How It Works! Pack-Rat - Lifting the Loaded Container

By Steve Taylor - If you've ever wondered how these containers, used for storing and moving works, here's a video I made. The video is a little far away and obscured by trees, be patient it shows the whole process of loading the container onto the truck.

Maybe you've seen the Pack-Rat Container - they are used for 

moving household goods as well as offices, etc.

The container is lined up, the arms are extended,
the chains are attached and here's the final loading of the container on the truck.

You may find Pack-Rat  products and services at: http://www.1800packrat.com/

by Steve Taylor: Steve specializes in lean six sigma process improvement. He focuses on consulting with landscape / snow removal contractors, truck fleets, equipment distributors and manufacturers in the work truck industry. He may be contacted at steve@truckarchitect.com and his website is http://www.upstreamsource.com/

NHTSA Recall Notice 7.13.15

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V201
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	BUICK / 2004 CHEVROLET / 2004 PONTIAC / 2004
Subject :	Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V363
Manufacturer :	Winnebago Industries, Inc
Make / Model Years :	WINNEBAGO / 2014-2015
Subject :	Seats may Detach From Floor in a Crash
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V369
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	SHASTA / 2015
Subject :	Incorrect Data on Certification Label/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V372
Manufacturer :	Braun Corporation
Make / Model Years :	BRAUN / 2013-2015
Subject :	Incorrect GVWR and GAWR on Labels/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V373
Manufacturer :	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	VOLKSWAGEN / 2015
Subject :	Left Rear Brake Line may be Loose
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V374
Manufacturer :	New Horizons RV Corporation
Make / Model Years :	NEW HORIZONS / 2013-2015
Subject :	Quad Entry Step Rivet May Shear
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V375
Manufacturer :	Newmar Corporation
Make / Model Years :	NEWMAR / 2015
Subject :	Tag Axle Suspension Hangers may Move
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V378
Manufacturer :	Great Dane Trailers
Make / Model Years :	GREAT DANE / 2015
Subject :	Convertor Dolly Brakes may Drag
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V379
Manufacturer :	Vactor Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	GUZZLER / 2014-2015 VACTOR / 2014-2015
Subject :	Cabinet and Boiler may Detach from Truck
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V380
Manufacturer :	Elgin Sweeper Company Inc.
Make / Model Years :	ELGIN / 2009-2015
Subject :	Mounting Pins may Move from Loss of Retainer Pins
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V381
Manufacturer :	Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :	HEARTLAND / 2016
Subject :	GAWR Missing From Certification Label/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V383
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	WESTERN STAR / 2015
Subject :	Speedometer may not Display the Vehicle Speed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V385
Manufacturer :	Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :	LAND ROVER / 2013-2016
Subject :	Doors may Unexpectedly Unlatch when Closed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V386
Manufacturer :	Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Make / Model Years :	LAND ROVER / 2012-2013
Subject :	Panoramic Roof Assembly may Detach
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V388
Manufacturer :	Spartan Motors, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	SPARTAN / 2015-2016
Subject :	Rear Stay Rod Fasteners may Loosen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V389
Manufacturer :	Motor Coach Industries
Make / Model Years :	MCI / 2013-2015
Subject :	Hub Carrier may Crack
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V390
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2004,2008,2010,2013,2015-2016
Subject :	Wheel Attaching Studs may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V393
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	JEEP / 2014-2015
Subject :	Water may Enter Power Liftgate Module
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V394
Manufacturer :	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	IC BUS / 2010-2014 INTERNATIONAL / 2010-2014
Subject :	Engine Grid Heater Power Cable may Short
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V395
Manufacturer :	Entegra Coach
Make / Model Years :	ENTEGRA / 2015
Subject :	Rear Stay Rod Fasteners may Loosen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V396
Manufacturer :	Turtle Top
Make / Model Years :	TURTLE TOP / 2006-2014
Subject :	Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V397
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	DYNAMAX / 2015
Subject :	Head Restraint Exceeds Measurement/FMVSS 202a
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V398
Manufacturer :	Altec Industries Inc.
Make / Model Years :	ALTEC / 2013-2015
Subject :	Rotation Bearing Fasteners may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V399
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CHEVROLET / 2011-2013 PONTIAC / 2008-2009
Subject :	Steel Cable that Anchors Seat Belt may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V401
Manufacturer :	Cruiser RV
Make / Model Years :	CRUISER RV / 2016
Subject :	Wheel Attaching Studs may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V408
Manufacturer :	Carson Trailer, Inc
Make / Model Years :	CARSON / 2009-2012
Subject :	Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V415
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	BUICK / 2008-2012 CHEVROLET / 2009-2012 GMC / 2007-2012 SATURN / 2007-2010
Subject :	Liftgate Struts may Fail and Liftgate may Fall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V421
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	HUMMER / 2006-2010
Subject :	Blower Motor Connector may Overheat
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V436
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2015
Subject :	Engine may Continue to Run/FMVSS 114
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V444
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	DODGE / 2008-2010
Subject :	Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA Recall Notice 7.6.15

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V342
Manufacturer :	Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Make / Model Years :	VOLVO / 2016
Subject :	Seat Air Bag Wiring Harness Routed Incorrectly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V351
Manufacturer :	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Make / Model Years :	MERCEDES BENZ / 2015
Subject :	Oil may Leak from Chain Tensioner Gasket
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V352
Manufacturer :	Fontaine Trailer Company
Make / Model Years :	FONTAINE / 2016
Subject :	Bolted Connections may Loosen from Cracked Washers
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V356
Manufacturer :	Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	GULF STREAM / 2015
Subject :	Quad Entry Step Rivet Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V357
Manufacturer :	Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Make / Model Years :	KALMAR / 2010-2014
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V359
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2016
Subject :	Wheel Studs may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V360
Manufacturer :	Kia Motors America
Make / Model Years :	KIA / 2011
Subject :	Intermittent Failure of the Brake Light Switch
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V362
Manufacturer :	Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years :	SILVER EAGLE / 2014-2015
Subject :	Convertor Dolly Brakes may Drag
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V364
Manufacturer :	Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	NISSAN / 2015
Subject :	ABS Actuator may Malfunction
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V365
Manufacturer :	Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP
Make / Model Years :	PETERBILT / 2011-2016
Subject :	Seat Belt Anchorage Assembly/FMVSS 210
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V368
Manufacturer :	Nissan North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	NISSAN / 2015
Subject :	Incorrect Wheel and Tire Size on Labels/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V371
Manufacturer :	HME, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2014-2015
Subject :	Engine may Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V376
Manufacturer :	EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :	EVERGREEN / 2015
Subject :	Wheel Attaching Studs may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V377
Manufacturer :	EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years :	EVERGREEN / 2014-2016
Subject :	Quad Entry Step Rivet Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V384
Manufacturer :	Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	TRANS TECH / 2012-2015
Subject :	Possible Overloading of Rear Axle
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V406
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2014-2015
Subject :	Instrument Cluster may be Inoperative/FMVSS 101
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V407
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	DODGE / 2015 JEEP / 2015
Subject :	Rear Lower Control Arm may Fracture

NHTSA Recall Notice 6.29.15

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V292
Manufacturer :	New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Make / Model Years :	NEW FLYER / 2008-2014
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V293
Manufacturer :	Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :	BLUE BIRD / 2009-2016
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V294
Manufacturer :	Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years :	BLUE BIRD / 2009-2016
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V298
Manufacturer :	Starcraft Bus
Make / Model Years :	STARCRAFT / 2006-2015
Subject :	Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V299
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2015-2016
Subject :	Incorrect GVWR on Labels/Part 567-Certification
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V300
Manufacturer :	Starcraft Bus
Make / Model Years :	STARCRAFT / 2006-2015
Subject :	Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V302
Manufacturer :	Open Range R.V. Company
Make / Model Years :	OPEN RANGE / 2013-2014
Subject :	Gas Line for Kitchen Slideout Is Too Short
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V303
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FOREST RIVER / 2013-2015
Subject :	Incorrect GVWR on Weight Tags/FMVSS 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V304
Manufacturer :	Highland Ridge RV
Make / Model Years :	HIGHLAND RIDGE / 2015
Subject :	Quad Entry Step Rivet Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V305
Manufacturer :	Ferrari North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FERRARI / 2014-2015
Subject :	Headrest Impact Energy Absorbtion/FMVSS 202a
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V306
Manufacturer :	Ferrari North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	FERRARI / 2014-2015
Subject :	Tire Pressure Monitoring System Message/FMVSS 138
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V307
Manufacturer :	Collins Bus Corporation
Make / Model Years :	COLLINS / 2015
Subject :	School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V308
Manufacturer :	Open Range R.V. Company
Make / Model Years :	OPEN RANGE / 2015
Subject :	Quad Entry Step Rivet Failure
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V309
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	KENWORTH / 2010-2016 PETERBILT / 2008-2015
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V310
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	KENWORTH / 2014-2015 PETERBILT / 2013
Subject :	Driveshaft may Slip
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V314
Manufacturer :	Crane Carrier Company
Make / Model Years :	CRANE / 2008-2015
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V316
Manufacturer :	Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	ELDORADO / 2007-2015
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V317
Manufacturer :	Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years :	DUTCHMEN / 2015 KEYSTONE / 2015
Subject :	Slide Room may Extend While Vehicle is in Motion
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V326
Manufacturer :	Genie Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	GENIE / 2015
Subject :	Stabilizing Outriggers may Drift
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V327
Manufacturer :	Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
Make / Model Years :	MICRO BIRD / 2015
Subject :	School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V328
Manufacturer :	Goshen Coach
Make / Model Years :	GOSHEN / 2006-2015
Subject :	Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V329
Manufacturer :	Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	INTERNATIONAL / 2015-2016
Subject :	Upper Stack Tail Pipe Weld May crack
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V330
Manufacturer :	Oshkosh Corporation
Make / Model Years :	OSHKOSH / 2012-2014
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V331
Manufacturer :	Van Hool N.V.
Make / Model Years :	VAN HOOL / 2014-2015
Subject :	Steering Knuckle Carrier may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V333
Manufacturer :	New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Make / Model Years :	NEW FLYER / 2013-2015
Subject :	Rear Bus Doors May Open While Bus is in Motion
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V334
Manufacturer :	Accubuilt, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	DABRYAN / 1998-2005
Subject :	Rubbing Driveshaft may Result in Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V337
Manufacturer :	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	MITSUBISHI / 2006-2009
Subject :	Corrosion of ABS Hydraulic Unit
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V338
Manufacturer :	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	CHRYSLER / 2001-2005 DODGE / 2001-2005 MITSUBISHI / 2000-2005
Subject :	Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V339
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2015
Subject :	Fuel Tank or Vapor Lines may Degrade from Heat
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V340
Manufacturer :	Ford Motor Company
Make / Model Years :	FORD / 2011-2013 LINCOLN / 2011-2013 MERCURY / 2011
Subject :	Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V341
Manufacturer :	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	LEXUS / 2015
Subject :	ABS Actuator may Malfunction
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V343
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	FREIGHTLINER / 2007-2016 STERLING / 2008-2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES / 2011-2015
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V344
Manufacturer :	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Make / Model Years :	THOMAS BUILT BUSES / 2008-2015
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V347
Manufacturer :	Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	PREVOST / 2015
Subject :	Front Suspension Bolts may Break
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V348
Manufacturer :	Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	PREVOST / 2010-2014
Subject :	Automatic Fire Suppression System False Warning
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V349
Manufacturer :	Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	PREVOST / 2006-2010
Subject :	Rusted Booster Stud Connection may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V350
Manufacturer :	Nova Bus
Make / Model Years :	NOVA BUS / 2001-2004
Subject :	Delay in Parking Brake Application
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V355
Manufacturer :	Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Make / Model Years :	VERMEER / 2015
Subject :	Hitch Safety Chain may be Incorrectly Installed
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V366
Manufacturer :	Subaru of America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	SUBARU / 2015-2016
Subject :	Collision Mitigation Braking may not Function
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V382
Manufacturer :	Mazda North American Operations
Make / Model Years :	MAZDA / 2003-2008
Subject :	Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture

NHTSA Recall Notice 6.22.15

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V270
Manufacturer :	PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years :	KENWORTH / 2014-2016 PETERBILT / 2011-2016
Subject :	Alternator Charge Cable may Chafe
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V275
Manufacturer :	Mack Trucks, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	MACK / 2011-2016
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V276
Manufacturer :	Motor Coach Industries
Make / Model Years :	MCI / 2011-2012,2014-2015
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V280
Manufacturer :	Autocar, LLC
Make / Model Years :	AUTOCAR / 2008-2016
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V281
Manufacturer :	Autocar Industries, LLC
Make / Model Years :	AUTOCAR / 2014-2016
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V282
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	DODGE / 2015
Subject :	Driver's Side Air Bag Mounting Bolt Loose/Missing
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V283
Manufacturer :	Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	GLAVAL BUS / 2014-2015
Subject :	Tie Rod Jam Nut may have been Left Loose
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V285
Manufacturer :	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	LEXUS / 2002-2007 PONTIAC / 2003-2007 TOYOTA / 2002-2007
Subject :	Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V286
Manufacturer :	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	LEXUS / 2002-2007 PONTIAC / 2003-2007 TOYOTA / 2002-2007
Subject :	Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V288
Manufacturer :	Daimler Buses North America
Make / Model Years :	ORION / 2007-2012
Subject :	Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V289
Manufacturer :	Autocar, LLC
Make / Model Years :	AUTOCAR / 2011-2016
Subject :	Parking Brake may Unexpectedly Engage
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V290
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	RAM / 2014-2015
Subject :	Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V291
Manufacturer :	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Make / Model Years :	FIAT / 2013-2015
Subject :	Vehicle may Unexpectedly Shift into Neutral
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V295
Manufacturer :	Gillig LLC
Make / Model Years :	GILLIG / 2014-2015
Subject :	Taillight Bracket may Separate from Bus Body
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V297
Manufacturer :	Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	TIFFIN / 2015
Subject :	Moisture in Switch may cause Slide-Out to Extend
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V315
Manufacturer :	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Make / Model Years :	TOYOTA / 2015
Subject :	Incorrect Tire Inflation Information/FMVSS 110
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V335
Manufacturer :	Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	PORSCHE / 2015
Subject :	Wiring Harness for Cooling Fan may Short
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V336
Manufacturer :	Airstream, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	AIRSTREAM / 2015-2016
Subject :	Possibility that Sliding Door may not be Opened
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V353
Manufacturer :	Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Make / Model Years :	TEREX / 2002
Subject :	Lower Boom of Aerial Device may Crack/Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V358
Manufacturer :	General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years :	CADILLAC / 2015
Subject :	Brake Pedal Bracket may Fracture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V370
Manufacturer :	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years :	HONDA / 2001-2007
Subject :	Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture