Rv transport

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by BUBBAQUICK, Dec 7, 2009.

  1. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    If you go the dually route, really do your homework on them. Wrong truck will mess you up. Talk with them, they can tell you everything you need to know. I averaged between 25-35K per year net. Good Luck........
     
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  3. Ridgerunner40

    Ridgerunner40 Bobtail Member

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    I tried this back in 2007. at least as much deadhead as paid miles. It is imposible to run legal and make any money once you figure in maint. on your truck. Before i got out of otr, every coop i passed(it seemed) was pulling one of these guys around back. I still get mail from the place. now paying 97 cpm loaded including fsc.
     
  4. RickG

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    I did it too back in '04 - '05 but things were a lot different then . I could go to MD , PA , KY , or TX and get loads back . There were also loads back from CA . But Fleetwood permanently closed the plants in all those states . There were boat trailer backhauls out of FL that barely paid your fuel expense .
    Horizon's ads are deceptive . They will tell you how much you will "make " on a haul . What you have to understand is that is how much you have at the delivery point . Fuel expenses deadheading back come out of that "made " money . When I was pulling for Bennett we paid a $25 spotting fee for terminal drivers to bring the trailers from the plant to the yard . That was only charged in Bristol though .
    I slept in the trailers . We weren't supposed to have keys to them but some of us did .
     
  5. trapper704

    trapper704 Bobtail Member

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    I've read differing opinions on this one, but here's my question, I'm retired but still drive a water tanker during fire season each summer, but would like to try hauling rvs, to travel and see some new country. Do you think I could do this part time and make any money after ins. and other expenses? Or should I just stick to working for someone else part time? I have to work some to make ends meet. thanks
     
  6. Roadmedic

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    It depends.

    I was out for 10 days and grossed 5100. My profit after fuel was around 2800.

    There are maintenance issues you must keep up with like with a big truck.

    It also depends on the vehcle.

    Commercial insurance is alot higher than normal insurance. I pay 240 a month.

    Plates have to be at 26,001 lbs. They cost 600 a year in my state.

    I have been doing it full time since 2003.
     
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  7. trapper704

    trapper704 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the feedback. Thats what I'm after is doing it part time is going to be profitable after what extra it will cost, ins., fuel, permits, etc. I have an 09 3500 duramax, so I have the right kind of tow rig. Right now if they have a bad fire season I make my 14000 in a couple of months working fires. lot of hard hours for an old man though. Thought it might be easier on the old bod. working for myself. Also if I had expenses to deduct might help on taxes. ( I hate giving my hard earned dollars to some lazy expleteitive)
     
  8. stranger

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    Would a person have to have a dually, or would an HD 3/4 ton with a V10 engine be enough. The engine and drivetrain is plenty stout enough, and so is the suspension, as I have the 8800 lb package, which is the same as the 1 ton in the year and brand truck I have.

    I pull my car trailer with no problems, and I have pulled campers when I was selling them. In other words, I'm not concerned with the truck, but, would anyone use it being a single rear wheel 3/4 ton.
     
  9. dfish

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    I am 72 years old and been retired from the factory for 9 years. I am thinking about
    delivering rvs. I would like to know if anyone on here knows anything about any of the rv companys here in northern Indiana.
     
  10. dfish

    dfish Bobtail Member

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    By the way my truck is a 2003 f350 superduty 6.0 cc lb srw 4x4 with 79,ooo miles and completely stock.
     
  11. Roadmedic

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    6.0 motors are not a good idea with the hauling. They have had major problems. In fact most hauling is now done by a dodge or chevy. Both of the motors though have to be earlier models. Mine is a 2007 Dodge with the 5.9 motor. I would not even consider buying a dodge with the new motor.
     
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