Fleet notes
Practical notes for fleet managers
Straightforward guides on fleet AC, auto electrical, fit-outs and keeping machines working. Written for the people who have to keep the gear running.
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A pre-summer AC checklist for Hunter fleets
Run this checklist across your utes, trucks and plant now and you'll know which vehicles are ready for summer before the first hot week finds out for you.
Fleet ACHow often should fleet utes and trucks get an AC regas?
There's no set number of months between regasses, whatever you've been told. Here's how to tell when a fleet vehicle actually needs gas, and why finding the leak first stops you paying twice.
SafetyHot cabs are a safety issue, not just a comfort issue
For drivers, operators and outdoor crews, the cab is the workplace. When its AC fails in summer, that's a heat risk you have a duty to manage, not a comfort complaint.
Auto electricalFleet ute fit-outs: what to spec before anyone drills a hole
A fleet ute is only as good as the decisions made before the build. Here's what to settle first, from the lights and cameras to the battery that runs them.
Fleet ACR134a vs R1234yf: what fleet managers need to know
R1234yf is now being introduced in Australia, so a fleet with older and newer vehicles can easily end up running two different AC gases. Here's what that means for servicing, cost and the rules.
Machinery ACWhy machinery AC keeps failing on Hunter sites
Machinery AC has a much harder life than a ute's. Here's what wears it out on dusty, rough Hunter sites, and how to stop paying for the same repair twice.
SafetyAI camera detection on plant and trucks: what it does and doesn't do
AI cameras can pick out a person near a machine and warn the operator. Here's how they work, using Proxicam as the example, where they help and where they fall short.
Auto electricalIntermittent electrical faults: why the ones that come and go cost more
A fault that only shows up in the wet, over rough ground or once the engine is hot is one of the hardest kinds to fix. Here's what usually causes them and how a good auto electrician tracks them down.
Auto electricalBraided harness or conduit? What actually suits your machine
Braided harnesses aren't the answer on every machine, and conduit isn't always the problem. Here's how the two compare on the things that actually cause wiring failures.
Fleet maintenanceWeekend breakdown? How to get the machine back to work sooner
When a machine stops on a weekend, the first hour often decides how long it stays down. Here's how to make it safe, what to have ready when you call, and how to avoid the next one.
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