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03-31-2014, 03:27 PM
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Quote: " Besides what are they going to do, run you off the road? I don't think so, you're the biggest SOB out there."
No but they can force you to hit the brakes and that ain"t much fun!
Tommy said it "Drive Defensively".
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2011 F250 6.7 PS Tuxedo Black 4x4
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03-31-2014, 07:56 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: WI
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Tommy/Cliff/Lloyd,
After knowing what we go through hauling our rigs around I have earned a great deal of respect for OTR drivers. I normally always travel the speed limit or a little lower, so when a big rig passes me I always let them know when it's okay to come back in. More often then not they show their appreciation. It's the least we can do.
Travel well,
Jim
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Watertown, WI
2013 Crusier CF34SS GMC 3500 8.1L Dually
154 nights in 2013 - 4,370 miles
178 nights in 2014 - 5,082 miles
365 nights in 2015 - 6,040 miles
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03-31-2014, 08:03 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: United states of america
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Quote:
Originally Posted by socoguy
Quote: " Besides what are they going to do, run you off the road? I don't think so, you're the biggest SOB out there."
No but they can force you to hit the brakes and that ain"t much fun!
Tommy said it "Drive Defensively".
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I hear ya..
We travel with my 12 year old lab in the back seat. If I slam on the brakes too hard, I'll have a dog flying around!
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03-31-2014, 08:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
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Seriously, you should have a seat belt on your dog, for the dogs' safety and yours. Seen some friends dogs injured when they came to a sudden stop.
From PetSmart
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
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03-31-2014, 09:02 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jun 2011
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I know about the "pull in and slam on the brakes drivers". If I had kept driving I probably would have added a dash-cam. I always drive defensively, then and now. I wasn't in a hurry then and I'm dern sure not now.....
Yes sir officer, would you like to see why his back bumper is in the back seat? Wouldn't make points with his insurance either.
Look up some of the dash-cam videos made in Europe, it's hilarious.
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Ozzie (half a dog tall & 2 dogs long)
Mabank, TX
2009 Ford Lariat F350 SRW CC Diesel
2013 Cruiser CF305SK Patriot Edition
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03-31-2014, 09:05 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: VA
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I buckle my 2 dogs in the back seat every time we go anywhere.
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2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2024: 2 trips, 25 nights in 8 states, 4611 miles
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 3904 miles
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03-31-2014, 11:53 PM
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Full Time Camper
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Location: Mebane, NC
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Actually a Study done in 2011 by the center for pet safety showed a 100% failure rate of doggie seatbelts. They appeared to be more of a detriment than a safety restraint.
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04-01-2014, 06:32 AM
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Full Time Camper
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Location: , RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by anaro
Actually a Study done in 2011 by the center for pet safety showed a 100% failure rate of doggie seatbelts. They appeared to be more of a detriment than a safety restraint. |
X2 Aileen. The only positive reviews I found when researching this were "customer reviews" on the manufacturer sites. I drive defensively and hope my decision not to "belt" my dogs is never challenged.
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2011 F250 6.7 PS Tuxedo Black 4x4
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04-01-2014, 08:26 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
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I had my CDL many years ago. My son currently drives OTR. Truckers have always been professional. Has changed some since then though. I always flash my lights for the big rigs and found they will mostly do it for you when pulling the TT. It is the inconsiderate cars and trucks you have to watch for.
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04-01-2014, 09:49 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW, TexUS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by socoguy
X2 Aileen. The only positive reviews I found when researching this were "customer reviews" on the manufacturer sites. I drive defensively and hope my decision not to "belt" my dogs is never challenged.
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X3... His Majesty has the whole rear seat with his Hammock, his bed and his toys !!!
we could be so lucky 
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04-01-2014, 03:37 PM
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Site Team
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Location: VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by anaro
Actually a Study done in 2011 by the center for pet safety showed a 100% failure rate of doggie seatbelts. They appeared to be more of a detriment than a safety restraint. |
I don't use doggie seatbelts. I either use a mesh harness with a short strap attached to it with the seatbelt running through the strap, or I use a carrier with the seatbelt running through its handle.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2024: 2 trips, 25 nights in 8 states, 4611 miles
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 3904 miles
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04-01-2014, 04:40 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavisK
I use a carrier with the seatbelt running through its handle.
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The carrier for our cat has a seatbelt attach built in.
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NW Pennsylvania
2014 Rockwood Windjammer 3008W Diamond
2012 Toyota Tundra, 5.7L
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04-02-2014, 07:57 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Tennessee
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My Yorkie sits on my head going down the road, if she decides to be still.
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2007 Cruiser 30QB
2008 Ford F250 Lariat 4x4 6.4 Powerstroke
Valley 16K slider
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04-02-2014, 08:15 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Virginia
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Sleepy T, I hear ya'. Having been a road warrior for over 30yrs, it is amazing how vehicles get from pt a to pt b anymore. When I started driving, common sense when it came to tractor trailer driving and 4 wheelers was understood for the most part....with the exception of rush hour. One of the reasons I gave it up was the total lack of respect for the other drivers I came across. Too bad too....half the fun was the scenery, now you don't dare take your eyes off the drivers around you.
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Northern Virginia
2011 Ford F250, 6.7 turbo diesel
SCT Flash 4X tune
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2008 Crossroads Cruiser 32BL
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04-03-2014, 04:36 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Pennsylvania
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Ralph
Yes that was my point. There seems to be MUCH LESS common courtesy in our society in general and that translates to the road. 
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Coatesville Pa.
2017 Ford F350 Lariat Power Stoke DW
2022 Alliance Avenue 32RLS
In God We Trust
A proud member of the one percent...Semper Fi
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04-03-2014, 07:08 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sleepyT
Ralph
Yes that was my point. There seems to be MUCH LESS common courtesy in our society in general and that translates to the road. |
Agree 100 percent.
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04-11-2014, 08:16 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: MO
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I just completed my first big trip with the new TT. 2500 miles for spring break. My next modification is going to be an air horn.
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04-11-2014, 09:16 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Illinois
Posts: 660
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rattlepated
I just completed my first big trip with the new TT. 2500 miles for spring break. My next modification is going to be an air horn.
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Love the air horn idea, great idea and I too could of used one on our spring break trip, but I prolly would of needed a 50 gallon air compressor to keep up with the demand. 
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2009 CF32BL pulled by a 2011 RAM 2500 CTD 4x4
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04-11-2014, 08:53 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mebane, NC
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I've been thinking about the train horn mod. See if that makes them change their pants after pulling out in front of the rig. 
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