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That's for sure. I have been keeping my cars in great running condition for 40 years now. I don't want to be stuck on the side of the road when I can hopefully prevent it with good maintenance. Thanks for the information. It's always great to acquire more.

Roger that. I'll keep my toes on my side of the line. Thanks, I appreciate the information.

Awesome, thanks Larry.

Hello All, I have been meaning to ask for sometime but kept forgetting. Do any of you keep your DOT inspection current? I was going to but I don't think I need to since my rig is registered as a private truck. Since I am still new to the HDT, one year now, I still have questions. Thoughts? Chuck

That looks awesome. I may have to get with Jack and see about getting mine built. I have to do the clutch and a few other things first though. Chuck

Very good point.

I would do another test with a different company soon. Just to compare and verify. Better to catch it early than wait and have more damage done if there is in fact fuel leaking into the oil. Have you smelled the oil? If there is a high concentration of fuel in it it may have a stronger smell of fuel.

Our safe space will always be invaded I’m afraid. What is a good dash cam that is easy to install? I am going to get one. It may just save my bacon over here on the 95 in Virginia. Chuck

Right on! That’s what I am trying to do.

Agreed. Just because it’s different from what you’ve seen before doesn’t mean it’s not legal.

It is registered as a private truck. There isn’t a box for RV on the registration form in VA. Not sure about how they consider hitch types. I suppose I can give them a call or swing by a station/post.

I have not gotten around to removing my commercial fifth wheel yet. My question is, will the Troopers have a beef with the truck being registered private and still having the fifth wheel? Chuck

Glad to hear he is on the mend. Chuck

I had called the FMCSA to ask if I could take my truck up to Michigan and get a trailer to move my brother-in-law and sister-in-law down to Florida. I told them my truck is registered private. They said as long as it is done private there was no problem with them. I asked about the weigh stations and they said I needed to call a field office in each state I was passing through and ask them. I didn’t end up doing it so I never called.

Awesome thanks rickeieio. Will do on the repairs and spares.

Haha. Keeps us busy.

Thanks. Once I get a day free I will get in there and see exactly what’s going on. then the next leak will start. Haha

Cory, I don't have any very cold winter experience with diesel so I can't give a real good answer. Personally I would Run it down to about a quarter and put that anti-gel additive in. Then when you go get it you can top off with fresh diesel. As to the cost. I feel your pain. I am in Virginia. I keep mine as full as I can. Maybe a little less now that it is getting hot, to allow for expansion. It took a while to get it full. I put some in each payday until it was full. Now I don't have to add more than 20-30 gallons at a time. About once a month. See ya, Chuck

I do believe it does in fact run down to the dryer. I will go ahead and get some new line and fittings. I need to replace the dryer as well but that will have to wait until I get the clutch replaced next month. Chuck

Thank you Darryl. I will certainly use you suggestion on the 90*. I will also make sure to get the DOT fittings and tubing. Chuck

Ok thanks. A small brass tube correct?

Thanks. I don't know why I didn't think of that. It is a plastic tube. I may even have some of the ferrule in my spare parts still. I have to replace the suspension on my CRV before I get to the air line. Prioritizing those never ending projects.

Hello All, I have a currently small leak from a line coming off of the compressor. Does anyone know what the name of that fitting is? I had it off before to see if the line would reseat but didn’t see how it came apart like most of the other ones where you push in on the ring and pull the hose out. I also suppose it’s possible to change to a different fitting. Thanks, Chuck

Sorry to hear that. I hope all works out well for you guys! I am just getting into the HDT community. I am hoping to attend the ECR next year. Hopefully we can cross paths then. Chuck

Thanks for the information.