- Crank Handle;
- Crank Handle Bolt Nut;
- Crank Handle Holder;
These parts of the trailer landing leg will show you precisely in which condition the leg of the trailer is. In addition while doing the inspection of the landing semi deck trailer leg you can take a look at the mounting brackets- if there is any deformation, as well as cracks.
Do each part of the inspection process with patience, care, and dedication, because at the end of the day you are the one who is gonna buy that trailer to your trucking company- and I bet that you would like it to be in a good condition.
8.If You Are Buying Used Step Deck Trailer- Get To Know The Reason For Selling
Buying used trailers has never been easy, yet buying used step deck trailer is even more difficult, since the step deck trailer is hauling heavier loads than the regular trailers.
When I say that buying used step deck trailers is even harder- I mean it literally. One reason why buying step deck trailer is harder is the fact that these trailers are designed to transport heavier loads, and the transportation of the heavier loads itself is way more complex than transporting regular loads.
Whereas if you have the budget to buy a new step deck trailer-than you will have to skip this inspection tip (as well as few other tips), because if you are buying the trailer straight from the manufacturer it will join your fleet brand new- without any further inspections.
Yet, sometimes even the people and the trucking companies that can afford new trailers, they tend to buy used. That is so because they want to save money.
Likewise, when buying a step deck trailer you will have to do a detailed trailer inspection, and if you will be able it would be great that you find out the reason why that particular step deck trailer is on sales.
And now you must be asking yourself how are you going to find out the real reason why that particular step deck trailer is on sales. Well that won’t be that hard as it might seem, all that you will have to do is to ask direct questions and to wait for the reactions.
Actually did you know that body language most of the times speaks way more than words can say?
Moreover, if the dealer is changing the theme and wants to get away your attention- than you should be aware that he might be hiding some defects of the trailer that might not be visible at the first sight. And have in mind that if you don’t do a proper trailer inspection those defects can cost you a lot of money, so that way you will overpay the trailer.
