What is the big rectangle thing in my mirror?

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by MrBill103, Oct 7, 2015.

  1. MrBill103

    MrBill103 Light Load Member

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    After 23 years of driving commercial vehicles, dumps, low boys, and mostly rollback/car carrier I will be pulling a box trailer tomorrow. We have a contract to auction off a large communication company's vehicles when they retire them and I have to go to long Island and pick up a box trailer. It will be a double whammy, 1st time pulling a box and 1st time back to the city in probably 8 years. Any advice for things to look for on a trailer that may have been sitting for a long period of time? It's definitely going to be strange not being able to see through my trailer like usual. lol
     
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  3. Straight Stacks

    Straight Stacks Paper Cha$er

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    Check all the normal suspects...lights, air lines/brakes, tires...see if the tandems will slide especially since you're pulling it through/out of the city. Ask if trailer tag/registration is valid.
     
  4. MrBill103

    MrBill103 Light Load Member

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    Copy on the normal suspects, I don't think the registration matters in this case as the trailer IS my commodity.
     
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  5. MrBill103

    MrBill103 Light Load Member

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    I have never slid tandems either as car carrier is fixed. I don't think it will be necessary as I only have to make 2 turns and then I will be back on 495
     
  6. Straight Stacks

    Straight Stacks Paper Cha$er

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    You car haulers are crazy anyway...this will be a piece of cake.
     
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  7. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Wear sweats and flip flops with socks so you look part.
     
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    ...don't shower either
     
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  9. MrBill103

    MrBill103 Light Load Member

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    I resemble that statement.
     
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  10. MrBill103

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    I would feel naked with just sweats on lol Well, I'm off so wish me luck. If I don't return here you will know the big crapp hole sucked me up.
     
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  11. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Is it a Van a yeild sign or an ice block none the less looks great in the rear vision mirror.
     
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