My question is, does DOT require triangles, fire extinguisher, etc. for rigs this small?
Probably I'd say yes, if commercial.. however, even if it didn't require them.. I'd have them.
my f450 is pretty much solely used with my gooseneck to go fetch tractors out of state.. etc.. I have fire extinguisher, triangles, a full tool box that should handle most mechanical and electrical repairs in a parking lot below major surgery. i carry extra lamp elements, CPS sensor, and other small bolt on parts, plus a spare serpentine belt, have 3 diamond plate tool boxes inthe bed.. 2 ont he sides, and one behind the fuel transfer tank benhind the cab in the bed. I keep extra rad fluid, engine oil, brake fluid, trans fluidf and gear oil, and other minor supplies I might need roadside to stop up an emergency leak.. patch putty epoxy, etc.. wire and tapes.. etc.. a spare battery, a winch, more tie straps than I could everuse on the trailer, plus a come-along. a hi lift jack, small air compressor and 15g air-up tank, plus a small rack that holds cribbing timber for tires or jacks, and a cross bar setup that holds 4 5g diesel cans for those emergency out of fuel in the middle of nowhere situations. plus a spare tire, even though she is a dually. an array of led flashlights and worklights as well.. leather and rubber gloves.. etc.. etc. cab has a pillow and blanked, some bottled watter and dry non perishibal snacks in case I need to pull over and nap without hitting a cirty for a snack, or if I have a buddy driver, which I usually do, so we can trade off sleeping and driving... etc.. i also keep a emergency change of clothes in the truck including shoes.. have a couple spare keys hidden around, and xerox copies of identification tucked into a couple different envelopes in the cab.. etc.
I know this likely adds a bit to my hauling weight and slight hit on the fuel economy, but other than major component failure, I'm pretty well covered for emergencies while out of state.
sounds a lil overboard.. but i don't like the feeling of being on the roadside 3-4 states away in the dark, broke downand not at least have a few things i MIGHT need.. etc..
zi remember going thru lousiana after 04/05 hurricane season a couple times. hard to find fuel, some roads closed.. bad traffic jams on the long bridge on 10/12 spare fuel came in handy.
in texas one time had a piece of road debri jump up (
) and snatch trailer wireing plug out from truck.. had to pull over and gerry-rig some wireing from damaged truck socket to trailer, plus fix stripped wires on trailer. took a bunch of butt connectors, some zip ties and alot of electrical tape and spare wire and a buddy holding a flashlight and getting me tools and such on a roadside in cold weather with rain approaching... but got home cuz' we was prepaired ...
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