MASSIVE ISSUES with my NEW $70,000 Trailer… How was this MISSED… 

Already missing a center cap off the rear of the tractor can't have anything nice 😂🤣

Just a suggestion I would've put the buckets and little mower in the back of the dodge

That trailer has automatic slack adjusters. If the brakes are dragging, they may have been installed incorrectly, and they will continue to tighten too much even after you've backed them off. Or, they were installed properly but somebody did the initial adjustment too tight. Since they can't back themselves off, that would explain why they seemed to be fine once you backed them off. Aaron was following you when they were dragging. Did he see any smoke ? If he didn't, they didn't get any where near hot enough to do any damage. Be prepared for the dealership to say they're fine, no damage, and send you on your way. They're not going to put $1,000 worth of new parts on a wagon that doesn't need it. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

ive been driving 17 years, adjusting brakes is just part of the deal. if you run mountains you are required to inspect them all the time and adjust accordingly. doesnt matter the trailer is new, you should have adjusted them in the first 50 miles, check the hub oil, grease points, ect. pre delivery inspection, HA! what about your pretrip inspection?

Hang in there brother get some rest looking pretty tired God is with you he's got your back great video can't wait till your next one! :)

Working in big rigs I've encountered alot more "new" trucks and trailers with issues. One was a service call where a brand new trailer never had oil put in the hub.... smoked entire hub, bearings and spindle.

New trailer I agree they should have done a pre delivery inspection but it is your responsibility at the end of the day should have done a pre trip inspection. Got a 36k gooseneck trailer in Texas 21hr total drive back home, went through it from top to bottom like 5 times just to make sure

You could put some type of shelf under the trailer to hold buckets or attachments. That way you could hold more tractors with less shuffling around.

Need to get yourself an Auto carrier height stick. Makes it alot easier to tell if you're overheight!

My uncles bought new Merritt Cattle pots and took them to a shop to check the alignment of the axles to the trailer. Most times it was off and would've chewed tires up. Sad fact but always gotta look over everything new or not.

beautiful trailer was expecting to see automatic tire inflation system on the trailer you can always deflate the tires on the tractor in the front on the trailer to give you another 6 inches of clearance also when you fuel and scale and your load is light fuel first then scale no self adjusting slack adjusters on the trailer but if you adjust them yourself release the brake and adjust them till the tight and then back them off half a turn and they adjusted perfectly was expecting you put disc brakes on it

ABOUT YOUR TRAILER BRAKE PROBLEM IN 2009 I HAD THE SAME ISSUE, FIGURED IT OUT AND IT WAS FIXED I'm posting here in hopes you might see this without getting lost in the comments. I hope this helps you! I was in a 2004 XL Classic, no modifications except a drop axle. Pulling only and always a brand new 2009 4 axle, extendable container chassis. It had ABS and helped us understand the problem. The reason I didn't get flat spots is because the ABS would keep kicking of the trlr brake. But let me tell you, the surging it did, drove me F'n nuts. I eventually cut that out of the wiring. The term that was said to me, is "crack valve pressure". It was me who eventually discovered the issue, once I knew more about how the system works. The techs all treated me like the dumb truck driver. I don't claim to know every detail of how the air system works to apply the brakes, but but I do have good basic understanding of it. Crack vale pressure refers to the pressure required to start to open the brakes air distribution valve. My trailer's valve was starting to open at 4 psi, while the truck's valve was starting to open at 7 psi. This created the same problem that you are having. Now this makes sense if you really wanted to control you braking in ice/snow conditions. But if you are a light footed in braking (I am) or gently riding your brakes down a hill, than you are using a lot more trailer brake than the rest of your trucks ability. Because your trailers brake valve is opening first and further. This in turn causes your trlr brakes to build excessive heat, which in turn causes your drums to expand, which leads to your slack adjusters to tighten even further (to compensate for the bigger drum diameter). Once the drums cool off and shrink, your brakes are now to tight. The one wheel that would occasionally stop/drag when you did the free spin in the air is a warped drum. This can happen when the drums are very hot, and then cool with the shoes putting pressure on the drum. I suppose this problem could amplify if your trlr's drums are smaller diameter than your trucks. I never pulled a trlr that had much smaller tires/wheels than the truck, like your stepdeck. Old timer told me once never set the brakes if you got the drums really hot, it will egg shape the drum.. I hope this explains it well enough. The fix for me was to get both the truck and trlr valves to open at the same time. So we had a new valve put on the trlr buy pushing it thru the warranty. I don't know much about your truck. I only today, discovered one of your videos and caught a random comment by you about your trlr brake issue. Then watched a few more videos of you discussing it. And it is exactly like my issue. I hope this helps! Blessings to you sir

Check the arrows on the slack adjusters there probably set wrong and adjusting the brakes too tight.

I don't blame you for being pissed. A lot of people have problems like this and act like no big deal, which I think is just stupid. When you pay that kind of money your paying for reliability it kinda defeats the purpose of buying new, and like you said they should do a quality inspection before making you have to deal with issues you shouldn't have to.

You should get a modular metal portable loading dock, I know where a couple of them are just sitting around and one is aluminum and 2 of them are steel. They have trailer style landing gears on them so you can adjust the height of them for each trailer. They have 12 foot flat decks at the top with 20+ foot ramps to the ground.

Did you not dot inspect your trailer?

New truck and you do 4.5 mpg only??! I drive Volvo Fh16 750, after upgrade 820hp and with 60 tones (120k LB). I do long term average 9.4mpg. Here is Scandinavia we have very steep hills so we use strong engines, steering axles on trailers to help with going through narrow places and save tyres.

why didnt you put the small bush hog in the back of the pickup you couldve saved a foot or 2 anyway i feel ya on the trailer

Hope to see you on the road sometime. My new project 05 379 is almost done. C15 cat with c18 pistons and liners ( so 17L engine now), stage 4 head, high rev valve springs, cryo treated heatbolts, vibritech damper, compound turbos, full tilt manifold, marine cam. Should be a good everyday 900hp and crank it higher for events. New paint, front fenders, rear full fiberglass fenders, 7in exhaust, bumper, visor, and lots of lights. Next is front air ride and deck plate. I'll tune the truck myself till I find what works best

Great vid Bruce, thankfully you spotted the issue with the trailer before any major damage.

I think you would be a lot happier w a landall dovetail trailer if you ask me way easier to load no ramps to take on and off. They are also built like a tank.

In my area you would have gotten two tickets. (That I don’t agree with). Basically the area DOT guys DEMAND the loader be secured down to the trailer. Seems few years back a guy scooping snow loaded his tractor in sub zero temps. He left it running, his lunch box (maybe tool box) somehow hit hydraulic lever, raised bucket, took out couple overhead lines. So my non started loader needs to have a chain holding attached to trailer. In case magic happens?

You still got a nice ride!! I agree with you, when you post something make sure put actual hours and mileage please!! Be Blessed and have a good one!!!

Goes to show hard work pays off....I remember Bruce driving the cab over with no CDL. Just over a year ago. Today all new trucks n looks like it's steady work. Awesome to watch someone grow n share it with us. Better then tv. Who needs cable with content like this

I had the same problem with a brand new 2017 Great Dane Everest 53’ Reefer. Usually three deep pumps of the brakes will cause the slack adjusters to do their job, but sometimes new drums and shoes need the excess heat to bed them in, and they’ll be fine. Oh mine was also from Jim Hawk trailers. Also had ten sheared off torx screws that held the stainless floor trim pieces at the back doors. GD lacked QC on that one.

If ain’t one thing, it’s another…but you handled it like a pro.

Great video. Sorry to hear about your trailer Bruce.

Take it easy brother nothing goes right all the time sorry about brakes u should check them your self never trust no one have rest and calm out

All I've got to say is pre trip pre trip pre trip. Just because you have a brand new truck and trailer doesn't mean you can just jump in it and take off without doing your part in checking stuff. New equipment can have issues to.

You oughta put a CB in the Ram so you can talk between the pickup and the Semi when you have them driving together

A more I look at your trailer that is a very nice trailer I love the loading ramp on that I think you did excellent

Love watching the channel happy to have you back with these awesome uploads

If you worried about height, can you come up with a laser pointer to set on top of your sleeper at 13-6, if it hits your too tall, if it clears your Gucci

You should hire an experienced flatbedder to go with you a couple trips to show you how it's done.

HWY 80, My family has a 103 acre ranch on HWY except its in AZ where the HWY enters the USa as the PanAm HWY

I really miss my trucking days , that is a lovely truck Bruce best of luck with all your ventures

Nice trailer maybe me I didn't see no dot number or full permits on truck I do love truck

I’m sorry for your trailer and thank you for the video.

Put the mower in the pickup trucks bed. Every inch helps with all the stuff u put on that trailer lol

Great video Bruce trailer loaded up nice. Sucks about the trailer brakes hopefully they make it right stay safe Bruce.

Well Bruce welcome to the biz. You get air dump with manual highth valve you can adjust for some docks. Good thing it was your equipment, you beat up customers' like that they get upset. Even if you going to be private hauler you need signage. Have fun relax. Slow cars turn into fast accidents if ride to tight. You get there.

Don't forget you need a dot inspection on that trailer,. You better learn to slow things down and not get in a hurry doing stuff. Your going to mess up the truck or trailer or load getting in a hurry like your doing

I would've thought that lever Bruce said was his engine brake. My Pete was a switch on the dash n that stick was the trailer brake. Amazing how things change.... beautiful truck...

Hey Bruce Loved the video. Get used to having problems with everything. The pandemic shutdown has killed quality in most everything. Keep the videos coming.

Dude I subscribed because I admired your hard work man and it shows …. I first came across your vidz at 440 ship which is how I got my radio installed ass well after watching what he had done to that beautiful Cabover you have it had …. Great video thanks for sharing

Warranty voided, you fuc.. up Brucey hahaha

I always loved truckin in Kentuck.I don't miss Knoxville chicken coops

That Swisher brush mower is sweeeet

Sorry about your trailer man. Hope you get it fixed with no issues. Chalk it off as one bad trip.

that pickup bed woulda been a swell place to put the mower and maybe a bucket or two.....

Dang brother must be a rush to drive that ole Mahindra! Get that money ole son and may the Lord bless you with good fortune and safe passage. Keep up the good work.

You should have strapped the loader bucket down that was on top of the brush hog.

Line up the center of rear axle on first tractor with the very edge of the trailer to gain inches. Crank her down. Not going anywhere. I used to be a car hauler

Dang 5mpg at 80k ruffly the fuel data reader on my 2000 60 series gets 6.0-6.3 mpg at 88k with obviously no def and a 9spd and that's pulling hills so I'd get the Pete tuned or something cause you should have no problem pulling 6.5 with an 18spd depending on your rears I would think anyways but I could be wrong

Enjoyed the video. Regarding the trailer that’s trucking, I’ve been doing this 24 years and it’s always something. Like you said if they make it right it’s all good. Looking forward to the next video.

You were about 15 miles from me when you picked up that RK tractor in Knott County Kentucky. Pretty cool that you came through here. Be Safe ol buddy

Wow!! Your living your passion. Keep up the good work. You could go on a vacation with family and vlog that too. IDK just an idea🤣

It is beautiful throughout there bud! That’s where my family is from, around the London, Manchester Kentucky area. Those mountains to get to Tennessee are crazy huge! I just pulled a 36’ camper with my 2001 GMC Yukon through there not to long ago

Love your videos Bruce. You have a great style in front of the camera, very easy to watch.

The bluegrass parkway is pretty certain times of the year. It is probably the right time of the year for all the pretty scenery now. So if you get a opportunity to go that way go check it out. It beautiful

New drums, New shoes and a complete trailer detail seems reasonable to me. Those saying they would take nothing less then a brand new trailer are bit crazy in my estimation.

And it all started with a will it start Cab Over video for me! Love the content bud be safe out there!

I'm glad I got to drive non computer trks,no bullshit about them, I was in control not a box.

Hello you know you need check air pressure gauge on the trailer because if good pressure on your truck but there bad connection air line cause low pressure on the trailer that parking brake is drag get hot

Yessirree love the new you.Dad husband, brother.,and all around Great personality.sir keep your headed up.keep sharing the good and day to day experience

You were in my territory when you were in Ky on 80. I live about 15 minutes from there. Had I known I would have bought you dinner. Great video, sorry about your trailer. I would be mad too. Thanks for sharing!

I thought i saw you getting off 75, exit 62 in ky yesterday afternoon.

Cool loud there . Sorry about the brakes short them out .👌🏻

Awesome video trailer looked good all loaded up! I hope they made it right with you on the trailer brakes!!

I have a friend that drives brand new cab and chassis from Texas to Alberta for outfitting. Of the last 3 he's drove 2 have had to go to Dealerships along the way. One was just last week when the DEF wiring failed and had to be towed 150 miles to Billings Montana. Needless to say I'm happy I drive old trucks!!!!

That's crazy sorry about your trailer.

you shoulda asked them to put on automatic slack adjusters, when you ordered the trailer. Mash your brake pedal all the way to the floor 3 times, and your brakes are set. Or crawl under and turn the bolts all the way tight then back off 1/8 - 1/4 turn to set.

Wish you had a little more time yesterday man I had fund chatting with you but I understand you had to get back home

The auto adjust slacks are set wrong. They are tighting themself up everytime you use the brakes

Yes love these longer videos, you have a really nice set up now to bro...your doin very well for your self and your family and business

you were seriously like 10 minutes from my house on hwy 80!!!!! this is soooo cool!! hope you received great hospitality!!!

Very impressed with your trucking ability and skills this coming from a 31 year veteran in the industry great job keep up the awesome work.

is it straight piped yet or does it still have 3 exhausts

It’s so cool to see your videos and see how. Close you came to me in tn. Keep up the good work and be careful out there!,

Awesome truck dude 👌

As time goes by you will get experience in how an 18 wheeler feels under all situations. When a brake gets tight the free rolling changes and you will detect it when coming to a stop as the free roll is limited or gone. Up north we have brakes freeze to the drums in the winter and causes more problems than you can imagine. Good luck with all you do.

Hey bro it's Jon rose like the New trailer looks good behind blue collar 2.0

What happened to blue collar loved that cab over

Great as always 👍👍 Good job 👏👏

Bruce you need to make those stacks live and let old 2.0 breathe 👍

Truck and trailer is awesome just need to get that missing chrome rear cap 🤙🏽

Update on the cab over

Yeah man hope they make good on the brake parts and cleaning the rims, forget the down time they wouldn't pay that for sure. Over all that's a kick ass trailer but for a new one you are correct they fu-ked up on pre-inspection before handing it off to you.

I have a swisher 60inch pull behind brush mower. I paid 800$ for it used. Around my area in Louisville Kentucky they are pretty hard to come by. You should have any issues getting 1500 for that walk behind. Hell who am I telling. Your the best tractor an mower sells man in the country.

This might be a super dumb question lol,, coasting down that hill with the exhaust brake or jake brake,, does that use any extra fuel as opposed to without and riding the brakes? (I know you don’t ever ride your brakes,, just asking from a fuel consumption point)

Bruce man next time you play musical chairs in my home town food city parking lot let me know I'll help you ! 😂🤣

You are right Bruce the trailer should’ve been in top shape Especially the brakes i’m sure they will take care of you but that’s time you didn’t want to mess around with

We always pdi our trailers before sending them to a customer and we're a leasing company buying from the dealer(our sister company)

How did it like elk mountain in Manchester KY and Jelico mountain in TN

That was some nice loading. Tetris skills coming in handy.

Very entertaining video good editing

Just some advice allways PDI your own stuff even if it's brand new. They build them and ship they don't care.

Bruce you were right in my back yard picking up the first tractor on Highway 80 you’re sitting in the KRCC parking lot

I’m at Love’s in Lake City,FL and I loaded with a load beef and it deliver in the morning at Gainsville,FL.

Murphy’s law my brother. Sorry for the bad luck with the brakes.