@Old Man has the overall height threshold figured out. This is his 2nd trailer that he’s owned to specialize in keeping things under 16’ tall. You’re not going to find a trailer for sale anywhere that has such a low deck height as his. He claims that his old trailer was 1 of 2 that were ever built with a deck height that low. I would venture a guess that his new trailer has less of an arch and a few more custom storage goodies than his old one. If I custom built a trailer for him, I’d make him sign a disclaimer....alleviating me of any responsibility in case he “beaches” it somewhere as it would take a super conscientious driver to navigate that thing over cross gutters, railroad tracks, etc. He’s separated himself from others in this regard. If I hooked on to his trailer myself, I’d have to have a 60 ton crane following me around with the pilot car which would essentially defeat the purpose!
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Outfit .
I know boats and blocking and securing them and very interested in that field.
The company I am referring to though does not have stellar reviews by its customers in the yacht world .JoeyJunk and blairandgretchen Thank this. -
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I don’t get”beached”, just raise the trailer, hydraulic front,air rear, problem solved.
In my business every inch counts, over 15 foot tall gets more difficult to get around, the guy that came down over 16 tall had a very long route to get to Texas because low bridges getting under I80,I70, and I40.
The bridges are the easy part, it’s the trees , wires and traffic light that are a problem, your permits don’t allow for them.
Legal weight permits are $20 to $135 or more per state. Escorts are 1.50 to 1.75 per mile plus $75 a night out. Then there are route surveys and police escorts if you get too big.JoeyJunk, Tug Toy, God prefers Diesels and 8 others Thank this. -
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“What’s your top 3 trailers for high revenue and versatility?”
And get back to me.
And you’re right - @Old Man will eventually retire, and shoes need to be filled. Almost any driver can do it - but not all will do it without causing a huge mess.JoeyJunk, kemosabi49, Tug Toy and 4 others Thank this. -
The second page - I guessed a few of the state costs, but your permit service will charge $22 or so per state, and LS gets you for $5/state up to 5 states.
Like @Old Man said - overshoot miles, $1.50 to $1.75/mile for each escort, plus $75/night. They go to a motel or sleep in their vehicle.
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It's easy to lose money if you want to run legal and don't know what you're doing. I looked at one going to NYC that would have cost me around $2500 all said and done. I'm sure it moved by white volvo for his rate. Problem is, the stuff I see on the boards has an endless supply of said white volvos that I refuse to compete with. Haven't touched my oversize signs since I did my first. This is one of the areas where being leased to LS is a major advantage.
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