Hotshot question

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  1. mhaines33

    mhaines33 Bobtail Member

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    What's the biggest trailer I can get on a F450 fifth wheel?
     
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  3. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    With or without a bed mounted to truck?
     
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  4. mhaines33

    mhaines33 Bobtail Member

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  5. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    With the bed mounted, a number of states will restrict length to 65 feet total.
     
  6. pumpkinishere

    pumpkinishere Heavy Load Member

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    This is for a cdl hotshot? I’m assuming so because of the 450
     
  7. pumpkinishere

    pumpkinishere Heavy Load Member

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    My brother in law is wanting to get into hot shot but a non cdl. We’ve been trying to talk him into getting his cdls but not interested at this moment. He is looking into a ram 2500 and getting a 40 ft trailer.
     
  8. Tekna

    Tekna Bobtail Member

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    You're killing yourself if you get anything less than a 40'. Can't tell you how many loads I've done that required a 40' to get the load but took up less than 30' of deck.
     
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  9. pumpkinishere

    pumpkinishere Heavy Load Member

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    So do you have a cdl?
     
  10. kwswan

    kwswan Road Train Member

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    Not enough truck for a 40 ft trailer & if he's going to run one that big he will have to get a cdl.
     
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  11. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    That truck is too small. You will need DRW to have the rear axle weight.
     
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