Heavy Truck Repairs | RV Repair | Trailer Repair

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Heavy Truck Repairs RV Repair Trailer Repair
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Synopsis

1. Heavy Truck Repairs And The Most Common Breakdown
   Causes
2. Planning On Travelling With An RV? What Drivers
   Need To Know
3. Frequent Towing Mistakes That Will Get Your
   Trailer In The Shop

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Heavy Truck Repairs And The Most Common Breakdown
Causes

• The most common reasons for heavy truck breakdown
  are failures related to either the electrical
  system, the brakes or the engine. Break failures
  are among the most dangerous malfunctions given
  the vehicles weight and power. The root of the
  problem can lie in anything from internal water
  and air supply contamination, compressor failure
  due to oil pass, brake system pressure, air
  pressure leakage or just the daily wear and tear.
  This type of issues may require the truck to be
  called out of service and towed as more serious
  ones need work in the shop. Tires are also an
  aspect that should not be overlooked. Drivers are
  urged to inspect their rig including tires before
  they go on road.
• Electrical system and engine failures pose very
  serious threats and demand specialized attention
  and repair services. Both integral to the whole
  functionality of the truck, the smallest of
  malfunctions can make the vehicle inoperable.
  Something like an alternator issue could lead to
  breakdowns of lights, which in this situation are
  vital in offering greater visibility to the side
  and rear. This may also lead to a battery fail
  meaning the truck will then get stuck there.
• Overall, bear in mind truck driving is Americas
  8th most hazardous occupation and accidents are
  more common than one might think. Having
  appropriate, routine check-ups of a heavy truck
  is a responsibility that sits with the driver.
  They not only can help prolong the vehicles
  lifespan but also protect from unexpected issues
  that may occur. However, there is so much one can
  do and sometimes it is out of everybodys hands.
  Thats the time you need to know where to seek
  help and assistance.

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Planning On Travelling With An RV? What Drivers
Need To Know

• Among the first things in a newbie RVer should
  make sure is that they are completely confident
  in driving the large vehicle and know what they
  are doing since it is more challenging than
  driving a car and it will require practice for at
  least two months before hitting the road. If
  youve already been at it many times, you know
  that one of the most basic rules is having
  appropriate roadside assistance available in
  order to avoid overpaying and receiving
  unfavorable services. The last thing you want is
  to find yourself stuck and unprepared to deal
  with the situation.
• Another important thing that should be on the
  drivers checklist is a budget allocated to
  repair and maintenance. Here, it should be taken
  into consideration the longevity of the vehicle,
  the rig and the holiday plans themselves as they
  will matter when discussing miles, weather
  conditions or road quality. It may seem
  irrelevant but as an RVer if you havent before,
  read the manual. Should you have an older model,
  they can be easily found on the internet. By
  doing so it can also help you diagnose an
  unexpected problem or should you not be the most
  experienced in this area, offer a solution should
  a fellow RVer be willing to lend a hand but is
  unacquainted with your particular vehicle.
• Other things the checklist should include would
  be covering the RVs roof, checking the
  generator, vents, window and door seals. And as
  well packing a properly stocked tool kit,
  including things you might need such as fuses,
  light bulbs, jumper cables or connectors, and as
  well objects that are unique to your vehicle to
  avoid having to order them on-site at exorbitant
  amounts of money. Your regular mechanic person
  should know how to best advise you in deciding
  what they should be and you can even ask when you
  take the vehicle for the pre-vacation check-up.

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Frequent Towing Mistakes That Will Get Your
Trailer In The Shop

• Weight-distribution bars come in different
  strengths for different tongue weights and are
  extremely customizable. Most truck drivers look
  at them and are under the impression that the
  bigger the bars are, the better it is. However,
  this is not the case here and it is highly
  important to take into consideration how much the
  tongue weighs, before you make a purchase. The
  golden rule dictates that approximately 60 of
  the weight should go towards the front of the
  trailer and the remaining 40 towards the rear
  end. Setting wrongly the weight distribution can
  cause excessive bouncing between the trailer and
  the truck which can not only lead to further
  vehicle damages, but it also poses a risk of road
  accidents.
• Another frequently made mistake, especially by
  newbies, happens when towing is done with the
  incorrect size ball. It is important to note that
  there are three categories of sized balls for
  standard bumper towing and each of them relates
  to a different weight amount. To ensure you are
  using the most appropriate one, check for a stamp
  on the trailers tongue. On this note but a
  completely different issue arises from wrongly
  mounting the ball. You would be surprised to
  learn how many accidents happen because of
  something that seems like an easy job. Properly
  attaching the coupling to the hitch is one of the
  first things you should pay attention to and
  double check.
• Since trailers are rarely used on a daily basis,
  regular services such as lubing components and
  checking the breaks might slip your mind. But
  they shouldnt. Usually the steel parts, such as
  axels and steel pivot points require regular
  oiling. Trailer brakes do not self-regulate like
  the ones on your normal vehicle would and they
  are exposed to normal wear and tear just like any
  brake would. For the highest levels of safety, a
  brake controller should be installed.

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