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June 2018

Overdrive Magazine | Trucking Business News & Owner Operator Info

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geaR guide June 2018 | Overdrive | 53 Severe-duty top plate Fontaine Fifth Wheel's severe-duty H7 Top Plate replaces the company's H5092 and X5092 Series. It combines them into one fi fth-wheel system that is rated for up to 70,000 pounds of vertical load and a drawbar pull rating of up to 200,000 pounds with the factory option of being blocked no-tilt. The H7 features a cast-steel housing and Fontaine's No-Slack trigger-activated self-adjusting locking mechanism designed to accommodate for wear and variations in kingpin geometry to continuously facili- tate a snug, secure hassle-free connection as drivers move from trailer to trailer. The design also helps reduce shock inputs into the frame when braking and accelerating. fi fthwheel.com, 800-874-9780 Bug screen grille cover Belmor's Bug Screen Truck Grille Covers now include the American fl ag and camoufl age prints from Realtree and Mossy Oak. All are embla- zoned on vehicle-specifi c grille coverings that help keep the grille and chrome clean while pro- tecting the radiator from bugs and road debris. Each bug screen is designed to resist fading and cracking and is engineered to original equipment manufacturer specifi cations to facilitate a proper fi t for a variety of models. The covers are com- posed of heavy-duty mesh bound in a reinforced, no-drill vinyl frame. belmor.com, 800-423-1855 geaR guide Severe-duty top plate Automatic trailer tail Stemco's TrailerTail Automatic fuel-saving sys- tem is designed to deploy the aerodynamic trailer tail automatically when the trailer reaches 35 mph, removing the need for the driver to get out of the cab and open it manually. The device is engineered to receive speed and direction signals from the company's wheel-mounted TracBat Aero speed sensor. The system closes the Trail- erTail when the truck stops or goes in reverse, helping to minimize component wear and tear and prevent damage to the device, trailer or dock doors. If the trailer loses power, the TrailerTail will close automatically, allowing access to cargo. The system is compatible with new trailers and as a retrofi t for existing TrailerTail Trident models. stemco.com, 800-527-8492 License plate shield Heatshield Products' LP Shield is designed to prevent a rattling license plate and license plate frame from damaging paint or a chrome bumper. The shield is made from a weather- and UV-resistant material and acts as a protec- tive barrier between the license plate and a vehicle's body or bumper while also eliminating vibration. It is lightweight, 0.125-inch thick and engineered for easy installation on any plate or plate frame. heatshieldproducts.com, 844-723-2665

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