Why You Should Always Do a Tug Test On Semi Trailers

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Комментарии : 33

@edwinschlee8374 2 месяца назад

The tug test could have saved them a lot of time and no damages!

@tiredoldmechanic1791 2 месяца назад

I always told drivers that anytime they had left their truck unattended to leave the trailer brakes on and back up first then try to pull forward.

@railfanpat1719 2 месяца назад

They probably have busted springs in the brake chambers. I always tug to make sure that trailer is locked to tractor, check that parking brakes are holding and to check that service brakes are working

@magoid 2 месяца назад

Fuel stations could put cameras on the fuel pits to suppress this kind of stuff. But knowing how despicable people can be, not even the prospect of going to jail will stop some of them.

@henkweurding3339 2 месяца назад

Nice relaxed video to watch. Maybe next time, moving equipment like dozers or Tractors.

@jaxithfox 2 месяца назад

This is why I love the heavy 5th wheel on my heavy haul rig. It's got the dual pulls and they don't want to release unless there is zero tension on them.

@clemnunn3832 2 месяца назад

To make sure you are hooked up before you wind the landing gear and don't leave trailer be hind or in the middle of the road somewhere 😊

@Brian-bc8ds 2 месяца назад

Gotta love rotators!

@dave_n8pu 2 месяца назад

Looks like the land gear was securely attached, you could see the skid marks on the payment.

@paulnieuwkamp8067 2 месяца назад

I once briefly thought about pranking a friend of mine by pulling his fifth wheel. I ultimately decided against it, but if I had done it, I would have gone the full mile: I would have extended the landing gear and uncoupled the air and electric too. The look on his face as he leaves his trailer behind might be priceless, having to call a tow company (and a repair shop for the glad hands and electric) very much isn't...