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  • Trooper Hoover inspects the trailer for Tractor Time with Tim! He takes a close look at the hitch, chains, break away system, axles, brakes, frame, ramp storage and more. The trailer is in worse condition that we thought due to salt and other road debris. These are all issues that might be on your trailer!
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  • @rippersix293
    @rippersix293 Před 4 lety +17

    Brent Hoover is one good enforcement officer, always willing to teach and explain to the driving public so the highways are safer. As I always say in my comments to him “We’re working together, for safety’s sake!”

  • @boomstickkid
    @boomstickkid Před 5 lety +46

    best thing to say "worked during my pre trip"

  • @robertesposito9871
    @robertesposito9871 Před 3 lety +35

    Really nice of trooper Hoover to show what they look for, most roadside troopers aren’t as pleasant as trooper Hoover and god forbid you ask a question

  • @douglasreid2907
    @douglasreid2907 Před 3 lety +11

    This Trooper is a great teacher!! I don't wanna be unsafe, and now He shows us what to look for!! Win/Win!

    • @mikegrazio5376
      @mikegrazio5376 Před 2 lety

      next this cop gonna tell you about health safety to and you gonna jump for joy. Fat cop representing safetey lmao

  • @snapperkc9317
    @snapperkc9317 Před 5 lety +14

    The Trooper seems like a great guy that is focused on our safety. Thank You Trooper & TTWT.

    • @gittyupalice96
      @gittyupalice96 Před 3 lety

      The D.O.T. officers I've met in my state for commercial inspections are the same way, really laid back. They'd rather explain to you what's going on and why, than give you a ticket. Its like they're more passionate about trucks and trailers than the guys actually driving the trucks and trailers lol.

    • @ronnierocha9894
      @ronnierocha9894 Před 3 lety

      only on camera

  • @johngritman4840
    @johngritman4840 Před 5 lety +4

    Trooper Hoover, thank you. Your comments are common sense and clearly spoken.

  • @pikelander7785
    @pikelander7785 Před 5 lety +60

    Sobriety checkpoint: Can you say "Truck and Trailer Tuesday on Tractor Time with Tim, and Trooper Hoover". Good job!

    • @Harry-zz2oh
      @Harry-zz2oh Před 3 lety

      Even if I were sober, I doubt I could say all that without messing it up. Good way to test someone!

    • @liquidrockaquatics3900
      @liquidrockaquatics3900 Před 3 lety

      Handcuffs. I haven’t even had a beer in 3 months..

  • @user-yg2up4lg3r
    @user-yg2up4lg3r Před 5 lety +10

    What a great trooper! This is how all troopers should act. Not afraid of the camera and down to earth. Good on you Trooper Hoover; stay safe Sir!
    Edit: misspelled a word.

  • @TERRORoftheLORD
    @TERRORoftheLORD Před 3 lety +36

    I use a bungee cord to hold the chains tight under the ball everytime. It keeps everything from dragging but, flexes when the need comes.

    • @Harry-zz2oh
      @Harry-zz2oh Před 3 lety +3

      Good idea; I'll do that with my trailers (I have three but all different sizes).

    • @TheeAbstractHero
      @TheeAbstractHero Před 2 lety

      Just twist the chain until they don’t reach the ground anymore

    • @mepoweme
      @mepoweme Před 2 lety +1

      I also use a short Bunge, and have for years.

  • @strangerdanger1271
    @strangerdanger1271 Před 5 lety +36

    This kind of educational video does more to inform people and improve safety on the roadway than 20 weigh stations. Many people just don't have a ton of experience with trailers. They usually just hook it up and go.

  • @curtwhite876
    @curtwhite876 Před 5 lety +11

    Might be good to have a video on the breakaway box and how to repair/replace and correctly connect the cable to the truck. Loving this series -- so much useful information.

  • @karlbrohammer9105
    @karlbrohammer9105 Před 5 lety +45

    Very informative series, Thank you and Officer Hoover for each of the presentations.

  • @thomasdesmond2248
    @thomasdesmond2248 Před 5 lety +77

    The trooper is absolutely correct on the emergency brake activation cable. Great catch trooper.

    • @garypollack6948
      @garypollack6948 Před 4 lety

      Mine ebrake is attached to my bumper

    • @jlweck231978
      @jlweck231978 Před 4 lety +1

      I knew that when i started towing skidsteers at 16yrs old.

    • @robbiebooth2980
      @robbiebooth2980 Před 4 lety +3

      "Great catch"!! Except he didn't mention the fact that the cable was longer than the chains! DUHHHH! You would want the emergency brakes to engage before the emergency chains are tight! "Great Miss" if you ask me....

    • @TractorTimewithTim
      @TractorTimewithTim  Před 4 lety +3

      I dunno. If the main hitch detaches, I’m ready for the e brake to be engaged!!

    • @Vdubfro
      @Vdubfro Před 3 lety +6

      @@robbiebooth2980 the emergency brake is there in case the safety chains fail after the trailer becomes detached. You don't want the trailer to come unhitched and lock up the brakes while still on the safety chains. That would make a bad situation worse.

  • @michaelsunsdahl5874
    @michaelsunsdahl5874 Před 5 lety +4

    Big thanks for all the great information Tim and Trooper Hoover...stay safe out there!

  • @vincemeyer7968
    @vincemeyer7968 Před 5 lety +11

    This is a good review for experienced and inexperienced alike! It is good to be reminded of those things we may take for granted. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @hunterinthebush
    @hunterinthebush Před 3 lety +8

    Education with ISP "AWESOME" Thank you and Thank you Trooper Hoover. Learned a few things. THANK YOU!

  • @dancraver3815
    @dancraver3815 Před 5 lety +13

    Tim Hoover the only cop I like he's a good guy showing us how to be safer on the road without fineing us

  • @TheHillbillyEngineer
    @TheHillbillyEngineer Před 5 lety +8

    Thanks Tim and Trooper Hoover, if this video helps to prevent even one accident it well worth all the time and effort you all put into it.

  • @PastorDavidFranklin
    @PastorDavidFranklin Před 5 lety +8

    Great job guys. I wish more were so attentive. Pre-tripping your vehicle/equipment takes just a few minutes but can literally be a life saver. Thanks Tim, Christy & Trooper Hoover!

  • @JeremyalexIicor
    @JeremyalexIicor Před 5 lety +17

    logger Wade has had trooper Hoover on he seems like a good guy. alot of inspectors could learn from him, he seems to educate and truly care not just meet ticket quotas

    • @mikegrazio5376
      @mikegrazio5376 Před 2 lety

      Do you care about how fat and unhealty he is? or does tht not matter. Hes like an unhealthy fat personal trainer teling you how to live safe and health

  • @richardm1631
    @richardm1631 Před 5 lety +2

    Troops Hoover is a great guy he is looking out people safety just like other trooper all over the country

  • @jansorensen
    @jansorensen Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks for video Tim . Trooper Hoover, he dose a great job explaining what is and isnt a violation have a great day be safe.

  • @ketchupmustard5465
    @ketchupmustard5465 Před 3 lety +11

    This needs to be taught to our teens before they get a permit and they need this knowledge far before they get a driver's license.

    • @StarHunter28
      @StarHunter28 Před 3 lety

      80% of them will never use it

    • @justsensa
      @justsensa Před 3 lety

      Or you can reach your own kids duh

  • @dougshrader7721
    @dougshrader7721 Před 5 lety +165

    I'd bet 90%+ of private trailers have no working brakes, especially the breakaway brakes.

    • @akbychoice
      @akbychoice Před 5 lety +12

      Doug Shrader in SC small trailers aren required to be licensed so they also aren’t enforced to have working lights or stop lamps.

    • @tractorboy31
      @tractorboy31 Před 5 lety +14

      Yep im guilty. No brake away battery. My brakes work great though. I need my brakes since im 13k back there. First time i pulled my tractor on this trl (just bought a week earlier) i didnt have brakes and yes my 3/4 could stop it but man. I kept my speed down a touch and i slowed early and watched closely for a panick brake situation. Also it was a short run. Now i make sure brakes are good cause i scale 22k

    • @travnat1
      @travnat1 Před 5 lety +13

      Hell in Alabama, 90% of the trailers dont even have lights!

    • @cabbyhubby
      @cabbyhubby Před 5 lety +5

      You're wrong.....it's 95 percent

    • @allenklingsporn6993
      @allenklingsporn6993 Před 5 lety +3

      I'd bet that you're right, but I'm glad there's still at least a small percentage of us that take safety seriously. Every trailer I buy gets a full repair/upgrade of mechanical, braking, and electrical systems. I'll just keep a safe following distance behind everyone else.

  • @pmp6972
    @pmp6972 Před 5 lety +1

    One of the better offerings on CZcams. Extremely well done. Thank you.

  • @judysuprtrkr3423
    @judysuprtrkr3423 Před rokem

    These DOT guys are great to work with!! After driving semi OTR for 26 years solo I have a great respect for these guys. Some drivers hate them. I’ve ALWAYS treated them with respect and courtesy and never received 1 ticket in 26 years. Not that I didn’t give them a reason! They’re just doing their job.

  • @politicalsheepdog
    @politicalsheepdog Před 2 lety

    This is really great that the Highway Patrol and Police are participating in these informational CZcams Videos. It give everyone a heads up on what needs to be maintained on Truck and Trailer.

  • @bobbypeterson5024
    @bobbypeterson5024 Před 4 měsíci

    This may be a four year old video but has lots of great info. Thank you Tim & Kristi and Trooper Hoover.

    • @bobbypeterson5024
      @bobbypeterson5024 Před 4 měsíci

      Tim, I hear you about just checking systems before you leave home. I got pulled over a few weeks ago because of a bad tail light. I told the cop I had just purchased new lamps and he laughed out loud until I whipped open the bag with them! That got him to chuckle and let me go...

  • @OntarioAndrew
    @OntarioAndrew Před 5 lety +58

    Why can't more inspectors be like this instead of gunning for a trucker? It feels like a lot of them get the badge and it goes to their head, they forget that sometimes we all make mistakes and we are all human and can use a break

    • @e.l.9589
      @e.l.9589 Před 3 lety +4

      I've never met otherwise, and I get pulled constantly because I transport HAZMAT full time.

    • @hammerdowntrucking9146
      @hammerdowntrucking9146 Před 3 lety +1

      He’s only being nice cause he’s on camera!! He’s a dick when you roll across his scale and wants to inspect you!!

    • @chrisfloyd8512
      @chrisfloyd8512 Před 3 lety

      All about them Benjamin's!

    • @I_like_turtles_67
      @I_like_turtles_67 Před 3 lety

      Roll through Cottonwood ,CA scale... THOSE GUYS can be a real pita.

    • @politicalsheepdog
      @politicalsheepdog Před 2 lety

      These guys and gals get pressured by their Supervisors to have some tickets each month to show they are doing their jobs. It's the same for Traffic Cops.

  • @jkrisch83
    @jkrisch83 Před 5 lety +9

    Always do your pre trip on truck and trailer before leaving

  • @SkiddingF350
    @SkiddingF350 Před 5 lety +5

    One of the best videos you've done. Thank you!!!

  • @tomkeating65
    @tomkeating65 Před 5 lety +10

    So, when it rains it pours? Something good comes out of this. I, fortunately, don't do this work anymore, but when I did, there were nightmares. Another great video. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

  • @crslyrn
    @crslyrn Před 5 lety +7

    Good series of educational videos. It was nice of Trooper Hoover to take time to work with you guys on this series. Stay safe.

  • @jameswoughter4150
    @jameswoughter4150 Před 3 lety

    Proud 2 say Brent has been a friend for years.... good man

  • @MARKE911
    @MARKE911 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Tim for making these videos. Great information. I really appreciate it.
    He might have mentioned it on a previous video. Check to make sure your tires on your trailer are at the proper PSI I have a 10K dump trailer and they are rated for 3350 lbs at 80 PSI. I had 2 tires at 50 PSI and realized it really quick after it was loaded no where near a air compressor replacement tires aren’t cheap. I learned the hard way.

  • @AndrooH
    @AndrooH Před 5 lety +10

    I've added an eye-bolt just below by rego/license plate for my emergency breakaway brakes - keeps it clear and independent of the towing hitch :)

    • @maryfrost7900
      @maryfrost7900 Před 3 lety

      I do the same thing just in case the tow hitch breaks my to hitch is below my bumper so my safety chain hooks to my bumper even my electric break cable is on the bumper

  • @mitchelldecker7771
    @mitchelldecker7771 Před 3 lety

    This was a really good video, thank you for posting it. With as many miles as I do on the freeway with my farm trailers, I pretty much treat it like a commercial trailer situation. Rewired my gooseneck because the breakaway was inoperable, the plug was cracked and filled with water, the brakes had been cut because the wiring had been rerun with 18 gauge by the previous owner and had gotten smoked. Pretty ridiculous. Now all the lights work, brakes work again, and all it needs is new lumber and some black touch up paint. Keep up the good content. 👍

  • @chrisrexroat3240
    @chrisrexroat3240 Před 5 lety +1

    We took apart my father-in-law's horse trailer brakes last summer to inspect them. It had been sitting parked for most of the summer before out in New Mexico. 3 of the drums looked ok, the 4th one however, when we pulled the drum off, a mouse skeleton fell out. As we dug around in the nest it had made, we found a snake skeleton about 2 foot long coiled up in there as well. That was probably the best/worst thing I've ever found.

  • @Aerospace_Education
    @Aerospace_Education Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the video. Love when the Police help like this. Promotes the protect and serve portion of the job.

  • @MichaelSmith-os1pp
    @MichaelSmith-os1pp Před 5 lety

    Another great episode, I bought a dump trailer today and this is right on time for me.

  • @jeeppatriotoffroadaz
    @jeeppatriotoffroadaz Před 5 lety

    I had the same type of break away on my trailer when I bought it. Took it in to. I replaced it with one that had a Bungie type cord. A lot better the. The stock setup and it give it a better hookup and it like a spring coil type of Bungee. Love it.

  • @bethvv_dd317
    @bethvv_dd317 Před 3 lety

    Our Troopers are the best of the best!!!

  • @danberger4593
    @danberger4593 Před 3 lety

    Hi Tim,
    Glad to see Truck and Trailer Tuesday, you're making the world safer. Here's a small tip to share - we just bought a big dump trailer and for the first time need a 2 5/16 ball. To prevent confusion, I painted the 2 inch hitch bars and hitches fluorescent orange, and the 2 5/16 hitches fluorescent green. If you were to put the bigger hitch on the smaller ball there would be big trouble. Bonus - the hitch is easier to see in the backup camera.

  • @fifthhorseman6933
    @fifthhorseman6933 Před 5 lety +106

    I always see the Toyota SUV rolling down the interstate hauling a 32 foot cabin cruiser. They never get pulled over.

    • @aguyandhiscomputer
      @aguyandhiscomputer Před 5 lety +8

      It's legal when they're in the left lane.

    • @patrickcooper604
      @patrickcooper604 Před 5 lety

      aguyandhiscomputer skin

    • @IHPuller450
      @IHPuller450 Před 4 lety +8

      No money in pulling over Johnny travel trailer...

    • @joshweiser7737
      @joshweiser7737 Před 3 lety +22

      They get more money from us tractor trailer trucks. We are there cash cows. And there new fraud is a even bigger issue. They set up a construction zone from state line to state line and just love grabbing us truckers when it is set up but no one even present or active. And Indiana crooks that they are will write you up for speeding in a active work zones when it isn't active

    • @ironworker5792
      @ironworker5792 Před 3 lety +24

      @@joshweiser7737 "Again its about safety." Bs, its about generating revenue.

  • @Alanschmalzried
    @Alanschmalzried Před 5 lety +9

    Happy to see that a twist or two to the safety chains is ok. Informative! Happy towing.

    • @shawnwright2356
      @shawnwright2356 Před 5 lety +4

      A chain is not designed to take a load while twisted. The chain could fail and snap. Especially with a shock load. Safety chains should be the proper length to begin with. My trailers are designed so the safety chains can be adjusted in length. In a pinch the safety chains can be raised up off the pavement using a rope or bungee cord. Coiled safety cables are another option.

    • @dougshrader7721
      @dougshrader7721 Před 5 lety +4

      Agree with Shawn, as a farmer we knew a twisted chain will break under a load, I'd use a bungee cord instead.

    • @tiredoldmechanic1791
      @tiredoldmechanic1791 Před 5 lety +1

      I was surprised to hear that they allowed the chains to be twisted. It seems like a bungee would be a better option. You never want the chains to be needed because the trailer will go to the right with the crown of the road, pulling the rear of the tow vehicle with it, turning the tow vehicle into oncoming traffic.

    • @akbychoice
      @akbychoice Před 5 lety +3

      Tired old mechanic I use Zip Ties to keep the chains up enough not to drag the pavement.

    • @gpecaut1
      @gpecaut1 Před 5 lety +2

      @@shawnwright2356 Florida does not allow bungee cords to hold anything. AZ, and CA will write a ticket for any twist in a chain. Hello campers, welcome to my world. 38 years over the road, and now I don't even want to tow my camper when I'm not working.
      OH! Wait until they start enforcing ELD for private rigs over 10001#. I see a bunch of fifth wheel campers going up for sale real cheap.

  • @davidwagner5250
    @davidwagner5250 Před 3 lety

    Great video!!!!! Last year I flipped my trailer to do maintenance on it .Was surprised to see the salt damage now I guess I will repaint the bottom of the trailer ever 2 years. Love the website 👌

  • @ffc3476
    @ffc3476 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you Tim this was good information and is appreciated and thank Trooper Hoover

  • @turboflush
    @turboflush Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you for the chain knowledge. Always heard the opposite.

  • @chefmiguelangelruiz
    @chefmiguelangelruiz Před 5 lety +2

    Didn't expect the video to be as useful information. Great video.

  • @mking3219
    @mking3219 Před 2 lety

    Gotta love ISP nice, and helpful....more troopers should be like these guys

  • @joshsstuffs5877
    @joshsstuffs5877 Před 2 lety

    Great video, Tim. An overlooked topic for sure.

  • @keithgrund940
    @keithgrund940 Před 3 lety

    Great video I learned a couple of things to change on my trailer. Thanks to the officer for the education.

  • @dondagy9109
    @dondagy9109 Před 4 lety +5

    Alot of companies, including all brand new driveshafts ive had custom made, are never painted. They all say the paint will imbalance it. Yay or nay, i still dust a little on them, because i cant think that surface rust would be balanced better than a clean surface with a dust coat on it.

  • @anothergoogleuser
    @anothergoogleuser Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent video with good information. Thanks for sharing!

  • @jdinnis
    @jdinnis Před 3 lety

    Another great video, thanks Tim! And Thanks to Trooper Hoover for sharing all this great knowledge. One thing though, lets talk about the strain relief on your trailer wiring. Your wires will last a lot longer if you get that outer jacket into the strain relief clamp on that plug.

  • @rogercoomber9598
    @rogercoomber9598 Před 5 lety +2

    Great series of videos Tim. Very helpful. 👍🏻

  • @eosjoe565
    @eosjoe565 Před 5 lety +10

    When I saw the rust I was going to ask if that trailer was one you were borrowing because I remembered that yours was not very old. Then when you said it was YOUR trailer I was like "Wow!". The rust on the frame and the corrosion around the hitch was surprising. I live in the snow belt also and my landscape trailer is around 8 years old and it has nowhere near that amount of rust.

  • @sheriealey1061
    @sheriealey1061 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Trooper!!!

  • @RockhillfarmYT
    @RockhillfarmYT Před 2 lety

    Excellent series

  • @jordanparker8359
    @jordanparker8359 Před 3 lety

    Lots of great knowledge. Working on becoming a Commercial Vehicle Officer for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Thanks for the video and great knowledge from a great officer

  • @vincebotkin1960
    @vincebotkin1960 Před 3 lety

    You know officer Hoover is a good guy if he has a Dachshund!!

  • @ariesvancouver9254
    @ariesvancouver9254 Před 4 lety

    I’m not a trucker but even I find your videos interesting.Trooper Hoover does a good job of explaining what to look for.

  • @EAGLEDRIVER77
    @EAGLEDRIVER77 Před 5 lety

    Excellent video, great information.
    I certainly appreciate all of your videos Tim.
    Took delivery of a 1025R today, your CZcams channel was a deciding factor in which machine I purchased.
    Thank You!

  • @Chris_In_Texas
    @Chris_In_Texas Před 5 lety +1

    Very nice for IN State Police for helping do these great information. Officer Hoover can explain things in plain English. Great job and he needs to be in front of the camera more too...

  • @tonywebb4341
    @tonywebb4341 Před 5 lety

    I am glad that he pointed out the cable I put mine on the frame or the bumper so if you would have a total failure of your hitch the brakes would still be activated on the trailer

  • @jerrynibarger9148
    @jerrynibarger9148 Před 5 lety +1

    Be sure to tighten the ball too. Great Video and thanks for the info.

  • @jasontobbe2862
    @jasontobbe2862 Před 5 lety +48

    If your shank on the ball is 1 ¹/⁴" (a lot of 2 ⁵/¹⁶" hitches are) the torque spec is 450 ft/lbs. That lock washer should be completely compressed.

    • @DieselRamcharger
      @DieselRamcharger Před 5 lety +7

      lock washers do nothing. that nut isn't tight.

    • @chrisbreidenbaugh3697
      @chrisbreidenbaugh3697 Před 5 lety +4

      I don’t doubt your spec, but who has a torque wrench with that capacity lying around???

    • @NelsonImprovement
      @NelsonImprovement Před 5 lety +12

      @@chrisbreidenbaugh3697 That's when you hit it with enough ugga duggas to stop turning and then put a 10' pipe on your wrench and see if it turns.

    • @rippersix293
      @rippersix293 Před 4 lety

      Chris Breidenbaugh, I do....

    • @jasons9249
      @jasons9249 Před 4 lety

      I just use my impact wrench set to highest setting to put the ball on tight. They never come loose.

  • @gliderider7077
    @gliderider7077 Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you as always for the educational videos, stay safe out there Trooper

  • @gelzinis978
    @gelzinis978 Před 5 lety

    Kinda good video, more people who tow trailers need this

  • @josephklingshirn7818
    @josephklingshirn7818 Před 5 lety +1

    Don't forget to tighten the ball nut another 1/2 turn to close up the lock washer.

  • @shawnwright2356
    @shawnwright2356 Před 5 lety +1

    Very good presentation Trooper Hoover.

  • @terrytinagero777
    @terrytinagero777 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the lesson

  • @oldpackfan
    @oldpackfan Před 5 lety +6

    Electrical always work until it doesn't. I check mine at home, drove about a mile to pick up a car. When we had the car loaded I notice warning light had come on. Luckily it was just a loose connection and a quick fix.

  • @2fast65
    @2fast65 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video Tim trooper Hoover dose a great job with the education side of enforcement he has also don videos with logger Wade he dose a great job explaining what is and isnt a violation have a great day be safe.

  • @jGoodloejr
    @jGoodloejr Před 5 lety

    Very helpful ! Thank you!

  • @jackw3235
    @jackw3235 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanksfor this great educational video 👍👍👍👍👏👏

  • @robertoswalt319
    @robertoswalt319 Před 3 lety

    Great advise. I agree that safety should be the main focus and not on the category of commercial vs non-commercial.

  • @Rusty_Nickle
    @Rusty_Nickle Před 2 lety

    It was nice of them to walk you through this

  • @Jerseyhighlander
    @Jerseyhighlander Před 2 lety

    I have to appreciate the fact that officer Hoover made a point, several times, to differentiate between commercial operation and private operation and that private operation is not subject to enforcement of regulations. Doesn't mean anybody should be stupid, reckless or irresponsible in their private use of trailers, just that we are not subject to state revenue extortion. Regulations, codes and statutes are for commercial transportation.

  • @pohbor5788
    @pohbor5788 Před 5 lety

    Really enjoy these types of videos!!!!

  • @laneburgess1643
    @laneburgess1643 Před 5 lety

    This has been an awesome video series.

  • @triumphovertragedy7860

    PERFECT!!!!!!

  • @linepainter
    @linepainter Před 3 lety

    Great video, thank for taking the time to make it.

  • @jeffreystoesser6878
    @jeffreystoesser6878 Před 5 lety

    Very informative. Great video !

  • @salleecreekworkshop
    @salleecreekworkshop Před 3 lety

    Thanks for a great video series.

  • @heavyhauler79
    @heavyhauler79 Před 5 lety +12

    One tip: always check your trailer lights on the back before each trip and if not equipped reflective tape on the back also in case your lights fail to prevent accidents.

  • @Pistolpete218
    @Pistolpete218 Před 4 lety +23

    These guys can find a violation on brand new equipment and hit you with that OOS for low blinker fluid.

  • @thnksno
    @thnksno Před 5 lety +5

    That trailer has a suspension, it's a dexter torsion axle. It has rubber in the axle tube that absorbs suspension shocks. They can get bagged out to the point of a no-go, just not as obvious as leaf springs.

  • @charliedeckard7896
    @charliedeckard7896 Před 3 lety +1

    Make sure that ball is tight I had a friend that had one come off

  • @hawkea567w
    @hawkea567w Před 5 lety

    Veri informative and worth listening to

  • @DaydreamAboutNiceThings

    This is great info !

  • @coltondieter2590
    @coltondieter2590 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this video

  • @flfishing947
    @flfishing947 Před 5 lety +20

    Sooo...the trailer chains fail and rip in half (both), the trailer manages to rip off the trailer ball (most likely the trailer is flipped up in the air or on its side, and somehow we seem to think the break away is going to help.

    • @normferguson2769
      @normferguson2769 Před 3 lety +3

      My boat trailer has jumped off the ball twice and the safety chain kept the trailer in line and behind the truck. I now double check it is seated tightly to the ball and the lever action has the tongue locked down to the ball properly. My fifth wheel has locked up its brakes when the emergency switch cable got caught on the hitch bolts and pulled out on a tight turn, so I know it works.

    • @RSTEINER57
      @RSTEINER57 Před 3 lety +1

      I had a cement mixer come off the ball and the chains were not connected properly and the mixer slid down the road and stopped upright without tipping over so breakaway brakes might have helped stop it sooner

    • @ghoffmann821
      @ghoffmann821 Před 3 lety

      More often human error.

  • @swamprat69er
    @swamprat69er Před 5 lety

    LOL! It worked when I did my walk around.

  • @guns4funfreedomkeeper999
    @guns4funfreedomkeeper999 Před 4 lety +7

    I am very surprised Trooper Hoover didn’t mention the tires as something he checks. I see trailers all the time with tires that are not fit for safe travel.

    • @brianbell6158
      @brianbell6158 Před 4 lety

      Guns4Fun FreedomKeeper. Up in Canada the tires play the biggest roll in weight to be carried they look at the load rating of each tire and make sure it is over the weight carried if not you get a over weight ticket. With smart phones they look up the price your carrying and see the weight of it if not you get to go to the scale to weight

  • @seanholland3821
    @seanholland3821 Před 2 lety

    Informative. Thanks

  • @ckherring82
    @ckherring82 Před 4 lety +1

    Brother thank you for the video, as county mountie in texas. I appreciate it, I see daily dangerous trailers failure to secure loads. My best partners mother was killed when unsecured load fell on her car killing her. I take it very serious, and I wish to impress upon pick up owners secure your cargo, it takes a few minutes, but can save you a lot money and anguish.

  • @prezzle208
    @prezzle208 Před 5 lety +6

    Bumper pull is the majority till you come out west then we use goose neck a lot.

    • @Harry-zz2oh
      @Harry-zz2oh Před 3 lety

      For sure! My truck is setup with the gooseneck since I have a lot of back problems. I can't do the lifting I did when I was 20. My fifth wheel trailer uses the gooseneck hitch but my 16' utility trailer and my canoe trailer both use the bumper pull receiver. Brakes are installed on the two large trailers but not on the canoe trailer. Some of the roads go through some pretty tall mountains (12,000 to over 13,000 ft) Makes it pretty dicey if you lose a trailer when you are going downhill and a 1,000 or 2,000 foot dropoff.

  • @brysp1dey
    @brysp1dey Před 2 lety

    What a great video! Thanks to Trooper Hoover, Tim and Kristy (sp?) behind the camera.

  • @sendguns
    @sendguns Před 5 lety +3

    Hi Tim: While you are doing a little PM on your trailer and truck underside, I strongly suggest you wirs brush off any and all rust due to salt crossion and then spray "FLUID FILM" onver the entire underside of both your truck and trailer. I stoppped buying FLUID FILM by the spray can and now I buy it by the 5 gallon bucket and use a sprayer as recommended by the manufacturer (Note: Do not use a garden sprayer).
    Best - Michael

    • @sendguns
      @sendguns Před 5 lety

      Hi Tim: Google “Fluid Film” and you will quickly find and read that Fluid Film is the ideal product to spray on the underside of your truck and trailer. Note: Spray in the inside of structural members to control and stop rust.
      Best - Michael

    • @TractorTimewithTim
      @TractorTimewithTim  Před 5 lety

      Michael; it wasn’t me who said that

    • @sendguns
      @sendguns Před 5 lety

      My bad. I thought you made the comment Tim.
      Best - Michael