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goosneck length?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by bigboss, Mar 23, 2012.

  1. Mar 23, 2012 #1
    bigboss

    bigboss Bobtail Member

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    How often do you need a 40 ft. trailer? Would a shorter trailer, say 32 to 36 limit the loads you can haul? Mostly thinking of the extra weight of the longer trailer. Most of the freight I see on goosenecks is no longer then 30-32 ft. My previous was with a 32 ft. trailer and cant remember losing many loads due to length, but that was in the 80's and maybe freight has changed since then.
    Thanks
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2012 #2
    leadfoot80

    leadfoot80 Light Load Member

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    bump.. just looking to see what the response is for this one.
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2012 #3
    olstinker

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    Yep I agree, my loads dont often go over 30'. Usually 30' would be enough.
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2012 #4
    Fullforce

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    I hual alot of building material witch is light weight but normally long. So the 40fter is almost always full.
     
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  7. Apr 27, 2012 #5
    bigboss

    bigboss Bobtail Member

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    I bought a 40' x 102 PJ trailer. I guess better safe then sorry.
    12,000 # axles with air ride and air lift front axle. Pulling with Dodge 5500.
    registered for 44,000. Shouldnt have to turn down any load with this combination.
     
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  8. Apr 27, 2012 #6
    leadfoot80

    leadfoot80 Light Load Member

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    Alright, this might be a dumb question, but when you say 'air lift front axle', is that a sort of 'tag' axle that you can lift when you don't have any weight on?

    Also, what kind of fuel mileage are you getting with that setup (loaded/empty)? I'm still debating on going with a 3500 or something larger..
     
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