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Old 09-20-2009, 10:55 AM
BamaSixGun BamaSixGun is offline
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How about a Kentucky enclosed trailer that hauls 5 to 6 units?

That truck could pull a 8-9 open trailer and it would still feel like nothing was back there, well, just a little bit.
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Old 09-20-2009, 02:46 PM
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Down the road I'd like a 4-6 car enclosed, I watched a guy load and unload on an open, I did that when I hauled machinery and I don't want to do that anymore. I like throwing a winch on the vehicle and not having to drive it on the truck.
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:36 AM
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So even if they run and drive, you winch on them on inside the trailer?

I guess you do that so as not to accidentally hit the go pedal and make
a million dollar mistake?
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:47 AM
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Thats a nice looking truck and trailer. As stated before the only downside is the super 10 but it will do the job just fine. Will you service the truck yourself or are you going to take it somewhere and have them do it? If you know how to adjust the clutch and brakes on the truck you could probably save yourself a lot of money in services.
Is the trailer air brakes or just electric?
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:51 AM
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We have a 1997 Pete that has a Super 10. One of the easiest trannys to operate.

You can just cruise around. I have heard people call them a "Stupid 10"
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:53 AM
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There are a little different than a regular high low trans as far as operating but it all depends on what you like and get used to. If I haven't driven high lows mostly then I would probably love the super 10.
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:53 AM
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So even if they run and drive, you winch on them on inside the trailer?

I guess you do that so as not to accidentally hit the go pedal and make
a million dollar mistake?
I would guess he does that so that he doesn't ding a door getting out of the car inside the trailer. I'd hate to be responsible for a ding in some of the cars that he's hauled.
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Old 09-21-2009, 09:05 AM
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I would guess he does that so that he doesn't ding a door getting out of the car inside the trailer. I'd hate to be responsible for a ding in some of the cars that he's hauled.
No doubt, but then who is behind the wheel to make sure they are straight?

Not a lot of wiggle room in those enclosed trailers for getting in and out.
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Old 09-21-2009, 09:11 AM
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No doubt, but then who is behind the wheel to make sure they are straight?

Not a lot of wiggle room in those enclosed trailers for getting in and out.
wireless winch control, and an open window? I could see it working.
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Old 09-21-2009, 09:15 AM
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nice lookin rig
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