Love you guys video and content. Im a cdl holder of 12yrs and currently work for the railroad. Purchased a 2021 5500 and started my LLC last year. I cant wait to get my 5 car hauler. Thank you for posting and sharing the knowledge. Much love from Elk Grove ca☑️
Hi thank you for the videos. I love the content and technical explanations. I’m retired military logistics transporter. I use to have a take 3 wedge and 3500 Dually but had an accident and sold my equipment in 2018. I’m restarting my car transport again after 5 years and was thinking of getting new equipment. I’m definitely looking at the Eazy4 but as far as the truck do you recommend 5500 Trades man over the Freightliner m2 Sport. Anything helps. Thank you
Hello Kalieskrims814, Thank you for watching. The Dodge 5500 is a good truck, I've used it for 2.4 years without any issues and it pulls the Ez4 full load easily. If you can afford the extra cost of the Freightliner m2 Sport they have a smoother ride.
All used the Trailer was 2 years old I paid $12,400. Truck was $36,000 it was three years old but only had 90k miles. The Holland fifth wheel setup cost me $1,000. The Holland is my second setup the first was a 30k Reese I paid $1,000 but wasn't happy with all the play.
I have been watching your videos for tips, I'm going to buy a 4 or 5 car hauler. I am not a Hotshot driver, I am a collector that simply wants to haul my collection of Shelby's & Fords to the shows. I have ordered a brand new 2023 F450 with a 32,000 towing capacity. The thing I've been wondering is if I need a CDL? again I am not for hire, just a retired hobbyist.
A vehicle towing a trailer with a GVWR or GVW of 10,000 pounds or less may be legally operated with a noncommercial Class C in California DL (Section 12804.9[b][3][A] CVC). I would check with your CHP.
I am curious how you got involved with car hauling? Did you work for a company before you went on your own? I'm an owner operator with almost 30 years of experience and looking to get into car hauling. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
I had been a LTL driver for 24 years. I got hired at Caltrans as a Operator 2 I thought it might have been my last job. I was there 4 years and didn’t like it, I saw car haulers often pass me by. Prior to Caltrans I considered it, I saved money sold some toys quit Caltrans and started car hauling as my own business. I have a video How I started Hotshot car hauling business. I uploaded a month ago.
Did you ever consider using a tractor to pull the trailer? It seems that would be better than the Dodge or Ford correct? Are those modified pickups built to pull that kind of weight?
The Dodge 5500 is built to haul more than I need (Ez4 car trailer is 25k GVWR). In the future I may upgrade to a 5 or 6 car trailer at that paint I’ll use a tractor.
Question….. when you guys registered your vehicle what were the numbers? Being that your truck is prob 19k gvwr and your trailer is 26k would amount to 45k if im correct?
@@riosautotransportllc i purchased my truck as far as my weight tag on my paper for DMV i was a bit confused. Thank you sooo much for your help God bless you guys🤝
I would like to get into the business what do you recommend i can can afford a 5500 Ram but i don’t know nothing about the car trailers so give me some tips i really would appreciated
No you have a CDL? If you do but are not comfortable with a three car trailer start with a two. If you have CDL experience then a four Kaufman ez4 are easy to load.
Yes, I have a 2016 Dodge 5500 84" wheelbase truck and a 2017 Kaufman EZ 4 trailer with upgraded mesh. I'm using a used Holland 5th wheel with a modified kingpin plate.
@@riosautotransportllc I have the Ram (3500) Dually (Cummings) my bad. Not the 4500 or 5500’ can i use that??Maybe in the future I get a bigger one. Thanks Elmano.
Love you guys video and content. Im a cdl holder of 12yrs and currently work for the railroad. Purchased a 2021 5500 and started my LLC last year. I cant wait to get my 5 car hauler. Thank you for posting and sharing the knowledge. Much love from Elk Grove ca☑️
И что думаете? В 2023 году это будет перспективный рынок?
Thank you for another great video I learned a lot. Thanks for explaining everything you guys are the best.
I’m Angel Martinez i like you guys you give people like me hope really appreciate you guys are a great couple
Thank you, it’s good to hear that the videos are helping others. Let me know if you have any questions.
Those extra hooks are a great addition 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
So much to learn and remember
Glad to help.
Very informative video giving the right moves to make, safety, longevity and life of the vehicle.
Thank you!!
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Thanks so much i appreciate that ❤😊
You’re welcome! 😀
Super good! Thank you 🙏
Hi thank you for the videos. I love the content and technical explanations. I’m retired military logistics transporter. I use to have a take 3 wedge and 3500 Dually but had an accident and sold my equipment in 2018. I’m restarting my car transport again after 5 years and was thinking of getting new equipment. I’m definitely looking at the Eazy4 but as far as the truck do you recommend 5500 Trades man over the Freightliner m2 Sport. Anything helps. Thank you
Hello Kalieskrims814, Thank you for watching. The Dodge 5500 is a good truck, I've used it for 2.4 years without any issues and it pulls the Ez4 full load easily. If you can afford the extra cost of the Freightliner m2 Sport they have a smoother ride.
Thank you sir for all your great videos. How much did your setup cost? Truck and trailer did you buy new or used? Thanks for any info you provide.
All used the Trailer was 2 years old I paid $12,400. Truck was $36,000 it was three years old but only had 90k miles. The Holland fifth wheel setup cost me $1,000. The Holland is my second setup the first was a 30k Reese I paid $1,000 but wasn't happy with all the play.
R 4 with the top step
Thank you!
I'm almost ready to buy hitch. I'm looking forward to buy 30k Curt.
What bracket did you use for yours?
I didn’t know Curt made 30k fifth wheels make sure it’s a 30k. You’ll have to have your welder fabricate a steel plate across.
I have been watching your videos for tips, I'm going to buy a 4 or 5 car hauler. I am not a Hotshot driver, I am a collector that simply wants to haul my collection of Shelby's & Fords to the shows. I have ordered a brand new 2023 F450 with a 32,000 towing capacity. The thing I've been wondering is if I need a CDL? again I am not for hire, just a retired hobbyist.
A vehicle towing a trailer with a GVWR or GVW of 10,000 pounds or less may be legally operated with a noncommercial Class C in California DL (Section 12804.9[b][3][A] CVC). I would check with your CHP.
It's call a 3 foot letter by the steps
Thank you!
I am curious how you got involved with car hauling? Did you work for a company before you went on your own? I'm an owner operator with almost 30 years of experience and looking to get into car hauling. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
I had been a LTL driver for 24 years. I got hired at Caltrans as a Operator 2 I thought it might have been my last job. I was there 4 years and didn’t like it, I saw car haulers often pass me by. Prior to Caltrans I considered it, I saved money sold some toys quit Caltrans and started car hauling as my own business. I have a video How I started Hotshot car hauling business. I uploaded a month ago.
Did you ever consider using a tractor to pull the trailer? It seems that would be better than the Dodge or Ford correct? Are those modified pickups built to pull that kind of weight?
The Dodge 5500 is built to haul more than I need (Ez4 car trailer is 25k GVWR). In the future I may upgrade to a 5 or 6 car trailer at that paint I’ll use a tractor.
@@riosautotransportllc u got a Cummins engine?
@@differencemaker242 Yes
Hi. Thanks for video. What is average mpg on fuel?
Hello, about 10 mpg.
Question….. when you guys registered your vehicle what were the numbers? Being that your truck is prob 19k gvwr and your trailer is 26k would amount to 45k if im correct?
Yes that is correct.
@@riosautotransportllc i purchased my truck as far as my weight tag on my paper for DMV i was a bit confused. Thank you sooo much for your help God bless you guys🤝
I would like to get into the business what do you recommend i can can afford a 5500 Ram but i don’t know nothing about the car trailers so give me some tips i really would appreciated
No you have a CDL? If you do but are not comfortable with a three car trailer start with a two. If you have CDL experience then a four Kaufman ez4 are easy to load.
Can you run that trailer without taking the bed off the truck like a ram 3500 8ft bed
Yes but be careful not to hit the bed on the turns.
What is the empty weight of that ez4 trailer?
9,000 pounds
How can you use this trl in CA??? CA 40ft length is max.
Truck with trailer needs to be under 65 feet, mine truck with trailer are 64 1/2 feet.
What’s the truck set up ?
I’m not sure what your question is.
Can you be more specific?
Do you know anyone with a used 5 /6 car infinity hauler
No i don’t know of anyone selling one.
How much this load was
It was a short day, we only transported 4 vehicles a short distance $380.
And this is no CDL config?
No this is a CDL setup.
@@riosautotransportllc ok ty
I have questions truck 350 can hauler 4 car???
Ford 350? What year?
2012
@@rdw5824 Yes it can pull it.
Can I get that same trailer setup with my new 2022 Ram Dually Cummings???
Yes, I have a 2016 Dodge 5500 84" wheelbase truck and a 2017 Kaufman EZ 4 trailer with upgraded mesh. I'm using a used Holland 5th wheel with a modified kingpin plate.
@@riosautotransportllc I have the Ram (3500) Dually (Cummings) my bad. Not the 4500 or 5500’ can i use that??Maybe in the future I get a bigger one. Thanks Elmano.
@@detourautotransportllc3275 Yes just stay within your trucks weight limits.