RV Transport Chronicles: Overcoming Hurdles and Making Money on My First Multi-Haul Adventure!
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- Join me on my first RV transport multi-haul trip from Goshen, Indiana to San Antonio, Texas!
In this video, I introduce you to my new (used) trailer, which I purchased for $10,000. I'm excited to see how well it performs and if it can help me make some money on the road.
I loaded two campers onto my Shipshe trailer for this trip and encountered some unexpected costs along the way, including:
•Buying a new tire
•Dealing with failing brakes
•Getting the axles serviced
•Potential issues with the winch
I also document how much money I spent and how much money I made on this trip, providing a detailed breakdown of the expenses and earnings.
Highlights:
•Unveiling the new trailer for transporting campers
•Sharing my thoughts on investing $10,000 into this used trailer
•The journey from Goshen, IN to San Antonio, TX
•Handling unexpected repairs and costs
•Detailed breakdown of trip expenses and earnings
•Tips and insights on RV transport
If you're interested in getting into the RV transport industry, reach out to a recruiter at Classic Transport by calling 1-800-724-1606. Mention my name as the one who recommended you call!
If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more RV transport chronicles and adventures on the road. Thanks for watching!
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Hi Matt, I want to let you know when I saw your video last winter you inspired me. I have had a bad run of health problems and unemployment sitting around the house. In the past 6 months I have went from 300 to 275LBS with my blood pressure starting at 190/110 and yesterday it was 154/84. My doctor said when I lose 15 more pounds my BP should drop closer to normal range (120/80). Then I am going to contact classic transport and apply for a job using you as a referral. It has been a longtime since I have been excited! Keep on trucking down the road and making money along with posting videos, really enjoy watching how RV transport works.
Personally do the full CDL and get the proper registration and permits or whatever you need that way you’re not limiting yourself and having to do public school math to figure out how much fuel and cargo straps weigh so you’re not running illegal.
Hi Matt...very important Eld advice..don't use Persoanl Convinience...only because weather...or Mayor Personal Emergency...Not every day...or you be punish with a big fine by DOT officer....avoid problems.!! Good job !!! Good luck.!!!
IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOUR UNDER 26K ITS ALL ABOUT YOUR COMBINED GVWR I LEARNED THAT THE HARD WAY
12000 lbs winch ~ $400 on Amazon. Bought one 2 years ago for rv transport. Easy can pull 8000 lbs trailers with no issues at all.
Mad respect for you going out and doing it, and then sharing it all with the world. Keep it going, and keep us all riding with you, its allot of fun to watch and learn from you.
My 2024 Ram Bighorn 3500 cc 4wd sb HO Cummins GVWR 11,800 payload 3,800 but by the time add accessories I lost several hundred lbs.
You're absolutely right about gas pumps, I got stuck in WV with my 1/2 ton & 24' camper, station was empty but while filling up a bunch of cars pulled in & I was stuck 😅
I just bought a used shipshe step I have 2 winches on it and now I’m doing a $800 break job before I can even get started
I'm a hardcore offroader. I'm not a harbor freight fan at all, but.... Their Badlands Apex 12000k winch is as good as a Warn for a third of the price. I'm going to be retiring from being a machinist in the next year and I'm going to start doing the rv transport as well. Keep up with the good info!
Also, winches are easy to tear apart and fix.
Overhead is way lower for a gas vehicle maintenance is way lower for a gas vehicle. However, diesel gets better economy and more power, better longevity depending on how you take care of your vehicle
Welcome to the world of trucking or in your case RV hauling. Make alot spend alot.
Dually also reduces trailer sway on fifth wheels. Winch Open Road 4x4 Panther Series II around $400 for a 13,000lb. I love them
Fuel weighs 6.8 pound per gallon. Buy the d.o.t. regs are conciderat to fuel weight. We'll my experience is as such.
Don't forget to put your BOL in your ELD fella, if not it's a violation.
You're taking a very big gamble with being over length and almost surely over 26000 GCWR. The only way you're not over GCWR with the 14000 GVWR of your truck, is if your trailer is rated exactly 12000. And then on top of it, you're tearing up a 1-ton dually rather than loafing along in a cheaper, more efficient, more aerodynamic, more professional, more comfortable, and safer HDT.
And then there's the whole issue of getting the right amount of weight onto the truck vs the trailer, even if we ignore the GCWR problem. You're between a rock and a hard place by staying non-CDL plus needing to run right at the non-CDL scale limit, while exceeding the GCWR limit.
You've got a CDL and are acting like you don't. Use it! Hit the reset button. Find a nice used Volvo with a sleeper and APU, before you find the tail wagging the dog. It will at least get your rig to be legal. Right now, every time you go through a weigh station, your concern shouldn't be just the weight, it should be an inspector looking to bust a hotshot violating the rules, because that's exactly what you are. Likewise, any cop who pulls you over for anything, will have the ability to really ruin your day, and not even have to let you continue to your destination.
Dude, I'm supposed to start in August. I don't think this is for me now. Thanks for the info bro..
The money’s better, the stress is higher!
Great channel, you are sharp
Could you find small hot shot loads for back hauls so you’re not dead heading back to Goshen?
3/4 tons can legally pull more than a one ton… you need to get more information. The main difference in the Chevys anyway is the independent front suspension on a 3/4 versus a solid, harsher ride, front end on a one ton
Having the trailers on the trailer u should have good luck 🤞 on not having any back charges for damages that they kill tow away guys on.
It’s gonna get much faster than an hour. You’ll get that down to about 25/30 minutes trust and believe.
got watch your axle weights
I did single haul but the money is in multi or at least haul & tow, You have to spend more money than you think you will at the start but everything is deductible you will get it back in the end.
It might get you piece of mind when you get back to Texas, might have your trailer friend go through your break system?
May sound crazy but what about running 2 cheaper harbor freight winches? Extra insurance when loading and unloading and also spend way less on them
Don’t knock harbor freight, they are really good winches.
I am really concerned about your decision making progress.
Hi Matt, thanks for the great content and information! How are the back haul opportunities with Classic Transport? Thinking about leasing on with them.
They just hired a new dispatcher who I’m told works hard to get their drivers back hauls. I haven’t done any yet, but they have offered to help me.
Hello. What do I search for when looking for the correct trailer?
Can you post the link to classic..?
Is it steady right now in RV transport? I'm thinking about getting in to it, but dont want to start if its not steady yet.
Where in Indy did you stay??
The last 5 minutes of the video is everything you should have thought about before you jumped in feet first 🤷♂️
i think your hearing drag on winch
U should have goton a new one .
My 2018 ram single wheel 3500 weighs right at 8000 pounds
Unless going the full commercial/CDL route, only the GVWR (PLUS not exceeding that on the scales, of course) matters, no matter if it weighs less. If your GVWR is 14,000, your trailer GVWR cannot exceed 12,000 even if your truck is 6000 under its GVWR and the trailer is 7000 under its GVWR.
Get a c-17 winch. I heard they work better
A little overkill, but you might be right! I know all the specs to that one 😂
What about length?
It is over, and he's just praying they don't catch him.
FYI it's illegal for the company to charge tou for their ELD. Also join OOIDA
Get a Harbor freight wrench ,
Your over length if your trailer is 50 feet you can't be over 65feet total truck and trailer. Dot will get you
Dang! Where did you find a trailer like that for $10,000?!
I bought it used from someone I found by asking around. Initially, it cost me $10,000, but I've since invested an additional $3,500 into it, bringing my total investment to around $13,500. Maybe I should have spent a bit more initially for one in better condition, but this one now has plenty of new parts and the axles have been serviced.
@@RVEmcee even with repairs that’s a good deal!!
You seem like a good guy, and I’m rooting for you, but as a 30 year industry veteran, I can see that this won’t end well for you. You have a CDL. Use it. You could go drive a real truck and get paid 55 CPM. You’ll get benefits. You won’t need to worry about fuel prices. If the truck breaks down it’s not coming out of your wallet. They’ll provide you with the tools and equipment to do the job.
This RV transport is for suckers; you’re practically working free.
7k is not a lot. What kind of loads can you load on that, seems not a lot
It has a GVWR of 22,000 lbs and an empty weight of 8,800 lbs, allowing it to carry a maximum cargo of 13,200 lbs.
@RVEmcee who are you leased with? Most companies won't lease trucks without bed delete.
@@gabaquino Classic Transport
I don’t see a bed in your truck…???? Where are you sleeping these days?