Figure 7-8k tow vehicle, 5-7k Dual tandem, 7-8k puller on average = 23k max plus weights, tools, etc.. So unless you are carrying 3k plus in extras you should be fine.. Atleast in N.Y. were its 26k before you need a class A or B commercial license..
Lets see your pullers on your trailer...
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Figure 7-8k tow vehicle, 5-7k Dual tandem, 7-8k puller on average = 23k max plus weights, tools, etc.. So unless you are carrying 3k plus in extras you should be fine.. Atleast in N.Y. were its 26k before you need a class A or B commercial license..
I have my CDL so its not A issue for meI have never had a issue with the pick-up / gooseneck combo but I can't say the same for our bigger trucks with D.O.T. numbers on the side
i'm a class as*hole myself and have had my balls busted a few years back with a 3500 and 16,000gvw tag trailer, cop went through that truck like i was hauling deadly explosives! i didn't hve triangles so he gave me a friggen ticket for that!
They pulled one of our guys over in tioga,pa in a 2500hd and a 20ft utility trailer. 1100 hundred later and another driver it was back on the road. It's according to how much money they are needing at the time they see you.
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=32.468089,-92.432661
Wanted dot numbers on the sides of our pickups. Frickin idiots.
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=32.468136,-92.432507
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=32.468136,-92.432507
They have giving me tickets for a 5 gallon gas can not tied down, my highway use tax sticker on the wrong spot of the bumper, loose gas tank strap, and about 50 other B.S things at D.O.T stops. But for some reason they never mess with us in the pick-up with the gooseneck
I have chalked it up to most of them dont have any idea what we are carrying weight wise on the trailer and it being for personal use with NO D.O.T. numbers on the truck.. Regardless if they want to bust your balls they will find a way to write you a ticket.....
is it bad the EPA building is litterly less than a mile from my house?
isn't everything in RI a mile from your house??
bro, he's not kidding! I've driven through Rhode Island on my east coast camping trip and it takes longer to drive from one side of Chicago to the other than it does to get across your state. It's cute though, we liked it. :thumb: :roflmao: :hug:
its pretty funny when you hit the state line on the mass side of 95 says "time to ct state line "35 mins" :roflmao:
LMAO!!!! really though,,,,,,,, how many acres is that place?? I think some local guys farm more property then all the residents in RI combined own lol
heres mine on a Hudson 25ft.
Your truck just looks PISSED!! Nice job :thumb:
could you pull the truck on motor first? I like the lowboy gooseneck better. Lower center of gravity. Maybe a 26+2 would be good. It would be long enough to put the truck over the trailers axles and haul gear in the front.
So after reading and hearing some of your guys' advise, I've done some more research on trailer options. I think that Id really like a 25' deck and 5' dove and lay flat ramps. I really want to get the tandem duals. Richlmm is also looking to get a similar trailer so after talking with some semi-local dealers; anderson, pj, loadmax they are all about ~ $9500 - $10500 or so and that is us buying TWO trailers together!
I chatted with the Kaufman sales rep again and it seems that this trailer below is what Ive been looking for.
http://www.kaufmantrailers.com/heav...eavy-Duty-Gooseneck-Trailer---DELUXE-p25.html
She said if I picked up the trailer and brought a bankers check she would take off 3%. So with adding a torque tube, lay flat ramps, spare tire and rim its about $8300. Its in NC and is about 600 miles away. Assuming it costs me $500 with fuel and tolls its about $8800. The only thing I wish the Kaufman had was a slightly lower deck. Its deck is about 36", where the loadmax we spec'd out is 32". I dont mind going for a ride to pick up a trailer at all, I just dont know if I can justify the extra money for 4" lower deck.
I chatted with the Kaufman sales rep again and it seems that this trailer below is what Ive been looking for.
http://www.kaufmantrailers.com/heav...eavy-Duty-Gooseneck-Trailer---DELUXE-p25.html
She said if I picked up the trailer and brought a bankers check she would take off 3%. So with adding a torque tube, lay flat ramps, spare tire and rim its about $8300. Its in NC and is about 600 miles away. Assuming it costs me $500 with fuel and tolls its about $8800. The only thing I wish the Kaufman had was a slightly lower deck. Its deck is about 36", where the loadmax we spec'd out is 32". I dont mind going for a ride to pick up a trailer at all, I just dont know if I can justify the extra money for 4" lower deck.
We are this year since it will have the weightbox on it and will be too heavy to load backwards. It has a little more flex in the neck because of the drop but I was using a 16+4 deckover so i don't notice it. :rofl:
How far of a drive to NE Ohio? Go see trailerpro.:thumb:
Wow, how far are you from missouri area? Id call around here, i can get a 32' Titan (best of the best) they warranty their craftsman ship and paint (most dont cover paint), dexter 10k oil bath axles, peirced frame, 2 wide ramps with center pop up, tool box for around 8900. Ill probably go with this route, big tex was 1k cheaper, but you just cant go wrong with Titan.