Ram Dually, High Winds, Heavy Fiver

[Wobbles]

Originally Posted by Cowracer

I need more data. What is the anticipated windspeed...

Not certain, I once saw here cover 20' of concrete on her knees in less that 2 seconds.

Originally Posted by Cowracer

And do you wish her to come back (and if so, how tired do you want her to be after the walk back)?

Good question, However she was not walking for the rest of the day after 20' feet of concrete, she certainly was not tired.

Originally Posted by Cowracer

I will assume the "how mad she is going to be" factor as a constant no matter the distance traveled...

"how mad" does not factor in at all. I warned her in a strong tone of voice that it was not a good idea for her 98lb butt to put a leash on my 80lb shepard and take it for a walk.

If she thinks she can walk that dog, I think she can certainly go fly a kite.

I love DW and I am buying stock in bandages...

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by Wobbles

The Chevy is easy to fix between the two of them. It is also cheaper to fix. The junk yards are full of them,

No Chevy involved in that one . Looks more like a Ford. You have to flip over to read direction.. Later RJD

[nomad297]

It's a Dodge RAM. Notice the flared dually fenders -- definitely not a Ford. Notice the lack of an OnStar antenna -- definitely not a Chevy.

Bruce

[Hthunder]

Doesn't look like anything that wouldn't buff out to me!!!

[IronCobra]

It's so obvious it's a RAM truck, though any truck under the same conditions may of rolled also

[Mountndream]

Originally Posted by Cowracer

I need more data. What is the anticipated windspeed... And do you wish her to come back (and if so, how tired do you want her to be after the walk back)? I will assume the "how mad she is going to be" factor as a constant no matter the distance traveled...

Tim

In my experience the "how mad she is going to be" is exponential not constant. Regardless, i like your work here, its fun to apply science

[RollingDownTheHighway]

unless I don't see it, how do we know it was a RV transporting and not a family on vaca and the wind was just too much?

[nomad297]

Originally Posted by bagged123

unless I don't see it, how do we know it was a RV transporting and not a family on vaca and the wind was just too much?

Because I got the information from the horse's mouth.

Bruce

[Cowracer]

Originally Posted by Mountndream

In my experience the "how mad she is going to be" is exponential not constant. Regardless, i like your work here, its fun to apply science

True, but it is exponential only in the understanding that anything over "mildly annoyed" can be quantified as equal to "Galactially p***ed" because ∞+1 still equals ∞.

Therefore, for all mathematical intents and purposes, it can be considered a constant.

Tim

[OKI Marine]

Originally Posted by larryo

I agree with the lack of experience comments. I agree with the high turnover comment. This basically reflects on the lack of experience part. The comments on poor pay I find offensive. I run 2 trucks and have been transporting rvs for over 10 years. I have put 3 kids through college. I live on acreage and do not owe a penny to anyone. I'm not rich but we're comfortable. People who can't make money transporting rvs have not done their homework. It's long, hard work but done properly there is decent money to be made!

I've thought about transporting rvs. How do you get into doing that and how do you do it properly as you mentioned?

[phillyg]

That'll buff right out.

[larryo]

Originally Posted by OKI Marine

I've thought about transporting rvs. How do you get into doing that and how do you do it properly as you mentioned?

Sorry I never got back to you. Took a little extra time off over the holidays. Here's what works for me in regards to hauling rv's.
Sign on with a reputable company to gain experience. Maybe 6 months. Then start talking to some dealers close to you. You want to haul for just 1 dealer. Then you can strike out on your own cutting out the transport company and put a little more in YOUR pocket.
Don't speed cause fuel milage is your friend!
Treat the trailers as if they were your own.
Always be on the lookout for inexpensive fuel.
Don't eat in restaurants and don't sleep in motels.
You've got to be prepared to spend a LOT of time away from home. I run approximately 3800 miles a week which is way more than most haulers, but still DOT legal.
Maintain your truck! Fix the small things before they turn into big things.
Treat dealers with respect. You wouldn't believe how many arrogant drivers are out there.
I could go on and on, but you get the idea

[tmfaulksr]

Originally Posted by IdahoBob

Welcome to Wyoming!

That is awesome!!!

[Taranwanderer]

Originally Posted by larryo

Sorry I never got back to you. Took a little extra time off over the holidays. Here's what works for me in regards to hauling rv's.
Sign on with a reputable company to gain experience. Maybe 6 months. Then start talking to some dealers close to you. You want to haul for just 1 dealer. Then you can strike out on your own cutting out the transport company and put a little more in YOUR pocket.
Don't speed cause fuel milage is your friend!
Treat the trailers as if they were your own.
Always be on the lookout for inexpensive fuel.
Don't eat in restaurants and don't sleep in motels.
You've got to be prepared to spend a LOT of time away from home. I run approximately 3800 miles a week which is way more than most haulers, but still DOT legal.
Maintain your truck! Fix the small things before they turn into big things.
Treat dealers with respect. You wouldn't believe how many arrogant drivers are out there.
I could go on and on, but you get the idea

So I take it you need a CDL to be an RV transport driver? Any other specific requirements, either for driver or tow vehicle? What constitutes a reputable company?