That is a sweet trade and sweet trailer for 2 390's.

 

Thanks!


So today I took the highboy to the RV and trailer center and they will be doing a class 5 hitch as well as for safty adding struts/reinforcing the frame for $750 out the door. These guys are the best in all of California in my opinion so hopefully I can have that done in the next month.


Here is how to load the trailer though. There is a 4-5' section on ythe rear that drops down as well as ramps that pull out and can be placed wherever they need be depending on how wide of a load.

 

I used to tow a skidsteer behind my 77 Highboy crew (400m, NP435) & my 77 2wd crew (300, NP435) with no problem. About 9000 lbs.

But don't forget the legal implications!!!! I bet your state has laws about how much can be towed. Here in Alberta the standard for older vehicles is 1.5 times the weight of the truck.

 

Yea I have an appointment next week to get my NON commercial class A license so I can legally tow this beast in comifornia.... Always something.lol

 

It weighs about 7000lbs loaded

 

I hate to break it to you but you will have to get a commercial class a to tow it legally. I thought the same thing too when I was 18. Went in and they looked out the window and said that is classified as a Commercial Vehicle. That was about 7 years ago. It was a pickup truck and the same basic trailer you have. Anything over 10k gvwr on a cargo/equipment trailer requires a class a in California. If you go for your class a commercial you will need a Medical Card completed and submitted and to take the written test then you can apply for an appt for your driving test. The only thing a non-commercial class a is for is hauling a RV. Despite the non-commercial and commercial designations. Check into it before you waste your time and money. Hope this helps!

 

Nice!

I just picked this up for my trailer. Make things a little easier. 6500lbs warn winch. Couldn't pass up the price

 

Hmm that's not what the three guys at the RV and trailer place said. I better look into that

 

Crap.... Yea it looks like California doesn't include flat beds and utility trailers under the Non commercial class A -.- ... How hard would it be to get the proper license?

Like everything else in this state there is no real clear definitions for anything.... so im not sure what to think... the DMV is 6 miles from my house so idk maybe its worth asking there what I gotta do as well because it shouldn't be this difficult...

 

PM me and I'll given you my number so we can discuss the requirements on the CDL. I'm back in CA unfortunately and actually took a friend to the DMV 2 weeks ago to get one. The non commercial license is basically for RV and toy trailers over 10k, anything else requires a CDL, especially if you're using it in the scope of a business. I'm guessing the scissor lift is business related. If you're interested in going big time I'll probably have a KW,and a lowbed for sale soon. 😃

Oh, and here's my Highboy with my 30' trailer and 2000 lbs. worth of tools in the bed grossing right at 16k from Salt Lake to OC.



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Hey there you are! Was about to PM you lol I just sent you my # and also that is a huge trailer! I should have no prob then with this one I hope Also, id be using it for private use currently. Nothing for business. Just me and my toys and the lift is for our ranch property that has a big ol wind mill on it that we need to get to the top sometimes for repairs or what not


And this is such a massive trailer and seeing I got it without technically paying anything I think it was a good deal even if I have to go get a Class A

 

If you decide to not want to go through with the class A and want to get rid of that trailer, I'd love to own it. I have a class A.

Good luck with all the testing if you do go through with it. That trailer is a beauty.

 

Great set up and a great price!!!

 

Thanks! Yea I'm calling Fordworth in a hour. If it becomes to complicated ill hit you up if I sellIit. Hope the highboy is up for the tow part of this



QUOTE=bertha66;14034683]Great set up and a great price!!![/QUOTE]

$20 haha

 

You mentioned driving the old truck on backwards to keep weight off the trailer tongue......probably a bad idea! UNLESS your able to pull far enough forward to put the engine right over the trailer axles, and that trailer just might be long enough to allow that.....Ca and all its stupid laws, taxes, fees, licenses....One of the reasons i moved to Oregon!