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Extreme cold weather truck preparations.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Mommas_money_maker, Dec 26, 2012.

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  1. Dec 27, 2012 #21
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    +1. I even spun my wheels (not really stuck) one time after going inside to pick up my scale ticket in Mexico, NY. I had to use a pait of those metal traction aids from Canadian Tire to get going again.
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2012 #22
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    Propane torch. Hammer. Survival candles. Tall Sorel snow boots (2 sizes too big so you can fit and extra pair of liners in there), one of those Kamikaze bomber hats with the ear flaps, neck dickie, sun glasses, make sure the privacy curtain closes because the heater will only throw enough heat to heat the cab (not the bunk too)......
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2012 #23
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    Yup! I did it once and learned my lesson. Once.....
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2012 #24
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    This is a great thread and should be read every fall. I drive in North Carolina now, today 50 and sunny, but grew up in Northern Vermont and ran from New England to Wisconsin over the Lakes for several years. I'd forgotten several things on here and most just took for granted everyone knew like to carry an extra fuel filter and some 911 or if running south which I also did from Northern NH to Florida and back to make the last fill up in the north so the fuel was cut for the winter. All good advice.
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2012 #25
    Mommas_money_maker

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    The gloves are something I am trying to get figured out, I have several pairs on the truck and of different kinds which makes it nice when they get soaked through to change them out. The one just wear around winter glove I have is Carhart and so far like them but in -20 F I had to supplement with some hand warmers to keep fingers warm. Someone said Mittens are best for that cold but how the heck do you do things with mittens on?

    Im glad that a few of you added a propane torch in your list as that can be a very useful tool at times no matter if your an O/O, L/P or comapny guy. Everyone should be carrying a basic tool kit (wrenches,sockets,screwdrivers, pliers,etc) , a propane torch, wire strip & crimp tool with some butt connectors and electrical tape, dielectric grease (for exposed electrical connections), hammer, duct tape, zip ties and spare lights, spare fuel filter as this will coverlots of minor repairs and keep you running or at least be able to get it to a shop and save on those expensive roadside repairs.

    As an O/O, I have a few more things I pack such as a spare air governor (small 20 dollar part) and a air line splice kit, air line antifreeze, window cleaner, paper towels, spare gal of oil, spare gal of antifreeze, that saves me a few extra bucks. Something you should have learned or will learn fast that the truckstops over charge for everything and either you bring it with you or find a dealer, wally world or a parts house on the road that you can get it from. A prime example of this is that T/A will charge you 60 dollars for an air governor but it cost about 20 from a dealer and only takes about 10 minutes to replace, simple enough that anyone can do it with a few tools.
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2012 #26
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    yup the torch was a good tip, i carry one as well. its a med size torch like what you would use to solder copper pipe with. you can use it to solder larger wires as well. For electrical i also carry a small butane soldering iron a small container of connectors and a assortment of heat shrink tubing. i always solder all connectors/wires. butt connectors and splice connectors corrode out quickly. solder and heat shrink makes a lasting repair.
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2012 #27
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    I thought propane torch is illegal in trucks? Those can be great useful tool!
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2012 #28
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    Ive never needed to solder wires on the road tnat I can remember. A hair drier works well to de thaw a li
     
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  11. Dec 29, 2012 #29
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    I don't think they're illegal in trucks, but I'm also wondering what quantity of propane cannot be carried through tunnels. Anyone know? Is it zero tolerance, or is there a trigger threshold?
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2012 #30
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    Soldered wires generally don't do well in vehicles due to vibration. That's why everything is crimped.
     
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