When to stick a fork in a trailer.

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by kptnt2016, Jan 7, 2019.

  1. kptnt2016

    kptnt2016 Light Load Member

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    Im attempting to break myself into the realm of heavy haul step by step. By the looks of things I'll likely be attempting to purchase my 2nd, 3rd and potentially 4th trailers within the next 90 days. Of course im not a high dollar guy so i own newer used equipment (often more used than newer) and sometimes VERY used equipment is the only thing that may fit my price range.

    I do have a bit of a mechanical background and im a fairly experienced welder so what red flags should deter me from purchasing a trailer. Im speaking of a 16 tire RGN, similar to a murray professional in particular.

    ~also~
    are there any benefits in design of the older RGN's than new ones?
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    The response to your specific question is simply overwhelming from our resident flatbed advise givers.
     
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    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    I know, right? Not even x1 is here to tell you about how flatbeds were built in his day........

    Sorry, OP, if it's not a tank trailer or city bus, I can't help ya. Maybe @TripleSix ?
     
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