Car Hauler

Larry Merk · 03-18-2014, 12:47 AM

The limits of use for a ramp truck depend on how you go about it.

A few years ago my son decided to build a ramp truck. But he wanted it flexible enough to be used for other purposes. So we built it with a flat deck. This allowed us to use it extensively to haul building materials when he did a bunch of remodeling on his house. It was nice going to Lowes or Home Depot and letting them load a bunch of lumber siding, siding, or other heavy building material with a forklift rather than by hand. And yes, it does work very nicely for hauling cars.

The number of people who stopped him in parking lots and complimented him on the truck was nothing short of amazing.

Dan Fahey · 03-18-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Merk

The limits of use for a ramp truck depend on how you go about it.

A few years ago my son decided to build a ramp truck. But he wanted it flexible enough to be used for other purposes. So we built it with a flat deck. This allowed us to use it extensively to haul building materials when he did a bunch of remodeling on his house. It was nice going to Lowes or Home Depot and letting them load a bunch of lumber siding, siding, or other heavy building material with a forklift rather than by hand. And yes, it does work very nicely for hauling cars.

The number of people who stopped him in parking lots and complimented him on the truck was nothing short of amazing.

What fuel Mileage did you get?

D

HandOverFist · 03-18-2014, 12:10 PM

Fuel mileage isnt really an issue in my case as it will see limited use. I am actually looking at a C60 atm vs a 1-ton...would be bullet proof as a hauler with none of the issues of a lesser vehicle. All options are still on the table however.

That dealer with the '90 model hauler called with a price...I think he let it slip they evidently are having problems with DOT using that rig in their area.

Larry Merk · 03-18-2014, 10:49 PM

[QUOTE=Dan Fahey]What fuel Mileage did you get?

Dan,

My son's truck had a 350 and truck 4 speed. I think he got 10-12 miles per gallon. These babies drive like a Caddy going down the road.

03-18-2014, 12:47 AM	#1
Larry Merk Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 213 Likes: 48 Liked 314 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Car Hauler The limits of use for a ramp truck depend on how you go about it. A few years ago my son decided to build a ramp truck. But he wanted it flexible enough to be used for other purposes. So we built it with a flat deck. This allowed us to use it extensively to haul building materials when he did a bunch of remodeling on his house. It was nice going to Lowes or Home Depot and letting them load a bunch of lumber siding, siding, or other heavy building material with a forklift rather than by hand. And yes, it does work very nicely for hauling cars. The number of people who stopped him in parking lots and complimented him on the truck was nothing short of amazing. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Merk

03-18-2014, 12:10 PM	#3
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Car Hauler Fuel mileage isnt really an issue in my case as it will see limited use. I am actually looking at a C60 atm vs a 1-ton...would be bullet proof as a hauler with none of the issues of a lesser vehicle. All options are still on the table however. That dealer with the '90 model hauler called with a price...I think he let it slip they evidently are having problems with DOT using that rig in their area. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 03-18-2014 at 12:14 PM.

03-18-2014, 10:49 PM	#4
Larry Merk Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 213 Likes: 48 Liked 314 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Car Hauler [QUOTE=Dan Fahey]What fuel Mileage did you get? Dan, My son's truck had a 350 and truck 4 speed. I think he got 10-12 miles per gallon. These babies drive like a Caddy going down the road. __________________ Larry Merk

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