Wanna get into flatbedding

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Lunchbox7159, Dec 8, 2012.

  1. Lunchbox7159

    Lunchbox7159 Bobtail Member

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    And I've got one more question. Would y'all recommend a 48' or 53' trailer?
     
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  3. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    Exactly what I have. 20 ft long lets you go from one side of the trailer, through a tie down lug and over to the other side of the trailer so you get the full WLL of the chain.
     
  4. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    53 for me. No question. Might as well get a cabover with a 233-ish WB while your at it and you will be all set.
     
  5. hors_19

    hors_19 Medium Load Member

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    On the 48 or 53 i guess its going to depend on what you are doing. If your like cluck and do the most to optimize all your trailer as in ltl then yes 53 but for us we have 48s an a couple 50s and it works great for what we do. Alot of our stuff is roll on roll off or steel.
     
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  6. Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    Don't let them sell you a Reitnour just because its a Reitnour.....I pull a 53' because I do a lot of LTL, you need to ##### your needs then choose
     
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  7. Lunchbox7159

    Lunchbox7159 Bobtail Member

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    I'm gonna do some good homework and go from there. I know Reitnouers are kinda pricey too. When he started on them I felt like he was working on his commission.
     
  8. Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    He was.........
     
  9. Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    If your buying used maybe you could look into Ravens, seems like everything that comes out of that shop is quality.

    I'm also a big fan of reitnour trailers as well.
     
  10. heavyhaulerss

    heavyhaulerss Road Train Member

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    48 ft. is what i would get. if, if, you do buy a retinour just because it is a retinour, then you must buy a pete, just cause it's a pete.
     
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  11. Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    I'm glad someone shares my same opinion
     
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