 10 stud are fine. Normally we'd put 1 chain around all 3 wheels. For the front legs. I just use a strap in place of your chain. It's really not much weight up the front.
Oh but you should always put down the gates. Especially when you've got a headboard up as it really catches the wind. Otherwise you got it. It's hard doing something for the first time and not knowing how it's done.
Cheers mate, I should have put the gates down for that exact reason but I was a tad lazy 🤦 but yes I'm learning something new every day which is always good lol
@@AverageAussieTrucker It's all good. We all learn
Have U taken over turbos work there brad , he loads snot like that . Now all U need is a dolly and another wagon with some portable offices 😆😎🤘
Lol no thankfully I think it was just a once off thing but we will see 😁
Glad to see you back working on the roads with your new employer brad stay safe 😊
Onward and upwards lol.
thank you and same to you 😁👍
From the K200 to the Swedish tractor Volvo XXL, now that the way to go 👊
Lol it's not bad for an old girl that's for sure
@@AverageAussieTrucker It looks more spacious than the K200 what happened with your old boss?
@martinvockler2436 most definitely is and long story but I moved onto this job and it benefited myself and my family alot more
Hi Brad thanks for another great video. I did notice that the truck is an automatic, must make it a bit easier for you. Or you like me and not a lover of the automatic trucks ? Hope you are doing well.
Thank you Ken and yeah I'm not a huge fan of the auto to be honest
Howdy buddy, my military service always had us chaining down at 30 degrees for maximum restraint, enough chain or strap for 2g(so twice the weight of the item for forward restraint and 1g reatward. Also Put the chains around the legs also as the tie down rails have no strength pulling down(only held by the welds). Best of luck.
Ok thank you for that I will keep that in mind for next time 👍
@@AverageAussieTrucker 25 years in transport if you need any help send me an email address or number. Cheers.
Ok thank you very much 😁
Awesome video Brad love to see ur new job is treating you well keep trucking ma bro🤙🤙
Thank you very much and yes I think I will be much happier here for sure 😁👍
I really enjoy the video you make and I'm really glad that you got a new job and the truck you drive is great and I can't wait to see your next vlog keep on trucking 🚛🚛👍👍🤙
Thank you mate appreciate it 👍
Toorbul is convenient, I recommend the bowls club for food.
I have eaten there before and they are not bad at all 👍
Another great video 👍
Thank you and I'm glad you liked it 😁 👍
Only thing I would do differently is put some timbers or rubber under the landing legs to stop the steel on steel action. But other than that great job and love the content. Keep it up
I did think of that after the fact while I was doing the edit lol but I will keep it in mind for the next time thank you 😁👍
Looks good to me we used to just put a strap over the trailer where the legs are. There is so many ways of doing things should not worry about other people
Well that's right everyone has there own ways of doing it at the end of the day
Love your work mate
Thank you very much I appreciate it 😁👍
as long as it dont fall of, ya doing well
Lol I guess that's one way of looking at it 😅
Great video mate 👍
Thank you 😁👍
Good Video drive safe
Thank you and will do 😁👍
When we stack trailers we chain the axles but everyone does it differently as long as it don’t move your all good
Yeah looking back on it I think I would probably do it this way not because the trailer moved just so I felt it was that little more secure but thank you 😁👍
How do you find the Volvo compared to the Kenworth? When I was driving many years ago I went from an old R600 Mack to a brand new F12 Volvo. There was no comparison. The Volvo was quiet and smooth, however it took a while to get used to the body roll. I talking back in the early 80's
Compared to the k200 the Volvo is miles better in comfort and just all round a better drive but yes I was the same at first I had to get used to the body roll agian but I'm still not really a fan of the auto
Ha ha don’t worry about it mate those bull bars are only an inch off the ground and bottom out everywhere. And no one’s showing tying down a load like that so if they criticise maybe they should post a video on how to do it
I Honestly didn't even think it would happen but we'll yes I will have to watch it in the future that's for sure lol
Much smoother truck than the KW you’re not bouncing around as much but I am a European truck fan anyway
Well I can't argue with you there I'm just not really a big fan of the auto unless your in traffic lol 😆
@@AverageAussieTrucker I love the auto as well sorry to much traffic 😂😂😂😂
@@AverageAussieTrucker thanks for the reply
Is Townsville/Roseneath area going to be a regular trip for you?
Na rocky/Gladstone will be mate unfortunately I had the drama with the camera and I lost the first trip I did, this one was just a bonus that came up
Get your dg license buddy helps a ton
I have been looking into that, would definitely be a handy thing to have 😁👍