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My new tow rig!

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rollover

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Location
Holladay
FYI
CDL is only needed if you are driving a rig with GVW of 26,001 lbs and above. 26,000 and below GVW a CDL is not needed. Also there is a federal law that states no CDL needed if the Vehicle is used as a RV and not for commercial use. KrisK would have all the info on this if your interested since he works at the Port of Entry.
 
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LT.

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Location
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Have you thought about just changing your trailer set up and keeping your truck? Maybe purchase a gooseneck trailer and double tow? Or a small fifth wheel camper and a small flatbed trailer? If you have then the only other thing I can think of is have you looked into insurance for such a big truck? It is not just the truck payment you need to think about it is also the insurance, maintenance, driveability, parking, and the like. Just some thoughts for ya. I still think you are nuts but, that is why we get along so well. Also, just another thought, but, will you have to get a class E license for that rig? I had to get a class E, at least that is what I think it was, to be legal to drive the fire department trucks here. Not a CDL but a class E.

LT.
 
Corban_White

Corban_White

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Location
Payson, AZ
No special license needed for any vehicle/weight if used for recreational use. I like your plan Cheston. Got anything picked out that you are lookin at?
 
ChestonScout

ChestonScout

opinions are like Jeeps..
Location
Clinton, Ut
I have thought about that for sure Rob. I dont have an issue pulling doubles at all....as long as the second trailer is a small tent trailer. The only problem with that is Im limited as to where I can go. If I want to go to Fordyce orTop Truck....the tent trailer has to stay home. If I was only to stay in Utah and Idaho that would be ideal and if the trailer sells and not the truck that is exactly what I will do.

I need to look into insurance for sure tho.


I havent picked anything out in particular. I am really liking the looks of the 99 and up Ford F650 and 750 crew cabs but I think it would be cool to get an International as well. I really liked a Freightliner that was on ebay but it was a little more than I want to spend. Ive been looking at everything. Im even eyeballing a GMC Topkick thats in Arizona. Its a pretty decent deal but the bed is a little short so it will require some work so I dont know. As long as its a Crew cab or maybe even an extended cab....I will look at it.
 
sixb

sixb

Will work for beer!
Location
West Jordan, UT
ChestonScout said:
this one is 6500 obo. 10 speed with a turbo diesel! Might be nice to have the cab over
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That is my neighbor at work and that truck has been worked verrrrry hard for many years.

Cheston I really think you should wait until after the new baby, they really do change everything. You may be surprised how much your priorities change after kids. Just some food for thought.
 
kgb

kgb

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Location
Hooper
I have been really thinking about your idea and now that I fell into a 33 foot fifth wheel RV kind of like the idea of having something that could tow both my truck and the trailer, maybe even do the death train and tow a little commuter car for the family to drive around when they not wheeling :). Its an idea.
 
kgb

kgb

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Location
Hooper
Ok so this is my last post for the night. So would a one ton hold a 7000 lb vehicle and tow a 33 foot RV, or would it be too much weight. They make the flat bed race car haulers that are one tons. I may have to check into this.
 
ChestonScout

ChestonScout

opinions are like Jeeps..
Location
Clinton, Ut
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LT.

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Location
Los Alamos, New Mexico
kgb said:
ok found the right one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991...temQQptZCommercial_Trucks?hash=item3a53939484

price isn't bad either
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Yep, that is what you need. Don't be too afraid of the wussy hp numbers. It is still a diesel and working on them is easier than a gas motor. I would bet with some fuel pump tuning and a larger turbo, or better yet twins, it would pull anything you want. Also, keep in mind that it really does not need as much hp due to all the gear choices you will have. Another thing to remember is that this is still going to be a compermise with what you already have. Now you can pull anything under the sun at speed but, you want to be able to haul your Scout around to every trail and leave camp at camp. With a larger truck you will be able to leave camp at camp but, parking will be harder, speeds will be slower, and driving will be more difficult. Never mind the fact that you will still need to sell your current set up. Does making the Scout more street able seem more like the way to go yet?

LT.
 
ChestonScout

ChestonScout

opinions are like Jeeps..
Location
Clinton, Ut
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LT.

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Location
Los Alamos, New Mexico
ChestonScout said:
I honestly dont think it is possible to make the Scout actual streetable without getting rid of my Rockwells and going back to a 44" tire.....which isnt going to happen.

So this flatbed truck will be way more conveinient to park than a 30' trailer and a truck.


Look at this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250510283908&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

It was buy it now for 6200 obo which was a great price. It sold for $4600!!!!

Thats a steal!
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That is the one I was talking about. Just do it already. EJS is going to be here before we know it.

LT.
 
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