Full Review of my 2022 Ram 5500 Cab Chassis Crew Cab 84” 4x4 Truck | Hotshot Trucking Heavy Duty

Full Review of my 2022 Ram 5500 Cab Chassis Crew Cab 84” 4x4 Truck | Hotshot Trucking Heavy Hauling
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[@jessielinville3181]

Thank you and your wife for the great, informative videos. I’ve started saving to hopefully get a hotshot truck and trailer by this coming spring. I’ve already got a leg up by getting my class A cdl this past year, just the cost of inflation done some damage to my savings this past year, so I’m struggling to keep up with it, let alone save. But I’ll get there, hopefully sooner than later. Look forward to more great content from y’all. Be safe.

[@silverblack6520]

I know that you got your show started and you wanted to talk about different topics talk about some of the challenges that owner operators go through when starting a new llc at the moment I'm dealing with underwriters nobody said anything about underwriters and how everything got to be in order so if you start off with you know getting your MC your dot your EIN you know everything has to be in place because they start digging into it and it just hinders you and hold you up so right now my insurance is getting held up because of that I'll send you a pic of what my setup is I'm still ordering some stuff but I'm following you bro and thank you for getting out there and then bringing this content man you keep in the solid

[@HotshotMacc]

That’s probably something my wife will be talking about on her channel. They actually just had a discussion on Clubhouse about insurance and underwriting the other day. Sub to her channel so you don’t miss it 💯

[@Tdaz250]

Glad to see someone who keeps their truck nice and clean

[@The6wheelsOffice]

Loved the video my guy. This info about your truck should help a lot of people on what to look for when buying there own truck.

[@HotshotMacc]

Much appreciated my brotha! Hope it helps for real!

[@Zakktera]

Love this truck and ya videos man!!! Just seen the new trailer as well!!! 🤘🔥🤘

[@novavroomvroom3435]

I admire your success, your honesty and your content.. Great information and I'm learning a lot from watching your videos.... Keep up the great work...!!!!

[@HotshotMacc]

Most definitely appreciate your input and support throughout the vids! Thanks for watching!

[@tracyjones4713]

Thanks for this one bro 🔥🔥🔥

[@ttgtharealist93]

Keep the content coming G keep striving Tim

[@HotshotMacc]

You already know fam! Appreciate it!

[@franklingiles7569]

Thank you for the good content! Keep trucking...

[@HotshotMacc]

Your welcome. Thanks for supporting!

[@josemoya250]

Great video like always Macc … Truck looks like a beast man definitely the right option truck for heavy duty hauling you know … for future hotshoters 🏆🚀🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🦍🚛 And The aisin transmission I heard is the right one to go with .?? HEAVYDUTY EVERYTHING 👊🏻👍🏻

[@HotshotMacc]

No doubt. Heavy dutty everything that's right!!! Thanks for your support Jose.

[@vietdmax6.6]

Nice review and very informative! I see you’ve done some homework about your business decisions on your equipment 💪

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks brother! Definitely man, constantly learning and exploring different options 🙏🏽🫡💯

[@ironstallionfleet4173]

Awesome!! Video sir!! I just got a new 3500 with the HO and aisin transmission. Its a huge deference from my Laramie

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks and awesome bro! Enjoy the truck!

[@tonyjohnson8416]

Great truck,I have 3500 air bags $750 helped alot also the shocker hitch is it good stuff man be safe

[@HotshotMacc]

Nice bro! Wish I could find airbags for this truck around that price but I’ve seen anywhere from 2500-5k for front and back. The shocker definitely helps for sure!

[@texas4325]

Great video straight to the point.

[@HotshotMacc]

Appreciate it bro!

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Just bought one great truck I agree about everything 👌

[@erick101ish]

Dope ride!!

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks 💯

[@BackRoadBound]

Bad ass truck! Did you have to take it somewhere to remove/update the incomplete vehicle sticker for registration purposes? Want to do a DIY setup similar to this, but trying to see if I will have troubles registering or with DOT stop.

[@kellywhite740]

You have helped me tremendously man! Quick question. How much insurance do I need and how much do you recommend! Thanks for all your help and priceless information! Keep rocking the road!

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad to hear that bro! You need at least 100k in cargo & 1 million In liability plus physical damage. Definitely go through an agent who is knowledgeable in the trucking industry so guide you and make sure you don’t have things on the policy that you don’t need.

[@silverblack6520]

What's going on Mark this Silverman great video glad to see you keeping us updated you know I'm in the process of setting everything up I went to go price my gas tank a 90 gallon tank they talking about $4,000 that's with purchase installation and shipping so you got yours for 14 I need to go where you at bro

[@HotshotMacc]

Oh wow! That’s a steep price for the fuel tank! Where was that?

[@UnderSprayedWhiteSkies]

Hi Tim, please, have you ever considered a truck without a drive front axle? In other words, a 2WD truck rather than 4WD? I would think you could do what you do just as well w/only 2WD, but I'll admit, I'm clueless about the road conditions you regularly encounter, and what it takes to keep moving safely when you're loaded, or unloaded. Also, whether you're moving heavier loads under your CDL, or before you acquired the CDL, you have/had to closely/accurately keep track of the weight of your loads. Please, how accurate are the customers when they report the weight of what you'll be transporting? Also, how do they know? The reason I'm asking is it appears much of what you carry seems like it would be difficult to know exactly how much it weighs? Thanks, (also) Tim from east/central Arizona.

[@01AudioVideo01]

Check to see if Sulastic rear shackles are made for the Ram 5500.

[@loademupricky3963]

Machine CLEEEEEEEAN!!!

[@HotshotMacc]

Yuh seeeet! Appreciate it bro 💯💯

[@chalky_white]

I love your setup brother

[@HotshotMacc]

Appreciate it!

[@bartman8876]

Not sure if I am gonna go cab chassis. Next truck. I'm stoked right now working my way home the H.O. 3500 dropping this Monday. Funny it's just a truck but excited for new tool is a great feeling

[@HotshotMacc]

Congrats bro. Step by step! Man I was excited when I got my truck lol

[@TylerTheFieldServiceTech]

What headlights did you get to replace the garbage factory ones?

[@bryandepiazzy8679]

There’s a post going around on forums of getting the alignment done to thuren specs. Also how has the dpf and regen system been? Any issues?

[@HotshotMacc]

I might need to look into that forum. Can you share it? Haven’t have any dpf or regen issues thankfully. I try not to idle at all and keep clean def in the tank at all times and never let it get too low.

[@deansapp4635]

Its been a long time since i ve seen a suicide knob on a steering wheel. Nice Truck

[@Bodie2020]

The 4:44 gear is better for what you do than the 4:88. For local or mountains or if you are going to be at max weight all the time the 4:88 is better. With the ratio you have you won’t notice the power difference. I like whit for my work trucks. It’s a cleaner look in my eyes. I know not having all the options on that truck is inconvenient at times. But for the price break and all the bells and whistles are just more things to break. Idk what I’m gonna go with. I’m just waiting to see what the economy is glib to do.

[@HotshotMacc]

I hear you on that! The economy is all over the place right now! Definitely love the 4:44 gears!

[@solfinguz]

Say Bro?, love your videos. I was wondering, how often do you have to change your breaks in the 5500?

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks for watching bro! Honestly I’m waiting to see how often I need to change them. I’m at 80k miles now and still haven’t had to change them but probably will soon.

[@kennethwilliams3877]

What's up Tim? Do you have air ride suspension? Ken!!! Oh!!!!✌🏿

[@saulcardoza9677]

Beautiful set up. Any updates or issues with truck repairs? Emmission system issues or fuel pump issues?

[@HotshotMacc]

Thankfully no issues!

[@novavroomvroom3435]

I went to see a family member 2 hours away from home... On the way back while driving home I spotted a used complete hotshot setup including metal wheel/ fender wells rather than plastic ones... this one has a FIFTH WHEEL and ball... I turned around and pulled up in front of the building it was outside of... A $4,000 setup new is for sale for $ 600.00 I'm picking it up tomorrow...!!! Everything happens for a reason and God is blessing me with this great deal... I'll be happy if it lasts at least a few years and then I'll buy a new one... Now I'm looking for a used sleeper to put behind the cab and chassis for now... Later I will have a Walk thru sleeper installed... Most of my friends though that a E-450 van cab and chassis is a bad idea...!!! I'm going to prove all of them wrong...!!!! Great video my friend... stay safe and God bless you...!!!!

[@HotshotMacc]

Thats a great deal you got!!! Like you said what's mean to be will be. Congratulations on your set up. Stay blessed.

[@novavroomvroom3435]

@@HotshotMacc thank you... Keep up the good work and stay safe out there...!!!

[@melvinthompson9635]

Good video bro about the truck 👍

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks bro!

[@melvinthompson9635]

@@HotshotMacc your welcome buddy

[@leonardmsl68]

Great looking truck. I'm supposed the radio controllers aren't on the back of the steering wheel.

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks! Nope, I do miss those options on the steering wheel but had to give a few things up

[@rodneyjones2534]

Hey was up fam that’s a nice auxiliary fuel tank and tool box set up where could I find one if you don’t mind saying. Thanks and appreciate you bro.

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks bro, I got mine from trailer wheel and frame in Houston, Tx

[@earlcavenaugh6459]

Not a trucker but I definitely can feel your pain about the 20 through Shreveport. Terrible. Lol

[@HotshotMacc]

Man it’s terrible

[@maxjohnson2015]

My steers started wearing really bad around 80k. Alignment didn’t help at all. Put new shocks and adjustable control arms, tires, and another alignment at 90k. I’m at 120 now. They aren’t wearing perfect, but definitely much better

[@HotshotMacc]

Will definitely look into that! Thanks bro

[@ruffneckranch]

Getcha a low voltage cut off. It’ll kill accessories when your batteries drain and leave you just enough juice to start the truck, then accessories will kick back on

[@HotshotMacc]

Man appreciate that advice bro! Gonna definitely look into that 💪🏽🫡

[@OUTLAWBBQ]

Ya bro. Don't go to dealership unless it's warranty. The techs at most dealerships are paid flat rate. So they go as fast as possible and quality usually suffers.

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks for the feedback. I just like dealing with the dealer since the job is warrantied while is under the warranty.

[@alfredocantero7577]

Sup bd dawg, just a lil hint on the wear of the inside front tires. You need airbags on the rear to keep your truck from squatting as much under load. Just visualize for a min. What happens to the front-end when the rear-end squats? Your front tires camber goes in causing the inside thread to wear. That's the ticket brotha I think it's air ride 500 kit look into it you can install yourself, save your money on alignments.

[@alfredocantero7577]

My truck is doing the same thing but my truck is lifted and my tires are hella expensive so need to find a airbag spacer and bags that'll work, and yeah doing hotshot too.

[@HotshotMacc]

That definitely makes sense brother! Hope to get them soon man just making sure I manage my funds properly and spend when necessary. Appreciate the info tho for real!

[@maxramirez9484]

Hi sir where did you get your truck’s bed and how much do you pay trying to buy mine but it’s so expensive here in ca 8k its way to expensive include fenders 2 tools boxes and each side and the towing!

[@HotshotMacc]

I got mine at Trailer Wheel & Frame here in Houston, Tx and with the bed, tool boxes, fuel tank, hitch….it probably totaled about 10k. Theres a place called Hitch Crafters in the Carolinas that does them for like $3500 but thats cross country

[@chalky_white]

Man! I'm about to switch from OTR in a semi truck to localish and trying to run hotshot. I have a shit ton of questions!!! Are you available for something like that at any time???

[@HotshotMacc]

I offer consultations for this type of request, being that it takes time and have created a few resources which I have listed my description.

[@warrenautin5331]

Lmao I feel ya on the rough ride wait till u hit hwy 90 from Lafayette to Houma

[@3honkz716]

Been there. One of THE ROUGHEST roads I have been. Not gonna lie

[@HotshotMacc]

Imma definitely stay away from there but Idk if anything is worse than the 20 in Shreveport 🤣

[@shanebrannen1202]

They have aftermarket LED lights that come on the Limited they’re like 200 and something dollars

[@HotshotMacc]

Good to know!

[@kennethwilliams3877]

You answered my ? Sorry bro!! Love you Man!!! Be safe!!! Ken!! Oh!! ✌🏿

[@HotshotMacc]

All good brotha! Much love 🫡💯

[@mun6884]

Good video

[@HotshotMacc]

Thank!

[@All-Miles-Matter]

You could benefit from airbags and on-board air compressor. I wouldn't run without it, ESPECIALLY on a 5500.

[@HotshotMacc]

Man facts, that would definitely be useful and helpful over these roads!

[@Blueberry_B05]

You have to put the ELD on the dash? Mines trucked under the dash out the way

[@All-Miles-Matter]

It's doesn't have to be on the dash. It DOES have to be mounted and in arms reach. It also needs to be able to DETACH to show DOT.

[@Andrew-zr6hz]

I would want to get a similar model just for payload. Would the gas motor have payload than the cummins motor?

[@HotshotMacc]

Definitely but I’m not sure on the payload of the gasser.

[@thepeeve]

What pad do you have on the driver’s seat and do your recommend it?

[@HotshotMacc]

It’s a good year, I got it as a gift and he’ll yeah I recommend it.

[@chikischakas]

very nice truck I'm thinking about to get a 3500 or 5500 ram for hot shot trucking I do have a class A license 10 years ago, how much more payload capacity you can carry with a 5500 ? compare to 3500 ?

[@HotshotMacc]

Not a crazy amount…maybe a difference of about 2k but it gives you the option to put more on the drives which turns into easier partial options and less worry on weight distribution

[@bendywork2760]

what weights do you look for in a load when you are booking loads.

[@HotshotMacc]

It all depends we try stay below 17,000 with this trailer

[@Diamondback0311]

What's your opinion on the 4.44 vs the 4.89 gears for the 5500?

[@HotshotMacc]

4.44 gets better fuel mileage but does a little less as tow capacity vs the 4.89.

[@Hellebarde1351]

I want a 5500 with an standard 8ft bed

[@shanebrannen1202]

And then I have a oil consumption problem granite it only happens when the oil wears down and it’s kind of time to change it anyways but I check my oil every day and there’s oil missing from the tube every day my trucks of 2022 isn’t that crazy

[@HotshotMacc]

Damn bro that is crazy. Never heard of that.

[@user-lr3di2gp7o]

If to swap front shocks for bilstein5100 or something and install airbags at the back it should ride much smoother?

[@shanebrannen1202]

😂😂 I have a dodge 5500 and let me tell you I just got to say I I like the truck but I don’t I don’t like the fact that the computer and the engine is always fighting you push the gas nothing happens I got a mean death wobble do you replace the front tires it goes away for like two months and then it comes back when the tires wear down so far then you have to replace them again

[@albertsouth4482]

How much did it cost to change the gearing? Where can this be done? Thank you.

[@HotshotMacc]

I’m not aware of changing the gearing . Mine came from the factory with the 4:44 gears

[@adriansandoval7309]

I got a 4500 had seen problem with my tires. I took it to get a line and they just told me to air them up 110 psi I had them at 98

[@HotshotMacc]

I keep my tire pressure usually at 105 cold and it gets up to around 112 to 115 when it gets hot. Not sure if that extra 5psi would make a difference. What do you think?

[@adriansandoval7309]

I think if you flip your tires around for now. I noticed when I got new tires.. but I keep 110 in the front and 100 all around 14 ply… i’m out of Austin I run in the triangle Dallas Houston Austin

[@nickoftime007]

Check into it airbags will not help the ride, just helps truck from swat (level truck out)

[@All-Miles-Matter]

It DOES help with the ride.

[@HotshotMacc]

Yeah I don’t think that’s accurate. I’ve heard from many that run this type of truck with airbags that it does help.

[@kennybates6216]

On your camera that is mounted to the top of the cab could you move it up and down to see your gooseneck ball when hooking up ?

[@HotshotMacc]

I wish I could but it doesn’t go far down enough to see the ball plus my fuel tank is in the way.

[@carlosperes7244]

Is this still non - cdl with the new truck?

[@HotshotMacc]

No this is CDL

[@novavroomvroom3435]

My next truck will be a pre emissions diesel powered truck... Pre DEF emissions diesel powered truck

[@HotshotMacc]

Nice!!

[@Nerdsfromdahood]

with the weight you gave us are you CDL or NON CDL

[@HotshotMacc]

CDL.

[@YouGonnaSee7]

Yours isn't loud asf?? One morning I woke up and the transmission started being loud asf. Reving super high all the time. If I am on I20 and have to go wide open with it it'll be damn near 3k rpm's around 74-80+ mph. Revs high before it shifts. 2.3k-2.5k rpm's before it shifts sometimes. If I turn tow/haul on its permanently 2.3k+. took it to the dealer in Tyler and they said no engine lights, no codes, no problem and that its driving like normal and driving like all the other 5500's he's driven...

[@HotshotMacc]

Wow that definitely doesn’t sound normal. I would definitely take it somewhere else. Or even to the dealership you bought it from.

[@YouGonnaSee7]

@Macc Media TV I stay in Longview TX, and bought it in Iowa at the Stellar plant. Got a knuckle boom mounted on it. If you in the Shreveport area and need a hand let me know. I got a 5500, 4500 Stellar crane, can do some mechanical work and legitimately any tire from a lawn mower to mining equipment. Going thru some challenges with my business atm so I am trying to reach out to anyone and everyone

[@lcv816]

How do you have wireless car play?

[@HotshotMacc]

It’s an upgraded feature that came with the truck

[@mostafiouqal9591]

Hey bro can ya tell me what’s the difference between 5500 and 4500

[@All-Miles-Matter]

GVWR

[@HotshotMacc]

Yeah pretty much the GVWR

[@lexisf1440]

Adding air bags is not gonna help on that setup. The suspension is too stiff and will not allow air bags to absorb impact. Would need to remove some leaf springs in order to allow suspension compression and then add air bags for smoother ride.

[@HotshotMacc]

Idk but I’ve heard otherwise from other drivers that have them and has not mentioned anything about removing leafs but I’ll definitely continue to do my research. Thanks for the input!

[@jroyfishing]

Any dpf issues?

[@HotshotMacc]

Not at the moment

[@eduardovargas206]

You put 50k on it that quick? Wow bro

[@HotshotMacc]

Yessir! Thats common for about 6 months

[@southernslangerz2254]

Your LED bulbs should be facing up and down… If they’re not it could affect the performance of the bulb. Just fyi my man

[@garydevones3677]

The term fan your brakes in trucking is your putting air between your hot brakes thus taking a chance on causing them to catch fire 🔥 😜 this is not a proper braking maneuvers

[@HotshotMacc]

🤣🤣 I should have said pump my brakes not fan lol appreciate the correction my guy 😎

[@jamesweaver2306]

Are you looking for any drivers

[@HotshotMacc]

We are accepting owner operators right now but not deivers

[@kenbrandt4984]

It's a 2020 with only 50k miles.. not running that much? I guess just enough to make the payments. I'm sure it's the economy.

[@HotshotMacc]

No sire we just run smart.

[@garydevones3677]

Shreveport has all them damd casinos and some of the worst roads in the country

[@HotshotMacc]

Man I swear it a bad day going through Shreveport! Pisses me off highly. They need to put that tax money to work lol

[@hecquattro7817]

Why didn’t you talk about the mileage and negative reasoning for a truck like that that Toe Piglet spoke on? Thought you would prove him wrong or at least agree.. you spoke on the color of the car .. 😂

[@HotshotMacc]

I’m guessing you didn’t watch the entire video and this video has nothing to do with TP. I did an entire video on that in the past. If the only thing you got from the video was the color then so be it lol

[@MILAMACC]

🦍🦍🦍🤖🤖🤖🔥🔥🔥

[@duhgreat8449]

Why not get a semi lol

[@HotshotMacc]

Not my goal right now

[@purogto32]

are u or me saying allison wrong? lol. its allison?

[@user-lr3di2gp7o]

Led bulbs should be pointed 9 and 6 clock position in reflector lamps try firehawk or piaa platinum they have good cutoff lane🥸