Several times in my career I have not been able to shut the trailer doors on sloped ground, but i was able to shut the trailer doors when i moved the trailer to flat ground.
I know that when the trailer is lower than the tractor on sloped ground, gravity is pulling the trailer doors down. But gravity is pulling the trailer down too. So I would think the trailer being pulled down too would cancel out the effect of gravity on the trailer doors.
Why is it sometimes impossible to shut the trailer doors on sloped ground?
Why is it sometimes impossible to shut the trailer doors on sloped ground?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by expedite_it, Sep 30, 2022.
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Your trailer is twisting just enough that the door latches won't line up.
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Has happened to me many times. Make and model always different so couldn’t blame one type.
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The rear frame that goes around the trailer doors is weak and allows trailer to flex . Often all you have to do is put your hand under latch and push up your latch for it too catch.
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