2007 HAB Safety Seminar Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Lift Gate Safety and Maintenance

Vehicle Safety #1 Safety item for any vehicle is tires #1 Safety item for any vehicle is tires Pressure Pressure Load capacity Load capacity Tread design Tread design Correct tire size Correct tire size Weight of tire Weight of tire Amount of steel to rubber ratio Amount of steel to rubber ratio

Pressure and Load Capacity 245/75/16 245/75/16 Load Range (E) 10 Ply Rating Load Range (E) 10 Ply Rating Psi Psi Load Range (D) 8 Ply Rating Load Range (D) 8 Ply Rating Psi Psi Load Range (C) 6 Ply Rating Load Range (C) 6 Ply Rating Psi Psi

Tread Design G647 Goodyear 245/75/16 weighs 65lbs Maxxis Highway 245/75/16 weighs 41lbs Goodyear $ Maxxis $110.00

Tread Design & Correct Size The more aggressive of tread the shorter the life and more maintenance per mile. The more aggressive of tread the shorter the life and more maintenance per mile. When looking for tires keep distance between tread to a minimum When looking for tires keep distance between tread to a minimum DO NOT change tire sizes. They are that size for a reason!! DO NOT change tire sizes. They are that size for a reason!! Tire size does not increase load capacity Tire size does not increase load capacity #1 van for rollovers is the Ford Econoline #1 van for rollovers is the Ford Econoline

Misc. Vehicle Safety Items Fire Extinguishers more than 1 Fire Extinguishers more than 1 Added accessories (Radio’s, inverters, lights and gates) Added accessories (Radio’s, inverters, lights and gates) Reverse alarms Reverse alarms Entry step or running boards Entry step or running boards First Aid Kit (Burn spray) First Aid Kit (Burn spray) All above items need checked annually All above items need checked annually

Van load carrying Ford vs. Chevy Ford shorter wheel base (better radius) more weight carried on the rear axle Chevy longer wheel base more weight on front axle (doors do not allow for lift gate.)

Suspension upgrades Airbags ($ ) Airbags ($ ) Adjustable, better ride, more costly Adjustable, better ride, more costly Helper springs($ ) Helper springs($ ) Non adjustable, rough ride, cheaper Non adjustable, rough ride, cheaper

Suspension upgrade more than for weight Steering ability at highway speeds Steering ability at highway speeds Keeping weight evenly distributed on the front tires Keeping weight evenly distributed on the front tires Allows for better control in a rear tire failure Allows for better control in a rear tire failure

Ford Van Steering Flaw Twin I beam front end is known to lean front tires outward at top causing loss of flat foot print. Chevy uses a coil front end that contacts the road better but uses twice the front end parts.

Ford and Chevy Common Failures Ford oil cooler Ford cylinder head pitting Ford DPFE sensor Chevy heater hose connections Chevy intake manifolds Chevy EGR systems Both tighten fuel filler caps Use OEM parts

Lift Gate Safety Only people who know how it works need to operate them Keep things from pinch point Please let certified people work on them Use factory parts DO NOT bypass safety features

Lift Gate Maintenance Always work on them in the down position Use OEM parts Double check yourself Check your work before loading for a trip

BE SAFE and HAVE FUN Nothing takes the fun out of something you love more than having someone get hurt on your watch. Nothing takes the fun out of something you love more than having someone get hurt on your watch. Keep it safe and the fun will always follow! Keep it safe and the fun will always follow!