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I have some corporate meetings tonight and tomorrow, after that I'm going to see what I can get my hands on, costs, etc. So yes, I'm really thinking about it. I'm not sure what the max legal limit is for weight, but I know the Cummin's wont mind either way. We used to haul 20,000lb tractors with one at home, so I'm confident about a few 3500lb F-body's.
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I have some corporate meetings tonight and tomorrow, after that I'm going to see what I can get my hands on, costs, etc. So yes, I'm really thinking about it. I'm not sure what the max legal limit is for weight, but I know the Cummin's wont mind either way. We used to haul 20,000lb tractors with one at home, so I'm confident about a few 3500lb F-body's.
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Most of the trucks are rated at like 23k CGVW. Which means about a 16k lb trailer (would have to be a 5th for max). Stock bumper pull hitch is rated at 10k lbs. Most dual car trailers are around 4-5k lbs.
If you got a 2 car open tag hauler you could probably do 2 fbodies and be heavy on the hitch. You would want a good leveling/dist. hitch. If you did a 5th wheel style you could do a 2 car and have plenty of room for people and stuff in the cab.
I think a 3 car 5th style hauler on a dually would be pushing it with 3 fbodies, but you could probably do it. The 3 car haulers weigh a good bit more. You would be over weight but you could pull it. Just make sure to take braking into account.
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It depends on the specific truck you have. Dually or SRW? Do you have a goose neck/fifth wheel hitch? Year truck? Auto or Manual?
Most of the trucks are rated at like 23k CGVW. Which means about a 16k lb trailer (would have to be a 5th for max). Stock bumper pull hitch is rated at 10k lbs. Most dual car trailers are around 4-5k lbs.
If you got a 2 car open tag hauler you could probably do 2 fbodies and be heavy on the hitch. You would want a good leveling/dist. hitch. If you did a 5th wheel style you could do a 2 car and have plenty of room for people and stuff in the cab.
I think a 3 car 5th style hauler on a dually would be pushing it with 3 fbodies, but you could probably do it. The 3 car haulers weigh a good bit more. You would be over weight but you could pull it. Just make sure to take braking into account.
Most of the trucks are rated at like 23k CGVW. Which means about a 16k lb trailer (would have to be a 5th for max). Stock bumper pull hitch is rated at 10k lbs. Most dual car trailers are around 4-5k lbs.
If you got a 2 car open tag hauler you could probably do 2 fbodies and be heavy on the hitch. You would want a good leveling/dist. hitch. If you did a 5th wheel style you could do a 2 car and have plenty of room for people and stuff in the cab.
I think a 3 car 5th style hauler on a dually would be pushing it with 3 fbodies, but you could probably do it. The 3 car haulers weigh a good bit more. You would be over weight but you could pull it. Just make sure to take braking into account.
and should have a Suncoast Level 5 Trans this winter.I wouldnt use anything less than a gooseneck and airbags to haul more than 1 car. I might contact some car transport companies I do business with to see if they would be willing to rent or lease me one or know where I could get one. But I have all winter to figure this stuff out, just started considering it the day I read this thread. Although I appriciate the info, perhaps 3 would put me over weight...I'll get working on the figures soon.
Yes it would look very badass for a Cummins bellowing smoke down the highway pulling 3 sexy F-body's on a gooseneck. It might cost a bit, but I'd like to make it happen.
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I'm not worried about anything other than the legal aspects of hauling this stuff. The Cummin's wont sweat it. Although here are the specs. 1997 12 valve 2500, Ext Cab Long Bed, 4WD, Auto, 3.54. It has a little engine work done and should have a Suncoast Level 5 Trans this winter.
I wouldnt use anything less than a gooseneck and airbags to haul more than 1 car.
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and should have a Suncoast Level 5 Trans this winter.I wouldnt use anything less than a gooseneck and airbags to haul more than 1 car.
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Good luck, hope you can get it sorted out. I've thought of trying to make it, but it will depend on funds. 1600 miles one way and 24hrs of driving. It would make for some fun stories though.
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Id like to think I could go to this, maybe even with a 200 shot, but I doubt Ill be able to afford a trip anytime soon. My wife needs to quit school and go back to work
