Dallas, I love your attention to detail period you take care of your equipment. From the little things to the big things. It makes big difference when you own it. You’re an operator you’re not a truck driver big difference there too if you know what I mean.
I can’t count the time I went over donner back in 80’s 90’s no chain requirement.hell i didn’t learn how to put chains on until probably after 25 years of 40 on the road..
Great videos I watched both of them in their entirety! It be awesome to see you do a load hogs as well! I know they don’t always load and unload as easily as cattle sometimes. Love the content!
@@VaughnDallasVance I totally get it with places not wanting to be recorded! I use to help a buddy load hogs all the time. Looking forward to the next episode bud and as always stay safe out there!
Hey my man. When you get caught up and have a little time I Whish you would do a little video on the wash out station. What size hose how much water does it use just basic questions Thanks
I am a driver I dislike chains also for as long as I've been driving I have never put chains on a truck to say I don't even know how thanks for showing an easier way if I have to put them on
If your in the right conditions, nothing will keep you from sliding. I do keep an extra pair of chains in case a tire sock fails. All about using good judgment
In a previous video you mentioned pig owners allow you to have residuals on the walls but they want the ceilings washed/rinsed. Do you ever do a deep cleaning and remove the residuals? Have you ever had a customer who required zero residuals on the floors and walls? Who sprays the trailer before the pigs are loaded?
Good question. I’m based mostly in the western states and a handful of Midwest states. Primary livestock in the west is cattle. So pig farms are slightly more forgiving. When I have access to hot water I clean everything spotless. Washing the ceilings helps with appearance. If the ceilings dirty it does make everything feel dingy. In the Midwest it’s different. There’s more pig farms than cattle farms. So they have washouts designed to cater to that market. They clean first like I do, then go through again with a regular pressure washer and soap followed by disinfectant. There’s very strict standards there because you could easily kill a whole pig farm with a dirty trailer showing up.
Very interesting info. The farmer or his service provider will wash the trailer and follow up with a disinfectant wash and rinse. Pigs are more susceptible to various diseases.
No problem bro. Wyoming honestly will probably just close the interstate before it gets to chains. But yes socks are legal in Wyoming. And also legal in Colorado, I’ve used them several times over 70 through Eisenhower. And I’ve put them on in Nevada in front of state troopers and been sent on my way.I’ve also ran them up and down deadman pass in Oregon as well. Lots of cattle guys use these not just me. I have 4 bags, each bag has a pair. “Easy socks” brand was $150 a bag. They weigh like 7 pounds if that extremely lightweight. “Auto sock” brand was a little more. I also have 1 bag of chains in my trailer just in case. Things you should consider. They are made out of nylon, and you gotta get ‘em off before they freeze. Air temp will determine how quick that is. And you cant park on them for extended periods of time or they freeze to the ground. Max speed is 20mph. If your forced to drive on asphalt before or after the snow, you gotta drive slow and be extremely light on the throttle. Or you’ll burn them out because they’re made of nylon. It’s ok to lock your differentials with them I do and it helps. If your truck is older the throttle is less responsive, and more power or no power. On my older w9 with 24.5 wheels it tends to spin them. Just got to use judgement. Lastly on really high grades like 70 you must keep momentum. Trying to start from a stop on a steep grade is tough. But that’s why you lock diffs. I also rinse them after every use. Doesn’t have to be immediately, but should be before next use. All things considered. I love tire socks. It’s all I’ll ever use, I don’t speed in snow I like livin so 20mph doesn’t bug me. Not everyone does things like I do, just givin you the honest truth. Even if I had to buy 3 new bags every season at 500 bucks. I would, I like it that much. Hope that helps. Make sure you verify with your own eyes the bag your buying will fit your tire. The part number is on the bag and there’s a chart on the back that walks you through it. Don’t take some dummy sales guys word they fit. Most those guys are idiots.
Dallas I’ve lived in Texas all my life and from what I’ve seen over the years getting to be an old man. Those folks in California are just a little bit thrown off.😂😂😂
Damn. Those socks are amazing. Didn't even know they made things like that. Learn something everyday. Be safe.
Dallas, I love your attention to detail period you take care of your equipment. From the little things to the big things. It makes big difference when you own it. You’re an operator you’re not a truck driver big difference there too if you know what I mean.
I can’t count the time I went over donner back in 80’s 90’s no chain requirement.hell i didn’t learn how to put chains on until probably after 25 years of 40 on the road..
Great videos I watched both of them in their entirety! It be awesome to see you do a load hogs as well! I know they don’t always load and unload as easily as cattle sometimes. Love the content!
Dude you’ve been here since the beginning, I appreciate it. I’ll probably load pigs soon at a place I can record.
@@VaughnDallasVance I totally get it with places not wanting to be recorded! I use to help a buddy load hogs all the time. Looking forward to the next episode bud and as always stay safe out there!
Stay safe out there Vaughn!
Absolutely
Hey my man. When you get caught up and have a little time I Whish you would do a little video on the wash out station. What size hose how much water does it use just basic questions Thanks
Don’t you hate when drivers drive around with their hazards on all the time.
They’re just trying to let me know they’re being safe while they’re driving fast
Yep. Makes no sense to me. Actually, it makes it harder to see in bad rainy or snowy conditions.
I am a driver I dislike chains also for as long as I've been driving I have never put chains on a truck to say I don't even know how thanks for showing an easier way if I have to put them on
Dallas I’ve never ran those before but do they pretty much stay on once you get them centered right?
Yes that’s correct
If u put the tire chains on right u cant mess up your truck or trailer and I have been driving for 20 years never broke or damaged anything
Most of the problems is they drive to fast
I agree with you, I just like this way a bit more is all
Dumb question, I guess the chains on the trailer will keep it from sliding, I have never seen them on a trailer before just on the drives
If your in the right conditions, nothing will keep you from sliding. I do keep an extra pair of chains in case a tire sock fails. All about using good judgment
In a previous video you mentioned pig owners allow you to have residuals on the walls but they want the ceilings washed/rinsed.
Do you ever do a deep cleaning and remove the residuals? Have you ever had a customer who required zero residuals on the floors and walls? Who sprays the trailer before the pigs are loaded?
Good question. I’m based mostly in the western states and a handful of Midwest states. Primary livestock in the west is cattle. So pig farms are slightly more forgiving. When I have access to hot water I clean everything spotless. Washing the ceilings helps with appearance. If the ceilings dirty it does make everything feel dingy. In the Midwest it’s different. There’s more pig farms than cattle farms. So they have washouts designed to cater to that market. They clean first like I do, then go through again with a regular pressure washer and soap followed by disinfectant. There’s very strict standards there because you could easily kill a whole pig farm with a dirty trailer showing up.
Welcome to California.
What is the cost of the trailer you pull?
They’re roughly 120k today, a lot depends on spec
13 grand buys a lot of socks right !
What year your truck is?
2021
@@VaughnDallasVancefor blue frame did you order that way or did you paint?
Ordered that way
@@VaughnDallasVance thank you
By the way, I didn’t mean to bash the state you live in. Wasn’t my intention.
Very interesting info. The farmer or his service provider will wash the trailer and follow up with a disinfectant wash and rinse. Pigs are more susceptible to various diseases.
Correct
Are those tire socks DOT approved in every state?
Yes
@@VaughnDallasVance Just to verify. Even in Colorado/ Wyoming?
No problem bro. Wyoming honestly will probably just close the interstate before it gets to chains. But yes socks are legal in Wyoming. And also legal in Colorado, I’ve used them several times over 70 through Eisenhower. And I’ve put them on in Nevada in front of state troopers and been sent on my way.I’ve also ran them up and down deadman pass in Oregon as well. Lots of cattle guys use these not just me. I have 4 bags, each bag has a pair. “Easy socks” brand was $150 a bag. They weigh like 7 pounds if that extremely lightweight. “Auto sock” brand was a little more. I also have 1 bag of chains in my trailer just in case.
Things you should consider. They are made out of nylon, and you gotta get ‘em off before they freeze. Air temp will determine how quick that is. And you cant park on them for extended periods of time or they freeze to the ground. Max speed is 20mph. If your forced to drive on asphalt before or after the snow, you gotta drive slow and be extremely light on the throttle. Or you’ll burn them out because they’re made of nylon. It’s ok to lock your differentials with them I do and it helps. If your truck is older the throttle is less responsive, and more power or no power. On my older w9 with 24.5 wheels it tends to spin them. Just got to use judgement. Lastly on really high grades like 70 you must keep momentum. Trying to start from a stop on a steep grade is tough. But that’s why you lock diffs. I also rinse them after every use. Doesn’t have to be immediately, but should be before next use.
All things considered. I love tire socks. It’s all I’ll ever use, I don’t speed in snow I like livin so 20mph doesn’t bug me. Not everyone does things like I do, just givin you the honest truth. Even if I had to buy 3 new bags every season at 500 bucks. I would, I like it that much. Hope that helps.
Make sure you verify with your own eyes the bag your buying will fit your tire. The part number is on the bag and there’s a chart on the back that walks you through it. Don’t take some dummy sales guys word they fit. Most those guys are idiots.
Yes they are I love mines quick and easy
@@VaughnDallasVance Many thanks. I hate chains & don't get compensated enough for putting them on either. Stay safe out there!
Dallas I’ve lived in Texas all my life and from what I’ve seen over the years getting to be an old man. Those folks in California are just a little bit thrown off.😂😂😂