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Trailer Drop Test

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by acik1983, Aug 6, 2016.

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  1. Aug 6, 2016 #1
    acik1983

    acik1983 Bobtail Member

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    Mornin everyone,
    Looking for some feedback on how to perform a drop test on a trailer? What equipment is needed, etc?
    Thanks!
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2016 #2
    little cat 500

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    drop landing gear pull pin test is over lol
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2016 #3
    Roberts450

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    Thats how you FAIL a drop test. Drop tests should be preformed with the landing gear UP. Hense letting the trailer drop. Lol


    Just to clarify there is LOTS of SARCASM in my post.
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2016 #4
    acik1983

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    Thanks for the laughs guys! I suppose I should clarify that I'm referring to an electrical voltage drop test o_O
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2016 #5
    Grumppy

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    When I seen this, I thought... What?????

    Then I seen this & am thinking..... What???????
     
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  8. Aug 6, 2016 #6
    acik1983

    acik1983 Bobtail Member

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    This is what I'm referring to:
    Drop test for a tractor ....
    However, I'm looking for direction on a trailer.
     
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  9. Aug 6, 2016 #7
    x1Heavy

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    Turn engine off. Wait for batteries and voltage gauge to settle down with the Ignition ON. Read result at voltmeter. Usually a range between 9 volts through 12 or so.

    Trucks charge at 15 volts or better. My vehicle charges at 14.5 volts.

    Anything else is beyond me. Im not a electrician and if the lights don't work it is by law I have to replace them.
     
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  10. Aug 6, 2016 #8
    Old school 362

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    are your lights on trailer dim.
     
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  11. Aug 6, 2016 #9
    acik1983

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    No the lights aren't dim. We're just doing PM.
     
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  12. Aug 6, 2016 #10
    bigguns

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    If it ain't broke don't fix it!
     
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