How to operate a Low bed trailer with heavy load safely?

Due to its unique advantages, Low bed trailers are often used to load heavy goods. Although driving a semi-trailer under heavy load does not require very strong physical strength, it requires high experience and skills. Next, let's discuss how to operate a Low bed trailer with heavy load to make it safer, so that you can be more relaxed during transportation.

1. Check before leaving the vehicle to check the stability and firmness of the vehicle loading. At the same time, don't start too fast. Use the first gear and step on the accelerator more than the empty vehicle. After the vehicle starts smoothly, accelerate forward, and appropriately extend the acceleration time to gradually increase the speed. Strive to be agile and engage smoothly when shifting gears.

2. Due to the effect of gravity, when going downhill, a heavy-loaded Low bed trailer has greater assistance than ordinary vehicles. Therefore, you should look at the length and slope of the slope in advance, shift to a lower gear in advance, use the engine drag effect and the brake to cooperate with each other, control the speed, and maintain an appropriate speed downhill. It is worth noting that for a Low bed trailer under heavy load, the brake should not be used for too long to prevent the brake drum from overheating and causing brake failure.

3. In addition to paying attention to going up and down the slope, when turning, the turning radius should also be appropriately increased. Measures should be taken in advance to meet, let the car and avoid obstacles, and do not turn the steering wheel sharply when approaching. When braking or parking, the inertia of the vehicle at this time is greater than that of an empty vehicle. Therefore, the brake should be used in advance to ensure the braking effect, and be careful to avoid emergency braking.

When parking, a safe place should be selected, and it is not easy to be too close to the edge. After turning off the engine, pay attention to engaging the low gear, engaging the first gear when going uphill, engaging the reverse gear when going downhill, and pulling in the handbrake. When parking on a steeper slope, some wooden blocks or ten blocks should also be placed under the wheel to prevent the vehicle from sliding away.

4. Accidents of lateral overturning of loaded vehicles are often heard. When driving a heavy vehicle, you should carefully observe various conditions on the road, be prepared to deal with various conditions in advance, and maintain a longitudinal spacing greater than that of an empty vehicle. Especially when the load is high, you should be more careful because the tread wears faster. The tire load has a significant impact on the service life. The cargo on the truck should be evenly distributed, and try to avoid overloading caused by uneven distribution.