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Showing off my new ride!

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by 24kHotshot, May 22, 2019.

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  1. Dec 4, 2019 #22
    ezsal

    ezsal Bobtail Member

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    what brand is your fifth wheel?
     
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  2. Dec 4, 2019 #22
    ezsal

    ezsal Bobtail Member

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  3. Dec 6, 2019 #23
    24kHotshot

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    I don't know the brand name and the company that did my upfit doesn't have it listed anymore on their website.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2019 #24
    colmeir2

    colmeir2 Bobtail Member

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    Nice looking ride. Couple of questions, how is it towing, seeing good MPGs? Did you splurge fort the 6.7L HO or the regular 6.7? Is it the 60" CA or 80" CA? Also, are you keeping busy with loads? I am thinking about possibly getting a similar set up to yours.
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2019 #25
    24kHotshot

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    It's a monster towing wise, and I tow around 35k regularly. I average about 8.5 mpg loaded depending on terrain, or 40 cents per mile with $3 a gallon diesel.
    As far as I know the chassis cabs dont get the HO engine so they last longer. I think it's the 80 CA.

    There are loads, not all pay well. You need to figure out a route. Gotta learn what area pays. Some places you will get close to 3 dollars a mile just to get stuck for 1.5 trying to get out.
    It's slow right now, gotta have enough money on the side for these slow times just incase something goes wrong.

    I might be interested in selling my whole setup just to go with something bigger if the price is right. My trailer was just posted for sale today in the classifieds section.
     
    24kHotshot, Dec 6, 2019
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  7. Dec 7, 2019 #26
    fredh

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    Seven months and you're selling everything? Bigger is not always better. Bigger trucks sometimes means bigger bucks. Good luck on which ever way you go. This is my set up. Trailers out and cars or whatever back. I've been doing this for 4 years, and found out that it is pretty hard to make decent money just hauling vehicles only.
    See Ya. 20180806_182329.jpg
     
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    Lite bug and 24kHotshot Thank this.
  8. Dec 7, 2019 #27
    24kHotshot

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    Just selling the trailer actually but would consider selling my truck if someone offered me enough. I need/want the low profile style trailer like yours as I have a connect in moving Sprinter/Transit vans for much better money than what I am making now.
    I'm not going anywhere, I am earning well and i love the job. Can't see myself doing anything else.
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2019 #28
    24kHotshot

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    Do you just strap the wheels on those or also tie down the hitch? Do you load and unload them with a winch?
     
    24kHotshot, Dec 7, 2019
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  10. Dec 7, 2019 #29
    Lite bug

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    Good plan
     
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  11. Dec 7, 2019 #30
    BoxCarKidd

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    What is smart cruise?
    How does the smart high beams work out? The 63 Imperial had something like that. Unhooked it because of dimming lights for road sign reflections and such.
     
    BoxCarKidd, Dec 7, 2019
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