That strap system is called E-Track and has been common in the US for a long time. The material on the roof of the trailer is called "The Chute" and funnels the cold air to the rear of the load. In the US, we have raised, slotted floors and that is the return flow to the refrigerator unit on the front wall. So, the conditioned air travels around the top and bottom of the load, creating an envelope. I have not seen captive straps attached to the trailer before. I think that's genius. Also, in the US we have 53ft trailers. We have a "Do not load past" line at the 48' mark. This is to ensure that we stay legal with axle weights on extremely heavy freight. Also, on the US "reefer" trailers, the most common size for fuel tanks is 50 gallons. ( 189L )
Hi buddy! Love the work you do and the videos you post they are great with high quality detail for new truckers like myself to learn from. Keep up the good work pal
If the authorities at Calais find Illegal Immigrants just make sure you have filled in in triplicate the proof you have Taken all Precautions possible....Stamps at loading......Printouts at each stop...Check regularly...T.I.R.cord through buckles....BIG locks ....All to show you are a responsible fellow....A bulldog lock if back doors have bars.....Been there and it works for me ..Loads of paperwork........Do not forget Torch....under the body and Axles ...Phew...... ...
I pull a 2021 SOR trailer with a Carrier 1950 unit, loud as hell altough Im running frozen goods -20Cº from Portugal to Belgium and back, It´s got double rear lights on each side and on the top of the doors aswell, the one I use has double deck bars but I havent used them yet, and the fuel tank is around 200L. Been good so far
Can't believe that there were zero engine hours on the fridge, at Gray & Adams we run the engine for 3 hours and stand-by for 2 hours to fully test the fridge.
Good evening Sir. New subscriber here. Just thought I’d drop you a msg I let you know you doing a great job on the vlogs. I like your content. You go into detail about things. Like the price of the tunnel etc. the National roads maybe you could do a wee bit the truck stops in Europe that would be interesting and speed limits etc in Europe & do you have to stick to them etc. I’ll look forward to the next instalment regards Mark. 👍
A way to get round the reverse sensors is use the hill hold. Once the trailer stops you push the brake to activate hill hold, don't touch the accelerator, let the hill hold deactivate on its own then gently press accelerator. Don't know if it works in all manufacturers but does in my scania.
Maybe a bit late but why can't you get a laptop for editing and you can also use it for play videos in your spare time,You can also use it for a satnav on a readymade plateform for trucks.
ah thats where i know your face from you worked 4 whites , love the idea of them strapes and the twin opening derv tank , shame when folk have to buy from the eu and not buy new kit from the uk but id think jerry adams trailers would be hell ove alot more expensive then that one.. keep your vids coming m8
probably a bit late at commenting, just down to how youtube recommends random vids XD i had always thought it was a safety feature that you had to pull in or push the rear handle to adjust the lower suspension but then again when it gets all caked up in grime they have a tendency to get stuck in position, slightly annoying when you start loading with a trailer that is too low on the loading dock XD meanwhile the apex that runs along the side we absolutely hate that style, its way too easy to rip off the sidings along the sides along with if you damage the holes with cups or the straps they will forever be stuck in a cycle of being bent and torn out
Hi. I understand very time consuming editing videos especially doing lot's of hours. I was owner driver for twenty years always fancied European work, never got round to it. Hope you soon feel better, keep the videos coming dude.👍😁
Another enjoyable vlog, you mentioned overnighting at Javea ! you ever come across Nick Skelton from there, he drives an old Daf fruit or veg to Uk fish back?
The practice is, when you're ten foot off the bay, get out of cab, pull off suzy, open doors, back on bay, reconnect suzy. It's a good safety feature when you're not reversing on a bay and reversing generally? Old boys know best. 😉😃
I have just come across your channel and this video in particular led me to subscribe. Two things that resonated with me. Your love of travelling abroad, which I totally understand. Perhaps you are similar to me in that you are happiest engaging with things that are different. Be that, climate, scenery, language, culture, road rule differences or whatever. The second being your interest in the technology of your trailer. Whilst I only tow trailers on the domestic market, I favour Knott running gear over Alko etc. My bias probably comes from towing livestock trailers when I was young, although I only tow a very small box van trailer at the moment. I would very much like a caravan and yesterday visited the local Tokyo Camping Car Show (actually held in Makuhari Messe Exhibition Centre in Chiba Prefecture, not Tokyo) and the first thing that I look at is the chassis (a mix here in Japan and not all Alko) and not the interior curtains as so many stupidly (my opinion) do. A trailer (be it a caravan, goods, livestock or professional large trailer like yours) is a vehicle and it first needs to be safe, easy to use (jockey wheel/stand, coupler, brakes and upper body/box construction) and stable on the road. Everything else is cosmetic. I absolutely loved this video.
loui spence kicked off ch4 and ch5 now he,s a trucker . ned kelly knows what he is doing .im glad you got an older person to check the trailer first ,before you left . 60 litres x 4 quarters = 240 litres if that helps you .
You don't like links? Well I was only trying to be helpful. The Freiburg train is €550-650 but you're not using the diesel and you're getting your daily rest on the train. You can book through Motis Ireland, it's worth a look into Dave? I could do Milan and back in five days going on the train both ways.
I’m a US driver and I have so many questions. How long are those trailers and do those trailer axles steer? I know you guys all drive cabovers, and it always seems strange to see because we haven’t had them for 25 years or so.
Hi John, yes they are 45’ long, some have rear steer axles, some have lifting axles when empty saving wear The roads are a lot smaller, tight roads etc , mountain roads so that’s why we use cabovers , I did 25 years of Europe’s roads , going as far as Tashkent , ask away re questions
@@steveryan1327 thanks for the reply Steve. Our van trailers and reefers are usually 53 feet on the East coast and go upwards of 61 feet west of the Mississippi River. None have steerable axles, but I can understand why you guys use them. Are your owner operators usually leased on to a big carrier or just totally independent like myself? Here we have to have an operating authority through the federal and state governments, however we have guys that own their trucks but operate under a large carriers authority.
Why did you go to Spain via the mont blanc tunnel :) I am surprised you finding European work less profitable than UK work. Sure running to Glasgow uses less fuel, but you need to find lots more work, youu get more delays at tipping and loading sites, more running empty, more waiting time, more invoicing and admin. While running to Spain for the next whatever days you know you have work, your not sat waiting to be tipped at Tesco and your not running empty from Glasgow to Preston for a return load.
@@alrightdave6135 Yes I know, he was in Spain, it was my attempt at humour , that is why there is a :) at the end. I am sure he knows his figures, your point? I don't mean any disrespect to the guy, in fact I rally admire him and love the honest style of his blog. having worked for Stobart both as a driver and in the office, I have also been an owner driver running across the UK and into Europe, although mostly Germany I am just passing on my thoughts not advice. Is that OK with you?
Oh....If it is a fridge always check The Roof.....Apologies if I am preaching to the converted.....All in good faith......Douglas F Vick ...80 and still at it.........
