Check the history for major mechanical problems because some of them can appear again in the future giving you additional repair expenses.
17. Check the Wiring
Bad wiring can cause light problems so before you buy a used semi truck check the condition of the wires. Also, you need to check if the truck cab and the trailer are electrically compatible. Avoid buying used semi truck if you notice that:
- Wires are hanging down
- If the covering of the wires is damaged
Even if you find a used semi truck with wires in a good shape always check the lights to see if they work properly. Sometimes the bad connection can mean dirty plug receptacle. Connect the trailer with the tractor to see if everything is in function.
18. Check the Truck Bed
Maybe the truck bed doesn’t have a major influence on the truck performance but it influences on your body performance. I am placing the truck bed in this list of what you need to check before you buy used semi truck because the quality of the truck bed effect on your:
- Health
- Energy
- Reflexes
- Generally your driving performance
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Your truck is your leaving place so you need to make it more comfortable. Check the truck bed if it is in a good shape to ensure a good night sleep and use those resting hours properly. Perfect truck bed means good driving performance on the road.
19. Check the Truck Seat
Like the truck bed, the quality of the truck seat doesn’t need to be ignored. The driving seat may not be a decision buying factor as the condition of the engine but yet… can be a decision factor if you have doubt between two used semi trucks with similar qualities so at the end you can always buy the truck with better truck seats.
