Indiana Used Trucks Terms and Definitions

King Pin The main fastening member between a fifth-wheel hitch and trailer. Payload The sum resulting from subtraction of the curb weight from the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Tow Truck Sometimes called a wrecker, is an emergency service vehicle used to take disabled motor vehicles off the roadway to another location. V-Bridles Bridles are made of certified 2-Ply heavy polyester web. V-Bridles are available with J-hooks, TJ&R hooks, T-hooks, or axle hooks more for cars, sports cars, SUV’s, and pickup trucks. Curb weight The weight of an unmanned vehicle without cargo, but including fuel, necessary fluids, and all standard equipment. Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the truck. These kind of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they're commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized trailers. Actual Vehicle Miles/Hours The miles/hours a vehicle travels while in revenue service actual vehicle revenue miles/hours plus deadhead miles/hours. For rail vehicles vehicle miles/hours refer to passenger car miles/hours. Actual vehicle miles/hours exclude miles and hours for charter services school bus service operator training and maintenance testing. Steel Truck Beds All Bed Rail applications are stainless steel and will not rust, easy installation with no drilling required on trucks with stake pockets, stainless Steel Bed Rails Improve the look of your vehicle Air Brake A brake in which the mechanism is actuated by manipulation of air pressure. The term is often used to describe brakes that employ air under pressure above atmospheric in contrast to vacuum brakes which employ pressure below atmospheric. Body Type Refers to the individual classifications of motor vehicles by their design structure based on definitions developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers.

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