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Originally posted by Jonnie
Any thoughts or do I have to have a fire sale?
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My CMP was in Chicago at the time I considered purchasing it. I was concerned about how to get it back to Texas with out knowing it's empty weight and what size trailer to bring it back on. I gambled and bought a new auto hauler trailer with electric brakes. The trailer's axles are rated for 3500 lbs. each, so less the weight of the trailer (2000 lbs.) I can haul 5000 lbs. max. I was told my CMP was a C15 with no box so I figured that although I was going to be close, I'd still be legal. I towed the CMP and trailer with my Ford F150. Ford F150's are rated for a max. towed load of 6900 lbs. so its within 100 lbs. of the trailer's max. load. Anyway, to make a long story short, I towed the CMP back from Chicago without a hitch and have made some not-so-long trips since. My trips have taken me throughout Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas without a State Trooper so much as batting an eye lid at me (quickly touching wood!) The only addition was air shocks to help keep the Ford level at night for the headlights. I seldom go over 60 m.p.h. when towing on the Interstates. I've since identified my truck as a C30, so it's probably heavier than I think, even without the box, but I've never had a problem towing it Now, I know my advice is going to attract a torrent of derisive comments, but here goes....beg, borrow or steal an auto hauler trailer, with electric brakes of course and get that puppy home! Once it's home you can reassess your options. Go for it Dude!
P.S. Make sure the trailer is at least 18' long and at least 83" between the wheel wells! Very important!