Trailer brakes not working / turning down good loads to get my trailer fixed

Started my work week and my trailer brakes went out. Turning down good loads to make it back to St. Louis where I’ll have my trailer fixed.

[@ViktorSokolyuk]

Alex, I understand your pain and frustrations with electric brakes. I had purchased from Kaufman a brand-new gooseneck kind of like you have, except mine was a single wheel double axel with electric brakes. After running for about 20K miles, I started to lose breaks on a trailer as well due to the electrical issues. I was in the shop almost on weekly bases. Because of that, I was forced to ran light loads, so that means that very often I was losing money. If I would know of such issues at the beginning, I would purchase a trailer with hydraulic brakes. Friend of mine switched from electric to hydraulic and he absolutely loves it. Safe, very responsive and you don't have to worry about going North in the winter. I would recommend you to stich to the hydraulic system. Best of the luck to you and may God keep you safe. BeeMax Transport.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

My trailer is electric over hydraulic disk brakes not the electric drums. Electric drums are complete trash. I’d never get that. It seems like the problem was low brake fluid causing the elctric pump to not pump the hydraulic fluid. I was told there’s a safety mechanism that senses low fluid and the pull stops working to it doesn’t burn up. 🤷‍♂️

[@HotshotAngel]

Donutssssssss… good luck with getting your trailer repair.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you Angel! Hope it will be repaired within a day or two as I take the trailer in. The donuts were unbelievably good 😁👍🏻🔥

[@orlandotorres4528]

I Love your videos💯🤟

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoy them and really appreciate your support 🙂👍🏻

[@ViktorSokolyuk]

Alright. Be safe out there.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you!

[@painter2121]

Alex thank you for another video, and good luck

[@robswan]

wow those donuts looked amazing Alex. Thanks for the video buddy

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Rob, you are welcome! Those donuts were fantastic. Of you ever see a Parlor Donuts place, try them. I fell in love with that place now it’s my favorite out of all the places I’ve been to. 👍🏻

[@TheCarolinax4]

I think Robert with SGH loaded out of that same building some years back, great vids keep em coming

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

I don’t know who that is 🤷‍♂️ Thanks, happy to know you are enjoying the content 👍🏻

[@lowlightguy6606]

that sucks about your week. Hopefully the next week picks up for you. 👊

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! Yeah it’s unfortunate the brakes went out. Would have been a good week because there were good loads available that I couldn’t take. 🤷‍♂️

[@PowerlifterRich]

Man I've never seen so many donuts eaten! Lol. Ever been to the donut hole in florida? Use to go there all the time!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

No never been to that one. You should see food challenges on KZbin. People eat 10 times more than what I eat 😁

[@alfonsogonzalez6412]

Hey donut man good call to take care of that trailer issue same happen to me and was a faulty fuse in the truck for the wire harness connection be safe out there and enjoy ur donuts bro

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you my friend. I can check but doubt it’s the fuse because I had this issue before. Had the plug for the trailer harness checked and it’s fine. I’ll look for the fuse and see if it’s ok though.

[@alfonsogonzalez6412]

@@Mr.AlexKogan keep us posted on final fix

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@alfonsogonzalez6412 I will for sure. Should be quick because they have all parts in stock.

[@grantmarut7488]

Taken care of equipment is a priority

[@skyline19891989able]

Good bless your metabolism 😂. I workout everyday day sometimes 2x a day on my reset 1.5hr ( only a hour on the second time if I do 2x ), competed and everything and can’t get away with eating all that lol. When I was younger I would be able to get away with it but now no way 😢😂, time has caught up and can’t stay at 7-10% bf now staying around 13-15%

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

13-15% body fat is good. I’m not sure where I’m at on my body fat. 7 percent is not healthy for a long time. Working out is just a part of it but your diet is the most important which I’m sure you know since you’ve competed. My metabolism sucks, I put on weight easy. It’s important not to overeat your needed calories. I only make it to the gym probably 2 times per week and I don’t workout longer than an hour and a half. I rarely do cardio. I’m 43 so can’t say I’m at an age that has good metabolism. 😁

[@juanv8319]

Hey brother, great video! I had a quick question about your pre meals, could you be able to explain or show how you heat up your food because I’m very interested into meal prepping and even going to buy the same fridge as yours! Also what size fridge do you use? Again amazing content keep your head up and God will answer many of your blessings! 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you my friend. Yes I can show you in one of my next videos when I hit the road. I honestly don’t remember the size of the fridge. I think it’s 23 quart if I’m correct. F40C4TMP Portable 12 Volt Refrigerator, 23 Quart (22L) Portable Car Freezer, -8℉ to 50℉ Compressor 12V Fridge for Camping, Road Trip, Travel, Van, Truck, RV, Outdoor and Home, 12/24V DC & 110~240V AC a.co/d/9cE503v

[@NeilsprojectFD1994]

It's unfortunate that you had an issue with the trailer brakes. I hope next week will be good for you. Alex, I have a question. When you purchased the trailer, did you buy the chains, straps, and tarps at the same time or did you purchase them after buying the trailer? Thanks for the Great Video...

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Hope to back on the road asap. I can’t remember if I bought my securement equipment before or after trailer but I bought it at Myteeproducts.com

[@glennjukes5581]

Keep on trucking-be safe. Some days/weeks are not so good-others make up for it. Is the place fixing your trailer the place you bought it?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thanks Glenn! It’s being fixed under warranty at the same company I purchased from just a different location.

[@gusfernandez8486]

Hi Alex another great video with yummy 🍩 sorry for the breaks 😢 ... I know how to replace those... it is no easy .hopping you on bussines soon.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Gus you are welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. It’s not the actual brakes that have an issue it’s the pump that pumps the hydraulic fluid to the brakes. It works intermittently but the trailer is parked now and will be in the shop this Monday 👍🏻

[@gusfernandez8486]

@Mr.AlexKogan I see... the hydraulic pump...thanks for the info

[@gusfernandez8486]

@Mr.AlexKogan question: how long the brakes last in your trailer...is a 8k axel breaks

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@gusfernandez8486 so I have about 90k on my trailer. My brake pads are still in good shape. You never want to have your brake controller in the truck turned up high so you don’t wear out your brakes on the trailer. I didn’t understand your question about the 8k axles but axles aren’t brakes, they are the beams between your wheels. My trailer has 12k axles. I hope that answered what you were asking but if not please let me know 👍🏻

[@bucs1015]

Were the rods that you placed through the holes provided?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yes they had it at the place. Good thing because I don’t carry one with me. Rarely do reels.

[@Narcissist12]

Hey Alex I’m having the same issues on my 40 foot bigtex trailer, brakes seems not to be working most likely bec of leaky seals but I’m hoping if you can make a video of it when you get it back thanks!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Yeah I’ll definitely let you know what was going on with my brakes once I pick the trailer up.

[@clozer11051]

Thanks for the content. I noticed you don't keep your straps rolled up in your sliding winches. Is this to prevent theft?

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you for watching. I don’t keep them rolled up in the sliding track because I don’t like to throw the hook end over the load. I prefer to hold the hook and throw the strap over the load. Plus keeping them on the track takes more work to wind each one on there then unwind when you want to strap the load. Also in winter time if you have freezing rain, it’s over when they are on the track.

[@clozer11051]

@@Mr.AlexKogan That makes sense. I appreciate the information. Keep those vlogs going, I enjoy watching them 👍👍

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@clozer11051 Thank you. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. 👍🏻

[@yardmaster1947]

Alex, being diabetic I had to shoot myself while watching you devour those great donuts. Incidentally, my local bakery has calorie free donuts. You pay for the pastry, but the calories are free. Enjoy!

[@richkeegan1264]

What is the average per mile now is it getting better

[@MrHAM-ti9ls]

It depdnds at which state you are in, moslty it ranges from $1.3 to $2.3 per mile. South sides have good loads

[@jeffreycoon9634]

Sorry about your luck. The good paying loads coming out of NC, where they all around the Charlotte area? I need the recipe for that pasta, meatballs and chicken dish lol 43 grams of protein and less than 500 calories is a nice ratio!

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Thank you Jeff! Yes the loads were coming out of NC, different cities. Going to California, Florida, Utah. The meals are healthy choice meals from Walmart. They are in the freezers. I just buy chicken breast and cook it when I’m home and add it to the meals to get that extra protein or if I’m mot home I’ll by a bag of cooked grilled chicken and do the same. The meals are low fat and moderate on carbs. I make them high with protein. I also by 2 % cottage cheese because that’s high in protein and low fat and barely any carbs. It’s like 13 grams protein per serving which is 90 calories.

[@jeffreycoon9634]

@@Mr.AlexKogan thanks! That makes it even easier than having to cook it all. Love cottage cheese with some black pepper. Can’t eat with fruit though.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@jeffreycoon9634 If you go to Walmart, in the isle with all the chips, they have rice cakes. I get caramel flavored. It’s 50 calories per rice cake and it has a bit of carbs on there. I put my cottage cheese on the rice cake and eat it like that but sometimes just cottage cheese alone. I also buy protein bars and sometimes protein shakes. I try to stay at 1800 calories per day and at least one gram of protein per pound of body weight. Protein is very important to maintain muscle mass. 😁

[@jeffreycoon9634]

@@Mr.AlexKogan Thanks for the info. Foods high in protein is the only way I can fill full for decent amount of time and with the kind of work we do we have to watch every calorie. I’ve noticed lately that I’m losing strength so I’ve got to get my butt in the gym or at least start doing something extra.

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@jeffreycoon9634 have to try to workout. At least 2 times a week if you can.

[@duwenji]

Hi Alex. Great vids, been following them for a while. Would you be open to helping me setup my CDL start? I’m located in Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Thanks

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Hey, thanks. If you don’t have a CDL I believe you have to attend a CDL CLASS now to be able to get it. It’s a new rule they passed recently.

[@user-qn2bk7fl4d]

You should change your name on your hotshot, the donut man wow😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Jerry-hh5eb]

Alex, please turn off the music when you are talking. It's distracting.

[@craigfrancis9578]

You tearing up donuts surgar level is high

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Not too bad. I have a glucometer. I check my sugar after donuts to make sure I’m good 😁

[@petermcgregor3274]

Can you send me these doughnuts am in Scotland

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Ah but they will be stale by the time they get you to you 😁

[@bczerniak]

Too much sugar make me sick

[@sjeffreyw]

I use to work on the road, eat like that. Now I sit at home taking diabetes medication.

[@thepeeve]

He eats this once a week. Other than that he has to eat healthy for his physique

[@Johybrid]

Quiero dejar mi trabajo. Y poner me hacer hot shot si los números que dices son reales me conviene pero son número libres para ti oh antes de cortar todos los gastos

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

English please.

[@sjeffreyw]

Keep eating donuts you're become diabetic

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

Not from once a week. I don’t do it every day and I did a glucose monitor test before the donuts and 3 times after with one hour time intervals to see how my body handles the sugar load. I keep it monitored 👍🏻😁

[@skyline19891989able]

@@Mr.AlexKoganyou’re doing it correctly by paying attention to your blood sugar, don’t pay attention to all the ignorant people that don’t understand the process and don’t know that you can eat almost anything in moderation and everyone’s body is different

[@Mr.AlexKogan]

@@skyline19891989able yeah. Plus a cheat day is once a week. Not everyday. Of I ate like that everyday, I’d probably have diabetes for sure. 🤣