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How Heavy can I go?

12-06-2002, 01:38 PM

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jrandol

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How Heavy can I go?

Hi All:

I am a new member to this board but been researching it for some time now, must say I am ecstatic we have this service available to us!

I am looking at starting a small hot shotting operation here in Colorado but the rig will travel between here and Texas weekly. The truck trailer combo will be a 1 ton 4x2 5 speed most likely around a 96 Model and a 48' Enclosed Car trailer with a GVWR or 20,000#. I see lots of guys tow this heavy all the time but would I be out of line to think this would be enough truck? Rig will see about 3,000 miles weekly.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

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