conestoga mpg

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  1. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    I could make a descent buck if I started doing "tarp" loads. I have to pass on a lot of 6-7' tall tarp loads. They usually pay an extra $100-$200 tarp fee and the rates aren't bad. I could still haul the Humvee's inside too, and makes steel a breeze. Just not sure what route I'm going to take yet.
     
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  3. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    If you do go with one, get the front door.
     
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  4. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Yep, I was going to deck it out with the front-door, hangers and racks inside and lights with the extra arch braces.

    Like I said tho, it all depends on what I can do with this stepdeck. I've decided to get some 8' drops and actually run the trailer to it's full potential for a few months before i just write it off completely..... we shall see.
     
  5. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Also go with interior ratcheting if they offer it. As for hangers and racks, start looking now at other peoples. I didn't have any put in mine due to the extra costs. Plus I wanted mine set up differently, it still isn't done yet.
     
  6. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    With all the new Cali laws in no covered wagon may be allowed in now.
     
  7. SHC

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    I can't go to Cali after 2014 anyways, so oh well LOL
     
  8. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    I could care less if that place went poof overnight, Gilroy is the only thing that I loved.

    Hey why you draggin around big tarps? get some 4 ft drops with 2 ft curtains, easy on the back.
     
  9. Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    All of our new conestogas are quickdraw's with the front doors, nice storage racks on the inside but only 8 lights down each side...I can't wait to get my hands on one of those!

    We have 5 more coming in now. and as far as road drivers go I'm like 7th on the list I believe :(
     
  10. Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    Mine is pretty standard .... I have two "closets" to hold lumber I can get 4 in each one of those...a shelf that I just put totes on for my edge protection and racks on both sides....front door is a must ... And I have the inside latches

    running with LS you get the "tarp fee" but spot market its a negative... But since all I do now is mainly coils it is the best thing since sliced bread saves a bunch of time
     
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  11. Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    cali is not gonna allow curtain vans or conestogas? how come? i would give my left you know what to haul a conestoga and not have to tarp anymore
     
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