RV Transport and Short Bed Pickups..

[chi440]

Was/am considering rv transport - see the transport industry frowns on short bed pickups in their literature. .



Why... . ?? or is this not a real issue. . ?



Have all other bases covered except purchasing another truck... .

 

[SSage]

You probably won't have a problem with an auto slide hitch. Have you called? They tend to prefer dually trucks too. I've seen a lot of F-250 extended cab trucks pulling 14,000 to 15,000 pound empty toy haulers into RV dealers. One weighed 14,800, 40' long triple axle. An F-250 brought it in from over a thousand miles away.

 

[BTighe]

i was looking into rv transport also but it looks like all cards are against me. trucks a 97 and im 20. are there companies out there that arent so concerned with the age of the rig. im not buying a new truck any time soon.

could a person do this part time like on the weekends or something.

 

[tsinil]

If you have to turn short easy for front of trailer to get into cab of truck usually bends both of them. They don't like anything sticking up past bed rails ( fuel tank or tool box. I used a 92 3/4 ton 4x4 auto, put 250,000 on it no problems.



Insurance might be another problem if your current insurer finds you using truck to make money your insurance could be no good.



I am in process of insuring 2005 3500 4x4 for towing for one of those compaines. It isn't going to be cheap

 

[PatrickCampbell]

BTighe, you can't legally drive for hire until you're 21.



You need a long bed because when you're turning tight, the RV could smack into your cab. The answer is probably going to be no, there are usually not exceptions... You could haul for yourself with your truck if you wanted.

 

[Todd T]

I tend to disagree. there are plenty of TT's, flatbed trailers, enclosed cargo trailers etc out there getting jerked around the country side on a daily basis. there is a place for everybody. getting steady work, keeping the truck running and paying yourself out of what is left after taxes, fuel and insurance..... now that's another subject all together



worse problem is where to sleep. these dog-pile quad cabs have a poor excuse for a back seat and for sure not made for sleeping on.

 

[DHayden]

There may be a place for everyone if its your personal rig and trailer, but I havent seen any company that does not require an 8ft bed and they usually state: NO EXCEPTIONS so you cant miss it. No doubts the short beds could handle it but im sure they just dont want there trailers damaged by shortbeds. They dont even want you to keep a tailgate on because peaple forget about it too.

 

[klenger]

You probably won't have a problem with an auto slide hitch.

I doubt that an auto-slide hitch like the PullRite would work because the 5th wheel pin box has to be modified for the slider to work. I'm sure there are too many drivers/trucks available that meet their criteria for them to make an exception. I would think it would be very difficult to make any money part time becuase of the high inusrance costs required to tow for hire.

 

[KBalzuweit]

chi440-The company I haul for classic transport will take a short bed.

http://classic-transportinc.com/



BTighe- Most companies are now 23 years old, and then by ten you truck will be to old .



tsinil- Look at some diff transport companies. Clasic provides all liability coverage except for the dead head miles. They also do not make you have them listed on your policy, so you can just carry regular ins. Some of us carry a non-trucking policy to have extra coverage which is only $80 a month. Thats over and above your reg Statefarm or allstate coverage.



Todd T- Take the back seat out and build a platform close to the floor and you get a bunch more room, still can not stretch out though. But its better!!

 

[chi440]

Personally - I have the age covered - I have been over 21 for more than 21 years. . :-laf



I'll check out the other companys besides Horizon and Hoosier. .



Thanks

 

[Cowboy832]

BTighe, you can't legally drive for hire until you're 21.



You need a long bed because when you're turning tight, the RV could smack into your cab. The answer is probably going to be no, there are usually not exceptions... You could haul for yourself with your truck if you wanted.

I don't know about other states, but I know in Texas you can drive commercially as long as you don't cross state lines at 18. You have to be 21 to cross state lines. I drove haul trucks, heavy winch/pole trucks for a drilling company when i was 18.