Tips and Tricks
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Upright, Nov 27, 2015.
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If you can't release the 5th wheel, lock the trailer brakes and back the tactor to the kingpin.
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There should be a thread just for hammer-related tips and tricks. And vise grips. I can MacGuyver just about anything with a hammer, vise grips, and a paperclip.
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A can of starting fluid and a bic lighter takes care of those pesky lot lizards. Oh, and it also works on those sleazy guys who try and steal your glad hand seals.
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When you are doing your walk around pretrip, take your hammer or your hand and remove those rocks that accumulate in the landing gear pad.
Nobody likes a cracked windshield.
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I use a 72 inch boot shoelace and a carabiner clip. Hold the 2 loose ends of shoelace toghether and tie them together so you have 1 big loop. Loop the shoelace around the electrical pigtail and hang the other end around the trailer gladhand connection. This keeps my pigtail from pulling out while I drive over railroad tracks or when making sharp turns. Some drivers use zip ties to hold a pigtail in, I never had that work reliably.
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BTW, it was WAY easier to break into my truck than put it back together afterwards without paying a mechanic, but I go it. I always had 2 spare keys on me after that.Lepton1 Thanks this. -
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If you're a smoker and you slip seat, carry a small brush and some febreeze. Believe me, it'll save you from a lot unnecessary stress.
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