SidecarFlip wrote:It depends on what State you live in if you can and what it takes to make a commercial truck some sort of non commercial vehicle. In Washington, for example I couldn't use a day cab as it has no permanent sleeping facilities. But if you do the simple math, there is no better tow vehicle to be had then a used HDT.
Dave: I rowed gears for a living too, hauled steel for a private carrier leased to a large steel processor, always long nosed Petes or Western Stars and I disagree with the one post about a day cab in Michigan. If a day cab is pulling an RV trailer (5th wheel or pull behind), it's classified as a combination motorhome. I've checked with the DMV. In my case I would need DOT numbers because the tractor would be pulling my farm goose neck hauling ag products as well.
I agree 100%. Why have a pickup truck to pull a large RV when a Class 8 that is built so much stronger component wise is actually cheaper to buy (used) than a new pickup truck and would never be taxed at all with toting around a big trailer or fifth wheel.
Having 'rowed' gears for 30 years (13's or 18's), don't bother me at all and in my case, my wife can drive as well. She has he 'A' too.
I may at some point in the future do just like you did. A distinct possibility. Lot of plusses in going that route.
