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Thursday, 13 March 2014 / Published in Auto Safety

What to Check Before you Travel in Your Truck

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Stella Fin, our guest.

Road trips are great fun, especially when you’re with friends, and the weather is just perfect. Planning a road trip doesn’t only mean you pack your bags and set off for a splendid time in your truck, but there’s a lot more to it!

Since you’re taking your own transport, you need to make sure you’ve got the truck in top condition; you don’t want your truck to come to a halt in the middle of the night on a highway. So it’s good to be prepared for the worst – here are some things you need to check for a smooth drive before you travel in your truck:

1. Essential maintenance check

Before anything else, it’s important that you get your truck in good shape. Give your car a maintenance check up and have it spruced up. Get the engine oil changed, axel and chassis well oiled, breaks fixed if they are giving problems, and most of all; make sure you have a working wiper on both front and back windscreens.

2.  Check the Tires

When major repairs are done, the next most important thing to check is the tires. Check for any punctures, air pressure, etc. The tires should be in good condition. Also make sure the spare tire is also in good condition along with the jack just in case you need to change it.

3. Fuel Mark

Without a doubt, fill up your tank to the full mark to make sure you don’t have to stop too often in between a long drive. It is recommended you refill the tank as it reaches near half. It shouldn’t go as low as a quarter full only. You never know when you’ll pass by the next gas station.

4. Coolant

Check your truck’s air filter; this is essential to supply your truck’s engine with clean air. The air filter needs to be clean and clear of all dirt, dust and other contaminations. Check for the anti freeze.

5. GPS

Make sure you truck has a global positioning system installed in it. This allows you to track your truck’s position and makes it easy for you to locate gas stations, motels, hotels, restaurants, etc.

6. Travel Light

When you’re travelling in one big truck together, make certain not to overload it with unnecessary items. Travel light so it’s less of a hassle packing and at the same time you don’t go above the truck capacity.

7. Emergency Kit

No matter how short or long your travel is, it is always safe to carry an emergency kit with you. Make sure you have medicines for cough, cold, headaches, and have band aids too along with wet wipes. When you’re travelling, it doesn’t take too long to catch the cold, or have motion sickness.

8. Stock up on Snacks

If you’re off for a road trip, you’ve got to stock up on snacks and drinks. This is of vital importance if you’re travelling with kids in the Car or Truck. Kids need something or the other to munch on every little while, so before they get cranky and make your trip a misery, get some snacks.

Whenever you plan a road trip, make sure your truck is in top condition so you enjoy a safe and fun filled journey. For more details about Trucks, Trailers or Storage Containers feel free to visit – http://www.anjerinc.com

Biography: My name is Stella Fin; I am experienced in writing for small businesses. Currently I am working for Anjerinc, Which is dealing in Storage Containers and Storage Trailers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Find Stella on Twitter, Facebook and Google+. 

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Tagged under: Check the Tires, Coolant, emergency kit, Essential maintenance check, Fuel Mark, GPS, Stock up on Snacks, Travel in Your Truck, Travel Light

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