So that’s my question. im thinking about going with a new Texas pride trailer bc of the price range. I have two option go with a tandem 30k rated trailer de rated to 25,999. Or go with a 40k trailer (tripple axel duals). I have a new f450 that can handle the 40k pounds. The pros and cons to this for me is. Will I get that much more work to make the 40k worth it? Or will I just be spending all that money on maintence for no reason just to make as much as a 30k trailer.
I would also get taxed 12 percent bc it’s over 26000. Last question. If I go with the 30k trailer. it is derated and I put enough weight on the trailer to get it to 30k would DOT have an issue with that bc it is derated? Thanks appreciate any help/answers I can get
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