dcyrilc
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1500 pound snowmobile transporter. Honda Element.
Is it just me?
BP
You really ought to get a bigger trailer for that Bota.:laughing:
1500 pound snowmobile transporter. Honda Element.
Is it just me?
Ok, to transport this outfit it requires a new 3/4 ton diesel pick-up @ $50,000 new trailer @ $3,000 Already got what 15-20,000 in the tractor and FEL? So for a mere $70,000 this outfit can be moved 100 miles a year. That's around $7,000a mile and he hasn't bought fuel, insurance, and tires yet or paid personal property taxes. I'm afraid this would take the joy out of owning a toy tractor for me.
Other alternative. Do just what he is doing. Haul his tractor the 100 miles per year at 10 to 15MPH. Maybe get wild and kick it up to 20 MPH if no big hills. At the end of the year sit back and say "I saved $50,000 this year by utilizing equipment I already owned. $$$$
I try to be tactful and educate but if it gets heated .. oh well . Me and any party in question are big boys and we will get over any heated conflict that arises. I figure if I shy away and someone gets killed I'm just as culpable because I did not try and educate. Sorry that's just me. I chalk it right up there with anyone who doesn't say something or intervene when they are knowing someone is being hurt or abused is guilty of condoning bad behavior. 9 times out of 10 it goes well and I end up making a new friend. the 10th time .. well as I said oh well.
- Van Zant
Wow, somebody needs to sit down have a drink of water and just breathe :drink: Think happy thoughts it'll be okay![]()
So how many times have you driven through a pink traffic light, or when was the last time you were one mile over the speed limit? Those who live in glass houses........ Give it a break folks. Nuff said?
Whats with all this wishy washy "well if he is only going a few miles it's ok " perspective.
It's not ok . If your past legal tow capacities for your rig , your wrong. Point blank.
If you injure or hurt someone you will immediately be found at fault , you will also forfeit any chance you have for restitution through insurance co.
Dice it anyway you guys want .. but for me this issue is black and white .. no grays. If you are exceeding GVWR / GCWR and put your rig in Drive your flat out wrong.
stated earlier
Other alternative. Do just what he is doing. Haul his tractor the 100 miles per year at 10 to 15MPH. Maybe get wild and kick it up to 20 MPH if no big hills. At the end of the year sit back and say "I saved $50,000 this year by utilizing equipment I already owned. $$$$
- my comment , how much will you save when you are sued for everything you own, and spend time in Jail for wrongful Death should an accident occur resulting in a avoidable death. worth a mention a little child was killed here a number of weeks ago , hit by a car. Speed the car was traveling - 20 mph. - nuff said.
Just my 2 cents..
Must be hot up in Vermont also, tempers are flarring, have a cool one on me :drink: