ok guys i already got my authority, now need help whit this....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ancarde, Jun 22, 2010.

  1. ancarde

    ancarde Bobtail Member

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    ok so im good to go..at least thats what i thought... i been researching about the inside gadgets.

    we have a volvo 670 whit a utility refrigerated trailer wich will be driven by miself and my brother in law

    we had bought tv, microway, vuqube (antenna), and sprint internet...now for the hard part...

    ill be running all this plus a bounch of chargers (phone,laptop,internet,etc) a playstation and a dish network box, so im asking for any advise on what to buy and why, im gonna make a list of what i think ill need, feel free to add anything to the list, money is tight but im willing to spend a little more than ussual on this because as u all know we spend a lot of time inside our trucks and i wanna be able to do my job ### good and as comfty as possible.

    ac-dc converter what size is good for all my equipment?
    any of you have a fridge on this volvos?? where what size???
    tools?? what do u usually carry?? chains (sizes)
    how many of thoose sticks to secure the cargo on the trailer shoud i get??
    brake tools?? to bleed them??
    do u carry any extra set of lights for the trailer or the tractor??
    civil radio?? bluethoot??
    ohh GPS, this one is got me thinking cobra???garmin?? both?? whit the internet help off course
    ive seen many of u guys carring an extra tire is it a good idea??

    any other ideas woud be apreciated like i said i dont know what else to buy and i dont wanna be stuck on the road because something i didnt get
    thanx guys for ur opinions
     
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  3. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    you have to add up all the watts of your toys add them together to know what you would need maximum. If you dont run everything all at once, probably 1500 watt inverter will be fine.

    Sorry cant help you there, I have yet to get my own rig myself.

    Tools, depends on how mechanical you are. When I was driving I carried a 3 pound hammer, some form of good flashlight, mini baseball bat to hit the tires with to check for flat tires during pretrips. An air line that hooks into your trailer hose is a good idea for a tire with a slow leak. Miscelleanious tools, regular and #2 phillips. I wont advise you further because you will need to figure out how mechanical you are.

    Chains depends on the load you intend to carry. 5/16" links are good for 2500 pounds (according to Western Express). So if you have a 10,000 pound load you need 4 chains. But that is not enough for work. You also need binders. A binder bar. Tarps if you are flat bed.

    no comment, not sure what you are asking.

    Uhhh wait a minute. Your totally green at trucking and your doing what!? Air systems you dont bleed. Class 8 vehicles uses air brakes that have no hydraulics. You need to go to school to learn what your supposed to be doing before you kill us with your newbness. A 7/16" wrench is used to adjust the slack adjusters.

    depends on the trailer and rig. but yes carry a few extra bulbs isnt a bad idea.

    Civil radio, you mean CB? Most cb's come bluetooth compatable. Allows your phone if bluetooth compliant to interface directly with the cb.

    Plenty of threads here already answering this question. All you need to do is read for your self.


    Are you planning to break down the tire and rebuild it yourself? Generally you would do this if you have an oddball tire size.

    Really, you need to park that truck and drive for a company so you know a bit more before you start driving.
     
  4. Winchester Magnum

    Winchester Magnum Road Train Member

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    I use my phone for internet, charges thru the cig lighter. loadlocks 2 or 3, but I have 6 (overkill)..1 or 2 extra lights, tools yes all that you have, spare tire, I have carried one in my rack for years, never needed it but if you run recaps you might wanna carry the spare, scratch the playstation, you wont have time. And get away from Miami since there little freight comming out of there for the next few months.
     
  5. Winchester Magnum

    Winchester Magnum Road Train Member

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    I just saw "bleed the brakes"...I'm out.....
     
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  6. groundpounder

    groundpounder Road Train Member

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    I don't think this is gonna have a happy ending..
     
  7. Winchester Magnum

    Winchester Magnum Road Train Member

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    LOL, I think you're right pounder. Playstation should have been enough to keep me from posting. Lmao...
     
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  8. Winger

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    Hey, Don't forget to get an extra pint of blinker fluid. :biggrin_255:

    Winger
     
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  9. ancarde

    ancarde Bobtail Member

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    well guys thanx a lot for all the diferrent opinions i take the good and then the bad i just dont pay attention to it, i started my company whit my dad 3 years ago and we have 2 delivery trucks paid for and saved for our rig and trailer so trust me this is gonna work ill make it work, that i dont have experience i agree but i can allways hire a guy whit experience for the first couple of weeks to teach me so not a big deal just dont wanted to over spend money on things i dont need but yet be good on the road and why not gain some experience at the same time regarding to bleed the lines ur right i was stupid, u adjust them not bleed them. so either way guys if u all can excuse my stupidity and keep on whit the good opinions i really apreciate it.

    thanx anyway
     
  10. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    Your best to hire an experienced driver to drive that rig, while you go to school and learn how to drive that rig.
    I have yet to meet a driver who will only take a two week gig to teach some one else to drive their own rig.
    This ain't like driving a straight truck, or cube van, or whatever you guys have down there.
     
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  11. ancarde

    ancarde Bobtail Member

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    i think i can drive, i can shifht and i can park, here in florida your required to go to school to get the license, on top of that i been driving stright trucks for 4 years so im kind of used to drive something that size, and u might be right about getting someone but who knows...like i said i just need to gain experience when it comes to the way of living on the truck i guess a lot of it u only get when u drive...just wanna hear opinions on what to get to be ready for the road the driving is really something i have to improve myself but trust me im not as bad as u guys think i know i can pull this
     
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