Why trailers almost always have auto inflate on tires, but trucks almost never do?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PermanentTourist, Jul 18, 2021.
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Trailers are the most neglected thing on the road, both in terms of driver and mechanical attention. Most drivers are in the same truck everyday.
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Still kind of wish trucks had it. I have a very slow leak in one of my drives, too slow for the TA to find and fix. And it's annoying having to pump it up 30 PSI every three weeks.CorsairFanboy Thanks this.
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On trailers its easier. As they are able to run the air line straight through the axle, and its not a drive axle.Studebaker Hawk, No Exit, lester and 10 others Thank this.
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A spray bottle with soapy water. Or remove assembly and put in a water tubjamespmack, slow.rider, Midwest Trucker and 3 others Thank this.
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Yeah, we tried that at the TA, no luck, it's too slow. Like 5-10 PSI a week.
I'm just nursing it until the fall when I'm getting a whole new set of drives anyways, it'll be fine until then.slow.rider Thanks this. -
I carry a plug kit, they work pretty good to get me down the road.
Then when convenient I still get it fixed properly at a tire shop.
Trailer axles are hollow, easier to run the air lines. They do make ones for trucks, but they use lines that are suspended over the tires and drop down to the hub to feed the tires.slow.rider, beastr123, ibcalm19 and 1 other person Thank this. -
The units for the trucks are expensive and seal and o ring issues. They look hideous and to easy to break off.
I am glad I own my equipment.
Easier to just check my tires daily with a gauge when cold. All of 5 min or less
They make the halo system which bolts to axle flange.Attached Files:
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Wow. I'm usually not too concerned with how my truck looks as long as it's clean enough to not attract DOT's attention... but boy, those things are sure are uglyStudebaker Hawk, bzinger, slow.rider and 1 other person Thank this.
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