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3-4 car to a 5 car?

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by corderol181, Apr 17, 2016.

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  1. Apr 17, 2016 #1
    corderol181

    corderol181 Light Load Member

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    I'm about to sell my '02 take 3 and want to use the money on financing a newer model Take 3 4 car or upgrading to a 5 car hauler instead. Any recommendations?
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2016 #2
    KANSAS TRANSIT

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    You didn't supply a critical piece of information, what are you running for a tractor?
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2016 #3
    corderol181

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    Sorry. I have a 4500
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2016 #4
    KANSAS TRANSIT

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    I would probably stick with a 4 car, unless you are looking to upgrade truck in the near future. Will the lanes you frequent support a 5 car trailer better than a 4? Start looking at loads in the areas you now run and make a determination from that. jmho
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2016 #5
    spectacle13

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    Any reason you have to have a take 3? They seem poorly built to me compared to a sun country 4 car or a kaufman...
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2016 #6
    corderol181

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    I always thought sun countries had air brakes because I never see Rams pulling them. I'll look into those. I've heard good things about them. I've heard kaufmans aren't that good
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2016 #7
    spectacle13

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    Whoops, missed that you're rolling in a dually. Yeah, they have air brakes. My cousin lengthened a 3 axle wedge to get 4 on though, I take it yours is 50' if you only get three?
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2016 #8
    corderol181

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    Mine was a 53. I used to have welded extensions in the front, but a cop told me that I had to remove them because they did not fold. What trailer did he have?
     
    corderol181, Apr 22, 2016
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  11. Apr 22, 2016 #9
    spectacle13

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    Yeah, he uses folders out front and pull outs in the back.

    Not sure what make the wedge was. Would be worth it to get a fab shop to weld you a bracket and bars on if you can buy good folders somewhere
     
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  12. Apr 23, 2016 #10
    corderol181

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    I don't need them anymore. I already sold the trailer. I'm looking for another one. Now I might get a Big Tex 51' with extensions. Any input on these would be great
     
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