What's This Trailer Worth?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by DSK333, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Opendeck

    Opendeck Medium Load Member

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    It's not a case of not liking them. A tanker spun out in front of me last week on super singles, pulling a hill. I walked around him on duals like it was summer time.

    I've seen guys struggle to hook up in the yard to a trailer. Had to use the loader to scrape before the truck could hook.

    Not looking to argue, I don't see how they have the same traction as duals
     
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  3. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Not an argument. Just comment on observations and opinions.

    Having been to steel mills and mountain top construction sites and all sorts in between. They have worked for me. Some report problems with wide singles. Like the items you mention. I have not seen these things happen.
    My experience with them has been positive.
     
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  4. soloflyr

    soloflyr Medium Load Member

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    Don’t like the Kathy Mattea song, 18 Wheels & A Dozen Roses, probably like it even less if it was, 8 Wide Wheels, 2 Skinny Steers & A Dozen Roses.;)o_O
     
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  5. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    my rig has 24 wheels still doesn't fit the song....lol
     
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  6. soloflyr

    soloflyr Medium Load Member

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    Mine typically has 24-26, so it doesn’t work for me either, but it’s a sappy song no matter how many wheels she sings about.

    I know a guy in her band & I don’t know how he doesn’t want to slit his wrist, having to listen to that song night after night.
     
  7. BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Its potentially a "money pit".$4500 firm.JMO
     
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  8. Fatimius Maximus

    Fatimius Maximus Bobtail Member

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    If it can haul freight today it's worth at least 11,000.
     
  9. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    Considering this one next. 99 Raven aluminum 48x102. Some repairs have been made to the frame and frankly, I don't know much about these things. How reliable is an aluminum trailer after it's been welded?

    Looks like the crossmember and frame have been repaired here.
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    A plate has been welded inside the frame rail here.
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  10. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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