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Finding curb weight for Box Truck with sleeper

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by jj1, Aug 30, 2011.

  1. Aug 30, 2011 #1
    jj1

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    I'm considering buying a box truck and sleeper, with a gross vehicle weight rating between 25,000 - 26,000 lbs but I'm having a hard time finding out how heavy of a load I will legally be allowed carry because I can't ever find the curb weight. How much will having a sleeper determine the weight I can carry? I'd like to have a larger sleeper because I plan to stay out weeks at a time. With larger sleeper, what size box will be the most efficient? 20 ft? 24, 26 ft???? I would like to carry at least 10,000 pounds. Is this even possible with a class 6 box truck without a sleeper? Why is it so hard to find a trucks weight when not loaded? I would think knowing a trucks curb weight is an important thing to know when shopping for one.

    ~Newb
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2011 #2
    Hardlyevr

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    you may have to talk with someone at a dealership, there are a slew of things that can effect the empty weight of a truck: engine choice, transmission, cab style, interior options, fuel capacity, steel or aluminum wheels, etc.

    Usually a dealer can spec a truck and tell you what it will weigh empty for those specs. And a sleep mfg. should be able to do the same.
     
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    CondoCruiser

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    Most truckers will scale their truck empty. Then there is no doubt.

    Most truck stops have scales. Stop by one on a test drive.

    The previous owner should know that info.

    A rough estimate is around 12,500 lb for a stock 26' truck with a 7500lb load weight.
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2011 #4
    jj1

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    TY, for answering. I may just move up to CDL B vehicle and get some training at a school.
     
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    Big Don

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    Get your class A, then you can drive anything. I second taking that truck to a scale. NEVER depend on what a salesman tells you about ANYTHING.
     
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    jj1

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    ^ Was just thinking that, I should go all in and get CDL A. I'll still start with a B type vehicle but I'll always have a choice to move up if I wanted to down the road--no pun intended.
     
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