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Steddie Upside-Down AU Part 84

Part 1 Part 83

Eddie drives. He’s got no destination in mind, but away. Away from the screams. Away from the trap Steve had sprung. No, no, not Steve. Never Steve. That thing inside of him that hijacked his body and has been taking it for a joy ride. Away from the bodies that thing had left behind. Just –

Away.

His hands are shaking enough that the car shakes along with it.

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His hands are shaking. There’s so much blood. What did he do? There’s so much –

***

“Eddie, sweetie.” He darts his gaze to the side quickly before pulling them back to the road. Mama Byers hovers in the space between driver and passenger seats, hand outstretched like she wants to put her hand over his on the wheel. “Pull over, okay?”

Eddie nods, jerky, wheel jerking with it, but it takes a minute before he can get his foot to move from gas to brake pedal. It’s an abrupt stop.

He doesn’t even pull to the side. Just, stops.

For a second, he thinks the car is still moving. The road in front of him shakes and blurs, like an earthquake in rain, but it’s Eddie shaking. Mama Byers uses soft fingers to brush tears away, smiling up at him even as new ones take their place.

“Let me drive for you,” she says, quiet. “Okay, hun?”

Eddie nods – doesn’t move. He continues to not move until Mama Byers reaches down and pulls him up, small arms straining to pull him to the back and settle him down on the carpet.

He doesn’t want to be back here, with a Steve who both is and isn’t. But he sits, letting Will snuggle into his side like they’re just in the trailer for another movie night. Eddie keeps his eyes closed and lets himself imagine.

They’re sitting on the couch, fighting over overdue video rentals, slapping them out of each other’s hands, hoping none of the plastic cracks on impact.

They’re cuddled up on the couch, and Steve is still Steve, and they’re tossing popcorn into each other’s mouths, movie forgotten entirely.

Steve and Will are asleep on the couch, heads and bodies pooling onto Eddie as he tries his best not to move. Sleep never comes easy to any of them anymore.

They’re safe. Danger looms behind them, not in front.

But then Will says, “where are we going?” and Eddie opens his eyes.

Steve’s not looking at him. He’s looking up past the dashboard like he’s trying to answer that same question.

Uncle Wayne grunts out a quiet, “don’t say it aloud,” before levering himself up to kneel in front of Steve.

***

Blink. Give them proof of life. Just – blink. Do something. Do anything. It’s so dark. Please

***

Shrugging his favorite red flannel off his back, Wayne uses the sleeves to tie it securely around Steve’s head, obscuring his blank eyes. “Soon as he knows, he’ll lead ‘em right atop us.”

“A spy,” Will says, nodding like it all makes sense. Eddie still feels his brain just ticking and stalling. A spy. “If Steve knows, he knows.”

Wayne nods. Mama Byers drives. Eddie stalls out.

It’s the Byers house they end up at, gravel crunching beneath their tires. Once the car is parked, and turned off, silence bleeds into the spaces between them. No one moves. What’s the point? When there’s no action plan, no moves to take. Nothing to send them propelling forward.

No life-saving throw of the dice to pull Steve back into himself and yank the shadows out.

So, they sit.

And they wait.

It’s Will who moves first. He rushes out of the van and into the house without a word. They all just stare after him.

“I’ll go check on him,” Eddie says, sighing as he shuffles, hands and knees past the bench Steve sits atop, and out the same door Will had left ajar.

But Will comes rushing back out before he makes it to his feet, dashing back to the van and sliding over and past Eddie, knee hitting him painfully in the hip.

“Watch it!”

“Sorry,” Will replies.

Eddie turns, laying on his back on the hard metal of the van’s floor. Even the creature comfort of a scratchy carpet denied to him at this, his lowest of lows.

Will’s hovering in front of Steve. There’s a familiar walkie talkie now sticking out of his pocket, and a pair of bulky headphones in his hands. He settles them gently over Steve’s ears. Even in moments like this, Will’s the gentlest of them.

Will switches on the off-brand cassette player he’s got in his hands. Steve jerks as something moody and too-loud blares out from the headphones.

“You’re gonna make ‘im deaf,” Wayne says, but he doesn’t move from his spot on the bench across from Steve.

“Better deaf than dead,” Will says, but he’s grimacing looks he’s not sure if that’s true. “Now, he can’t hear what we say.”

Steve’s gone placid again as the music washes over him. Eddie can’t help but wonder if music, the most human thing of all, could bring Steve back into himself. But then he recognizes the sound of The Clash, and the thought falls right back out of his head. Even if the transformative power of music could save Steve from the abyss, he wouldn’t be caught dead listening to this moody shit.

“We should still plan our next moves away from him,” Mama Byers says, punctuating her words by opening the driver-side door and stepping out.

Everyone else scrambles out after her. Eddie takes an extra second, staring at the little bit of Steve’s placid face that’s visible past the make-shift blindfold and headphones.

He studies the shape of his mouth, the curve of his cheekbones, the breadth of his shoulders, memorizing his shape, as if everything that is Steve Harrington isn’t already branded into his mind. As if Steve Harrington hasn’t made himself home in his heart and mind, rooted deep enough that Eddie couldn’t carve him out even if he wanted to.

“Ed!” Wayne calls.

Eddie goes.

It’s quiet. Eyes shifting back and forth, placing pressure on person to person to come with any sort of plan for this.

“We should call Dr. Owens,” Mama Byers says, looking at Wayne already, like Eddie and Will’s opinions are the lesser in the situation.

“No way in hell!” Wayne snaps, glaring. “You think they’ll take kindly to that boy when they realize he led so many of their own to their deaths?”

“It wasn’t him!”

“I know that!” Wayne replies, heated the way he only is when he’s worried about his kids. “Do you think a bunch ‘a government goons are gonna give two shits?”

It’s like every planning session they have, they’re working to beat the last one for the worst ideas in the world. Or in the case of not having any ideas at all, passing off the responsibility to someone they in no way should.

Eddie tunes it all out, looking back toward the van, pulling, pulling, pulling on the line between them. It’s still there. Steve’s still there.

“He tried to save us,” Eddie says, quiet voice cutting through the arguing. He doesn’t look to see what everyone’s face looks like, too afraid to find pity there. Or worse, sympathy. “He tried to save us.”

He’s looking at the van, swears he can see Steve sitting, bound, and blindfolded, and deaf to the world around him, even through all that metal.

“He’s still in there.”

Something settles into him like conviction.

He storms to the van, ignoring the calls to stop, to explain. It’s like he’s being pulled to where he belongs – at Steve’s side. Always. ‘til death do they part.

Steve’s cheek is scratchy beneath his palm, the way he never lets it get. Not since being trapped in the Upside-Down with no usable water or razors. He rubs his fingers against it, watches the skin redden.

He leaves the flannel where it is, sleeves trailing down and tickling his arms. He takes the headphones off, doesn’t turn the player off, just lets it ring quietly through the van, a terrible soundtrack to this terrible moment.

“Remember that first night?” Eddie says, clutching Steve’s face harder, trying to push the memories back into him. “You saved me from the Demogorgon, pulled me into your bedroom, and hid me away with you.”

He ignores the sounds of the rest of the group clattering into the van behind him. They’re not here at all. Neither is he. Steve and Eddie are still in that closet, tucked away and safe from the dangers of the world.

Eddie smiles, undeniably fond of what had then been the scariest moment of his life. “Even when you were an asshole, you were still a good dude.”

Will moves up beside him, pushing him to the side and sliding one of his hands beneath Eddie’s so he can cradle the left side of Steve’s face while Eddie cradles the right.

“Remember when we first met?” Will asks, quiet, reverent. “You saved me from the Demogorgon, too.” He bumps his shoulder into Eddie’s but doesn’t look away from Steve. “Guess that’s just something you do.” He laughs, wet but real. “And then you just kept saving me.”

As if the weight of the words are settling too heavily into him, Will’s head drops down, chin settling onto his own chest, free hand clenching uselessly. “Now it’s my turn, and I don’t know how to save you.”

***

“– to save you.” The words echo through him. There’s reverb through his whole body (How does he know that word? How does know that voice? Who is –

***

There’s a flicker, so faint Eddie’s not sure he felt it at all. But Will gasps, hand clenching his sternum in the same place Eddie feels the connection between them all.

“Steve?” Eddie calls, breathless. It doesn’t flicker again.

Wayne drops down, bullying his way between them to look up at Steve’s obscured face. “I remember the first time I saw ya,” he says gruffly. “You were half-dead, and still kicking up a big ol’ fuss.” He clears his throat. “I knew right when ya opened your eyes in that hospital room that you were as good as my own boy.” His voice breaks around the word boy, and Eddie’s heart breaks along with it.

***

“—as good as my boy.” …who?

***

Flicker. Tug.

Mama Byers kneels slightly behind Will, the room in front of Steve all taken up with their bodies stacked one on top of the other. “You saved my Will,” she says with that quiet conviction that always rings through her voice when she knows she’s right. “You’re a sweet boy, and you need to come back. Okay?”

***

“—come back. Okay?” Where? It’s dark. Where is he supposed to go?

***

Flicker. Tug.

Eddie scoots impossibly closer, Steve’s knees digging uncomfortably into his ribs. He wants to kiss him. He wants to merge their bodies until they’ll never be separated again. He wants Steve back. He just— wants.

“Angel,” he says, voice thick with all the things he’s never said. “I have loved you—”

***

“—I have loved you—”

***

“—since the first time I thought I’d lost you.” He hears Will’s quiet gasp. The words had come out, truthful and sure, but he wonders, just for a second, if this is the moment he loses Will. But then he remembers the reverence he’d looked up at Steve with when he’d been bathed in all that light. The way he talks about Mike Wheeler of all people like he hung the moon in the sky.

Wayne leans into him on one side, Will on the other, Steve in front, and he lets that pressure settle into him. Enough that he opens his mouth to continue speaking.

“I never want to lose you again,” he chokes out, warbling over the words as the tears, never far from his eyes these days, spring free once more. “Please.”

***

“Please.” He wants to go to the voice, that begs in the dark. Wants to…wants to…but it’s cold. And he’s lost.

But someone’s thrown him a line, no two. They’re glowing, a beacon of light in the darkness. Something to hold onto. So, he does. He takes hold and pull, hoping against all that cold nothing that it’ll lead him home.

***

“No, it was even before that.” Eddie says, smiling despite it all. They’ve always been the people to find that bright spot of light in all the darkness, him and Steve and Will. It’s a skill they curated in the musty red of a world they’d been sent to die in. They’d had to.

“You remember when we saw the lights in the Upside-Down for the first time in Mama Byers house?” Everyone’s quiet breathing shores him up, lets him linger in that bright spot of ethereal joy. “They surrounded you, like you were on fire.”

He hears a grunt from Will, wonders if he’s picturing that moment, too. If he can remember the way the light had haloed Steve’s face just as clearly.

***

“You looked like an angel, Stevie.” Stevie? He follows the line, follows the voice, wants out of this darkness. “I’ve been falling—”

***

“—for you ever since.” The words linger. Eddie lowers his hands, Will’s coming down with it, to look up at Steve’s inflamed cheeks, wishing it was a blush from Eddie’s words and not his body heat burning him up.

He wants Steve to say it back, to tell him he doesn’t feel the same, to punch him in the face, anything as long as it’s Steve. But he doesn’t. Because Steve’s still not there.

***

That voice. That— Eddie? He repeats it like a mantra, never wanting to forget again. Eddie, Eddie, Eddie. The words are warm, they linger. Reverb in this dark place. He clutches the ties that bind and holds on. Eddie, and…

And…

But then the warmth fades. It’s dark. And cold. And he’s so very alone.

Part 85

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#steddie #steve harrington #eddie munson #my fic #steddie upsidedown au #will byers #really had fun with the formatting and incomplete nature of this one. everyone say thank you steve!

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briarwulf · 19 days ago

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GoFundMe text below for more Info.

"Hi there, thanks for clicking on my page. My name is Valerie and I'm from the Bible Belt. I have lived in Texas for the last seven years with no issues for the most part. However, the past two years I've been doing HRT as I'm a transwoman. The landscape in Texas has steadily become unwelcoming to me. This is why I need help to move out of state to somewhere I can safely live.

Due to various setbacks (issues with selling my RV, unexpected rental charges from my landlord, etc.), I am setting up this donation page for help with moving funds and about two to three months of expenses. While I’ve luckily already got a job lined up, that won’t help with the initial transfer out of state.

Various costs in relation to the full moving out are also part of the help with these donations. Things such as car maintenance for the trip (brakes, tires, etc.), movers fees for larger items that I need assistance with, and a deposit for the apartment I’ve currently got lined up.

As someone who is openly trans in a very rural area. It has become unsafe for me to live here any longer. While Ohio isn't the first on many people's list of safe states to go. I have an existing support system there, a potential job, and an LGBT safe neighborhood in a major city. Which is a lot more than I have currently. All of this together has led me to make this GoFundMe. I'm in dire need of help to get to a safer space to simply exist and live. I've lined out where the money would go towards below. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this and even if you cannot donate, sharing this is so appreciated.

This is How the funds will be used:

Car Note: $470 x2

Rent: $600-800* x2

Moving Fee: $1-2k (For furniture)**

Gas for Trip to Ohio: $170-180

Val's Food Expenses: $160 x2

Which comes out to around $5020.

*This is the low end of the rentals I'm seeing in the area I'd be moving. The $600 option depends on Availability. The $800 option is more likely and comparative to multiple potential rentals.

**Movers fee is according to current quotes I've looked into from multiple movers. I had considered hauling it myself via a Uhaul trailer. However, I've never hauled anything and it would be a 1,340 mile trip. While potentially a cheaper option, I’m hoping to be able to go the path that will ensure everything I need gets to my new home and to lessen just a little of the stress of this ordeal. The support system I have is providing all they are able in this moment, and I've explored every avenue I can otherwise. I am not turning to donations lightly.

Thank you again for your time, attention, and support. It means the world to me."

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gatheringbones · 2 years ago

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[“Herself a landlord, Karen paid attention to how someone looked at her unit. This point was repeated in the thick training manual landlords received at registration: “Do they check out each room?…Do they mentally visualize where the furniture will go, which room the children will sleep in, or how they’ll make best use of the kitchen layout? Or do they barely walk in the front door before asking to rent, showing a surprising lack of interest in the details? People who make an honest living care about their home and often show it in the way they look at the unit. Some who rent for illegal operations forget to pretend they have the same interest.”

The small act of screening could have big consequences. From thousands of yes/no decisions emerged a geography of advantage and disadvantage that characterized the modern American city: good schools and failing ones, safe streets and dangerous ones. Landlords were major players in distributing the spoils. They decided who got to live where. And their screening practices (or lack thereof) revealed why crime and gang activity or an area’s civic engagement and its spirit of neighborliness could vary drastically from one block to the next. They also helped explain why on the same block in the same low-income neighborhood, one apartment complex but not another became familiar to the police.

Screening practices that banned criminality and poverty in the same stroke drew poor families shoulder to shoulder with drug dealers, sex offenders, and other lawbreakers in places with lenient requirements. Neighborhoods marred by high poverty and crime were that way not only because poverty could incite crime, and crime could invite poverty, but also because the techniques landlords used to “keep illegal and destructive activity out of rental property” kept poverty out as well. This also meant that violence, drug activity, deep poverty, and other social problems coalesced at a much smaller, more acute level than the neighborhood. They gathered at the same address.

For people familiar with hunger and scarcity, addiction and prison, that often meant being isolated from job networks and exposed to vice and violence. But it also meant people could air problems; swap food, clothes, and information; and finish one another’s sentences about lousy jobs or social workers or prison (“They put gravy—”…“On everything!”). It meant that, should they be in the early stages of opiate withdrawal, they could take a walk around their trailer park to calm the shakes and run into a fellow junkie who could give them what they needed.

Some landlords neglected to screen tenants for the same reason payday lenders offered unsecured, high-interest loans to families with unpaid debt or lousy credit; for the same reason that the subprime industry gave mortgages to people who could not afford them; for the same reason Rent-A-Center allowed you to take home a new Hisense air conditioner or Klaussner “Lazarus” reclining sofa without running a credit check. There was a business model at the bottom of every market.”]

matthew desmond, from evicted: poverty and profit in the american city, 2016

#matthew desmond #history stuff #currently reading

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lupinuslepidus · 9 months ago

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fieldwork incident # ??? / ???: in retrospect, we should've turned the car around when we drove past the abandoned and apparently unoccupied husk of a trailer that had "THIS IS OUR HOUSE, LEAVE" and a frowny face painted on the side, and reached the closed wire gate with a cow carcass lying in the scrub nearby. (you come across those sometimes where there's ranching areas. i don't wish the experience on anyone.) in our defense, the other road we could've taken also had a closed wire gate across it, and Google Maps was assuring us that this was an alternative that would get us where we were going. the rental vehicle has 4WD, but low clearance. and the dirt road is flat but has occasional water benches and isn't particularly tended and suddenly there's a bump and the car bottoms out. a couple of the service lights come on, briefly. at this point i'm a little sunk cost fallacy and we try to keep going anyway, then the dirt road starts to disappear into dry creeks and scattered shrubs, to the point where i have to get out of the car to figure out which direction we're going. we're at the bottom of a sage scrub basin and it's hot out -- this happened to be in the middle of the record-breaking heat wave. there's turkey vultures circling, off to the side. i can see all the way to the horizon in all directions, mountains rising up at the edges. i see a jackrabbit streak off into the brush. i don't know if you've ever encountered a jackrabbit out in the sage scrub. they feel like omens every time.

we turn the car around and make it back to the main road. we realize a couple crucial things:

the open gate we'd passed through initially actually had a "NO TRESPASSING, PRIVATE RANCH PROPERTY" sign strung up on it. why was it open? not sure.

there's very much four different service lights on, including the "check engine" light.

we're supposed to be going up another dirt road to do a couple more days of fieldwork in the middle of nowhere and then do a long drive to Utah. the rental agencies are both a 2.5 - 3 hour drive in either direction. mechanics are similarly too far or closed for the day already.

(i did call our postdoc to update her on our situation and get advice. she'd later send a text saying "I looked it up and scraping the bottom of the car wouldn't cause the "check engine light' to turn on, so it must be just an old car problem!" and after that i decided to rely on my own judgment instead.)

sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do and sometimes that means using an increasingly sketchy car for three more days of fieldwork I GUESS.

#field notes #cw animal death #long post #the Incidents continue #we did also start losing pressure in one of the tires and had to refill it a couple times at gas stations #and we did almost get stuck on a mountain road at one point bc the 4WD system wouldn't activate #since that was one of the things that needed service? trying to turn the car around meant it was just digging itself into the gravel #did i learn any lessons here? tbh mostly that it'd be nice if my advisor would invest in a car with like. 4WD and clearance for the lab.#but ultimately this all turned out fine #we got the car switched out after a few days #it just felt a lil sketchy at times

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dreamwatch · 1 year ago

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Thank you to @greenlikethesea for the tag! I LOVE BEING TAGGED!

It’s WIP WednesdaySaturday Tuesday Friday. Time for a little accountability, sharing your work, and getting a kick in the pants.

Here’s how it works: In a reblog of this post (so people can find you in the notes) or new thread (w/ rules attached) if you want to play on your own, post up to five (5) filenames of your WIPs; not titles, file names. Post a snippet from one of them. Snippet must be words you wrote in the last 7 days. We’re posting progress here. If you haven’t made any, go make some and come back to play!

After you’ve posted, people can send you an ask with one of your file names. You must then write 3 sentences in that file. If the filename is one you can't share from (for example, an event or gift fic), write 3 sentences on it anyway, and then 3 more on another to share. That’s it! You can invite others to join in, or just post. I’ll be searching the reblogs to find people to send asks to!

If you’re reading this, you’re invited! If you see someone posting a WIP Wednesday Game snippet, send them an ask! Make them write.

File Names:

Like A Stone

Dustin & Eddie

Eddie Hands One Shot

Steve & Eddie 90s

Prison Fic

Snippet from Like A Stone Below:

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“Hey dickhead I brought you a gift,” Steve grabs Eddie by the shoulders steering him over to Dustin and Eddie’s not sure if that’s for support or to stop him running away.

Mike looks genuinely excited to see him and gives him a crushing hug. It’s not like they haven’t seen each other lately, but it’s usually at Eddie’s place and saying he’s been low energy would be an understatement. They come to the trailer for him more than themselves, as if they think bringing him video rentals will somehow bring him to life again. He wishes it was that easy.

He pats Mike on the back to break the hug before making his way over to Dustin.

“Happy birthday, Henderson.”

Dustin manages to muster up an unconvincing smile, and Eddie will give him a few points for effort. “Thanks, Eddie.”

They hug awkwardly before Steve steps in to save him. “You want your present? Unless you’ve already stolen it from my room.”

“Of course I haven’t!” Dustin rounds on him. “I have manners, Steve. My beautiful mother raised me well.” Eddie watches as Dustin beams at his mom, blowing her a kiss, and she beams right back and catches it in her hand, puts it in her pocket. It’s incredibly sweet and a younger version of himself would be too bitter and jealous to appreciate such a sickly display of affection, but this Eddie is older and has seen some shit so he smiles at Dustin despite the pang of longing in his chest.

He hands over the bag while Steve heads off to get his.

“Uh, you don’t have to open it now, or anything, you know. Just. Like, whenever.” He shoves his hands into his pockets, feeling awkward. His eyes are darting around the room, half looking for exits and half looking to see if he’s being stared at. There are a couple of kids trying to get a glimpse without looking too obvious, and a couple of adults in the kitchen giving him the stink eye. He’s getting increasingly itchy to leave.

Before he can think about that further Steve wanders back to save him. And isn’t that a weird fucking thing to be thinking right now? That Steve ‘The Hair’ Harrington is the person he’s coming to see as a beacon in a dark sea. Jesus.

He watches Dustin rifle through the gift bag.

“My Little Pony, Steve? I’m sixteen you asshole!”

“That’s just the paper, dickhead, I didn’t actually buy you a doll.”

Eddie smiles. “How do you feel about the Care Bears?”

“Jesus Christ,” Dustin shakes his head as if he’s talking to children.

Eddie grabs a coke and heads into the backyard. The Henderson’s living room isn’t exactly huge and it’s stifling and honestly just being here and showing up is a big deal, right? So he heads off into the yard hoping to find a space to breathe.

It all feels very weird. He was barely out of the hospital this time last year and he had bigger concerns than Dustin’s birthday. It must be hard for Dustin, with half the party missing, along with the extra additions they bring with them - Erica, Nancy, Jonathan. Eddie knows how that feels. He misses the band, more than he will admit to anyone else. And he misses Hellfire, and the huge hole it left behind. The guys, yeah of course, but the sticking up for the guys. The lunch time rabble rousing. God it was fun.

He misses having fun. He misses feeling light, unburdened. He misses not being frightened.

He misses his life.

He finds a ratty lawn chair that looks like it should take his weight and lowers himself into it. There’s a couple of women out here he doesn’t recognise, likely friends of Mrs Henderson, and a few more kids. Eddie can’t fathom having this many friends anymore. Did he ever?

“Eddie?”

Fuck.

“Hey man,” Eddie says, moving to stand up, and… what? Shake his hand? Who is he that he can’t interact with his friends anymore? (Are they even still friends?)

Gareth waves him off, “Sit down, dude. Dustin said your leg is still fucked, you don’t need to stand.”

Right. Was it naive to think they wouldn’t be talking about him? Probably.

The atmosphere is fucking thick with unsaid words and unhealed wounds. He hasn’t seen Gareth in months. It’s been bad enough trying to fight his way through with Dustin and Mike, but Gareth is a different ballgame. They have history.

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As always, no pressure, I know some of you guys aren't writing right now, but have a friendly boop on the nose from me. (also, genuinely - if I tag you and you really never want to hear from me again, like cease and desist and shit, please say and I will start keeping a list, because my old fart brain just never remembers!).

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pioneerecorp · 6 days ago

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southerncrosstruckrentals · 1 month ago

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In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about drop deck trailers, their unique features, and how they can make a significant difference in your transportation operations.

What Is a Drop Deck Trailer?

A Drop Deck Trailer, also called a step-deck trailer, is a specialised type of trailer designed to accommodate cargo that is too tall for a standard flatbed trailer. It features two deck levels: an upper deck close to the truck’s cab and a lower deck that drops down after the step. This configuration allows for the transportation of taller loads while remaining compliant with height restrictions on highways and bridges.

The lower deck’s proximity to the ground provides a distinct advantage, as it offers more vertical space for oversized equipment and machinery without the need for additional permits. This unique design makes drop deck trailers a preferred choice for transporting tall and heavy items across long distances.

Key Features of Drop Deck Trailers

Drop deck trailers come with a range of features designed to ensure durability, functionality, and safety during transport. Some of the most notable features include:

High Load Capacity: These trailers are built to carry substantial weights, making them ideal for heavy equipment like excavators, tractors, and industrial machines.

Low Deck Height: The lower deck is situated closer to the ground, providing more vertical clearance and improving the trailer’s stability during transport.

Extendable Options: Certain drop deck trailers are extendable, allowing for the transportation of extra-long cargo such as steel beams or wind turbine components.

Ramp Access: Many drop deck trailers are equipped with loading ramps, making it easier to load and unload wheeled or tracked equipment.

Durable Construction: Built with high-strength materials like steel or aluminium, these trailers are designed to withstand the demands of heavy-duty applications.

These features collectively make drop deck trailers a versatile and indispensable tool for businesses across various sectors.

Advantages of Using Drop Deck Trailers

Businesses that rely on transportation for oversized cargo often find that drop deck trailers are the most practical solution. Here are some key advantages of using these trailers:

1. Compliance with Height Regulations

One of the primary benefits of a drop deck trailer is its ability to transport tall loads without exceeding legal height limits. The lowered deck design provides additional clearance, eliminating the need for costly permits or route adjustments in many cases.

2. Enhanced Versatility

Drop deck trailers can handle a wide range of cargo types, from construction equipment and agricultural machinery to prefabricated structures. Their flexibility makes them a valuable investment for companies with diverse hauling needs.

3. Improved Loading and Unloading

The lower deck height simplifies the loading and unloading process, especially for heavy machinery with wheels or tracks. Some models also feature hydraulic ramps, further streamlining operations and saving time.

4. Safety and Stability

Thanks to their design, drop deck trailers offer improved stability during transit. The lower centre of gravity reduces the risk of tipping, even when carrying unevenly distributed loads.

5. Cost-Efficiency

By reducing the need for special permits and offering a safer, more efficient transport solution, drop deck trailers can help businesses cut down on operational costs while boosting productivity.

Choosing the Right Drop Deck Trailer for Your Needs

When selecting a drop deck trailer, it’s important to consider your specific transportation requirements. Here are some factors to keep in mind:

1. Load Size and WeightEvaluate the size and weight of the cargo you plan to transport. This will help you choose a trailer with the appropriate weight capacity and dimensions.

2. Trailer FeaturesConsider features like extendable decks, ramps, and additional axle options based on the type of cargo you’ll be hauling.

4. Maintenance and DurabilityOpt for a trailer built with high-quality materials that can withstand heavy usage. Regular maintenance is also essential to ensure optimal performance.

At Southern Cross Truck Rentals, we provide a wide range of drop deck trailers tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our trailers are built for reliability, efficiency, and safety, making them an excellent choice for any transportation project.

Why Choose Southern Cross Truck Rentals?

At Southern Cross Truck Rentals, we understand the unique challenges businesses face when transporting oversized cargo. That’s why we offer a diverse range of drop deck trailers designed to meet your specific requirements. Our trailers are meticulously maintained to ensure optimal performance, and our team of experts is always on hand to provide guidance and support.

Whether you’re looking to rent a trailer for a one-time project or invest in a long-term solution, we have you covered. With a commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, Southern Cross Truck Rentals is your trusted partner for all your transportation needs.

Final Thoughts

Drop deck trailers are a game-changer for businesses transporting oversized or heavy loads. Their versatile design, enhanced safety features, and compliance with road regulations provide a practical and efficient solution for various industries.

At Southern Cross Truck Rentals, we pride ourselves on offering premium drop deck trailers that cater to the unique needs of our clients. Whether you’re in construction, agriculture, or logistics, our trailers are designed to help you get the job done safely and efficiently.

Contact us today to learn more about our drop deck trailer rental options and how we can support your transportation needs. With Southern Cross Truck Rentals, you can trust that your cargo is in good hands.

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How to Transport a Portable Restroom?

Transporting a portable restroom might seem like a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can be done smoothly and efficiently. Whether you’ve opted for a standard restroom unit or a luxury portable restroom, understanding the best practices for transportation ensures your rental arrives in pristine condition. At BoardBrothers, we specialize in providing top-quality restroom trailer rentals and portable restrooms while offering guidance on safe and secure transportation.

Step-by-Step Guide to Transporting a Portable Restroom Choose the Right Vehicle Portable restrooms, whether single units or trailer restrooms for rent, require a suitable vehicle for transportation. A flatbed truck or trailer is often the best choice, especially for larger units like luxury portable restrooms.

Secure the Restroom Properly securing the unit during transport is critical to prevent damage. Use heavy-duty straps or chains to anchor the restroom in place. This is especially important for high-end units like restroom trailer rentals, which require extra care due to their size and features.

Plan Your Route Consider the road conditions and distance when transporting portable restrooms. Avoid rough terrains or low-clearance bridges that might pose challenges for trailer restrooms for rent.

Monitor Weight Limits Ensure that your vehicle can safely handle the weight of the portable restroom, especially when dealing with luxury portable restrooms or large units like portable showers. Overloading can lead to accidents and potential damage.

Inspect Before and After Transport Before loading the restroom, inspect it for any existing damage. Repeat the inspection upon delivery to ensure it remains in good condition. This is particularly important for high-value units rented through BoardBrothers.

Why Choose BoardBrothers for Portable Restroom Rentals? At BoardBrothers, we provide a range of portable restroom solutions, from standard units to luxurious trailers. Whether you need to rent portable showers for an outdoor event or require a full-service restroom trailer rental, we’ve got you covered.

Our services include:

Luxury Portable Restrooms for weddings, corporate events, and VIP gatherings. Trailer Restrooms for Rent with modern amenities like running water, air conditioning, and premium finishes. Expert advice on transporting and maintaining your portable restroom rental.

Key Tips for Safe and Reliable Transport Hire Professionals: If you’re unsure about transporting the unit yourself, let the experts at BoardBrothers handle it for you. Check Local Regulations: Ensure compliance with local transport laws, especially for larger restroom trailers. Schedule Early: Book your restroom trailer rental in advance to ensure availability and ample time for transportation planning.

Contact BoardBrothers Today For reliable portable restroom solutions, look no further than BoardBrothers. From helping you rent portable showers to delivering and setting up luxury portable restrooms, we are your trusted partner for all restroom rental needs.

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Affordable Dry Van Trailer Rentals for Reliable Local Business Logistics

For local businesses, managing logistics efficiently can make or break daily operations. The cost of owning and maintaining a fleet of vehicles is staggering for small and medium-sized enterprises. That’s where searching affordable dry van trailer for rent near me becomes a game-changer. These versatile transportation solutions offer local businesses a way to streamline logistical challenges without draining their budgets.

This guide will explain everything you need to know about affordable dry van trailer rentals—from their benefits and key features to tips on finding the best options for your business needs.

What is a Dry Van Trailer?

A dry van trailer is a fully enclosed, non-temperature-controlled vehicle designed for transporting goods. Unlike flatbed trailers, dry vans provide protection against weather and external damage, making them ideal for businesses dealing with non-perishable goods, packaged items, or retail inventory.

Common Uses of Dry Van Trailers:

Retail Goods: Transporting clothing, electronics, or household items to stores or distribution points.

E-commerce Deliveries: Moving online orders from warehouses to delivery hubs.

Packaged Goods: Transferring food items, boxed products, or beverages.

Dry vans are essentially the unsung heroes of local business logistics. Retailers rely on them to ensure shelves remain stocked, while manufacturers use them to ship products safely. Their enclosed design ensures goods remain secure and arrive in excellent condition.

Benefits of Renting a Dry Van Trailer

When it comes to logistics, renting dry van trailers offers several advantages over purchasing. Here’s why choosing rentals can be a smart move for your business:

1. Cost-Effectiveness: Owning a fleet of trailers involves high upfront costs, including vehicle purchase, insurance, maintenance, and storage. Renting offers a flexible, cost-efficient alternative. Businesses only pay for the trailer when they need it, which helps conserve capital for other priorities.

2. Low Maintenance Responsibility: Trailers require regular upkeep to remain road-ready. Rental providers typically take care of maintenance and repairs, lifting the burden off businesses. This ensures reliable performance without the hassle of managing routine servicing.

3. Adaptability: Renting offers the flexibility to choose the right-size trailer for different shipping needs. Whether demand spikes seasonally or fluctuates due to unexpected orders, businesses can easily scale their rental fleet to match their current requirements.

How to Find Affordable Dry Van Trailer Rentals Near You

Now that you know what to look for, here’s how to track down the best trailer rental options in your area:

1. Search Locally: Start with a quick online search for “affordable dry van trailer rentals near me” and explore businesses within a 10–20-mile radius. Local providers can often offer better, more personalized services compared to national chains.

2. Check Online Marketplaces: Platforms like TruckRentDirect and UShip allow businesses to compare options for trailer rentals. Look for providers offering transparent pricing and keep an eye out for discounts.

3. Read Reviews and Ask for Recommendations: Customer reviews are a treasure trove of insights. Pay attention to testimonials that mention fleet reliability and customer service. Or, ask fellow business owners in your network for recommendations.

4. Contact Providers Directly: Don’t hesitate to reach out to rental companies and ask detailed questions about pricing, maintenance, and additional perks. Having a direct conversation often leads to a personalized quote or special offer tailored to your business.

Drive Your Business Forward with Dry Van Rentals

Reliable logistics are the backbone of local businesses, and dry van trailer rentals provide a dependable, cost-effective solution to keep goods moving smoothly. With their flexibility, low-maintenance requirements, and tailored features, dry vans are a smart choice for businesses seeking to optimize their operations without breaking the bank.

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Best Tiny House Designs

The tiny home is a small factory-made home made of Steel that is, most of the time, built on a road trailer. It can therefore be moved at any time and does not require a permit to build. These homes are available with wheels on a trailer or without the wheels which can be placed directly on pre-casted foundations. The possibilities are endless for what a tiny home hotel can provide. Tiny home hotels offer a more intimate experience with their environment than traditional hotels for the same price. Tiny home hotels contain homes many square feet, are often located in scenic places, and offer guests the chance to explore the outdoors or local attractions. In addition, they can offer unforgettable experiences for weddings, dining, business retreats, and family reunions - flexible financing for tiny homes.

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A tiny home is an accessible reality for many first-time home buyers, whether it's a prefab tiny house or one built from a floor plan. They make sustainable living easier because they can run on clean energy and reduce your environmental footprint. And, of course, they can serve as an extra office space, a guest house, or a fully separate rental in your own backyard. Given all that, many designers and rental hosts build in innovative small space design ideas to make their tiny houses as well equipped and stylish as a full-size home - low-cost tiny houses.

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