trailer weights 9990 or 10000

[CumminsLuke]

Axle ratios? Why do you keep bringing this up? Axle capacity is what counts, not ratio.

Axle ratio directly affects the GCWR, at least with Dodge. A truck with a 4.10 axle ratio in many cases has a higher GCWR than a truck with a 3.73 axle ratio.

 

[CumminsLuke]

I don't know, I am tired of debating.

I know I am HIGHLY ILLEGAL the way I am running. I am having a big problem deciding what to do right now. I am thinking about selling my three axle trailer that has a 24,000lb GVW and going to a 2 axle trailer that has a 14k GVW and going to a mega cab dually (Dodge) which has a GVW of 10.5k instead of 12.2K like the quad cab dually we run now. Or going to a Chevy crew cab dually (I have one ordered) with an 11.4k GVW. Any of those combos would get me back under 26k and out of the troubling territory I am in now. I have just gotten to like being able to haul two trucks and a Jeep all at once. I am thinking about going to this trailer here and having them make it about a 40' deck instead of the 36' that it is. I'd be losing 8' of deck and one axle. I would put 14 ply tires on it instead of those crappy 10 ply they come with. The trailer I have now came out with 10 ply tires and I had trouble, switched to 14 ply with metal valve stems and 100psi and have never had a flat or blow out since.

 

[kevinj]

I AGREE! !!!

LMAO.

At last..................you two agree on something.

 

[Builder]

I don't know, I am tired of debating.

I know I am HIGHLY ILLEGAL the way I am running. I am having a big problem deciding what to do right now. I am thinking about selling my three axle trailer that has a 24,000lb GVW and going to a 2 axle trailer that has a 14k GVW and going to a mega cab dually (Dodge) which has a GVW of 10.5k instead of 12.2K like the quad cab dually we run now. Or going to a Chevy crew cab dually (I have one ordered) with an 11.4k GVW. Any of those combos would get me back under 26k and out of the troubling territory I am in now. I have just gotten to like being able to haul two trucks and a Jeep all at once. I am thinking about going to this trailer here and having them make it about a 40' deck instead of the 36' that it is. I'd be losing 8' of deck and one axle. I would put 14 ply tires on it instead of those crappy 10 ply they come with. The trailer I have now came out with 10 ply tires and I had trouble, switched to 14 ply with metal valve stems and 100psi and have never had a flat or blow out since.

Why don't you get yourself a medium or heavy single axle tractor with a 5th wheel and tow any trailer you want? Just get your CDL and get it overwith. You know you want to have one.

Chevy Crew cab, huh? I thought you were "Cummins" Luke?

 

[kevinj]

I don't know, I am tired of debating.

I know I am HIGHLY ILLEGAL the way I am running. I am having a big problem deciding what to do right now. I am thinking about selling my three axle trailer that has a 24,000lb GVW and going to a 2 axle trailer that has a 14k GVW and going to a mega cab dually (Dodge) which has a GVW of 10.5k instead of 12.2K like the quad cab dually we run now. Or going to a Chevy crew cab dually (I have one ordered) with an 11.4k GVW. Any of those combos would get me back under 26k and out of the troubling territory I am in now. I have just gotten to like being able to haul two trucks and a Jeep all at once. I am thinking about going to this trailer here and having them make it about a 40' deck instead of the 36' that it is. I'd be losing 8' of deck and one axle. I would put 14 ply tires on it instead of those crappy 10 ply they come with. The trailer I have now came out with 10 ply tires and I had trouble, switched to 14 ply with metal valve stems and 100psi and have never had a flat or blow out since.

Sound to me like it is time to move to real truck. Some type of single axel road tractor and proper trailer to get the rating you need to be safe. Then there will be no gray areas with scales, CDL, fines Etc.

I like the big Michigan specials with 26 to 42 wheels where you can scale 18 bushel on the steer alone

Michigan is much like Builders state, They take your plates and park your rig if your all out of compliance.

 

[CumminsLuke]

Why don't you get yourself a medium or heavy single axle tractor with a 5th wheel and tow any trailer you want? Just get your CDL and get it overwith. You know you want to have one.

Chevy Crew cab, huh? I thought you were "Cummins" Luke?

I would like to, and it is not an issue of money, just hassle. I don't want to get a CDL, a DOT#, fill out a log book, get a medical exam, and all the other crap that goes with it.

You still haven't figured out who I am? I sell both brands you know!

 

[Builder]

Axle ratio directly affects the GCWR, at least with Dodge. A truck with a 4.10 axle ratio in many cases has a higher GCWR than a truck with a 3.73 axle ratio.

In some cases, yes, but you're still way out of legal capacity, even if you had 6.10 gears.

Springs, brakes and the size of the axle would have more bearing on a trucks final GCWR than ratios.

A truck with a Dana 135 with 4.30's could have the same or higher GCWR than the same truck with a Dana 80 with 4.88's.

 

[CumminsLuke]

A rig like this is what I NEED, but I don't want the hassle.

 

[Builder]

I would like to, and it is not an issue of money, just hassle. I don't want to get a CDL, a DOT#, fill out a log book, get a medical exam, and all the other crap that goes with it.

You still haven't figured out who I am? I sell both brands you know!

Yes, I remember you!

A CDL is easy. You only need a DOT# if you travel out of state. They're free and you can apply for one on-line. I don't get one cause I don't haul with my truck out of state. Log book is only needed if you travel past 150 AIR miles of your home. Med exam is easy, too - a 1/2 hour physical you need once every 2 years.

You must be really out of the loop on rules. You need a med card for any commercial truck over 17,000 GCWR. Heck, you need a med card for any commercial truck over 7,000lbs doing interstate commerce. You need a fire extinguisher and 3 red triangles for any commercial truck, period. Basically, any 3/4 ton truck or 1/2 ton truck that crosses state lines needs the driver to have a med card.

So if you're transporting cars the way you are set-up, over 150 air miles from home, you need a med card, fire ex and red triangles. You might also need a log book if you're 150 air miles from home.

 

[Builder]

A rig like this is what I NEED, but I don't want the hassle.

You're overestimating the "hassle" and underestimating the trouble you'll get in some day.

It's only gonna get worse, might as well get er overwith.