Uhoh! Tim Fails Inspection! Truck & Trailer Tuesday with Trooper Hoover

[@douglasreid2907]

This Trooper is a great teacher!! I don't wanna be unsafe, and now He shows us what to look for!! Win/Win!

[@mikegrazio5376]

next this cop gonna tell you about health safety to and you gonna jump for joy. Fat cop representing safetey lmao

[@rippersix293]

Brent Hoover is one good enforcement officer, always willing to teach and explain to the driving public so the highways are safer. As I always say in my comments to him “We’re working together, for safety’s sake!”

[@snapperkc9317]

The Trooper seems like a great guy that is focused on our safety. Thank You Trooper & TTWT.

[@gittyupalice96]

The D.O.T. officers I've met in my state for commercial inspections are the same way, really laid back. They'd rather explain to you what's going on and why, than give you a ticket. Its like they're more passionate about trucks and trailers than the guys actually driving the trucks and trailers lol.

[@ronnierocha9894]

only on camera

[@robertesposito9871]

Really nice of trooper Hoover to show what they look for, most roadside troopers aren’t as pleasant as trooper Hoover and god forbid you ask a question

[@johngritman4840]

Trooper Hoover, thank you. Your comments are common sense and clearly spoken.

[@boomstickkid]

best thing to say "worked during my pre trip"

[@bobbypeterson5024]

This may be a four year old video but has lots of great info. Thank you Tim & Kristi and Trooper Hoover.

[@bobbypeterson5024]

Tim, I hear you about just checking systems before you leave home. I got pulled over a few weeks ago because of a bad tail light. I told the cop I had just purchased new lamps and he laughed out loud until I whipped open the bag with them! That got him to chuckle and let me go...

[@thomasdesmond2248]

The trooper is absolutely correct on the emergency brake activation cable. Great catch trooper.

[@garypollack6948]

Mine ebrake is attached to my bumper

[@jlweck231978]

I knew that when i started towing skidsteers at 16yrs old.

[@robbiebooth2980]

"Great catch"!! Except he didn't mention the fact that the cable was longer than the chains! DUHHHH! You would want the emergency brakes to engage before the emergency chains are tight! "Great Miss" if you ask me....

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I dunno. If the main hitch detaches, I’m ready for the e brake to be engaged!!

[@Vdubfro]

@@robbiebooth2980 the emergency brake is there in case the safety chains fail after the trailer becomes detached. You don't want the trailer to come unhitched and lock up the brakes while still on the safety chains. That would make a bad situation worse.

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

I use a bungee cord to hold the chains tight under the ball everytime. It keeps everything from dragging but, flexes when the need comes.

[@Harry-zz2oh]

Good idea; I'll do that with my trailers (I have three but all different sizes).

[@TheeAbstractHero]

Just twist the chain until they don’t reach the ground anymore

[@mepoweme]

I also use a short Bunge, and have for years.

[@Dusdaddy]

@@TheeAbstractHero Don't do that. It reduces the chain strength up to 70%.

[@смиренный-х2б]

What a great trooper! This is how all troopers should act. Not afraid of the camera and down to earth. Good on you Trooper Hoover; stay safe Sir! Edit: misspelled a word.

[@curtwhite876]

Might be good to have a video on the breakaway box and how to repair/replace and correctly connect the cable to the truck. Loving this series -- so much useful information.

[@bethvv_dd317]

Our Troopers are the best of the best!!!

[@karlbrohammer9105]

Very informative series, Thank you and Officer Hoover for each of the presentations.

[@politicalsheepdog]

This is really great that the Highway Patrol and Police are participating in these informational KZbin Videos. It give everyone a heads up on what needs to be maintained on Truck and Trailer.

[@hunterinthebush]

Education with ISP "AWESOME" Thank you and Thank you Trooper Hoover. Learned a few things. THANK YOU!

[@michaelsunsdahl5874]

Big thanks for all the great information Tim and Trooper Hoover...stay safe out there!

[@judysuprtrkr3423]

These DOT guys are great to work with!! After driving semi OTR for 26 years solo I have a great respect for these guys. Some drivers hate them. I’ve ALWAYS treated them with respect and courtesy and never received 1 ticket in 26 years. Not that I didn’t give them a reason! They’re just doing their job.

[@TheHillbillyEngineer]

Thanks Tim and Trooper Hoover, if this video helps to prevent even one accident it well worth all the time and effort you all put into it.

[@vincemeyer7968]

This is a good review for experienced and inexperienced alike! It is good to be reminded of those things we may take for granted. Thanks for sharing this!

[@PastorDavidFranklin]

Great job guys. I wish more were so attentive. Pre-tripping your vehicle/equipment takes just a few minutes but can literally be a life saver. Thanks Tim, Christy & Trooper Hoover!

[@judysuprtrkr3423]

You are110% right! 😊

[@dancraver3815]

Tim Hoover the only cop I like he's a good guy showing us how to be safer on the road without fineing us

[@robertmcgee7083]

He’s on video, can act like a dick.

[@pikelander7785]

Sobriety checkpoint: Can you say "Truck and Trailer Tuesday on Tractor Time with Tim, and Trooper Hoover". Good job!

[@Harry-zz2oh]

Even if I were sober, I doubt I could say all that without messing it up. Good way to test someone!

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Handcuffs. I haven’t even had a beer in 3 months..

[@jansorensen]

Thanks for video Tim . Trooper Hoover, he dose a great job explaining what is and isnt a violation have a great day be safe.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Excellent series

[@Alanschmalzried]

Happy to see that a twist or two to the safety chains is ok. Informative! Happy towing.

[@shawnwright2356]

A chain is not designed to take a load while twisted. The chain could fail and snap. Especially with a shock load. Safety chains should be the proper length to begin with. My trailers are designed so the safety chains can be adjusted in length. In a pinch the safety chains can be raised up off the pavement using a rope or bungee cord. Coiled safety cables are another option.

[@dougshrader7721]

Agree with Shawn, as a farmer we knew a twisted chain will break under a load, I'd use a bungee cord instead.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

I was surprised to hear that they allowed the chains to be twisted. It seems like a bungee would be a better option. You never want the chains to be needed because the trailer will go to the right with the crown of the road, pulling the rear of the tow vehicle with it, turning the tow vehicle into oncoming traffic.

[@akbychoice]

Tired old mechanic I use Zip Ties to keep the chains up enough not to drag the pavement.

[@gpecaut1]

@@shawnwright2356 Florida does not allow bungee cords to hold anything. AZ, and CA will write a ticket for any twist in a chain. Hello campers, welcome to my world. 38 years over the road, and now I don't even want to tow my camper when I'm not working. OH! Wait until they start enforcing ELD for private rigs over 10001#. I see a bunch of fifth wheel campers going up for sale real cheap.

[@richardm1631]

Troops Hoover is a great guy he is looking out people safety just like other trooper all over the country

[@jameswoughter4150]

Proud 2 say Brent has been a friend for years.... good man

[@pmp6972]

One of the better offerings on KZbin. Extremely well done. Thank you.

[@danberger4593]

Hi Tim, Glad to see Truck and Trailer Tuesday, you're making the world safer. Here's a small tip to share - we just bought a big dump trailer and for the first time need a 2 5/16 ball. To prevent confusion, I painted the 2 inch hitch bars and hitches fluorescent orange, and the 2 5/16 hitches fluorescent green. If you were to put the bigger hitch on the smaller ball there would be big trouble. Bonus - the hitch is easier to see in the backup camera.

[@SkiddingF350]

One of the best videos you've done. Thank you!!!

[@JeremyalexIicor]

logger Wade has had trooper Hoover on he seems like a good guy. alot of inspectors could learn from him, he seems to educate and truly care not just meet ticket quotas

[@mikegrazio5376]

Do you care about how fat and unhealty he is? or does tht not matter. Hes like an unhealthy fat personal trainer teling you how to live safe and health

[@crslyrn]

Good series of educational videos. It was nice of Trooper Hoover to take time to work with you guys on this series. Stay safe.

[@davidwagner5250]

Great video!!!!! Last year I flipped my trailer to do maintenance on it .Was surprised to see the salt damage now I guess I will repaint the bottom of the trailer ever 2 years. Love the website 👌

[@joshsstuffs5877]

Great video, Tim. An overlooked topic for sure.

[@mitchelldecker7771]

This was a really good video, thank you for posting it. With as many miles as I do on the freeway with my farm trailers, I pretty much treat it like a commercial trailer situation. Rewired my gooseneck because the breakaway was inoperable, the plug was cracked and filled with water, the brakes had been cut because the wiring had been rerun with 18 gauge by the previous owner and had gotten smoked. Pretty ridiculous. Now all the lights work, brakes work again, and all it needs is new lumber and some black touch up paint. Keep up the good content. 👍

[@Wheelingoffthewrench]

Most would run the hooks on the safety chain hooked from the bottom. Flip the hooks

[@keithgrund940]

Great video I learned a couple of things to change on my trailer. Thanks to the officer for the education.

[@mking3219]

Gotta love ISP nice, and helpful....more troopers should be like these guys

[@Aerospace_Education]

Thanks for the video. Love when the Police help like this. Promotes the protect and serve portion of the job.

[@jordanparker8359]

Lots of great knowledge. Working on becoming a Commercial Vehicle Officer for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Thanks for the video and great knowledge from a great officer

[@chefmiguelangelruiz]

Didn't expect the video to be as useful information. Great video.

[@turboflush]

Thank you for the chain knowledge. Always heard the opposite.

[@AndrooH]

I've added an eye-bolt just below by rego/license plate for my emergency breakaway brakes - keeps it clear and independent of the towing hitch :)

[@maryfrost7900]

I do the same thing just in case the tow hitch breaks my to hitch is below my bumper so my safety chain hooks to my bumper even my electric break cable is on the bumper

[@MARKE911]

Thanks Tim for making these videos. Great information. I really appreciate it. He might have mentioned it on a previous video. Check to make sure your tires on your trailer are at the proper PSI I have a 10K dump trailer and they are rated for 3350 lbs at 80 PSI. I had 2 tires at 50 PSI and realized it really quick after it was loaded no where near a air compressor replacement tires aren’t cheap. I learned the hard way.

[@ariesvancouver9254]

I’m not a trucker but even I find your videos interesting.Trooper Hoover does a good job of explaining what to look for.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisrexroat3240]

We took apart my father-in-law's horse trailer brakes last summer to inspect them. It had been sitting parked for most of the summer before out in New Mexico. 3 of the drums looked ok, the 4th one however, when we pulled the drum off, a mouse skeleton fell out. As we dug around in the nest it had made, we found a snake skeleton about 2 foot long coiled up in there as well. That was probably the best/worst thing I've ever found.

[@jackw3235]

Thanksfor this great educational video 👍👍👍👍👏👏

[@rogercoomber9598]

Great series of videos Tim. Very helpful. 👍🏻

[@tomkeating65]

So, when it rains it pours? Something good comes out of this. I, fortunately, don't do this work anymore, but when I did, there were nightmares. Another great video. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@anothergoogleuser]

Excellent video with good information. Thanks for sharing!

[@gliderider7077]

Thank you as always for the educational videos, stay safe out there Trooper

[@ffc3476]

Thank you Tim this was good information and is appreciated and thank Trooper Hoover

[@jdinnis]

Another great video, thanks Tim! And Thanks to Trooper Hoover for sharing all this great knowledge. One thing though, lets talk about the strain relief on your trailer wiring. Your wires will last a lot longer if you get that outer jacket into the strain relief clamp on that plug.

[@Jerseyhighlander]

I have to appreciate the fact that officer Hoover made a point, several times, to differentiate between commercial operation and private operation and that private operation is not subject to enforcement of regulations. Doesn't mean anybody should be stupid, reckless or irresponsible in their private use of trailers, just that we are not subject to state revenue extortion. Regulations, codes and statutes are for commercial transportation.

[@Rusty_Nickle]

It was nice of them to walk you through this

[@linepainter]

Great video, thank for taking the time to make it.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertoswalt319]

Great advise. I agree that safety should be the main focus and not on the category of commercial vs non-commercial.

[@Chris_In_Texas]

Very nice for IN State Police for helping do these great information. Officer Hoover can explain things in plain English. Great job and he needs to be in front of the camera more too...

[@EAGLEDRIVER77]

Excellent video, great information. I certainly appreciate all of your videos Tim. Took delivery of a 1025R today, your KZbin channel was a deciding factor in which machine I purchased. Thank You!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congratulations, Tim! I’m sure you will love it!

[@shawnwright2356]

Very good presentation Trooper Hoover.

[@mikereinken1760]

For added trailer hitch safety for whatever you're pulling check out iron Jaws trailer hitch safety

[@ketchupmustard5465]

This needs to be taught to our teens before they get a permit and they need this knowledge far before they get a driver's license.

[@Legally_its_a_joke]

80% of them will never use it

[@justsensa]

Or you can reach your own kids duh

[@brysp1dey]

What a great video! Thanks to Trooper Hoover, Tim and Kristy (sp?) behind the camera.

[@itsnotfar]

What happens when you pull hard on a twisted chain. It deforms and could break. Strange they say its ok to twist.

[@triciagray3752]

Never twist! I was looking for this to be pointed out.

[@jerrynibarger9148]

Be sure to tighten the ball too. Great Video and thanks for the info.

[@Uriah625]

Great info, certainly take note of his comment, “one or two twists of the chain”. Do not twist the chain enough that it balls up to shorten it. More than what he recommends will reduce the chains strength by 90%! It’s good practice is to get proper length chains to begin with. I understand that if you tow with multiple vehicles, that may not be an option. If that is the case, put a quick link of appropriate strength to shorten the chain when needed.

[@jkrisch83]

Always do your pre trip on truck and trailer before leaving

[@flfishing947]

Sooo...the trailer chains fail and rip in half (both), the trailer manages to rip off the trailer ball (most likely the trailer is flipped up in the air or on its side, and somehow we seem to think the break away is going to help.

[@normferguson2769]

My boat trailer has jumped off the ball twice and the safety chain kept the trailer in line and behind the truck. I now double check it is seated tightly to the ball and the lever action has the tongue locked down to the ball properly. My fifth wheel has locked up its brakes when the emergency switch cable got caught on the hitch bolts and pulled out on a tight turn, so I know it works.

[@RSTEINER57]

I had a cement mixer come off the ball and the chains were not connected properly and the mixer slid down the road and stopped upright without tipping over so breakaway brakes might have helped stop it sooner

[@ghoffmann821]

More often human error.

[@gelzinis978]

Kinda good video, more people who tow trailers need this

[@nicmaz37]

@5:40 you can clearly see a gap between the nut and washer on the ball hitch, I recommend unscrewing the nut to put some heavy duty Lock Tite on the threads and torque to specification.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, and it has been commented on repeatedly, and fixed the same day as this was filmed.

[@eosjoe565]

When I saw the rust I was going to ask if that trailer was one you were borrowing because I remembered that yours was not very old. Then when you said it was YOUR trailer I was like "Wow!". The rust on the frame and the corrosion around the hitch was surprising. I live in the snow belt also and my landscape trailer is around 8 years old and it has nowhere near that amount of rust.

[@orangepeel796]

Nice video. I am surprised the the officer did not mention the length of the breakaway kit cable. It looks very long and usually should be slightly shorter than the chains on order to prevent the trailer coupler and jack from running into the back of the truck if it comes loose from the hitch ball. It should apply the brakes even if the chains are still connected to the truck. I also noted he did not mention weather or not all axles should have brakes - many states Arkansas, Iowa) require all four on tandem over 3000. When I haul my tractor and implements, the combined weight is about 12k and it makes me glad about things actually working. On another note - I have had several trailers with break away batteries. If they sit for several months - become discharged - then winter sets in and they freeze - bad battery. I have hauled with the same dead battery many years and been lucky. When I started hauling heavier (my tractor), I decided to find a solution to always having a dead battery. I invested in a solar controller and a50 watt solar panel connected to the trailer bus (connection box) to keep the battery charged. That also permitted me to attach a GPS tracker when I was away to help if the trailer took a trip without my knowledge. Enjoyed the video, Great subject. I heard another video remind me that safety measures are not all that important when everything is good. But when things do not go right and the Highway Patrol shows up, axle weight, trailer weight, combined gross weight, and truck payload weight seem to draw a lot of attention - sometimes when tickets are written, Insurance may choose not to pay. Best Wishes, Larry

[@dodgeguyz]

Length is a matter of opinion. I have mine setup so it only engages in the event the chains breakaway. If the trailer is still attached by the chains it is not “broken away” and is still attached to the truck. So when you stop the brake controller will apply the brakes so the trailer will not hit the back of the truck. Last thing I want is a trailer yanking on the back of a truck still attached with no control of the brakes! And I also attach the cable independent of the hitch. Either to the bumper or the frame. This is just on the off chance the hitch separates from the vehicle. Anything beyond that there are bigger problems that obviously can’t be controlled.

[@orangepeel796]

@@dodgeguyz I think you are right. There is nothing there that I can disagree with. I may go back to extending the cable longer. I guess the key to that is connecting the cable independent of the hitch assembly. And you are right, if the chains are still attached, you will have brake control from the truck (which I like much better). Thanks, best wishes, Larry

[@sheriealey1061]

Thank you Trooper!!!

[@jasonswingle1880]

A helpful couple of things for you to do. You can get a "D" ring like climbers use that has a flip lock and you can use the safety chain slot to attach it to the truck. Another thing that helps guard the wire is even if you have that style hitch you can open safety pin loop and slide the wire in the safety loop on the safety pin. That will keep your trailer wire from ever touching the ground and you won't have to worry about it being to short for turns because it's right over the tongue. A few little tricks from delivering trailers and rv's that I learned along the way.

[@trainman071]

this officer is very reasonable and very knowledgable work with people it is for your own good learn something from them

[@charliedeckard7896]

Make sure that ball is tight I had a friend that had one come off

[@2fast65]

Great video Tim trooper Hoover dose a great job with the education side of enforcement he has also don videos with logger Wade he dose a great job explaining what is and isnt a violation have a great day be safe.

[@anderleof]

...does .......done.

[@dondagy9109]

Alot of companies, including all brand new driveshafts ive had custom made, are never painted. They all say the paint will imbalance it. Yay or nay, i still dust a little on them, because i cant think that surface rust would be balanced better than a clean surface with a dust coat on it.

[@ckherring82]

Brother thank you for the video, as county mountie in texas. I appreciate it, I see daily dangerous trailers failure to secure loads. My best partners mother was killed when unsecured load fell on her car killing her. I take it very serious, and I wish to impress upon pick up owners secure your cargo, it takes a few minutes, but can save you a lot money and anguish.

[@TJB270]

If I need to shorten up the chains a little, so they aren’t rubbing the ground, can I possibly feed them through the attachment point (if the hooks fit) and back onto themselves? I saw someone do that when hooking up their U-Haul trailer.

[@tonywebb4341]

I am glad that he pointed out the cable I put mine on the frame or the bumper so if you would have a total failure of your hitch the brakes would still be activated on the trailer

[@josephdriscoll8527]

officer Hoover is a great source of knowledge ,thanks Tim

[@oldpackfan]

Electrical always work until it doesn't. I check mine at home, drove about a mile to pick up a car. When we had the car loaded I notice warning light had come on. Luckily it was just a loose connection and a quick fix.

[@MichaelSmith-os1pp]

Another great episode, I bought a dump trailer today and this is right on time for me.

[@jasontobbe2862]

If your shank on the ball is 1 ¹/⁴" (a lot of 2 ⁵/¹⁶" hitches are) the torque spec is 450 ft/lbs. That lock washer should be completely compressed.

[@DieselRamcharger]

lock washers do nothing. that nut isn't tight.

[@chrisbreidenbaugh3697]

I don’t doubt your spec, but who has a torque wrench with that capacity lying around???

[@NelsonImprovement]

@@chrisbreidenbaugh3697 That's when you hit it with enough ugga duggas to stop turning and then put a 10' pipe on your wrench and see if it turns.

[@rippersix293]

Chris Breidenbaugh, I do....

[@jasons9249]

I just use my impact wrench set to highest setting to put the ball on tight. They never come loose.

[@vincebotkin1960]

You know officer Hoover is a good guy if he has a Dachshund!!

[@josephklingshirn7818]

Don't forget to tighten the ball nut another 1/2 turn to close up the lock washer.

[@jeeppatriotoffroadaz]

I had the same type of break away on my trailer when I bought it. Took it in to. I replaced it with one that had a Bungie type cord. A lot better the. The stock setup and it give it a better hookup and it like a spring coil type of Bungee. Love it.

[@salleecreekworkshop]

Thanks for a great video series.

[@daves2433]

No looking at the bolts that hold the hitch on the frame?

[@davidroberts2404]

Always weld the hitch to the frame. Bolt on hitches suck big time

[@asasmith8638]

Hey tim I just take eye bolts and install on all my trucks so the electric break away cable is completely separate with a snap clip

[@mikeingle3795]

Breakaway should be connected to the truck frame. Hitch bolts have been known to fail and breakaway cable goes with the hitch, not applying the emergency brakes. There is a KZbin video showing that situation with a travel trailer.

[@garyc.8488]

At 6:33 you can see a gap between the hitch ball nut and lock washer that goes all the way into the shank of the hitch ball. It's not correctly torqued. specs can be found on hitch ball mfgr website and it varies by shank diameter. I tow a 30' travel trailer and at rallies I have used a Dollar bill and see if I can slip it in between the nut and lock washer. It's a quick easy check but agreed it does not indicate fully torqued only that enough torque was used to compress the lock washer.

[@chainsaw_nightrider]

I failed my trailer inspection too. All the wires to my seven pin connector have been cut.

[@VideosByAl]

After you replace your Brake Away Battery and Box, you need to pull the plunger on the Brake Away Switch and make sure all four service brakes lock up. During a Level 1 safety check you will have to prove the brakes lock when the plunger is pulled.

[@davidj.kester7979]

it should be don ever year.

[@VideosByAl]

@@davidj.kester7979 100% correct, it's part of the FMCSA inspection.

[@daviddesimone342]

BEST / easiest electric brake cord is the RED stretchy type sold at most trailer stores , i have a extra stainless steel spring snap link specifically for that , hooked to truck hitch frame , separate from chain hooks as he said , THE new super duty trailer hitch frame is so thick , i bought two extra D-ring shackles , be safe

[@jacobpatterson7363]

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[@IronAndDiesel]

I did not know about using the X pattern with trailer chains. Will keep it in mind for next time!

[@davidroberts2404]

Always cross the chains

[@rosemarylawrence-henderson1726]

I was wondering if I need dot number if my work keeps me my truck and trailer in a 150mile radius

[@jeffreystoesser6878]

Very informative. Great video !

[@fifthhorseman6933]

I always see the Toyota SUV rolling down the interstate hauling a 32 foot cabin cruiser. They never get pulled over.

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

It's legal when they're in the left lane.

[@patrickcooper604]

aguyandhiscomputer skin

[@IHPuller450]

No money in pulling over Johnny travel trailer...

[@joshweiser7737]

They get more money from us tractor trailer trucks. We are there cash cows. And there new fraud is a even bigger issue. They set up a construction zone from state line to state line and just love grabbing us truckers when it is set up but no one even present or active. And Indiana crooks that they are will write you up for speeding in a active work zones when it isn't active

[@ironworker5792]

@@joshweiser7737 "Again its about safety." Bs, its about generating revenue.

[@royhoco5748]

every time I connect to one of my utility trailers I inspect all safety items plus lights on the trailer and the truck, tire condition on all tires including the spare and tire pressure. I check the brakes as soon I start to move the trailer. The wire that goes into the 7 way pin connector on Tim's trailer could be sealed with clear silicone caulk to prevent further damage and seal out water.