How big are some of the auto haulers....

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  1. imnuts

    imnuts Light Load Member

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    After reading a thread, a couple pages deep it mentioned a driver that weighed over 400# with a high side unit. How in the hell does he get out of vehicle?

    Whats the biggest guy you’ve seen running a car hauler?



    Kenny
     
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  3. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    If you know what you're doing, door openings aren't an issue on a highrail.

    There's a guy running a high-mount I see every day that's got to pushing the 400# mark. Loads pretty dang fast, but he doesn't load anything bigger than a minivan.
     
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  4. LBZ

    LBZ Road Train Member

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    Used to see a lot of windows down on auction cars in the 6 & 7 spot of a high mount going down the road. ;)
     
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  5. BigBob410

    BigBob410 Road Train Member

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    I'm 6'5" and 270. I have a hard time in certain spots with tiny cars...but you adapt. I imagine they have to plan their loads a little better but it's definitely doable.
     
  6. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Ehh, I;m 6'2" and right at a svelte 290, my weight is much less of an issue than my knees.
     
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  7. SLANT6

    SLANT6 Road Train Member

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    Back in the early 80's I knew a guy that was leased on to Arco Auto Carriers, the import division of NuCar Carriers. He was every bit of 375 if not more. Hauled imports out of Port Newark and that was with a 96" wide trailer. He was a hell of a carhauler.
     
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