How heavy rain can affect bed rail clearance
Just returned from a 2500 mile trip to Shipshewana and back. Heavy rain, flooding, tornados, everywhere during the trip. But other than ST tire blowouts, (and 5 tire replacements) we managed to avoi...
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On that side, the wheels go off pavement by 10 feet. The parking pad is very solid, with 1" gray stone on top. But in order to get the trailer on it, the wheels needs to go over a bit of grass. That is all it took. Normally the ground is very firm and not a problem. But all the rain we have seen has made everything saturated. The kick in the pants is....I never even thought about that being a problem.
What's funny is when I get out of the truck, My wife heard me muttering. "So what's wrong with you?."
"I just crinkled the side of your truck."
"WHAT??? NO YOU DIDN"T. I was watching you. You didn't krinkle ANYTHING."
"Oh yeah? Check this out."
"Ohhhh, Sh***. How the he** did you do that? I didn't hear it crunch."
Then I give her the standard line. The one she really hates and it sets her into hyperdrive. "Oh Honey...Someday you are going to laugh about this."
Can't post the rest of the conversation. But no need. I am sure you can just imagine.
What's funny is when I get out of the truck, My wife heard me muttering. "So what's wrong with you?."
"I just crinkled the side of your truck."
"WHAT??? NO YOU DIDN"T. I was watching you. You didn't krinkle ANYTHING."
"Oh yeah? Check this out."
"Ohhhh, Sh***. How the he** did you do that? I didn't hear it crunch."
Then I give her the standard line. The one she really hates and it sets her into hyperdrive. "Oh Honey...Someday you are going to laugh about this."
Can't post the rest of the conversation. But no need. I am sure you can just imagine.
