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i am looking to buy a truck for hot shotting and i found a 06 quad cab short bed SRW 3500 6 speed with the laramie package and every option just about, my only concern is that i will be towing a gooseneck with a 40' flat bed and so total length is around 48' i will going over the rocky's alot and and concerned that the 140" wheelbase might be to squarly with a big trailer and 15K pound load. what do you think i am getting 13K off the truck and also a exhaust brake from dodge put in before delivery and they said they would lower price even more if i really want it. so would it be worth the investment or should i just buy a long bed or even a dually for that matter?

I would opt for the dually with the payload you are talking about,with a 15k payload ,your are pushing the envelope,leave yourself a little room,I run a ram 3500 dually,6 speed,I gross about 17000-19000 but the truck has impressed me,I bought it new 04.5 24v.good luck:cool:

i mean also i know i could do a dually conversion down the road but in a few years i will be getting a new truck anyway. so i dont know and im going to have 13K in equity off the bat as i see it with what the final should look like.

spending $40k on what you need is way better then spending $25k on something that you will regret buying... just cuz its cheaper doesnt justify buying something that isnt gonna cut it.

Go for the dually. Also, something to keep in mind, if you plan to use a broker some brokers will not hire a truck with a shortbed. Something to think about.

The dually would be the right choice to go with. yes its more $$$, but the brokers i have spoke to all want newer 1 ton duallys in Texas. I am trying to do the same thing as well just got my 3500 a few months ago and a class A CDL , now i am working on the trailer part and accessories.

What kind of trailer are you looking for?

I'll second that on not wanting a short box. Lots of companies wont let you sign on it you have one. Also on the dually its a very good idea more weight and stabilty also.

from what i have learned it looks like a 40 foot gooseneck is what brokers want...any suggestions??

i need a 40' flat deck or a 35 with 5 dovetail so let me know. lowest cost possible.

Put a feeler thread out a few weeks back on my 35'+5' pop up...2006 PJ Trailer Manufacturing, tandem dual oil bath axles, storage box up front, spare tire/ wheel, never had any nails or screws into deck, pulls like a dream! Check out the thread "Let's see your set up" in this section.

My brother likes both his PJ Trailers and thats what I am looking at getting later on.

i need a 40' flat deck or a 35 with 5 dovetail so let me know. lowest cost possible.
Mines still up .

Good luck.

Might have some work coming through soon that pays decent for a change... see what happpens. Had a nice paying turn the other day with my single car that paid over $2.00 a mile.... both ways!! waytogo

Yeah I had a call to join in on hotshoting but my wife likes the stabily of my current job and I am on the rebound from owning my own shop so bills must be paid. Also I dont like the prospect of getting rid of my perfectly good 5.4 for a newer fire hazard 6.4..:doah:

PJ trailers has a 0 down 0% interest deal from now till the 31st. I bought a red 35+5 today from the dealer here in Ft. Worth.

I ran dually then thought I would try a 3500 srw, big mistake. 37,000 miles later I traded it on my current dually.

PJ trailers has a 0 down 0% interest deal from now till the 31st. I bought a red 35+5 today from the dealer here in Ft. Worth.

But if you do not pay it off in 6mo it jumps to 20%:eek::eek::eek:. http://www.pj-trailers.com/promos.cfm

i pull 17k+ with a SRW... and a short box. and i drove the entire streatch of the rockys... oregon to socal and back a couple times. the trick is 19.5's

i will be converting the dodge to a dualy using mega cab fenders some day...

i am looking to buy a truck for hot shotting and i found a 06 quad cab short bed SRW 3500 6 speed with the laramie package and every option just about, my only concern is that i will be towing a gooseneck with a 40' flat bed and so total length is around 48' i will going over the rocky's alot and and concerned that the 140" wheelbase might be to squarly with a big trailer and 15K pound load. what do you think i am getting 13K off the truck and also a exhaust brake from dodge put in before delivery and they said they would lower price even more if i really want it. so would it be worth the investment or should i just buy a long bed or even a dually for that matter?
Get the dually and buy a 40' lowboy g/n so you can haul low cars. Trust me that's the way to go.

Then figure $1000 for straps and tarps and related stuff.

At least $1500 down payment for insurance(tell them you're an LTL flatbed hauler NOT a hotshotter).

At least $1000 for your apportion plates and CDL.

You'll also need at least a month's worth of cash/credit to back you up on fuel, food and lodging. As I have found, getting into LTL hauling is expensive.

Ltl????

Ltl????
less than truckload

less than truckload
Thanks quackman. :) How are things in Austin? Wish I lived there. Are you buying another truck to haul with?

Thanks quackman. :) How are things in Austin? Wish I lived there. Are you buying another truck to haul with?
currently I'm in NEW MEXICO visiting my parents. actually I'm thinkin of goin back to school for a degree in airframe and powerplant technology. My house is actually located in the town of Lago Vista,TX, NW of Austin. If the school doesn't pan out I'll probably splurge for a smaller hotshot rig then go back on roadwaytogo

currently I'm in NEW MEXICO visiting my parents. actually I'm thinkin of goin back to school for a degree in airframe and powerplant technology. My house is actually located in the town of Lago Vista,TX, NW of Austin. If the school doesn't pan out I'll probably splurge for a smaller hotshot rig then go back on roadwaytogo
I bet you've eaten at Carlos N Charlies. Did you ever meet Jack Carmody? I know his brother Chris too.

I would advise you to go back to school. College degrees are still capable of making you a millionaire.

thats only if I can convince them my money is worth taking. that is a very selective course.:)

currently I'm in NEW MEXICO visiting my parents. actually I'm thinkin of goin back to school for a degree in airframe and powerplant technology. My house is actually located in the town of Lago Vista,TX, NW of Austin. If the school doesn't pan out I'll probably splurge for a smaller hotshot rig then go back on roadwaytogo

ehh... A&P...
i despise working on aircraft... lol
i could test out on my Airframes portion, and study for a week or two for powerplants do test out of it as well... i HATE those things... lol

it is fun, but can get old fast...

i want to go back to driving... waytogo

ehh... A&P...
i despise working on aircraft... lol
i could test out on my Airframes portion, and study for a week or two for powerplants do test out of it as well... i HATE those things... lol

it is fun, but can get old fast...

i want to go back to driving... waytogo

which school do you attend?