Need advice, unsure which direction to go.

My uncle used to pull FEMA trailers with a Dodge Cummins. He did pretty well. He pulled them there to its destination then find another one there in that area.

 

From what I understand, pulling RV for the manufacturers only pays for the delivery and you have deadhead back unless you find something to haul back or part way back.

Regarding which type of trailer to buy: you'll need to decide what you want haul. Since you have a 1 ton, you'll need to be able to haul at least 16k of cargo. If you want to add vehicles to a partially filled trailer, a dovetail and ramps would be in order.

There are plenty of options. My signature shows what I am using. Am I happy with it? Yes. The deck height is low, my 2' dovetail is only 20" off the ground and I use 8' ramps. For what I am doing, it works for me. Would it be suitable for all types of hauling? No, but it works for me.

Much Success!

Bill

 

I am in the same boat as you, been researching RV Transport for a few months now and still can't get the right direction down. I'll sum up what I have found,

RV Transport:
Can't have your own authority to get hauls back on your own (FMCSA law, Can't have multiple authorities and since your "leased" on, you work for them on their authority.
Whatever your trip out is you have to divide by 2 and that's what you will be making
They make you log while deadheading back
They pay low rates
Can't find a company that is "truely" there for the trucker.

I'm leaning towards HotShoting myself with an 08 F450 dually 4x4 with a 38' Gooseneck enclosed old car hauler with sleeper. I'm starting to think now though that an open flatbed trailer is the way to go though, more opportunities.

 

Arpta2,

Kind of in the same boat as you..........

Will be retiring in July and looking for an income supliment, not as second carear.

Take Care,
Roger