Cheap tricks we forget to pass on...

Ever try using Dawn dish detergent instead of grease?

 

No, the fifth wheel slide was already greased and I was told to take the weight off. I was adjusting the fifth wheel with a full trailer, so I'm not sure a different lube would've helped.

 

Replace the bulb in your "reading" light above your head with a blue or red bulb. You can leave it on while you drive and still see in the cab without blinding yourself with white light.

 

Hmmm, I don't know about this idea. I would think that over time, that Dawn would dry out and get sticky, just like it does if you happen to spill a little of it, and don't notice it for a day or two. Seems like that would make it worse, instead of better. JMHO. . .

 

I saw a guy, in a bobtail, release his fifth wheel locking tabs, then just grabbed the wheel and pulled it back!

Mikeeee

 

You can get an overhead view of the area to see if there is room to park for the night.

 

Yea, Pete clarified this for me, thanks. I'm aware of the view, was simply wondering how it helped a driver know if it was legal to park there but he said you can overnight park at receivers.

 

1. When you park at night, know how you're gonna get out (and guess where the late guy is gonna try to make a spot).
2. Never let someone else intimidate you into doing the wrong thing...... get used to the fact that you don't know it all and embrace the newbieness of it all. In other words, when someone is honking at you or just being a regular kinda douche, just smile and waive as if you were their retarded brother. Look, no one has ever been fired for getting out and looking or taking 30 minutes to park......smile (be sincere) and waive.
3. Have as much fun and see as many things as you can.....and try to enjoy doing what so many wish they could....

 

More easily done with the fifth-wheel hook...

 

after a day of riding in snowy/freezing conditions, DO NOT set your trlr brakes when parking for the night. set your tractor brakes only. if you do, you will find that your trlr brakes have frozen solid to the drums after 10 hrs. do serpentines in the lot before hitting the road to make sure none of your tandems are stuck.