Sat Navs

[Defender]

Oh dear, not again   :shock:  :lol:

A Mercedes HGV became stuck across a ditch in Plex Moss Lane, Woodvale, Southport, this morning (Friday 28th March 2008). The vehicle had travelled 100’s of miles from Scotland to Southport and was being directed by Sat Nav when it got into difficulties.

The vehicle was carrying 27 tonnes of potato seeds on route to Wilkinson’s farm in Birkdale when it became stuck across the last bend down Plex Moss Lane.
The driver said there were no HGV warning signs at Station Road when he joined Plex Moss Lane.

This is the seventh such incident within the past year.

Original article can be seen at Southportgb.com

[Sider]

According to the locals, there isn't a sign at Station Road defining the road as unsuitable for HGVs. I would blame the council on this one, TBH.

[Boggert]

Crikey, look at that Chassis on the trailer twist :shock:

[meader]

shorly that should be moved to show us your flex lol and i think some one has some explaining to do to there boss P45 is in the post

[DEANO3528]

Crikey, look at that Chassis on the trailer twist :shock:

Some early tri-axles were converted from tandems and with a loaded 20 on the back pins, several got a twist in the chassis members when the drivers screwed them around (did a 180 turn in a small space such as a road opening).

[Range Rover Blues]

Semi trailers do twist, as do "rigid" truck chassis.  They are imensly strong at supporting a load between the axles but relatively complient to twist, partly on purpose as this allows them to negotiate uneven ground without giving away roll stiffness.