Drive-on/Piggyback + 5th Whl Hitch

Dick · 06-19-2007, 05:27 PM

In the market for a conversion/fabrication provider to design/build following: Ramp conversion to allow drive-on/piggy-back ramp for Jeep Wrangler (14 ft length, 4,500 lb) w/ gooseneck/5th wheel hitch behind ramp--tow capability (16,000 lb).

Also need advice re: truck class--Business Class/Medium Duty (Class 6)? or Class 7/8?; and desired specs: Quad-cab, Built-in Genset (5 kw), storage, Cat C-13 (preferred), Jake brake, Allision/Eaton-Fuller AT, air suspension.

Please provide advice and providers.

Gary Atsma · 06-27-2007, 08:03 PM

Hi Dick-

If you want a truck with the C-13 Cat, you definitely are looking at Class 8 trucks. Classes 6-7 use the smaller Cats like the C-7 or C-9. I would be looking at Class 8 regardless as there are far more of them in the used market, keeping the price lower. You get far more bang for the buck with a Class 8, plus more durability, better ride (most Class 8's have air suspension, but far fewer Class 6-7's have it).

Happy hunting!

Gary

Dick · 06-28-2007, 10:27 AM

Thanks, Gary, for the info. Since my original post, I have arrived at the same conclusion. My problem is specing and finding the right truck. Any ideas?

HoosierAce · 07-12-2007, 03:28 PM

Class 8 would be the best way to go.
Depending on length, and options ie., sleeper etc., with the built on ramp. I would consider getting a hitch-buddy for towing your trailer. For more info visit http://www.hitch-buddy.com

Alot of folks who have purchased various model Motorcoaches are using that set-up and it seems to work very well for their needs.

Hope that helps...

Ciao,
Ace

Dick · 07-12-2007, 09:32 PM

Ace,

Thx for the recommendation.

Dick

06-19-2007, 05:27 PM	#1
Dick Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	In the market for a conversion/fabrication provider to design/build following: Ramp conversion to allow drive-on/piggy-back ramp for Jeep Wrangler (14 ft length, 4,500 lb) w/ gooseneck/5th wheel hitch behind ramp--tow capability (16,000 lb). Also need advice re: truck class--Business Class/Medium Duty (Class 6)? or Class 7/8?; and desired specs: Quad-cab, Built-in Genset (5 kw), storage, Cat C-13 (preferred), Jake brake, Allision/Eaton-Fuller AT, air suspension. Please provide advice and providers. __________________

06-27-2007, 08:03 PM	#2
Gary Atsma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hanford,CA,USofA Posts: 786	Hi Dick- If you want a truck with the C-13 Cat, you definitely are looking at Class 8 trucks. Classes 6-7 use the smaller Cats like the C-7 or C-9. I would be looking at Class 8 regardless as there are far more of them in the used market, keeping the price lower. You get far more bang for the buck with a Class 8, plus more durability, better ride (most Class 8's have air suspension, but far fewer Class 6-7's have it). Happy hunting! Gary __________________

06-28-2007, 10:27 AM	#3
Dick Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Thanks, Gary, for the info. Since my original post, I have arrived at the same conclusion. My problem is specing and finding the right truck. Any ideas? __________________

07-12-2007, 03:28 PM	#4
HoosierAce Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17	Class 8 would be the best way to go. Depending on length, and options ie., sleeper etc., with the built on ramp. I would consider getting a hitch-buddy for towing your trailer. For more info visit http://www.hitch-buddy.com Alot of folks who have purchased various model Motorcoaches are using that set-up and it seems to work very well for their needs. Hope that helps... Ciao, Ace __________________

07-12-2007, 09:32 PM	#5
Dick Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Ace, Thx for the recommendation. Dick __________________

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