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welding

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by corderol181, Oct 1, 2015.

  1. Oct 1, 2015 #1
    corderol181

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    Is it legal to have a 53 ft wedge trailer with the front and back extensions welded? 2 ft extensions on each side. I heard DOT does not measures the extensions
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2015 #2
    baha

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    What state are you asking about?
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2015 #3
    corderol181

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    I'm out of CA
     
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  5. Oct 5, 2015 #4
    KB3MMX

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    That sounds risky to me. Why are they welded ?
     
    KB3MMX, Oct 5, 2015
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  7. Oct 5, 2015 #5
    corderol181

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    I don't know. At the time, it didn't matter to me. My truck and trailer combined is well under 65 ft tho
     
    corderol181, Oct 5, 2015
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  8. Oct 5, 2015 #6
    truckon

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    How are you under 65' with a 53' wedge?
     
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  9. Oct 5, 2015 #7
    corderol181

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    I got a Ram 4500 single cab with short wheelbase
     
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  10. Oct 13, 2015 #8
    BoxCarKidd

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    You might get more information asking in the car hauler section asking about extensions. Instead of welding they might need to be bolted on so as not to be considered permanent or put on a slider even if you never use it.
     
    BoxCarKidd, Oct 13, 2015
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  11. Oct 13, 2015 #9
    truckon

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    Running flips on a wedge is just stupid IMO. Get a true 4 car and never look back.
     
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  12. Oct 13, 2015 #10
    corderol181

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    Thanks. I might get rid of them
     
    corderol181, Oct 13, 2015
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