Flatbed vs Conestoga

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  1. kredd34

    kredd34 Light Load Member

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    48ft or 53ft..
     
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  3. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    I run 48 ...never been a problem
     
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  4. 650cat425

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    Me and the Mrs both had 20 year old trailers with side kits. I got rid of mine to put that same kit on an '08 and now hers is on an '07... since she broke the trailer I had bought her. :mad:
     
  5. sirjeff

    sirjeff Medium Load Member

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    53' tridem with a lift on the rear axle

    48' could be a tough squeeze, since you lose a little deck space on either end with a kit on.
     
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  6. sirjeff

    sirjeff Medium Load Member

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    Can just barely squeeze 60's on with a 53' (at least up here)

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  7. asphaltreptile311

    asphaltreptile311 Road Train Member

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    I think curtains look cool going down the road .
     
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  8. BackwoodsGA

    BackwoodsGA Road Train Member

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    Function is beauty.
     
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  9. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    If I had a dedicated contract. Sure I would have a slider tarp. But I dont. In a hour it can be broke down, on the trailer or in the back of a pickup. While I try not to, it is possible.


    @650cat425 I have passed that yellow Pete before someplace.
     
  10. 650cat425

    650cat425 Road Train Member

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    Very possible... maybe on the oh pike or around Hubbard? It stands out like a sore thumb. Lol. Honestly, your shaker looks familiar but I can't place it.
     
  11. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Probably, I'm 30 miles south of ex91. I try to stay off the pike anymore. Used to have a daily run out of Bedford Heights a few years ago.

    But I'm a hooker, never know what trailer I might be dragging around.
     
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