Thanks for the explanation. I think I understand.
I will be running interstate. I am not familiar with the FL process or offices yet. My new company is registered in FL but I haven't moved there yet. I'll be running down there with the truck and new trailer right after I pass my cdl and figure it out as I go by the end of the month.
Kind of hard researching through google when you don't really know what you are searching for.
I'm leasing onto a Chicago company (soon to also be a FL company) and insuring my truck, trailer and cargo through them while using their dot and mc #s.
Help me understand some weight numbers?
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10-4. I get it now. 18k payload.
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They approximate which doesn't fill me with confidence that they don't approximate the build quality also. I really dont understand how they sticker it past the trailer's axle ratings. It has 21k worth of axle rating but sticker it for 25k. Anyway, after a lot of reading and talking to past appalachian owners I have decided to go for a different company.
So I think I am settling on texas pride 4 car instead. For the same price you get bigger axles, 17.5 inch wheels with 16 ply tires, 6 feet longer and a solid warranty. I'm hoping the longer tail end behind the trailer wheels will help me shift the weight to the trailer more than the truck if I place a heavy vehicle on the back. -
You should be fine. 1,000's of duallys running around pulling 4car rigs. Some cowboys even doing 5 car mini's. I don't like it, but to each their own..
What's your rear rated at, 9,900lbs or so? Mine was 9350 & I was able to stay within that on 95% of loads pulling my mini float. The AAM 1150 rear axle in my ram was actually rated at 4950KG or roughly 10,900lb. Ram probably de-rates because the springs are a bit soft on the pickup to provide better ride quality for the grocery getter crowd. There is some margin of safety built in, ya know..
The TP 4car is a much better choice IMHO over the Appalachian or Kaufman for that matter. The 8k axles are much more up to the task in a commercial operation. More capacity, bigger bearings, 17.5" tires are nice, & brakes almost twice as wide. (12"×2" vs 12.25"× 3&3/8") Way more stopping power. Hopefully TP uses dexter axles too, instead of the lipperts Kaufman uses. Dexter is the best quality light duty axle on the market..24kHotshot Thanks this. -
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Right on!! I did not know they built their own axles. Learn something new everyday.
Dexter 8k, 9k, & 10k GD (general duty) all have the same size 3&3/8" wide brake pads. I'm sure Texas Pride's are the same or close in size..
When you get your trailer tag make sure to say it's a 5th wheel coupled semi trailer. (which it is) You're going to want a permanent tag for it. One time fee, like $125 bucks roughly & your done as long as you own the trailer. Lots of guys seem to miss this, as I see lots of regular old FL tags on hotshots all the time..
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All I am doing lately is practicing the pre trip and air brakes. The only part that is making me nervous. Driving/backing is the easy part.singlescrewshaker Thanks this.
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