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I have always been curious. What would be the easiest (less load) on a 5t flat bed truck. To carry a 1t vehicle on the bed or tow a 1t vehicle behind on a trailer. I guess the truckies out there would know? Bas

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I would imagine a truckie would put the load on the back and leave the trailer home. Less ware.

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bgt wrote:

I would imagine a truckie would put the load on the back and leave the trailer home. Less ware.


 x2.  And way less hassle.Cheers



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On the truck, no contest. I have trailered race cars all over the place and would much prefer a race transporter if I could afford it.

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On the deck

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Bas + Eve wrote:

I have always been curious. What would be the easiest (less load) on a 5t flat bed truck. To carry a 1t vehicle on the bed or tow a 1t vehicle behind on a trailer. I guess the truckies out there would know? Bas


 IMO to answer your load question towing would impose less load on the truck than carrying despite other disadvantages.

Would you prefer to lift the load in a wheelbarrow or pull it with a rope in a cart?



-- Edited by montie on Friday 7th of May 2021 11:11:34 AM

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Forget the appendage  - put the load  on the tray.......



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That includes drive a motorhome or tow a caravan. smile

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Peter_n_Margaret wrote:

That includes drive a motorhome or tow a caravan. smile

Cheers,

Peter


The trouble with a motorhome is, you are dragging that 6 or 7 ton with you everywhere.

A caravan can be parked up and release up to 3500kg, horses for courses i guess!



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Theft, security is an issue . Leaving valuables behind . A good car trailer! I hardly know mine is hitched .But on the deck is best . A small vehicle loaded in pantec ! Lounge room . Hydraulic lift !! Or am I being too fancy ? Lol get exercise bike , elect bike ?? Bolt an old caravan to deck .

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gdayjr wrote:


The trouble with a motorhome is, you are dragging that 6 or 7 ton with you everywhere.

 


 If it weighs 6 or 7T it will be a light truck and have multiple times the useful load of a caravan, so more fuel, more water, more showers, more toys.

Not comparable.

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