Posted 2016-02-03 9:02 PM Subject: Pre tripping your truck? does anyone do this?
Member
Posts: 27
I was wondering what your pre tripping check list is, before the heavy hauling season starts or just every time you haul? what is your routine? i have an older truck with over 200,000 miles on it she still runs great but i dont use her at all over the winter except for a random hay run. Any tips on what to do or check before the season starts?
Posted 2016-02-04 7:45 AM Subject: RE: Pre tripping your truck? does anyone do this?
Elite Veteran
Posts: 617 Location: London Ontario
My partner is a mechanic and he goes over our truck and trailer before I leave the laneway EVERYTIME. He checks and tops up all fluid as well as makes sure I have extra in the truck. checks air pressure in all tires, check lights, he also check wheel bearings and what not once a month or if he hears anything funny. Of course you cant always avoid everything but he tries his best especially if I am alone.
Posted 2016-02-04 7:47 AM Subject: RE: Pre tripping your truck? does anyone do this?
Bulls Eye
Posts: 6443 Location: Oklahoma
I am married to a diesel mechanic, so he keeps our truck well maintained. He is religious about changing the oil, rotating tires, etc. Biggest thing is not letting a diesel sit too long without being driven. That can cause more damage than good.
Posted 2016-02-04 9:35 AM Subject: RE: Pre tripping your truck? does anyone do this?
Expert
Posts: 2674 Location: Silver Lake, MN
My boyfriend is also a mechanic and he pre-trips the truck and trailer all the time for me. I believe he is going to DOT it this year due to them starting to crack down on stuff up here. I don't rodeo but thought we would air on the side of caution especially if you hit a lot of the big races.
Pre tripping your truck? does anyone do this?
