• Radiant Heat And Your Concession Trailer Or Mobile Catering Truck

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    You operate a concession trailer or mobile catering truck and what you probably do not realize is that you share a common problem with the US Navy, Army, and Coast Guard.When the US Navy had heat build-up problems with their remote control vehicle trailers; when the US Army had heat build-up problems on their Patriot Missile Launchers; when the US Coast Guard had heat build-up problems on the decks of their coastal patrol ships based in Miami and Puerto Rico they all went looking for a solution. They required a solution that did not involve additional power to support supplemental air conditioning systems.Read more…
  • Robotic Truck Wash Equipment and Limitations

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    Due to the problems in the truck wash industry of finding competent and hard-working labor more and more truck watches are going to semi robotic board even fully robotic equipment to clean the trucks. Unfortunately many of the truck drivers do not like the job that is produced by these robotic truck wash equipment machines.Regarding the guys that make these kinds of equipment and the different manufacturers, well I am not going to bash anyone publicly; the industry is simply too small.Read more…
  • Considerations in Buying Truck Wash Equipment Pondered

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    In truck washing you want something, which works, does not break down, has good service to fix it, does not use too much water and is affordable considering the ROI. So addressing equipment is key, people come second. That is to say the people selling the equipment come second.Read more…
  • Truck Wash Business on the Intercontinental Highway System

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    Perhaps you have heard they are planning to build an Intercontinental Highway system, which goes through Texas and starts in Mexico and will go all the way to Canada. This is part of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Canadian-American free trade agreement. It makes sense to have our economies working together rather than working apart and causing trade wars.Read more…
  • Hand Wash Truck Wash and Hydrofluoric Acid Issues Considered

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    If you are an independent truck driver and take very good care of your truck then you know how important is to get a good hand wash and to go to a truck wash which does not use hydrochloric acid. Indeed, I can understand how you feel if you have had your aluminum dulled or turned white due to the use of this chemical or other harsh chemicals.Well regarding being up set, no one was more upset when one particular truck wash chain etched all my aluminum and turned it white with Hydrofluoric.Read more…
  • The Toyota FJ Cruiser: Breaking the Styling Mold

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    Toyota’s growing popularity hasn’t been without controversy. No, the automaker doesn’t have much of a quality issue to contend with and, no Toyota isn’t likely to begin losing market share anytime soon. Yet, there is one area where the Japanese automaker has a bit of a perception problem and that has to do with styling.Read more…
  • Truck Rental Is Huge

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    Truck rental is huge in many ways, the trucks are most certainly big and the industry is huge. Millions of persons, families and companies relocate to a new home or office every year. Whether across town or across the country, renting a truck is the best and easiest option to transport your belongings.Read more…
  • SUV Pros and Cons

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    Your car is bursting at the seams with children, sports equipment, groceries and pets. You think it may be time to trade up to a larger car. But is an SUV the right choice to make for your family?Read more…
  • Things You'll Need To Know To Buy The Right Snow Plow

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    Over the last couple of decades the snowplow industry has changed a lot, mainly due to the introduction of several new products that make snowplowing easier, faster, and safer.The introduction of these new products is a two edged sword; yes it makes things easier, but at the same time it also makes the process of deciding on a snowplow a little more involved. Some of the things that you have to consider include the following:Should I buy a straight-blade or multi-position snow plow?Read more…
  • Important Things To Do To Prepare Your Snowplow For Plowing This Season

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    Every season when you take your snowplow out of storage you should follow these guidelines to prepare your plow for the upcoming winter.First off, you should be intimately familiar with every component of your snowplow; this will save you a lot of aggravation later. Read through your owner's manual thoroughly and educate yourself about the maintenance procedures and operational guidelines.Read more…
  • Common Methods Of Vehicle Tracking

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    The most common methods of vehicle tracking vary somewhat depending on the size of the vehicle fleet. Large fleets tend to use equipment that is more elaborate because they can afford the greater cost, while small and medium sized fleets generally use less expensive systems that provide less functionality. New technology, however, is rapidly changing the cost effectiveness and quality of tracking systems available to these small and medium sized fleets.Read more…
  • Toyota Tacoma, the Phenomenon Continues

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    The latest version of Toyota Tacoma is a completely redesigned one. Its quirky and brawny aura is retained only that its dimensions are expanded to accommodate bigger loading capacity. At first glance, it can be ascertained that the Tacoma these days are bigger and also said to be better than its predecessors.Read more…
  • Electric Trailer Brakes Rebuilding: A Story About How They Work and What Happens When They Don't

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    This story begins when I offered to haul my friend's Aerostar van for him. He lives at the top of a very steep gravel hill.We drove the van on the trailer, strapped it down tight, set the weight distributing hitch and I headed down the hill.Read more…
  • Ford Explorer

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    It is safe to say that the mid size sport utility vehicle class is among the most competitive in the entire automotive industry. But with that being said, there are some SUV’s that do a great job beating out the others. One of these is the Ford Explorer.Read more…
  • Toyota 4Runner

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    If a full size sports utility vehicle is what you are after, the Toyota 4Runner is one of the best options on the market today. To go along with the Toyota name, this model offers everything that you could possibly want in a SUV plus more. Of course the Toyota 4Runner is great in the reliability department, but it goes well beyond that.Read more…
  • Nissan Pathfinder

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    The Nissan Pathfinder is a relatively new sport utility vehicle, but it has made its mark on the industry quite clearly from the very beginning. Despite all of the competition in the SUV ranks, the Nissan Pathfinder holds its own without much of a fuss. Going up against the big boys from Toyota and Honda does not seem to bother this SUV.Read more…
  • Nissan Titan

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    Searching for a big truck that is going to meet all of your needs can sometimes be a difficult task. The fact of the matter is that there are several top notch players in this field which can make the decision making process quite difficult. One of the best competitors is the Nissan Titan.Read more…
  • Ford F-150

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    When it comes to the best of the best in the truck class, there is no better option than the Ford F-150. For over ten years, the Ford F-150 has been at the top of this class. Not only is this truck popular among ordinary people, but construction workers love the power and toughness that it has to offer.Read more…
  • Chevrolet Tahoe

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    The last generation Chevrolet Tahoe was quite popular among people that were looking to buy a full size sport utility vehicle. The number of people and amount of luggage that you could get into the Chevrolet Tahoe was among the best in the industry. But this was not good enough for Chevrolet.Read more…
  • Lexus GX470

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    If you are in the market for a luxury sport utility vehicle, but want something that is big, look no further than the Lexus GX470. The Lexus GX470 is one of the best luxury SUV’s going today, and it is also one of the roomiest. This had made the Lexus GX470 one of the best selling luxury SUV’s on the market today.Read more…

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