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Proper Pre-Trip For Newbies This is the Proper way to do a Pre-Trip!
I read allot of threads about people not knowing how to do it right or having problems with the DOT because they didn't know what to check or what they were looking for.
This is what I do and what you should be doing every day!
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dude you missed one
clean undies
Seriously though well done
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Pre-trip:
-Check radio volume knob. Should be LOUD
-Check cigarette lighter function. Should be HOT
-Trailer? What trailer?
-Kick the tires.
-Light the fires!
In-route:
-Check cup-holder fluid level. Should be FULL
-Check pee-jug fluid level. Should be EMPTY
Right?
NO?
Ok, I'll study the list.
Thanks for that!
(ETA: Sorry for the irreverancy; much needed humor break from studying all day. Promise to do thorough pre-, during-, and post-trip inspections!)Last edited by B.A.D.; 01.10.2011 at 08.39 PM.
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You were close.....look in the mirrors....#### the trailers still there
Originally Posted by B.A.D. 
Pre-trip:
-Check radio volume knob. Should be LOUD
-Check cigarette lighter function. Should be HOT
-Trailer? What trailer?
-Kick the tires.
-Light the fires!
Right?
NO?
Ok, I'll study the list.
Thanks for that!
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Originally Posted by rocknroll nik dude you missed one
clean undies
Seriously though well done
DOH! I knew I missed somthing lol
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Originally Posted by rocknroll nik You were close.....look in the mirrors....#### the trailers still there
I fold my mirrors in so they don't get dirty.
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if it rolled in here,it can roll out
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Originally Posted by B.A.D. I fold my mirrors in so they don't get dirty.
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One of my personal favorites Originally Posted by canuck in da truck 
or #### I left it running on the fuel island and no one stole it....guess I'll have to work now
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oh: one more thing to do is: give your tester a great big smile
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