There are two main clutch types that are used and each one has it's own adjustment procedure. The most common today is the pull-type, on smaller and older trucks had push-type. Let's start with the push-type because more people are used to this procedure: Most push...
If you have oil hubs on your trailer or front steering axle, it's a good idea to walk around and check them before you head out on your trip and again when you get back. If any of them are low or the inside of...
A few things to check out before hitting the road: Check the brake shoe lining, this is easier on trailers because most trucks have dust shields. First, make sure the brake lining is thicker than 1/4" and that there are no cracks or separation from the...
Checking your air brake adjustment from time to time is a good idea, everything after 94 has automatic slack adjusters which cannot be replaced by the manual adjust type. After some years of service, the automatic slack adjuster may lose its alignment due to brake...
For most of us adding lights to our trucks, is a way of customizing, creating a unique look, and being seen. Some only want the bare minimum, because with more lights comes higher maintenance. As for myself, I like lights :) If you're thinking of adding...
Often forgotten, but very important to determine handling, tire wear, and vibrations. Keeping the air at bay is the valve stem core, sometimes it works loose and leaks slightly, causing the tire balance to be thrown off, changing the contact with the road, changing the...
When driving in cooler temperatures such as -10 to -30 below zero there are a few extra things to keep in mind. Condensation is a big problem for the whole truck, warm and cold together forms water droplets which freeze and build up over time,...
An RV caravan is a group of travelers moving together from one destination to the next. These tours can be professionally organized by a caravanning company, or informal - a large group of friends traveling together from place to place. Where Can Travelers Go on a...
RV traveling is one fantastic way to bring the family close together while experiencing the fun, excitement, and freedom that only a long road trip can provide. There are many new places to experience and sights to see; however, an RV trip can last days...
