Vegas Teacher Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hello all! We were driving home from L.A. yesterday and making good time until we were coming down the mountain at the state line at the California Nevada state line. For us to go approximately 5 miles it took over 2 hours. People were driving crazy the were driving over on the shoulder to get around traffic. I had to laugh, two cars in front of me was a person in a Ram 3500 with about a 300 foot goose neck, flatbed. Every time somebody would try to get around they would pull out onto the should and make them drive off of the shoulder onto the soft pack dirt. It was the only entertainment my wife and I had but it sure was funny. One person blew out a tire, one just got stuck I just laughed. The Mini Van in front of me would get right up behind the trailer and I would get right up behind the mini van. If they would have just stayed where they were, everybody would have gotten around it faster. Anyway from the clips I saw on the news it looked like the trailer caught on fire at the very back end. It looked like the drive was able to get the semi off of the trailer and pull forward. I would love for some of the experts out there to take a look at the footage and see what there opinion was. I thought maybe it was a novice driver coming down the grade you drop from about 8000 feet to about 3000 feet over a 10 mile stretch. I was thinking maybe the brakes heated up or locked and caught on fire starting a fire in the trailer. Interested in reading your thoughts on this matter! Later, Cory O - Vegas Teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Link to story and news clip: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/live-vehicle-fire-closes-i-15-nb-before-primm-use-other-routes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 30 feet on 300. I am really tired today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 We're not grading you teach👍 Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) I would lean toward a wheel seal leaking, and the hot brakes catching the grease on fire. I can't imagine the brakes, alone and unnoticed, getting hot enough. Could have been a bearing failure, a single brake dragging...things that might have been noticeable on a flat surface requiring the truck to overcome the drag but not noticed on that downhill grade??? But then that is why they invented downshifting. Edited May 10, 2021 by Big5er Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Vegas Teacher said: Ram 3500 with about a 300 foot goose neck That is one hell of a Dodge 27 minutes ago, Parrformance said: We're not grading you teach👍 Oh come on. Why not? Remember all those times, sitting in class when you wanted to say "Uh, Teacher, that's not right." but you didn't? Well, now's your chance. Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Good point Big5er Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 18 hours ago, Parrformance said: We're not grading you teach👍 18 hours ago, Big5er said: That is one hell of a Dodge Oh come on. Why not? Remember all those times, sitting in class when you wanted to say "Uh, Teacher, that's not right." but you didn't? Well, now's your chance. 18 hours ago, Parrformance said: Good point Big5er You are the "Little Johnnies" I do not call on as Freshmen in my Biology class because I know if you are given a chance to talk you will say something not quite appropriate for class, then I will have to turn around toward the whiteboard / chalk board and laugh, compose myself and have a private conversation with you in the hallway, where I say that was funny but not in class!!!! 😞 Yep sorry that 300 foot trailer would be hell to back into a parking spot, or turn anywhere. But you guys should have seen the lady driving that big Ram! It was the only thing that got me through the 2.5 hours. I saw a lot of "Freight Shakers" and "K - Whoppers" plus more white Volvos then I could count. Why is white a popular color for them? I found my new truck color, I am going to have my truck painted. It kind of this aqua / sea green. Put a few metallic flakes, pin striped flames on the hood and doors then have a couple of German Shepherds painted on the side. Man I will be styling in my 780. We are debating on selling our rental property this summer and putting part of the money toward getting the semi bed / pain / and restoration done completely. Later, Cory O - Vegas Teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Vegas Teacher said: I found my new truck color, I am going to have my truck painted. It kind of this aqua / sea green. Put a few metallic flakes, pin striped flames on the hood and doors then have a couple of German Shepherds painted on the side. Man I will be styling in my 780. We are debating on selling our rental property this summer and putting part of the money toward getting the semi bed / pain / and restoration done completely. Later, Cory O - Vegas Teacher I don’t know why, but I thought you were in love with the orange color? Aqua will be nice too, just sayin’. 😁 Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sculptor said: I don’t know why, but I thought you were in love with the orange color? Aqua will be nice too, just sayin’. 😁 You know when the "D.W." starts to saying things like "wouldn't it be nice if........." funny how things change LOL. Seems like what we like as guys changes. I have been married for almost 18 years now (July 26, at 2:30 p.m.) but I still remember the week I moved all of my stuff from my apartment I had here in Vegas into her 1800 square foot house with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. It was crazy, I took all of my stuff in the front door and I kept seeing it go out the back door before I even got it all organized. She had bought the house 3 years before I ever met her but wow, was it a rude awakening for me. The same stuff at my apartment looked great but now way was it showing up in her living space? ;-( Later, Cory O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Vegas Teacher said: You know when the "D.W." starts to saying things like "wouldn't it be nice if........." funny how things change LOL. Seems like what we like as guys changes. I have been married for almost 18 years now (July 26, at 2:30 p.m.) but I still remember the week I moved all of my stuff from my apartment I had here in Vegas into her 1800 square foot house with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. It was crazy, I took all of my stuff in the front door and I kept seeing it go out the back door before I even got it all organized. She had bought the house 3 years before I ever met her but wow, was it a rude awakening for me. The same stuff at my apartment looked great but now way was it showing up in her living space? ;-( Later, Cory O Yeah I get that. I still don’t know what happened to my wine bottles with the melted candles. Lol. Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Before you pull the trigger on a paint job, do the math on trading trucks to get the color you want, or close to it. It might surprise you. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Vegas Teacher said: We are debating on selling our rental property this summer and putting part of the money toward getting the semi bed / pain / and restoration done completely. Dont forget to set enough aside to pay the taxes if applicable. That has been a painful lesson for me to learn some years ago. DONT ask me how I know. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 12 hours ago, rickeieio said: Before you pull the trigger on a paint job, do the math on trading trucks to get the color you want, or close to it. It might surprise you. Thanks I did not think of that! Appreciate the advice I will do that. Cory O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 12 hours ago, rpsinc said: Dont forget to set enough aside to pay the taxes if applicable. That has been a painful lesson for me to learn some years ago. DONT ask me how I know. I did not think of that, I guess "Uncle Sam" gets his fair share too. Cory O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Vegas Teacher said: I guess "Uncle Sam" gets his fair share too And they attempt to get ALOT more even if they make an error. I recently got a government letter showing that I have a credit in a tax account. The math calls out a penalty and interest that I have to pay, based on they OWING ME $$. Get that, they owe me money and they want me to pay penalty and interest because I did not pay exact amount owed. This is becoming a pretty significant climate we have here. Advise given to me was that I should just pay it because it is a small amount and its the government. OK-so what happened to for the people and by the people. In this case, doesnt appear that is true. Document everything and keep copies of all correspondence and conversations. You never know if you will need it. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 A good accountant may be $ up front, but $$$ saved. We've paid close to $75k in capital gains in the past two years. Shutting down a business isn't all gravy. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 10:49 AM, Vegas Teacher said: You are the "Little Johnnies" I do not call on as Freshmen in my Biology class because I know if you are given a chance to talk you will say something not quite appropriate for class, then I will have to turn around toward the whiteboard / chalk board and laugh, compose myself and have a private conversation with you in the hallway, where I say that was funny but not in class!!!! 😞 Yup, that was me 🤣 You didn't expect anything else from me did you Cory? Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 9:55 AM, rpsinc said: And they attempt to get ALOT more even if they make an error. I recently got a government letter showing that I have a credit in a tax account. The math calls out a penalty and interest that I have to pay, based on they OWING ME $$. Get that, they owe me money and they want me to pay penalty and interest because I did not pay exact amount owed. This is becoming a pretty significant climate we have here. Advise given to me was that I should just pay it because it is a small amount and its the government. OK-so what happened to for the people and by the people. In this case, doesnt appear that is true. Document everything and keep copies of all correspondence and conversations. You never know if you will need it. Excellent Advice my friend. I hope someday we meet and get to have a beer together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 11:28 AM, Big5er said: Yup, that was me 🤣 You didn't expect anything else from me did you Cory? Absolutely! I am looking for a place to get some good "Mud Bugs" here in Vegas. How do they taste compared to shrimp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Vegas Teacher said: Absolutely! I am looking for a place to get some good "Mud Bugs" here in Vegas. How do they taste compared to shrimp? Drive on down here to Texas and I'll take you to places where you can taste both, side by side and fresh. Not frozen and flown to Nevada. Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 17 hours ago, Vegas Teacher said: Excellent Advice my friend. I hope someday we meet and get to have a beer together! I'm down the I15 from you just North of Temecula in So Cal, if you come back this way. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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