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The way Henry shows it connected will power the trailer brake lights when the slide bar is activated. The way my Volvo functions with relays in the trailer circuit, the original truck brake lights will not come on with the slide bar. As mine is, both my bed and the trailer are powered from the truck’s trailer circuits so it works out. Other makes may function differently.

You can Y from the diagnostic plug without an issue, so long as you keep the added length to the Canbus wires fairly short. Typically, there is a Canbus terminator located near the diagnostic port. The terminator is a couple of resistors that have the job of preventing echo on the bus. If you end up with a branch circuit in the Canbus that is too long, it can induce reflectance (echo) and cause communication problems. Also to note on the red wire of the brake controller, it serves two purposes. As noted above, it provides a signal to the brake controller for when you activate the brakes. It also provides power back to the brake light circuit when the slide bar on the brake controller is activated. It is important to have the red wire connected in the right place, or you may end up applying the trailer brakes manually, and not having any brake lights.

Floor dry and a boot will do the same thing. Especially if you lack dry dirt.

Drive: 16740 The sum of the axles must equal the gross.

There is a mixed bag of signage for both RV’s and rental trucks. If I am in RV mode, I do not stop. They will need to come get me if they want to chat. When I am hauling toys, I will pull in. Looks like a truck, they are going to expect me. Have never been questioned though, probably 20000 lbs of old tractors riding on 6 axles looks boring.

As NeverEasy says, most truck compressors have a open clutch, and you can visibly tell if the center part of the drive pulley is turning. Most construction/farm equipment and probably a few trucks have a cover over the center section to keep dirt out. If the compressor is in an open spot, you can also feel the hoses. The low side will be cool, and the high side will be warm/hot if the compressor is running.

Volvo engines typically run hot, so around 220 is not uncommon. It will let you know if there is an issue.

The proper answer is to leave it with the tanks full on account of less condensation. The correct answer might be to leave the tanks mostly empty to prevent the unauthorized disappearance of high dollar fuel. Cory as we told you the other day, put some fuel treatment in it. It can get cold in KS, but generally doesn’t stay that cold. I’d be willing to bet the guys at the shop are bright enough to wait for it to warm up before starting the truck if it is that cold.

Agree with jenandjon a dose of Howes will be just fine for occasional starts/moves over the winter. Just be sure to read the fine print on the bottle so you get the correct amount. You will not likely find #1 fuel at this time of year most places.

My guess is someone higher up the chain reviewed the sale and called it. Which is bad for you, but I doubt there is much you can do. I would however have them wire the money back. No need for you to accept a check.

If you read the linked interpretation, compensation from an event is not the consideration of whether or not a vehicle is commercial. It is very clearly stated in the interpretation that an individual can transport property to an event that offers prizes as long as there is no business connection to the heavy vehicle use. That is what is significant about the FMCSA web post.

Keep in mind there are plenty of million mile truck out there earning their keep every day. How many trucks of all ages do you see sitting on the side of the road vs the number going down the road?

Haven’t noticed less cutting in front, but there is a definite reduction of big trucks crowding the sides on multi lane roads.

Nice to see that clearly laid out in print. Thank You.

If it’s taken 4 years to bleed off enough to notice and the ac is still operating, I would just charge it. Add about 1/3 of a can at a time while checking the temp with a thermometer at the dash vent. It is full when A the temp is cold enough for you, or B the temp starts to go back up.

Hey, that’s my line. And I spent several years working as a mechanic and have a degree in engineering. You start with righty tighty and go from there. It’s all just building blocks and stepping stones. Good luck this summer.

It is something I custom built for my application.

I lose about a gallon every winter from my Volvo. Radiator leaks when it is cold. Never leaks in summertime temps. Eventually the radiator will need replaced but for now it works.

Time and practice is what it takes. My wife drives some, lately even with the 51’ toy hauler. She gets a bit mad at me when I insist that I am driving at times, then realizes that there is a reason. Not ready to turn her loose in Chicago.

Haven’t played with the doors or under the dash much so can’t help there. The cab/sleeper walls are mostly held together with double sided tape, and a few upholstery anchors. The seatbelt bolts will teach you a few new cuss words, but should come out. The inside of the sleeper walls is pretty well stuffed with polyfil insulation. Not sure how much you will gain by changing it out.

You don’t have to fill them full. Planning your fuel buying can make a big difference. Big difference in prices, even across state lines depending on tax rates. Ran across Canada many times. Buy the minimum amount to get back to the States.

I owned an 86 Freightliner for the farm at that point in time. Filling the tanks was a 20 percent jump in the value of the truck.

BTDT, when I realized I could get around Chicago without a map, figured something needed to change. Now seriously, it can be a decent career. You just need to make good choices. Like many other jobs, it’s crap starting out and paying your dues. Once you spend 5 years or so with a carrier that provides training, you can make moves to improve your career. Once you have some time in, there are good opportunities that pay hourly and you are not living in a tin can at a truck stop. You just need to figure out what you want to do. Myself, if I were to go back to driving, I would look for a tank or dry bulk trailer to pull. Even if you have to unload yourself, hook up a hose and away it goes. I was lucky that I learned to drive on the farm and OTR through the school of hard knocks. Didn’t have to spend time “training”. It was too much time on the road for us with a family, but that said, in my current job I travel about 50% of the time anyway. Have a 16 yr old son here that thinks he wants to drive for a living. I’m not discouraging him. There are many worse choices.

Makes a big difference if you are talking about a late model truck or something from the 90’s. Many more airlines on the newer ones. But generally it is the ptc fittings that leak. Some can be replaced with compression fittings, some cannot.