3 car wedge?

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  1. Kitotrans

    Kitotrans Bobtail Member

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    Just started my car hauling business and I am debating whether I should get a 3 car wedge. I heard that they are easy to turn over. What your advice on this guys?
     
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    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    What are you planning on using for a truck, and yes gooseneck wedges do seem to wind up on there side quite a bit. What is your experience level pulling commercially, or any trailers for that matter?
     
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    The shorter distance you can get from ball or fifth wheel to trailer the better off you will be.
    Turning to fast will get you in trouble quick.
     
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    It is up to YOU the driver to maintain a safe speed for your load and trailer. There are many examples of top heavy loads that can be easily laid over with an inexperienced driver behind the wheel or a driver operating beyond his/her skill level.
     
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    If you are buying a 3 car trailer it is better to get one with flat deck instead of a wedge, so that you can haul large trucks, commercial vans and cars, basically you will be able to haul anything
     
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    I second what Bold Group said !! Plus the lower center of gravity to boot.
     
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    Why play?! If you're gonna jump in might as well go head first!! Designed-with-Your-Delivery-in-Mind-2-386x262.jpg
     
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    100% agree. Go big day one.
     
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    C61AD7D8-AE1B-40E2-B15B-2AECCD30A1A3.jpeg I’ve been running around with a 3 car wedge. It’s not bad like others say you just have to use some common sense and don’t drive like a idiot. As far as going big. I was less then 20k into my equipment between truck and trailer for a used 1 ton pick up and a 3 car wedge trailer. Also trailer was down rated to 14000 lbs so I started out without a CDL. Still averaging $1.80 cpm, Can’t complain.
     
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