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  1. Lite bug

    Lite bug Road Train Member

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    I am guessing that trailer weighs a whole lot less than what you are thinking. While the GWV is 14,500, those guys building is allowing for 2 cars plus the weight of the trailer.
     
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  3. o/otony

    o/otony Light Load Member

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    you need a cdl for any trailer that has a gvwr off 10,001 pounds.
     
  4. Lite bug

    Lite bug Road Train Member

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    I do not need a CDL to operate. My trailer has a GVW of 14,500lbs my truck has GVW of 11,500lbs my combined GVW is less than 26,001lbs I am based out of Ohio and can run throughout the country
     
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  5. kw550cat

    kw550cat Medium Load Member

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    14,500 is the gvw or what the trailer is rated for. That accounts for weight of trailer and cargo. The salesman is clueless. I'd seek out a different salesman if you have any spec questions.
    That trailer should be around 5000 pounds.
     
  6. Ryan S2016

    Ryan S2016 Medium Load Member

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    http://www.kaufmantrailers.com/goos.../two-car-truck-gooseneck-trailer-14k-35-5-ft/ Thats the link to the trailer I am thinking about purchasing are you telling me that a 2016 Ram 3500 1 ton and this trailer are under cdl weight limits even if I load two vehicles on it
     
  7. kw550cat

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    If I remember, a drw ram 3500 4x4 crew cab 8 foot box is about 8500 pounds. Trailer, call it 6k
    8500+6000 is 14500. 26001-14500 is 11,500 pounds. Average car is 3500, so 3500 x 2 is 7000. 8500+6000+7000 is 21,500 pounds. Account a 1000 for fluids, equipment, etc you get 22,500. 3500 under the limit.
    Now these are estimates. I recommend calling a dealer and getting a stamp weight for a ram and adding 800 pounds. Getting trailer weight and adding 800 to it.
    A cdl is recommended because there may be a load one day that will put you at 30k gross but being plated for 25,999 will make a dot officers wet dream come true.
    Link to ram weights:
    http://www.ramtrucks.com/assets/pdf/specsheet/ram_350045005500_dimensions.pdf
     
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  8. o/otony

    o/otony Light Load Member

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    s A: Any combination of vehicles which has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) whichever is greater, inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) whichever is greater.
     
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