heavy haul question

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  1. Sep 16, 2014 #11
    damutt

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    ok guys had my interview (wish me luck lol) and it is a 2 axle RGN to start then i work my way up. from what he said empty is 18 inches off the ground empty and 3 inches off the ground loaded with ~60k. how do you get around with a trailer that close to the ground with consttcion and crap?
     
    damutt, Sep 16, 2014
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  3. Sep 16, 2014 #12
    Boethel

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    I pull a 2+3+2 rgn, sometimes I have it 2" off the ground to get my height down. It can get stressful at times, especially when the routes your put on, and you have a high railroad crossing. Just have to take your time and cross at an angle. The best advice is to take your time and never get in a hurry.
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2014 #13
    Boethel

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    @damutt...just curious what company you are going to?
     
    Boethel, Sep 16, 2014
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  5. Sep 16, 2014 #14
    damutt

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    @boethel dont want to say right now, not sure if he motiros these sites
     
    damutt, Sep 16, 2014
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  7. Sep 17, 2014 #15
    Boethel

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    @damutt...I understand, no worries.
     
    Boethel, Sep 17, 2014
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  8. Sep 17, 2014 #16
    281ric

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    be aware of your surroundings always look ahead and think.
     
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  9. Sep 17, 2014 #17
    BigJls1

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    15" of sag with only 60K ??? maybe 18" deck height and 3" ground clearance....which still seems awfully low. unless its a beam style trailer.
     
    BigJls1, Sep 17, 2014
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    SMTatham Thanks this.
  10. Sep 19, 2014 #18
    passingthru69

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    Trl. i currently use has a 18" lded deck hgt..With about 3" ground clearance. It was designed that way
     
    passingthru69, Sep 19, 2014
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  11. Sep 19, 2014 #19
    Oscar the KW

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    And there are also double drops that have a detachable neck, and no landing gear.
     
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  12. Sep 20, 2014 #20
    BigJls1

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    Check.

    But did you read his.. 18" ground clearance empty to 3" loaded..had to be a miss print.
     
    BigJls1, Sep 20, 2014
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