Flatbed equipment choices....

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by SHC, Dec 18, 2011.

  1. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Can't remove the box as it also holds my batteries, and the cost to buy a new tank and such would be about the same as buying a fancy storage rack. I guess I will just have to transport them from trailer to trailer. Also like I said, I was thinking about getting a storage box to put behind where I mount the headache rack.
     
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  3. JDP

    JDP Medium Load Member

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    That's a sharp Star. It would be tight to fit a steel tarp in a 24"x24"x24" box, but I think it could be done. Just gotta make sure and roll it up tight.

    Couple ideas. It doesn't look like there is much room, but can you loosen the tank straps and slide the fuel tanks forward closer to the exhaust so there's only about an 1' of space between them? Then I think you could re-mount your quarter fenders about 4" closer to the tires without causing any problems. That might be just enough to let you fit a 30"x24"x24" box. The extra 6" would make a world of difference.

    Just thinking out-loud. Feel free to criticize.
     
  4. kajidono

    kajidono Road Train Member

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    Could put the batteries all on the other side or in their own box. This is the first truck I've seen with them split up like that. You could get a side box on by switching to one smaller tank but I hate anything that cuts fuel capacity. I have dual 159 gallon tanks on this truck and I love it.

    I'd see what your revenue stream is going to be like running with these guys. For me things are only expensive when I can't afford them.
     
  5. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    I can't move my tanks up as they are already close ot the exhaust pipes, and also I only have 25" available due to the suspension bracket pictured below. It is hard to see in the pictures, and If it was not for that, I could fit a 30" box there easily.

    Either way, I will figure out how to carry everything I need. The upper tray box might be the ticket for now until I can afford something else.
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  6. SHC

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    I only have 100 gallon capacity per tank already, so going less would not be good. Also, my truck has the "picket elbow" style exhaust so I can't move the tank forward w/o more costs. I think i may just see how well my revenue is, and if I truly like it, and whichever company I go with, i may just get a different truck and make sure to spec it accordingly.
     
  7. Cummins_444

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    Move your 1/4 fenders back closer to your drives. Looks like you could gain a lot more room for boxes.
     
  8. Jumbo

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    You put a step box on each side, a frame rail box ahead of the slider and a three door cabinet rack you will have more then enough space.
     
  9. DL550CAT

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    I buy from Tarpstop fairly often. They ship very quickly and have everything in stock. They can make custom sized tarps and ship them next day as they sew them up in their shop. Is the material made in the USA I doubt it. Its thin and light I usually get holes in mine from rideing around in the side box. But the prices are good the service is great.
    My thoughts on the chains and binders is this skip the yellow quick binders they can be akward to use. The chains I would go with 3/8 and the standard Durabilt ratchet binder. I woud also steer clear of the snap binders. I go to places that will not load you if they see a snap binder on the truck even if your not using it.
     
  10. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Even better thing is Tarpstop is 15 miles from my house (Gary, IN location) so i don't need shipping ;)

    As for the snap-binders, I was told that is what Pape uses on their equipment loads (John Deere) so that is why I am looking at using them. Of course I am new to all of this and will take everyone's advice.
     
  11. SHC

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    Like I said, I can only mount brackets 25" apart due to my suspension hangers being on the frame.
     
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