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Preacher
08-02-2005, 11:41 PM
My rig with a tarped vinyl siding load
http://truckstopusa.expediterworld.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10005/normal_IMG_0510%7E0.jpg

http://truckstopusa.expediterworld.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10005/normal_IMG_0507.jpg

http://truckstopusa.expediterworld.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10005/normal_IMG_0506.jpg

Dropping a new yard ramp at ABF in Worcester, MA

http://truckstopusa.expediterworld.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10005/normal_IMG_0512.jpg
08-03-2005, 06:14 AM
Hey Preach!!!...How much weight can you pull with that PU......?
Preacher
08-03-2005, 08:10 AM
I will not pull any load over 18,000 lbs. combined load and trailer weight. My trailer weighs 6300 lbs. That means I will not take any load over 11,700lbs. (realistically 12,000 lbs.) By the way, that vinyl siding load weighed 11,000 lbs. The yard ramp weighed 3300 lbs. and I hauled two of them piggy-backed from MI to CT and MA.
Foxfire
08-03-2005, 08:18 AM
Well, Preacher, look at the bright side here................ When you finally get all of the break downs over and get to trucking, you will basically have a brand new truck! :D
Preacher
08-03-2005, 08:57 AM
I keep telling myself that! Compared to the cost of a new 1-ton truck I still only have around $15,000 in my truck after all the repairs I've made. There are no guarantees that a new truck wont break down either. I had a friend with an `05 Chevy 1-ton break down for several days. I am, however, considering buying a full size tractor.