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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by rickybobby, Apr 13, 2012.

  1. rickybobby

    rickybobby Road Train Member

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    I will be deploying in 2 months, need advice on what i should do with truck. I dont want to put a driver in truck. I was thinking about put it in some kind of storage facility. Is there anything i need to do to truck? I will be gone for 10 mo. I dont want to sell it.
     
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  3. freightlinerman

    freightlinerman Road Train Member

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    Try and find a decent storage facility. I would try to find a solar charger to trickle charge your batteries while away. Make sure you don't have alot of fuel in the tanks, your fuel should be fine sitting. When you return you can put a biocide in it if you want. Even in Florida with low fuel in the tank, I've never had an algae problem or fuel issue. It's good if you can have someone check on the truck, I have a bus in storage and I'm pulling it out when I get back in hopefully a couple months. I'm tired of paying storage fee's and someone with sticky fingers already stole some stuff out of it. Take out any valuables inside too. I'm planning on having it parked at my parents house by the way.
     
  4. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    If you have a local trucking company I would ask if they would let you store it with a written agreement. Truck repair shops are another thought, just have it somewhere sticky fingers will be reduced.

    Change the oil and filters, fuel filters as well and take it for a 20 mile ride or so and park it with a full tank of fuel to reduce condensation.
     
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