Protecting Your Truck At a Construction Site
A construction site poses risks to your truck, but you can help prevent damage with the following tips.
Protect Against Exterior Damage
The Windows
Construction sites can be covered with rocks, gravel, and other such materials. As construction equipment moves around the work site, it can kick up this debris...which can hit and crack your truck's windshield.
As much as possible, leave room between your truck and the construction equipment. The more space left between the vehicles, the less chance there is of kicked-up debris hitting your truck's windshield.
The Tires
Sharp objects and other hazards can be littered across construction sites, which can quickly damage your truck's tires. Consider investing in more durable tires that can better withstand obstacles.
It's also important to regularly inspect your truck's tires. Look for signs of damage or objects embedded into the tire wall. The sooner you can catch an issue, the less extensive (and expensive) the damage will become.
Protect Against Interior Damage
During a collision involving a truck bumper, the bumper is often not the only part that gets broken. Other important parts, such as the radiator, suspension system, and steering system are vulnerable to damage. This can be expensive, and time-consuming, to repair.
That's where a custom truck bumper enters the picture.
This handy aftermarket accessory offers valuable protection not only to the truck bumper, but the other inner workings. It's a helpful resource in preventing interior truck damage.
Protect Against Theft
One often overlooked hazard for trucks at a construction site is theft. Thieves may break windows to grab expensive tools, electronics, and other items sitting inside the truck.
The first approach is to reduce the visibility of any valuable items. If thieves don't see a potential target, they are less likely to try to break-in. When possible, avoid storing items on your truck. If that's not an option, consider getting your truck windows darkly tinted (within the limits of any local and state requirements).
Another strategy is to put up barriers. The harder your truck is to break into, the less likely a thief will try. Metal mesh window placements and break-resistant safety glass are common truck upgrades.
Ready to get a custom bumper for your truck? The experts at Truck Defender Bumpers are here for you. Contact us or stop by our dealership in Vale, South Dakota, to get started. We aim to make the process as easy as possible, including shipping your custom truck bumper right to your door. We proudly serve all of North America.