This message is from: "Ursula & Brian Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Dear list from Brian Jensen;
Another option in a truck for pulling large and long trailers is
purchasing a used commercial truck. I purchased an older International 5 ton
truck with airbrakes for 6500.00. When I was finished altering the truck
deck and having it painted I have about 12K invested. I have now used it for
5 years and other than yearly maintenance I have replaced just one tire.
The engine is a well known motor called the 466. It is one of the most
highly respected commercial motors. If motors go on a diesel it can be big
bucks. This particular motor can have an engine overhaul called an in frame,
which I am told costs about 4K.
My trailer is 40 feet long hauling my four up, and Ursula's stallion
plus vechiles, tack, hay, and water. We live in the mountains of BC so have
mountain passes to crawl over in any direction. A one ton dually is not
enough to do the job safely. The insurance is less because of the age of the
truck, and I take the Insurance off over the winter. I now have a small half
ton truck for picking up supplies and running errands. Brian J
Ursula and Brian Jensen
Box 1032
Lumby, B.C. Canada
V0E 2G0
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