With the recent Minnesota Car Carrier fire we are reminded of one area that can be overlooked in autotransport care and maintenance: The tires. Based on an article by RSI Insurance Brokers, combustion around the tires can start with nothing more than non moving hot air coming from the brakers which are probably not working properly.While many Cottrell Trailers have automatic tire inflation devices in the trailer wheels, they are not offered in the cab wheels towards the front. There is no greater investment to a carhauler than a Cottrell Trailer and anything that can extend the life of the trailer is important. There are accidents that are unforseeable, but here are some strategies to mitigate risk with your Cottrell carhauler.
1-Check your Cottrell tires as often as you can which usually will be at stopovers on the road
2-See a certified Cottrell dealer for regular inspections of your brakes and tires
3-Before any trip make sure the tires are inflated to the exact standards recommended for your Cottrell Trailer
As simple as these may seem, there are autohaulers who push the limit. In a 25 ton carhauler trailer heat can build up quicker than you think under the stress of the loadM
Article is pulled from RSI Insurance broker site
The Cummins ISX15 is one of many good choices of engines to help power your Cottrell Trailer down the road. The Cummins ISX15 is the standard choice for our Peterbilt 388 engine when paired with a Cottrell Car Hauler. It offers tremendous power but still offers a fuel economy improvement of 6%. As fuel become s a bigger and bigger issue, lowering your fuel cost will help you get down the road cheaper without sacrificing power to your Cottrell Trailer.
