Picture of the Week 5/2/2011

This forum is to discuss all aspect to the lead picture on the first page of CCKW.org. The picture changes every week and will be posted as the first post of the new thread.
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Picture of the Week 5/2/2011

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Nice, but how do you stop the trailer? Dosen't it have air brakes?
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Great shot Nick!
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Re: Picture of the Week 5/2/2011

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Thanks Chris!

Steve, the trailer has Warner electric brakes like the G221 series of trailer, but larger and only on the rear axle. I have the brake controller in the truck but it stops and tracks fine without the trailer brakes being used.

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A well poised shot :wink: Congrats Nick, I didn't recognize the truck as yours :oops:

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Yes, the electrics work well though they are difficult to adjust without the fixture.

What kind of trailer is that?
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Great photo. Do you have any details on the building?
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The trailer is my USMC shoe and textile repair trailer.
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The building belongs to Depot Garage GMC truck dealership in Gustine, CA. After a little research, it appears they still use the building for their service department.

I really like this picture in black and white and I set it as my computer background.
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