RV Transporter Reveals ALL!
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THATS MY DAD!!! HE WAS SO HAPPY THAT HE MADE IT ONTO TH-cam!!!!! Thank you so much man
Your dad needs to start a channel. I'm sure he more tips that everyone would love to hear. He's great.
No problem. Your dad is a Super cool fella.
I would like to talk to your dad about the maintenance he has to do on his truck. I have the same truck and I’m always wanting to keep good maintance on it
I'm interested in his antenna and mount. Can you please find out what radio, antenna, and mount he is using? Thank you in advance. Also, is the radio barefoot or does it have shoes for walking long distances?
@@smoberdeen that antenna that’s sticking up on the back should be for the weboost cellular booster I believe. They work very well.
Please Get this guy again on video when he completes million miles on his truck.
I 2nd that. Would be a cool follow up video
Indeed
Ditto!!!!
That truck wouldn't pull a sick greasy horror out of bed
@@JamesJohnson-gw1yi pulling more than you
Always nice to get the opinion of a professional hauler.
What a professional classy gentleman. Safe travels!
This man is telling the truth. A lot of stuff is from the manufacturer, not the dealer.
I agree, but the dealer is sailing the product. There is a lot to be said for good dealer customer service.
I honestly don't understand how people don't get that. It's in the name, manufacturer, its literally the maker, how is that a confusing.
@@wsmcook Maybe the stealerships should look at the better manufacturer for the product they sell. If you have a good product you have less problems. You get what you pay for.
Watch videos of the clowns assembling these things.
@@mycatumz640 < When you get ripped off you don’t get what you pay for.
I will say that all the episodes I've watched your reviews and how you normally don't show yourself it is refreshing. A lot of reviews are people with the lens constantly on them talking. So appreciate that sir in a good way! 👍😉😎
Agree !!!
YES
Solid testament to the Ram truck and the Cummins…..what an engine…what a truck. Cool operator also….lots of good info.
I thought about becoming a RV hauler but with the dr prescribed medications I’m on didn’t even ask a transport company about working for them. And I really expected him to have a dually. And plz like so many other people have said get him back again
7:49 He's so right, we need to spend more money fixing up our roads.
Hello Dustin, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.
I’m glad this guy talked about the positives of working in the industry. I’m a RV transporter myself and I get tired of people talking poorly about it. There are ups and downs like every job. My GMC 2500HD has 730k miles on it and if you take care and maintenance these trucks, they will keep going.
I have had the same experience as he has as well. There are some brands that are junk and some that are quality. You do get to see it first hand.
Oh man definitely. I've enjoyed hauling them so far. I've made better money take home than trying to run a lease purchase in a semi. And yeah you definitely have some brands you cringe at hauling.
Care to share your favorite/least favorite brands?
@@brentandlinz06 I can. For the worst I've hauled so far Jayco has been the absolute worst brand I've hauled. Forest River has been hit or miss on a few of theirs as well.
@@brentandlinz06 what are you favorite or recommend brands? Thanks for your input.
@@jefferynelson7195 I am not a transporter. I have owned a few and we just bought a Grand Design Solitude after a couple years of research. Bought it in Indiana and towed it home to So Cal ourselves. No issues with it. We have been really happy.
It would be wonderful to hear from your guest about the delivery industry, what's involved, how to get started and what just sucks about it. He is very well spoken, informative and and clear.
Check out fair winds and following seas, the high mileage helper, weekend truckin and transport bandits pages on here. They have great information on the industry
I agree I wanted to hear more about the industry and less about manufacturer issues
Money sucks at the moment. People will go buy them a big fancy pickup with a $1500 a month payment thinking they will make big bucks. Yes, you will get loads a first, but then less. They don't tell you about all the fees they charge you. Yeah, times use to be good and you will think $1.50 a mile good till the charge you for this and that. If you do go into it you need a 1 ton dually.
This guy says you are your own boss. Yes, no home time if ya wanna make the money he says he is making.
@@gregmcnair9444 just go to their web pages . Try Indiana Transport, Starfleet, Horizon. It is a fun job . My hubby and I did it for over 10 years and drove roughly 2 and 1/2 million miles.
@@stacyeads1099 Exactly right! My hub and I did it years ago. I'm sure the per mile pay has gone up, but so have the prices of a truck and fuel, etc. It can be a fun industry but it's not all sunshine and rainbows, for sure. If someone is thinking about getting into this, please do your research...talk to drivers, read, ask about backhauls.
Outdoors RV and Arctic Fox ( Sister companies) come with the Mor-ryde 3000 suspension, Monroe shocks and 16" Goodyear's. They just tow so smooth over the road.
Really appreciate the work you put in to make quality informative videos. It's been a huge help in narrowing down what's the best fit for us. Thx
I just bought a 1 ton mega cab ram dually to haul RVs . I can't wait to start my journey. I use to drive a 2 ton truck carrying oilfield equipment
How’s it going so far?
Great discussion on windy conditions. That just set our limit; 25 sustained
Fascinating insight and perspective from that gentleman! I, too, have a '17 Ram 3500 -- Megacab with Aisin. Love the truck.👍
The driver was awesome and refreshing to hear honest information.
Great video. I have my Springdale booked for a suspension upgrade in 2 weeks. I replaced the tires last summer. I have learned a lot from watching your videos.
Yes, makes me feel whole lot better as well.. with our 1 ton Ram dually diesel.
Looks like there was a consensus about the SRW this guy was pulling with. Makes me feel better about my 1 ton SRW
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It was a real beauty! Can’t wait to see what you got coming next!
Love, how you get the no fluff - bare bones Guys to talk straight about their work and experiences. Great video!
This guy is good! Excellent interview!
This opened our eyes a lot. We want a motorhome but what that gentleman said could apply to motorhomes not just tt or 5th wheels.
What a great interview! Appreciate you posting this! Sharing this!!
What a beautiful trailer that was. Whoever buys/bought it will be very happy I’m sure.
I wonder about deadhead miles with campers. I hauled heavy/ OD and empty miles really add to the yearly cost per mile. Great interview,he seems to have it together.
Great commentary as always! Thank you, Sirs.
I enjoyed the video! The illustration using dogs on leashes was great, but I’d like to add one thing: The poodle is controllable because it’s small, but an untrained poodle can still make you work, as it runs and bounces around. A little ~20 footer with a single axle is like that untrained poodle. A trailer with tandem axles, even if a bit longer, is the difference between an untrained poodle and a poodle that has been trained to heel.
Hmm, I plan to retire at 55; hauling trailers might be a nice little side gig until I can collect social security.
I retired in Jan. 40 years but I'm going cabin crazy!
I'm thinking about doing the RV transporting thing.
Yeah I'm on Social Security after 40 years of working and a job really screws with it but SS doesn't pay enough even after 40 years so a job will do me fine!
But I'd rather do the powered units and tow my truck or fly back.
But what would be even better if there are Class A owners that can't handle driving on really curvy roads and have someone experienced drive their unit to wherever they are going. Just pay me under the table! ;) !
I have a video of where I drove my 74 feet of Freightliner and trailer to go paragliding in here. Feel free to go for a fun ride on a curvy, potholed road!
Anyone have any ideas let me know.
Blue skies and safe journey's
It’s is a lot of money in it also but you need a good rig and your own trailers.
@@ryand4533 thats why I'd rather drive As or Cs alone.
Great! (My favorite BTBRV vid so far) More honest, firsthand, experienced interviews please!
I think the two of you should work together always!!! Awesome info from the both of you!!! 🙂
Great Interview JD!! Real people, telling it the way it is.
What a nice guy! Great interview.
My Daddy was a long haul trucker. When he retired, he did this for many years. And loved it. As a matter of fact, he worked for this company.
What a cool guy with great insight
Cool, I always wondered how RV's get transported to dealers. 👍
The Beacon is pretty, comfortable, but it's for long term use. Nice to have your advice validated because you do get what you pay for.
Hello Beverly, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.
Great video! I'd love to do that for a living. I used to drive tractor trailer and drove fire trucks for 31 years. That would be an awesome job!!!
Dually would be optimum. I had the longbox 3500 dually in 4x4 and it pulled our 5th wheel 35fter effortlessly. Was so smooth and we have the same hitch. Used to have the same truck in white that he has, but when I went to the dually it was so much better.
Great informative video. I am a born and raised Hoosier. I’m 63.
I now spend most of my time in Florida , very Deep South East.
I have a newer ‘19 Ford dually.
I come home empty and drive back with near nothing. Couple times a year. I’ve thought about this. I have a commercial trucking company, Dot numbers and commercial insurance on the dually. I have a home in both Florida and Indiana.
Don’t want to be busy all the time. Just when I want to be. Sounds like the perfect job. Been talking about it lately.
Awesome conversation that sure seemed very genuine to me. Great job and thanks for all you’re content.
Great interview and info !!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I would watch an hour interview with this guy.
You're right he certainly is an excellent speaker.
I loved his comment about the status of the roads. Constant road construction and it never gets better.
If you run a modern diesel at operating temp properly without lots of short trips the emissions equipment should have a long life. And make sure you stay on top of maintenance.
Maintenance be is the key word here. I recently saw a RV transport video where the driver had to spend $7,000 on some repairs
I have a 17 Ram DRW. Great truck.
Great interview, guy is right about mileage and gross. You can make more if you want to, depends on how much you want to do and how hard you want to push yourself. The right truck setup will push a million miles easy if maintained correctly.
This has lots of wholesome energy
Wonderful video and interview. Too bad it is bye to the beacon. Hope you catch him for a million interview on his truck. Have a great day.
Great video! I enjoyed his interview
We worked for Indiana Transport and Starfleet for many years transporting trailers all over the lower 48 in all kinds of weather. The money is good and some of the trailers are the worst to all because of the rush job of the manufacturer. Walls .vent hoods,microwaves ,tvs.lights,etc. fall all the time. Luckily we were never blamed for any of it. It did teach us a lesson tho on which rvs to avoid like the black plague and which ones to buy. Rv transport is a fun job and a great one for retired people who want to travel.
He said that he likes to haul loads 36 feet or less. For a SRW truck that definitely is a good spot. Anything longer than that a dually would definitely be preferred. Not only that but dually's do have a larger expense in tires. Sounds like his Ram does the job. I was a little surprised to hear that 95% of the haulers use Ram truck. That engine is solid.
That number is not accurate at all when talking about all truck manufacturers. When it comes to Dodge only yes there is higher # of dually Dodge compared to SRW Dodge.
His number was a little high. I’d say 60% and 40% of Ford and GM. That being said, the guys who have to most breakdowns are the RAM guys and it’s always stupid crap or one massive thing.
A lot of F-350 DRW in the industry as well. I’m not going to throw out a percentage but I’m sure it’s more than 5%.
What a great, candid interview! No nonsense and great content!
Awesome truck Trevor .
WHOA, BREH pulls heavy stuff, we should all look up to him
Another reason why I love my Dodge Ram!
Another great episode for the books
That was some great insight. Well done
That was great! Proud to own a Ram 3500 after that review.
Great video very insightful. Definitely need some shares
Best set up for making great money in this business is having a semi with flat bed trailer that can take 2-4 trailers or a haul n tow truck. Haul n tow carries one trailer on top and tows the 2nd. trailer.
Pull over and take a nap when ever you want lol
I’m on my 2nd Grand design and almost no issues with both. 1st one 4 years of ownership and 2nd for 1 year. The second one hasn’t had one issue which is very rare. I recommend Grand Design as well.
Great brand but not close to a VanLeigh product.
I did this job and it was not even 20% as good as this guy says he makes and yes you put about 100,000 miles a year. I netted about $35,000 but you are killing a $70,000 truck.
Your right all you do is wear out trucks
That’s a pretty terrible payout
So lets say $40,000 a year but you spend $80,000-$90,000 on a good truck and going up as years go by. Now that's 2 years pay and that's saying NO major repairs. The truck will last you 5 years tops if your lucky so unless you pay cash you will kill the truck before you finish paying it.
You have some hardcore levels of depreciation and expenses you could write-off. I can't imagine taking on that much risk and liability with long hours transporting without decent compensation.
This guy is claiming over 150,000 miles a year
Glad he mentioned the best size fifth wheel for traveling in his opinion. I’m going to look into that as we discuss new trailers. What toyhauler does he own? How has it held up?
Great interview thank you !!!
Being on time and knowing what you're doing will always guarantee you a job
Great video as always. I really appreciate his honest no bs responses to your questions. Good insights. You should talk with him again.
My F350 2018 has 500,000 miles zero problems, I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🤞.
I may have missed it, is the truck a diesel? They'll run forever.
@@Tsch6373 yes 🙌
@Dave S Do you have a dually or single? Does having a dulley cause more maintenance issues than a single?
@@JulyWillie I have a dully, I’m not sure about the difference between a single or a dully, as far as reliability is concerned, from what I hear they’re both pretty good.
I was wondering when you would do this exact video. 👍
My 40 ft VL Vilano is pulled full-time with a 2018 Ram 3500 DWR. Great truck-great rig!
GREAT VIDEO MY FRIEND!!! SUPER INFORMATIVE!!! Stay Safe my friend, Rock On,& God Bless!!!
I've been living in a 35' 03 King of the Road 3 axle, still in great condition, I pulled for Synergy Trans. With a 5500 Ram sleeper
Did you tow or multi haul and which is better?
I have been going to the RV shows for years looking at trends and what the market is offering. I live in NW Indiana just outside Mishawaka where a large portion of the factories are. I've been to Indy, Chicago, and South Bend including the RV museum show.
I'm glad I ran across this video. What that driver says is absolutely correct.
The mass produced campers from 5th wheels to high dollar motorhomes aren't well made. How many times I've seen the show units with easy fixes yet they still took them to the show with fitment issues.
If you don't have an eye for detail before I buy it...
The saving grace from what I have noticed is that there is a wave of teardrops that are built for off road camping that are solid units. CampInn out of Neceeda WI looks like a small Airstream (those seem to be well made still) and are turned out on an to order basis. Great lil unit. NuCamps teardrops seem well made also along with Bean and Taxa. These campers are a little more expensive than others but you should be able to pass on to your kids with little maintenance.
That was an awesome interview! Lots of good information. Good job JD. 😎👍🏻
Excellent, informative!
This is exactly what I'm looking into. I'm thinking freightliner for my tower.☘️🇺🇸.NH
Good to hear the the 2017 Ram is doing well. I, for one, am concerned with the amount of Fiat in these newer Rams. We have a 2009 that is doing fine at 250,000. We're certainly not piling on the miles, but when we do start looking for a new truck we'll be looking very carefully.
Great video man!
Again, lots of good info, keep up the good work.
I work at a manufacturer and this man is exactly right. I'm in service and we get brand new units back that is unreal with the issues. But dealerships are notorious for letting a unit sit on their lot and fail to do any preventative maintenance. Which leads to alot of leaks and lot rot
Just helped a friend buy a small new trailer couldn't believe the number of issues it had. We had to return the thing 2 days in a row. All they needed to do was create a punch list of things to check before customer comes to pick it up. As soon as he signed all the finance stuff the salesmen was nowhere to be found we were turned over to some other guys. The kid who was doing the walk around he had only been working there for a week said he had no experience with RV's. When we got it home the 12V system didn't even work tire sidewall had 2 goughes in it. The door gas shock was lose popped right out of the frame. The electrical lights were so dim turned out the wiring was messed up. They added electric brake controller didn't even calibrate it or show him how to use it. I get RV dealers are so busy that they can just do the minimal customer service but if and when I'm ready to buy I won't be going to that dealer.
I think this here is the problem, no accountability. Factories need to stand behind their product rather than point fingers at the dealership and dealers need to step up and take responsibility if damage occurs on their lot. You have to remember that once these trailers arrive on a lot, you got customers walking through them.
When we were in the market for a 5thwheel Van Leigh Beacon was high on the list . That was until we saw a couple that was just brought into the dealership in Fort Worth and inside wood work was falling off . Some was hanging down some was in the floor . Scratched them off my list.
Seemed like great RV tips!!
Great Video!!! great product.
Am looking at buying a Class A Diesel, BUT if I change my mind, I will for sure look at the Van Leigh, the Luxe and New Horizon.
Suggestion:
Look at doing interviews with guys (boots on the ground) like him. Wealth of knowledge and Non Bias for the most part.
Do interviews from multiple aspects and different brands for towing, service techs, sales, insurance, Camp Ground Owners and so on.
That is where the rubber hits the road!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
Very Good, I am considering getting into the transpiration of trailers. Thanks
Hello Jim, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.
Can we get more interviews from folks like this? Awesome vid!
Thanks for sharing overall I enjoyed the interview
Hello Marty, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.
I'm glad I got my rv before covid
My opinion RV towing will get you 2 things
Worn out truck & broke
(50+ years trucking)
From my experience towing travel trailers for a living I can say you are correct.
“The pay is incredible. I make more money than the VPs of most companies.” So, right off the batt, we know that this guy doesn't let the truth stand in the way of a good story.
Then he said that hot shots make 8 times more than him but it more hassle.
@@costaet So a junior software engineer at your company makes over $300k per year?
I'm not impressed, I hauled rvs and you can't pay the bills with it
I couldn't find a Ram SRW 3500 with an Aisin so I went with a DRW after I sold my 2012 SRW. I love my Cummins.
Thanks for the video - would love to know more about this guy and what he does. Does he have a channel as well?
"I don't want to name names"... no, please do! 😂
Anything by keystone lol
@@KevinBigg I have been happy with our 2008 Hideout over the years. With proper maintenance and upgrades of vulnerable items it has been reliable. Crappy tires are a weak point on many trailers, that was our major problem. Better tires in the next load range up took care of that.
@@999pr1 I always suggest pre market crash trailers but of course they are not new.
He’s full of it I work for Indiana Transport and since September I’ve added up almost a full months of not being able to work because of no loads lol
I drove for Horizon and that was my experience too.
That guy is blowing a lot of hot air...😆
Hello
I live in Omaha and do a lot of I-80 driving. Rams are the majority tow vehicles towing all kinds of RVs.
Great interview 👍
Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙌🙏
Great content, thank you sir.
Congratulations dad