Fifth Wheel Companion RV Trailers

It may be cheaper to just have a regular 5th wheel hitch and rails installed, rather than getting the adapter style like that.

It would also be more stable and stronger, since the adapter style just sits on the bed, and clamps to the gooseneck mount.

You would have to see what style 5th wheel mount would be compatible with the existing frame brackets, and then compare prices.

 

Ryan, the subject of whether rv haulers can make enough money to live on has been beat to death here. If you're really interested, pm me and I'll give you more information.

 

Since these are not new rv's and you do not know the maintenance done on the running gear if you move these for him be careful while in transit checking the hubs frequently. The last thing you want is bearing seizing up on you. As for you being competitive, you don have to be. You have your own numbers give him a rate that you are comfortable with. It has to be a win win situation. You win, he wins.

 

I'm looking into RV hauling? Any suggestions. Currently OTR. But want to put my 3500 Dodge to work. Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Tina

 

They'd be happy to talk to you if you have a class A and clean driving record. And a good truck obviously.

 

Thanks for that. Who is they? lol Have a fabulous day. All depends on what is clean. I have one ticket against me in good old CA.. 65 in a 55.. oops. Otherwise my record is clean.

 

Google "RV transport" and all the usual suspects come up. Most of them are in Elkhart, IN. Just have to talk to a few of them and see who sounds best. I'd ask if they have a lot of accounts in your home state or area to make getting home easier if you don't live anywhere near northern Indiana

 

Hello, I'm a CDL A driver who has been running tractor-trailers as a company driver for a couple years. I'm currently not a driving for anyone but have been doing anything and everything I can with my CDL to make ends meet until I can figure out a way to get a 1 ton pickup and trailer to run a hot shot biz. I don't have the greatest credit, I don't have a truck and trailer I can begin with, and now no consistent income coming in to get a loan through my credit union to buy a truck and trailer for this biz. I've looked into some lease purchase programs that approve any credit for this line of work and equipment, but who knows what the payments will be and will it even make sense economically.

What I do have is a very high ambition to succeed and an excellent work ethic as well as having a large amount of transportation and driving experience. I'm hoping to find someone who can give me quality descriptive advice or resources for what my options can be trying to get a truck and trailer for hot Shot and/or RV loads. Are there any solid lease programs, dealearships, or maybe fleet owners you know of that could help make this possible for me. I've looked into CWRV out of Elkhart but you need a truck and if you drive for fleet owner you don't make much at all, either way it seems like the drivers aren't making much. I just need some resources, guidance, or your personal advice on how I should go about financing, leasing, and where to find the loads to make it a successful venture. If you could help out in any way I surely would appreciate it. Thank you!

 

You better go drive for a fleet owner for six months learn the business on his dime and save some money. There are no free rides and quit trying to get lease purchase you will fail.