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1. Is the TruckAds®
Frame System legal?
Yes. Our vinyl banner frame may be the
only truck frame in the USA that is legal when placed on both
sides of a 102" inch wide truck. TruckAds has done extensive research
regarding this issue. The United States Department of Transportation
(USDOT) has strict
regulations about the legal width of a truck on US roads and
most metal frames don't qualify.
2. What is the
TruckAds® Frame System guarantee?
We have a lifetime frame
warranty and will replace any damaged or defective frame not the
result of the purchasers fault for free. Shipping charges not included.
As far as we know, TruckAds offers the only
lifetime frame
warranty
and replacement guarantee at no charge.
3. Which frame
system costs more - metal frames or TruckAds® Frame System?
Metal frames. When you
compare all factors including, shipment, installation, replacement,
repairs and removal, the metal frame system costs much more than
the TruckAds® Flex-Banner Frame System.
4. Do TruckAds®
Frames damage the truck or wall in any way?
No. The frame is bonded to the mounting surface and can be
removed without damaging the surface. No holes to fill or paint
to touch up.
5. Does the banner
need to be stretched as tight as a drum?
No. Unlike all metal frame systems where the banner must be stretched
tight and often times re-stretched occasionally to stop the banner
from banging the sides of the truck, the
TruckAds® Frame System requires no stretching. During installation,
the flex banner must be "pulled" straight and square. This is done
without tools.
6. Does the TruckAds®
Frame System get dirt and road grime embedded in it?
No. TruckAds® Frames
remain clean and free of dirt and grime because it is a closed system
and there are no pockets or joints that can fill up with water and
dirt. Metal frames have many groves and pockets that are susceptible
to collecting dirt and grime. This can cause metal frames to freeze
up and difficult to remove when it comes time to change out the
banner.
7. Is it necessary
to remove the TruckAds® Frame when you sell your truck or trailer?
No. Our frame system is a value added product for any truck. That
means a 53 foot truck is worth about $1000 more than it would be
without the frame system. It will likely be useful to the next owner
of the truck. If they don't use it, the system remains practically
invisible. You can't say that about most metal frames that look
like picture frames without a picture, when the vinyl isn't installed.
8. Can the TruckAds®
Frame be custom fitted around curves and irregular corners and angles?
Yes. There are many circumstances where you
may want to cut the vinyl into an unusual shape to fit on a wall.
Also, there are many times when the bull nose corners at the front
of the truck are curved and our frame system will accommodate these
special situations beautifully. Metal frames cannot do this.
9. Are the TruckAds®
Frames heavy like metal frames?
No. We have 83 kit sizes from 5 square feet to 900 square feet and
our heaviest frame kit which covers both sides of a 53 foot trailer,
weighs just 17 pounds.
Compare this to a metal frame needed for this size trailer,
weighing 150-250 pounds.
10. Do TruckAds®
Frames cause drag and contribute to higher fuel costs when mounted
on a truck? No. The frame projects
less than 1/4" from the sides. Even when the vinyl banner is not
installed there is no wind drag. You can't say that about some metal
frames that have pockets and can actually cause the metal frame
to loosen over time. This creates a potential safety hazard and
higher fuel costs.
11. How far does
the TruckAds® Frame project out from the side of the truck or wall?
Less than 3/16 of an inch. It is less than all other systems available
today. No wind drag and less chance the frame system will be damaged
by foreign objects coming in contact with the truck. According to
USDOT regulations, the maximum width of a delivery truck cannot
exceed 102.36". Be sure the
frame system you choose is legal and does not cause your truck
to exceed these limits or you could be asking for trouble if your
truck is in an accident or your driver is pulled over for a traffic
violation.
12. Does the vinyl
on a TruckAds® frame system ever need to be re-stretched?
Never. Unlike metal
frames that occasionally require re-stretching, our system keeps
on looking great for as long as it is up. The vinyl banner in a
metal frame system will actually start to bang against the sides
of the truck from the wind after awhile and will need to re-stretched to prevent this.
13. What weight
vinyl should I use?
The TruckAds® frame system
requires a minimum of 13 ounce vinyl up to 23 ounce maximum. For
most applications, we recommend the 13 ounce vinyl. The lighter
the vinyl, the less fuel you burn up going down the road. Most metal
frame manufacturer's won't recommend 13 ounce vinyl. They use 16,
18 or 23 ounce vinyl so the vinyl won't loosen so quickly after
installation. Also, heavier vinyl costs more per square foot.
14. Is the TruckAds®
Frame System safe, or will it loosen over time like metal frames
do?
The TruckAds® frame system
is
strong and safe. It will not loosen and tear away from the truck body over time. Compare
this with metal frames that are rigid. Metal frames do not breath
with the truck like the TruckAds® Frame and over time the rivets
attaching it to the truck will loosen and possibly make the system
unsafe and dangerous.
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