Weatherize Your Rig Before Temperatures Drop

The icy grip of winter is right around the corner, threatening to blanket much of the country in snow. Before the season kicks into high gear, it’s important for truckers to ensure their rigs are ready to help them safely traverse the miles. Installing an Airtronic truck heater is just one of the many ways drivers can enhance safety and comfort as winter makes its appearance.

Truckers new to the industry and veterans alike will find these tips can help them weatherize their rigs for the cold miles ahead. Here are just a few of the things to consider when hauls will involve miles in the country’s colder regions:

• Get a full inspection and tune-up – The start of winter is the perfect time to get a full inspection and tune up on a big rig. While an Espar hydronic can deliver heat when the temperatures drop, making sure all component of a rig are in good working order is critical for ensuring safety and reliability.
• Install snow tires or chains – Switching over to snow tires before the weather really turns is a good idea, as well. After all, truckers may start out in a destination that has rather mild weather and drive into a blizzard.
• Install an Espar Hydronic – An auxiliary heater, such as the Airtronic, can be a valuable tool to have along for the ride when temperatures drop. These standalone heaters work in conjunction with a truck’s onboard heater to augment comfort while also enhancing safety. When anEspar Hydronic is along for the ride truckers will find they can enjoy heat even when their rigs are turned off. This can prove valuable for overnight hours and also for ensuring an engine compartment is properly warmed for a reliable start in the morning. In addition, these truck heaters enable fuel conservation by relying on their own supply. They also help cut down on wear and tear by enabling trucks to be turned off without the threat of engines or cabins becoming too cold to bear.
• Stock up on emergency supplies – Wintertime is a dangerous time to be on the roads. Prepare for the worst it can dish out by carefully stocking a rig with necessary items for emergency situations. Must-have items include extra blankets, water, food, a first-aid kit and so on.

Winter is going to arrive whether truckers are ready or not. Those who want to weather it well prepare early and thoroughly for the miles ahead. An Airtronic truck heater is just one of the many tools that can help make cold-weather trucking safer and more comfortable.

About the Company

Lubrication Specialists is a leading supplier of Airtronic truck heaters. The company offers top-of-the-line gear, such as Espar Hydronic models, for delivery right to customers’ doors.

Lubrication Specialists is one of the leading suppliers of Espar Airtronic heaters.