RAM 3500 vs 5500. What is the biggest difference?

I was considering a SA with 5-car 1 axle but realized the weight had to be under 20k on each side. I haven't thought about a SA with 4-car. One thing I'm worried about is expensive repairs on a used semi, in particular all the sensors if I get 2011-2012 model.
One thing I liked about GN400 is the weight - 8200 lbs. I know you mentioned high cost of brake replacement on your older trailer. How much was it for the new brakes?

 

Is that an F350 DRW? I'm sure pulling that little trailer with a semi you get similar mpg as bobtailing.

 

Electric brakes on the infinity run about $200 per axle, but if your doing them once per year then you might as well do the seals and bearings well your in there.

This was one of my set ups.

 

Buying the wrong semi is just as bad as buying an f350 lol. Find yourself a pre emissions truck either N14 or series 60.

Yes you're looking at around 1500 just in parts to do the brakes and bearings which you'll be doing once a year. More expensive than an air brake trailer!

 

How many axles? 1? 5-car 1 axle? I don't think there is a 1 axle vehicle trailer. Moving 5 units with a dually p/u truck? You will not be able to stop. Axles = a set of brakes, not just the ability to carry more weight.
I'll take a real truck with air brakes that is meant for the job for my money.

Actually, if I was going to buy a truck and go into business hauling cars, I'd seriously think about a 3 axle 5 pack. You can do a lot with one of those.

 

Pretty close, I weighed it with 2 Bentleys and I was right at 40,000lbs.

 

Slant, these guys are running on shoestring budgets, they can't swing a 5-pack. About 25% of the calls I get on the strays I list on Central hang up as soon as they find out it's 15 day pay; it's COD or nothing.

 

How did you like it? I was told hydraulic brakes are better than electric. I know there is an option of 2 - 12k axles with super singles. How long did your tired last?

 

Sun Country makes 5-car with 1 axle rates 25,000 lbs. I never considered moving 5 cars with a dually. Maybe 4 cars if it's a 2 ton dually would be ok.

 

Exactly.

I was just adding what I would do, should I get the burning desire to get behind the wheel again. In reality, I'd rather play golf every afternoon.