Trailer questions

[SageBrush]

Yes, pictures /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Sounds good, I'm still shopping for a new trailer. I'm leaning towards a gooseneck dump so, the family can use the truck as a daily driver. The dump truck fees are adding up. I have a huge front yard that is going to become my landscape showroom and it needs lots of fill. A big dump won't fit anyway and I only need small loads for flower beds.

The big problem is choosing a new 3/4 or one ton truck. I really need diesel power and I like Dodge, but I wonder about the auto trans that the Boss wants. She won't shift gears anymore. I guess it will be GMC crew cab or Dodge quad cab or maybe a Ford which I haven't looked at with the new engine and trans. The guys I work with are tired of the ford trans/computer problems and are switching to chevy starting next year.... they have a fleet of ford diesels with autos that spend mucho time at the dealer. It will be interesting to see if the allison holds up any better for them. They are staying away from the 48RE untill its proven more, and of course thats the truck I like the best being a Dodge owner.

Too many choices /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Hoeman00]

I got an 14k International trailer (made in OH) for $2500, real nice unit,has spring dexter axles and 20' flat floor.
The lite weight is 4000# on it(lots of iron in it).
It also has the large plate for adjustable height hitches so I have the 2 5/16 ball set where the height is right for my p/u truck and a large pintle ring above that is set for the triaxle dump.
I regularly pull 14k loads behind my Duramax/allison trucks.
It pulls great w/ this load and a goose neck would be even better.

 

[SageBrush]

14K with a tag trailer, now thats a good load ....

Those adjustable tongues are very nice... I want one /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[alan40]

Congrats on the new trailer!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Give me a call sometime I need to return your book.
Have fun!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Rowski]

A picture of my trailer set-up.

 

[Docsknotinn]

Derek, Whats under the hood of that truck ?? Dave

 

[Rowski]

6.0L

 

[Docsknotinn]

How do you like it ? I bough a Duramax about 20 months ago. 55,000 miles so far no problems 19 mpg average. My first diesel. I have a 12' B&M trailer but I want to get a 16' trailer next year. I have tie downs that are bolted to the wood planking and I want welded steel ones. I drive about 16 hours a month with the tractor on the highway. Nice photo. Dave

 

[DavidJ]

That's got to be the shortest reply in TBN history /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif . Short, to the point and fully answered the question /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[MCA]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( That's got to be the shortest reply in TBN history /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif . Short, to the point and fully answered the question /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif )</font>

Well, he's from Va'mont - where half the sentences uttered are "a'yeh." /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

MCA