johnlandy Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 To much cargo not enough truck, poor bastard din't have enough money for a bigger truck So that makes it OK?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickylies Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 overloading "aloft" is widely accepted, overloading "broadwise" is very rare. those who did the thai drivers licence exam know ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorri Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) 555, needed a good laugh...guess he's not insured, and if he was his insurance company would laughing, as we are, be one of those rare occasions where I would back an insurance company. Edited June 24, 2013 by Rorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirchai Posted June 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Looks like about 12 leaf springs on the rear axle. Not stock for sure. I had some river rocks delivered with a Toyota Vigo which didn't seem to have issues with the weight. When asked they told me the suspension was modified to carry a load of 5 Tonnes. Only 5 tons of Durian are allowed to carry in a Toyota. You'll need a Mitsu L 200 for 5 tons of rocks in any shapes. Here's my favorite one........- Edited June 24, 2013 by sirchai 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airconsult Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looks like about 12 leaf springs on the rear axle. Not stock for sure. I had some river rocks delivered with a Toyota Vigo which didn't seem to have issues with the weight. When asked they told me the suspension was modified to carry a load of 5 Tonnes. .......and that kids is why you never even look at second-hand vigos in thailand.... To mention the bleedin' obvious.... did no-one tell them the suspension is not the only component determining max load-weight??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searat7 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I saw a pickup truck in Silom yesterday with about 20 men in the back...some standing. This is very dangerous too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I saw a pickup truck in Silom yesterday with about 20 men in the back...some standing. This is very dangerous too. They're only standing, as it's more convenient to jump off,..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisgb45 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looks like about 12 leaf springs on the rear axle. Not stock for sure. I had some river rocks delivered with a Toyota Vigo which didn't seem to have issues with the weight. When asked they told me the suspension was modified to carry a load of 5 Tonnes. Yes...Haul 5 tons...but can the brakes STOP 5 tons??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamahele Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I must see one overturned truck / pick up truck every weekend while driving between Bangkok and Korat. Luckily none that I have seen have been fatal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looks like about 12 leaf springs on the rear axle. Not stock for sure. I had some river rocks delivered with a Toyota Vigo which didn't seem to have issues with the weight. When asked they told me the suspension was modified to carry a load of 5 Tonnes. Yes...Haul 5 tons...but can the brakes STOP 5 tons??? Whenever I drive on Thailands roads, I notice that braking is the least of their concerns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looks like about 12 leaf springs on the rear axle. Not stock for sure. I had some river rocks delivered with a Toyota Vigo which didn't seem to have issues with the weight. When asked they told me the suspension was modified to carry a load of 5 Tonnes. Only 5 tons of Durian are allowed to carry in a Toyota. You'll need a Mitsu L 200 for 5 tons of rocks in any shapes. Here's my favorite one........- Nah, that's not from overloading. The owner made a conversion from pick up to dump truck, just trying to find someone to open the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newermonkey Posted June 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2013 How about that! GENG! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) How about that! GENG! Guess that one must be nuclear powered, the way he takes off. Edited June 24, 2013 by jbrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Somewhere in the Chiang Mai/Chang Rai area. LR DSCF5615.JPG . LR DSCF5617.JPG PS ... I like the safety aware red flag on the back of the load as a warning signal ... . David, believe it or not I've actually SEEN that truck, or at least somebody with a load of wheelbarrows. But I saw it reversing backwards up an off-ramp because the overpass was labelled at 5.15M. Probably halfway between Lamchabang and the airport. I've told many of my friends about it and it was my best story up until I saw two horses two months ago on the back of a Vigo in Jomtien - no frame around the cargo area and the horses were bracing themselves for the bumps and turns like seasoned veterans. Followed a truck, one size up from a pick-up with an elephant on the back. The road was quite winding and hilly and we could see the elephant likewise bracing him/herself against the ups and down and turns along the road. The truck was leaning dangerously as the elephant braced itself going around the bends. Needless to say, we passed as quickly as possible once the coast was clear! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Seen a pick up once with a Sala (thai gazebo) on the back Must be the same one.. 20130422_115946 (Medium).jpg The new baht bus? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Over-served or overloaded. Two big problems on the roads of Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 How about that! GENG! LOL. Geng maak. Still drivable if you're going in a straight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Seen a pick up once with a Sala (thai gazebo) on the back Must be the same one..20130422_115946 (Medium).jpg The new baht bus? ... don't tell Jingthing! . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottythai Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 5 * thread! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newermonkey Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Seen a pick up once with a Sala (thai gazebo) on the back Must be the same one..20130422_115946 (Medium).jpg The new baht bus? ... don't tell Jingthing! . Just load it up with some Singa Beer Sot and it might just catch on... actually get a dancing pole in there and there will be a que to get on board, dont care where its going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newermonkey Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looks like about 12 leaf springs on the rear axle. Not stock for sure. I had some river rocks delivered with a Toyota Vigo which didn't seem to have issues with the weight. When asked they told me the suspension was modified to carry a load of 5 Tonnes. Only 5 tons of Durian are allowed to carry in a Toyota. You'll need a Mitsu L 200 for 5 tons of rocks in any shapes. Here's my favorite one........- Oh... so sad it died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 How about that! GENG! Guess that one must be nuclear powered, the way he takes off. Looks like a burned out Lamborghini to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 How about that! GENG! You know that he just phones a few friends, they sat on the bonnet (hood) ... the truck rebalanced and he drove off! Amazing Thailand ... . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rene123 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I saw something like that at Mae Sai border but my camera was in my packsack and I missed the photo. They just had some men sit on the hood to balance the truck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionluke Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 "Hey driver give me glug of your beer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espen Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Not a pickup, but still funny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puyai Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Seen a pick up once with a Sala (thai gazebo) on the back Pretty common rounds these parts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted June 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Two weeks ago on route 331 (Chonburi) I have taken the picture below. Not only the overload (at least by dimenson) but the general technical condition of this vehicle is remarkable. The drivers door was kept close by a rope! Edited June 24, 2013 by KhunBENQ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Two weeks ago on route 331 (Chonburi) I have taken the picture below. Not only the overload (at least by dimenson) but the general technical condition of this vehicle is remarkable. The drivers door was kept close by a rope! WOW ... compare it to the 18 Wheeler in front ... WOW ... . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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