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Mechanical And Towing Systems Flashcards

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⚡️Electric trailer brake operations

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• Electrically energized magnets are attracted to the brake drum armature
• The rotating armature moves the actuating lever in the direction of drum rotation
• The cam block at the end of the lever forces the primary shoe against the brake drum.
• The primary shoe pushes against the secondary shoe, forcing it against the brake drum. ( servo breaking )
• Increasing the voltage to the magnet increases the force of the brake shoe against the drum

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Disk brakes

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• Brake pads mounted in the caliper are pushed against the sides of the rotor, creating friction
• Friction or drag slows the momentum of the trailer.
• Disk brakes are not as common on an RV trailer as drum brakes.

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Drum brakes

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• Brake linings are forced outwards against the brake drum, creating friction.
• Friction or drag slows the momentum of the trailer.
• Return Springs, pull the shoes away from the drum when braking pressure is released.

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4
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Brake types

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• Drum brakes
• Disk brakes

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5
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Factors that govern friction.

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• Type of material / composition of lining and drum.
• Temperature
• Amount of force applied
• Weight
• Speed
• Road conditions
• Tire conditions

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6
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What are frictional characteristics referred to as?

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Coefficient of friction

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7
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2 types of friction are?

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• Static friction
- Does not perform work
• Kinetic friction
- Does negative work
- Friction in motion
- Resistance to continued movement.

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8
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What principle causes brakes to work?

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Friction

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9
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What are symptoms of improper alignment?

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• Uneven or accelerated tire wear
• Worn components or overloading

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10
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What is wheel track?

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• The ability for the trailer to follow directly in the same track as a tow vehicle.

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11
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Incorrect angles may be caused by_____.

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Bent axles or loose wheel bearings

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12
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Recommended toe angle adjustment is _______.

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⅛ inch positive

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13
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What does toe angle identify?

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• The exact direction tires are pointed compared to the center line of the vehicle when viewed from directly above.

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14
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What is the recommended trailer axle camber adjustment?

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⅜° positive

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15
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How is RV Axel camber adjusted?

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• By controlled bending of the axle

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16
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What is camber?

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• How far the tire slants away from vertical? When viewed directly from the front or back of the vehicle
• Negative when top tilts inward
• Positive when top leans away from center of vehicle

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17
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What is independent suspension?

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• Independent suspension allows each wheel to move independently of other wheels.

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18
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What is non independent suspension?

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• Wheels are attached to a solid axle.
• Bumps or movement at one side affects the opposing side

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19
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Slipper leaf springs

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  • Slipper leaf springs
    • Eye is formed at one end of the main. leaf
    • The eye is attached to the front hanger.
    • The rear of the spring slides against the wear surface on the rear hanger or equalizer
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20
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Types of suspension

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• Steel spring (leaf spring)
• Rubber spring (i.e., Timbren Industries Inc.)
• Rubber torsion (Independent suspension)

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21
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Types of rubber Spring.

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• Rubber sheer - type springs.
• Straight line load deflection.

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22
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Double eye leaf spring.

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• Eyes are formed at both ends of the main leaf
• When the spring becomes loaded, it lengthens.
• Double pivot action of the shackle allows the system to move freely
• Multiple axle installations, movement of the equalizer transfers loads evenly between the axles.

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23
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What’s determines spring rates?

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• Spring widths
• Different rubber compounds.

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24
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What is a rubber torsion suspension system?

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• Spindle is welded to a lever arm (torsion arm), which is attached to the torsion bar.
• Torsion bar is surrounded by rubber chords encased inside the main axel beam
• As the load is applied, the torsion bar rotates against the rubber chords
• Other than periodic inspection, no other suspension maintenance is required.

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25
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What is axle flip?

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• Refers to moving the trailer axle from above to below the leaf springs
• Can increase height by about 4 to 6 inches.
• May cause decreased stability because of the higher center of gravity

26
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When replacing an axle, you should look for______________.

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• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
• Track width
• Spring center measurement.
• Saddle position (over or under the axle)
• Straight or drop, Axel.

27
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Steps for replacing pins and bushings.

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• Support the axles
• Remove spring, equalizer bolts, and bushings
• Inspect spring eyes, shackle plates, and equalizer for wear
• Install new bushings and bolts.
• Single axle: 3 bushings per side
• Tandem axel: 7 bushings per side
• Torque nuts to applicable specs

28
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How many bushings per side are on a single axle?

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Three bushings per side

29
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How many bushings per side are on a tandem axle?

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Seven bushings per side

30
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What can a loose U bolt cause?

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It can cause a broken center bolt.

31
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Broken rebound clips may cause_______.

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Main leaf breakage

32
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Improper tracking is referred to as________.

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Dog tracking

33
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Track can be effected by__________.

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• Worn suspension components
• Axel adjustment
• Bent frames

34
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Torque requirements

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• Start all bolts or nuts by hand.
• Tighten in stages following a cross or star pattern.
• Retorque after 50 miles and again at 100 miles.

35
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Types of tire wear

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• Tow in wear
• Tow out wear
• Heel and toe wear

36
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Wheel selection

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• Bolt circle
• Capacity
• Off set
• Center bore (important for center cap)
• Stud diameter and lug design.
• Tire size

37
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How to identify tires size

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• Cross section in millimeters.
• Aspect ratio in percentage.
• Radial or bias-ply
• Load rating

38
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Tire sizing

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Example: 225 / 75R16D
• Cross section millimeter ( 225 )
• Sidewall height (75R)
• Wheel diameter (16)
• Load rating (D)

39
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Types of wheel offset

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• Positive offset
• Zero offset
• Negative offset

40
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What can unbalanced wheels and tires cause?

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Tire and suspension wear.

41
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Types of wheel balancing

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  • Dynamic unbalanced
    • Wieght of the wheel and tire is uneven towards the edges of the wheel. (causes wheels to wobble)
  • Dynamic balancing
    • Equal distribution of weight on each side of the tire center line.
  • Static unbalancing
    • Heavy spot exist on one area of the tire and wheel assembly.
    • Centrifugal force pulls the tire off-center as it rotates.
    • Produces radial vibration (wheel tramp)
  • Static balancing
    • Equal distribution of weight around the center of the wheel
42
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What is the purpose of shock absorbers?

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To control, bounce, and maintain tire to road contact

43
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Warren suspension components may cause___________.

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• Tire wear
• Poor handling
• Noise

44
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GVWR

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Gross vehicle weight rating
• Maximum weight a vehicle is designed to carry, including net weight, vehicle with accessories, passengers, fuel and cargo.

45
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GAWR

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Gross Axel weight rating.
• Specified by vehicle manufacturer as the load carrying capacity of a single axle system, measured at the tire - ground interface.
• Maximum weight an axle is designed to carry

46
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6-Way Connection wires

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• Green - right turn/brake.
• Yellow - left turn/brake.
• Black - 12 VDC charge line.
• White - ground.
• Brown - tail /running lights
• Blue - electric break control.

47
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4-Way Connection Wires

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•Yellow - left turn and stopped lamp.
•Green - right turn and stop lamp.
•Brown - running lamps.
• White - ground wire.

48
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7-Way Connection Wires

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• Red - left turn and stop lamp.
• Brown - right turn and stop lamp.
• Green - running lamps and taillights.
• Blue - electric breaks.
• Black - 12 VDC charge line.
• White - groundwire.
• Yellow - backup lights/ Auxiliary use.

49
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Class 4 hitches

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No color but labeled with proof of load rating.

50
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Net weight (Curb Weight)

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Is the full weight of the vehicle, including a full tank of fuel and all standard operational equipment

51
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GVW

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-Gross vehicle weight
• Actual weight of fully loaded vehicle GVW is derived by adding the weight on all the axles of the loaded vehicle.

52
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GCWR

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Gross combination weight rating
• Maximum weight of the tow vehicle and trailer combined.

53
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Class 1 hitches.

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Silver

54
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Class 2 hitches

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Brass

55
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Class 3 hitches

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Black

56
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CMVSS 108

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• Document that specifies requirements for lights, reflective devices, and associated equipment on vehicles in Canada.
• CMVSS 108 Vehicles must have adequate illumination and signals. In order to reduce accidents. Applies to travel trailers, folding trailers and fifth wheels.

57
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Folding camping trailer

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An RV that is built on its own chassis, has a rigid or canvas top and side walls that can be folded or otherwise stowed for transit and is designed to be towed behind a motor vehicle

58
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Fifth-wheel trailer

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An RV designed to be coupled to a towing vehicle by a fifth-wheel type coupler ( King pin box ), through which a substantial part of the trailer weight is supported by the towing vehicle.

59
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Truck camper

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RV designed to be loaded onto ( and unloaded from ) the bed of a pickup truck.

60
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Travel trailer

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RV designed to be towed behind a motor vehicle by means of a bumper or frame hitch

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