Check The Condition Of The Extended Cabin Truck If Buying A Used One
Whenever a person buys something used, especially a previously owned vehicle, or sleeper or extended cabin truck, they check it out. Or you should (if you don’t). You should check the trailer and truck tires for even and proper wear and tear.
Check the oil and make sure it doesn’t have a burn smell. Listen to the truck’s engine to ensure it sounds right. Actually the best thing you can do is have a properly trained certified mechanic inspect it for you.
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You will also want to look around and make sure there are no visible signs of rust or other body damage. The paint tends to fade, so look closely at the top of the roof and hood. Check all of your latches, hooks, and fasteners for proper connections. Inspect all the compartments, making sure there are no cracks or other issues.
Have your mechanic inspect the trailer and truck’s brakes, the exhaust system, drive train, and even the frame. “Why the frame,” you ask? You don’t want a sleeper or extended cabin truck that has been in an accident. So check with the previous owner to see what kind of maintenance logs and schedules they kept.
Remember, you get a Carfax report on a used vehicle, yes even class 8 trucks!
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