The ULTIMATE non-cdl HOTSHOT trailer

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[@TowPiglet]

MGS Inc 178 Muddy Creek Church Rd, Denver, PA 17517 [phone] goo.gl/maps/VRybFQtJ2ncsBy268

[@dylanswavey3924]

Do you have your cdl?

[@SledgeHammer43]

You like heavy trailers. Yes that was a galvanized trailer. You could have gotten a www.alumline.com/products/flatbed-heavy-equipment-trailers/flat-deck-hot-shot

[@robertesposito9871]

Dylan Swavey no

[@bpev2194]

Did u sell your air ride trailer???

[@mimanwolfmichigandogman7652]

Alumline.com 40ft hotshot special

[@tiagopiazza3648]

Alex, what amuses me the most, is how chill you are in face of all drawbacks and issues you have. That's awesome how positive you are all the times, good humor and smiling. Great personality. Congrats.

[@zacari99]

well this comment didnt age well

[@chriskahlson]

The backbone of the new trailer is great, weight, length, axles etc.. you’re dealing with setup issues very well, that might be what it takes to really get it right because they just don’t do that at the factory. Maybe buy a laser and do your own alignments ? Excellent video and thank you for sharing numbers and details.

[@mikeshotshot3778]

Wow so many opinions!! I’ve owned all kinds of trucks,trailers, at one time I owned 15 tractor trailers. There’s always going to be problems with something. Even when you have 5 of the same truck or trailer usually one or two of them are gonna cause problems. Just have to roll with the punches. Alex you do a really good job and once again your videos help a lot of people out. Most don’t want to take the time. Keep it up bro. ✌️

[@LamarTrailers]

Your videos are great! Great attitude, information and quality.

[@thebump729]

I really like your positive attitude about things. Even when things go bad for you, you stay positive. Thanks. To much negativity on youtube. Great information. Thanks

[@loganr8184]

YESSSS NEW VID

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

Alex, your videos are some of the most interesting of all the hotshot channels. I like how you leave the messages from those who disagree with you, because so many just delete those kind... you've got guts. Your energy is in a class of its own, but you could slow down the pace a bit and come through clearer - I think you know that. One of the reasons that you have more subscribers than anyone else is that you create controversy. And the Big Tex brand is at the root of this. No trailers are perfect, but this economy model definitely has some trade-offs for sure. I see that you read the comments, and are more open-minded than most, so if some day you do change your mind about your choice, I would not be surprised. The ultimate sign of strength of character is when someone openly admits they were wrong and then just moves on. 😉

[@josephmaldonadomadonado8153]

Ty very much for making these vids

[@coryswilkens]

Already have been running those axles since January. They have been great

[@CornerstoneMachine]

Sweet trailer! Congrats.

[@tomherron4334]

Seems crazy that you live in Texas and drove to Pennsylvania to buy a trailer that is made in Mount Pleasant Texas. I too thought you lived in Pennsylvania.

[@mrfielding2011]

lol right

[@jacobf.3760]

Sponsorship!

[@anonymoustheunknown662]

Probably would've been better quality if he got it from MP

[@TheRealPrinceCastro]

Too bad he didn't

[@HELMBREAKER47]

The thing is we can find cheaper things outside of Texas than actually buying it in Texas.

[@JB-mf1zc]

Good info to know! Be safe!

[@Will-No-Co]

Well his video is another great one and answers my previous question. Thanks

[@whit10mm72]

Love you videos. Thinking this might be a good retirement gig.

[@livinlikelarry3876]

This makes me wanna get into Hotshot trucking

[@gunrightsfan]

Like a kid at Christmas 🎄 😆 awesome dude.

[@janitziobanuelos3567]

Thank you for your information about the 8f Go snake I was going to buy a trailer and I wasn’t paying attention to the detail

[@ericgodfrey7652]

Kid in candy store! Awesome new trailer!

[@coryswilkens]

I have 40k miles on these axles so far with no leaks from the hubs. I will be changing my hub oil soon for basic maintenance

[@coryswilkens]

I ordered my 8k torsion axles with disk brakes. They work great

[@Brian12Pearson12]

I have had 8k dexter oil bath axles for over a year holding up great no issues at all

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!

[@silverstartransport6157]

Alex, I've been running a hotshot up here in the Pacific NW for several years now and myself and 3 other hotshot guys up here all use Load Trail trailers that we bought down in Texas at The Trailer Guys dealerships. Best trailers by far, no issues and we have all put hundreds of thousands of miles on them, so they've been tested! Plus the neck is only 93 inches on those trailers, exactly what you need. Their trailers are also light, under 7,000lbs for a 2 axle non cdl 40footer. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@MikeyGoesFitness]

What’s the cost of one?

[@garrykennedy5484]

@@MikeyGoesFitness About half the cost of two. LOL

[@asheetuglasse]

Garry Kennedy 😂😂😂

[@silverstartransport6157]

My 2018 40ft gooseneck 3 axle rated at 24,900 lbs cost me $8,400 brand new out of Texas.

[@l.a3752]

@@silverstartransport6157 what's the name of the dealer ?

[@jasonglisson1690]

Love the new old Dodge

[@davidsrensen3117]

“First of it’s kind” Well good luck with that 😅 in my experience all “first of it’s kind” Will break Down often. But congrats with the trailer👍 love your videos

[@michaelallman3538]

8-k is the way to go. smart move Alex

[@SLC801aviator]

Nice!

[@maxithotshotadventures9616]

Nice trailer!

[@jameshelms190]

Like oh my gosh wow like really cool

[@emd6456]

Good videos! Interesting business.

[@jeffanderson1720]

I learned when pulling trailers that "st" trailer tires are rated at 55 mph, higher speeds will cause blowouts, truck tires cost more and you can pull faster with less risk.

[@happydoggs]

This isn't true, I just bought some tires for my camp trailer and they're speed rating is 81 mph. The "st" has nothing to do with there speed rating.

[@Nesten321]

With dual torflex axles you are more likely to pop a tire going over a pot hole because they don't act like a reg leaf dual. If i remember correctly dexter themselves doesn't recomend duals or triples that are too close to each other. You can search for torflex axle duals problems. Don't know if they are too close but something to be aware of and look out for.

[@yeraldhorodriguez6155]

Hey Alex this is the second trailer you bought on 2020? or I just been confused with your others videos ?

[@kayseifert7168]

I really thought the new trailer would be iron bull. But guess it did not measure up..😀 Have a great day..😀👍☕️🍫🇺🇸

[@PacoMartinez66]

I don’t know if you heard of sure pull trailers based out of Emory TX. I’ve had one for a year, I have a 40’ dove tail and it has a 6’ gooseneck, I’ve been all over the country with it, even in the snow. I have no issues with this trailer

[@bengarcia2074]

I don't know if you have already heard of them but Gator has and will customize your desired trailer to your needs, if not wanting that route they have pre-manufactured trailers.

[@mattgale9603]

Delta trailers made in Newport, AR also will put these 8,000 pd axles on. I have a 2020 Delta trailer with them on.

[@randyhensley150]

Couldn’t find a BigTex dealer that was helpful so I went another route. So thankful I didn’t get one of those POS’s.

[@danewunderlich2678]

Nice trailer.

[@jeffwelsh1185]

Where I work, we have a couple MAXX D trailers and have the torque axles by Dexter and have had nothing but problems with the spindles getting bent. The only remedy for the bent spindle is to replace the whole axle. I will take straight axle and leaf springs any day of the week

[@sanora80261]

Good info, cant wait to here why you need axles. I’m really waiting for someone who puts on the miles to go with electric over hydraulic disc brakes. You say the 8k brakes are bigger but!?!? I guess we’ll see. Can’t you spec out grease axles instead of oil so you can the one with the zirk fitting??

[@offroadinginaz]

The torque tube will add weight

[@nickpanda9322]

What up with the first gen dodge when you were show us the trailer at your house

[@craigshipley2671]

Serious question, how are you going through states like Indiana or Wisconsin with that set up? Their length limit is set at 60’ bumper to bumper if you aren’t registered as a semi/tractor.

[@e.j1292]

Hi Alex Do you have any idea they're do Finance as long-term for the Same Trailer. Thank you for all you sharing.

[@carlosturciosolivera1899]

What camera do you use? Nice resolution.

[@tools6106]

What do you do with your old trailers! I would like to be in the running if you decide to open market sell those old trailers!

[@ergotot45]

Manufacturing.....US welding and attention to detail in general , leaves a lot to be desired!

[@SMiller5488]

I would have went 10k axles and 18ply tires but still a hell of a upgrade!

[@johnderosambeau4820]

Looking to get a 03 sierra 3500 dually and 2 car hauler. Opinion would be great. Great videos

[@taxicabtv6812]

Can you do a video of changing oil bathe to grease?

[@ammcnitt]

Texas Pride built me a custom trailer. Granted I’m doing a lot more weight. But I’ve got over 30,000 miles with no issues. I know they weigh more, but if you order custom they may be able to do something about that for you

[@michaelweaver9264]

Circle W trailers in South Alabama builds some quality equipment. Never had any problems like he has here. Coming up on 33k miles. Nothing but basic maintenance.

[@chris_martin]

And engineered beams

[@LatinDanceVideos]

Camera stabiliser is nice.

[@rferguson731]

Can you explain again why you de-rate the trailer to 12,000 lbs and how you go about doing it? Getting ready to start my own business and getting ready to order the trailer. So far you are the only hot shot driver that I have found that gives us good information on a consistent basis. Thank you for educating us.

[@wiredforstereo]

So he stays under 26k. He just orders it that way.

[@edwardbandrews]

Have Alumline trailer never have had the problems like you have.

[@troyrichardson7569]

What brand is your trailer?

[@jimmyaber5920]

I have a 1997 mfr date horse trailer with living quarters with. Dexter 8 k torflex axles 12 .25 x 3 brakes (until I fitted hydraulic disc brakes with a dexter brake pump). You will find the 8000 pound brake sets are way longer lasting and more durable. I have used oil bath for a long time. I run the bearings with faint preload to stop the slop that shortens seal life.

[@ronconway6423]

Alex Alex Alex, if you just get a CDL all of these problems go away. Do yourself a favor get a CDL!

[@percyscott6982]

If he get a cdl why not get in a semi that would make more sense cdl just to do hotshot and you can carry a lot of weight

[@fultonandlatrobe]

You also open up a whole lot more load options. CDL drivers can take CDL loads. Non CDL drivers can’t, non CDL are stuck with non CDL loads.

[@ronconway6423]

@@percyscott6982 for alot of reasons. The biggest being costs. Equipment, fuel, repairs, and so on.

[@thedriver1970]

Great video, sorry to hear about the quality control issues with BigTex hopefully with enough input from their customers that they would improve that

[@MrWisdom79]

@Old timer hot shot yeah cause this guy really seems like he's keeping down his expenses.🤯

[@kylekirchner1163]

It only took 3 trailers for me to figure out tore-flex axles. You will never go back to those junk leaf springs.

[@asmielcarski]

Best thing I seen in this video was that first gen dodge Cummins truck

[@joespappa]

I bought a 2020 16gn at the factory outside Mt. Pleasant, Texas. the Tool box welds broke loose underneath before I got back to west Fort Worth.

[@richardbarkley9909]

I'll bet they are being made in CHINA and shipped there!!

[@jasonbourne1596]

@@richardbarkley9909 Even China does better welds than that.

[@AdamQuiklikit]

Careful with torsion axles. If your trailer isn't level you will overload one of the axles and cause a bunch of damage.

[@jacobbiltz6724]

glad I ordered a Diamond C.....

[@Richard1977]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@misteranderson3418]

Where can i find it. I've been doing flatbed 18 months and I'd like to do it myself

[@k...t204]

Why Diamond C over what he is explaining?

[@alinice82]

I have been following you for a while and I really like your channel contents and I have a question. the total weight less than 26k pounds, does it include the weight of the truck and the trailer or just the load itself?

[@johnmaxwell1356]

Total weight is 26,000 lbs minus the weight of truck&trailer (say they weigh 16,000 lbs together). He is then able to haul up to 10,000lbs for the load.

[@Brsrafal]

i would get flatbed trailer with spots for straps and chains also ramp is a must that way i can haul different kinds equipment i dont get guys who just haul cars

[@jasonscales2522]

Waiting for my new PJ 35ft w/8k axles! Long overdue

[@SVTPerformance]

Thoughts on Featherlite?

[@edilbonilla4863]

Hi! Alex, I am thinking about wat you said on your trailer issues with the single tires,one come to one side and the other gone to other side when you backed up,wat happened if you used a wide tires in the last axles maybe both tires moved to same way, I said so!!!! Let me know if made sense, thanks you, please keep focused in your job,your doing great 👍🇵🇷🇺🇸🤟🤙🙏🙏🙏

[@garysanchezphotography]

I pulled a 53' flatbed gooseneck with a 2020 Ram 3500 all up and down the I-5 corridor. The company I was working for has gone to court and won against the California Highway Patrol and we all carried a copy of the court judgment in our registration binder but I was never bothered. The key is that we had a 100 gallon fuel tank in the bed leaving less than 34 sp fi of bed space and, as long as you don't carry property in the bed you are a truck tractor not a straight truck. You can carry any equipment for the truck, trailer and tie downs but not shipper property on the truck. I'm CDL but that is not really the issue except that the 53' trailer is heavier and Non-CDL couldn't haul much on a 53'.

[@TowPiglet]

Thank you, great explanation

[@rickyholguin4699]

Do you do a conversion kit from oil to grease on the axles.? Thank you

[@luanojames9592]

Please do a brake job on the trailer for instruction, thanks.

[@PSExcavationsLLC]

Firstly - nice video and thanks for the information you are sharing. That has to be one of the poorest quality mainstream trailers on the market, I would never give my hard earned money the BigTex, I did ALOT a reading and talking to people years ago when I was wanting a new trailer and I singled out two manufacturers, US based Diamond C and Canadian based Precision Trailers, both are very well built and high quality trailers which I would recommend to anybody to take a look at before parting with your money. I decided to buy the Diamond C trailer as the shipping from Canada was quite expensive for the Precision.

[@juanceja899]

So im ready to jump the gun and buy a truck and trailer already. I just can’t decide between a 2019 f350 xlt or a 2019 ram 3500. Since you’ve had both which would you recommend for my first truck. TIA. Ooh and I’m also going with a big Tex 16gn drw

[@emiliosandoval3184]

Alex what is your recommendation on diamond c trailers.

[@panchovilla5514]

Changing from oil to grease is "no more warranty" should of wait until warranty expires

[@Justthemow]

I don’t think he keeps the trailers long enough to get out of warranty

[@45yt6]

If you break down in the middle of nowhere, it will cost you much more than the warranty.

[@azadaranda5634]

With the down time you get from a broken vehicle when your “working” not using it for personal use, the warranty is worth nothing if you break down and are hundreds of miles away from a place that is willing and able to service the trailer as well as it may be parked for a month, so in simple terms it’s a lot cheaper to fix it yourself in 1 day, not pay a towing company to get it to a big Tex, $300 minimum and it goes up from there In the thousands, the warranty probably does not cover labor do there’s more money being spent after hotel, down time and if you had to hire a towing company to deliver your load plus the food you are eating and dealerships don’t make money on warranty repairs so they usually are not in a rush and they charge a ton of money. Yes this sucks and sometimes you can use the warranty but in the business of making money it’s not worth the down time to warranty a transport vehicle, at my company rarely do we take the truck to the dealership only for them to wait 30 days just sitting until they might be able to work on it and then the dealership makes up a ton of excuses to not warrant the truck and say it’s your fault their was a failure, for instance, your truck won’t go into drive because you have not done the engine oil change, we usually service the truck on everything before taking it to the dealer, so no it’s north worth the warranty if the downtown exceeds the warranty repair, hence why he used to buy new trailers every year so they would have no wear and tear and could at least have a chance at 1 year worth of use on the road, where I work after 5 years on our comercial trucks they buy new ones because we are 90% off road and the shaking and vibrations eats these trucks up where they feel like if we have been driving them for 30 years

[@bryanwilliams4620]

Yeah his warranty ended when he hit that concrete barrier a few days after this video.

[@retirefire2700]

No coffee yet? What then? I’m exhausted from watching you. 🤣🤣🤣

[@lParohlx]

Have you ever looked into Texas Pride making you a trailer? I saw some videos on then and they seem like they are really nicely built with good quality control and options for 9k single wheel axles

[@warrenmichael918]

They are pretty nice trailers priced well. The only down side is the paint sucks, it chips real easy but a rattle can touches it right up.

[@lParohlx]

warren michael that’s interesting, the video I saw was showing and talking about how much pride they take in prep and painting their trailers, mentioning many other manufactures don’t care as much as them

[@warrenmichael918]

@@lParohlx I know, i watched their videos too. I had heard before i bought mine that the paint wasnt great but i needed a trailer and they had exactly what i needed and had it ready in a little over a week. Im telling you, the paint chips if you look at it to hard! LOL I guess the reason they are cheaper than other trailers is because they dont use expensive powder coating. I use mine everyday and do not mind it chipping and scratching. I just use some black spray paint every now and then.

[@warrenmichael918]

I have a 41 ft Texas Pride with the 9K axles. I have my CDL but have my setup for 26,000 to stop from messing with IFTA. I have an H Plate(26,000 pound) on my truck and an ST plate( semi trailer) on the trailer. The truck plate carries all the weight since the ST trailer plate doesnt have a weight rating.

[@tylerdunn6578]

Now you had a lot of blowouts trailer trouble but you handled it like a champ. Positive attitude goes a long way !

[@thomasvincent9027]

Alex you are right about the 8’ neck but like I told you to check out Texas pride trailers they do and will custom make you trailer for you if you want a 8’ neck they will make it for you you want it to be a 14,000 pound rated trailer but derated they would

[@KimberlyKellyReel]

How do you know which size and type of trailer to get? I’m looking into buying one soon thx

[@colinlawrence2186]

Hi Alex nice to see you back home for a while there's way too much negativity here congrats on the new trailer can't wait to see how it works out as always God bless you and your family and stay safe in these troubled times 🙋‍♂️🇬🇧

[@vanlifenomadfirekeeper]

Get rid of the job box. I used belly boxes on my trailor, maid of aluminum. One on each side.

[@jasonbourne1596]

I agree with this, and it will put the straps and blankets and such wh where they actually will be used.

[@wopkai]

shipshe trailers are nice

[@bluebird5100]

Buying a new trailer and then having to replace the axles is crazy. Also What was wrong with the old trailer if you had just put new axels on it?

[@Dortchskii]

Turns out he has another driver using it

[@bennaylor3658]

a good welder can convert them too 7k brakes and hubs but id do hydro disc brakes then you get parts at any parts house

[@sanora80261]

Hi again aside from getting the license is paying the IFTA Tax that much money. I think will end up going CDL and get a more commercial trailer, i understand this has been working for you.keep on rockin bro.

[@landonwilcox1837]

Why would you never install a HD Wet Bolt kit on your old trailers with the mileage you put in?

[@masonallen136]

I work on trailers every day 8k axles have been around from dexter since late 1980s

[@BrandonLeech]

A true 8k Dexter with the 3 3/8" brake drum and oil bath is a must-have upgrade for the money IMO for a guy that's bumping it down the road all day trying to make a living. Heavier running gear is going to hold up better. Torsion axle vs spring is a tougher one...torsion you have to be a little more careful with were as spring is a little more forgiving, but with added maintenance. The tires they put on there are probably still off brand crap from Asia though.

[@happydoggs]

Rust and water in the oil is ridiculous, I've had oil bath axles for years and my oil has stayed clean the entire time

[@jacobquast6535]

Next time around you should call and check out midsota trailer sales. Avon Minnesota. They also make Nova trailers . I do not work nor am i affiliated with them in anyway I just buy their trailers and love them . There paint is unmatched great quality PPG

[@tinysworld1749]

You should see what my 22gn looks like sighting down the rub rails. It's only a 20+5 and it looks like a banana, since new.

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

Is this trailer gonna be built tough unlike the others you had

[@genesmith7151]

Why didn't you get disc brakes? Less problems than drums and CAN'T be out of adjustment at DOT inspection. I had disc's on my hot shot back in the 90's.

[@pauljackson5482]

Dude. You've got it great in the USA. Check out the regulations in the UK.!!

[@cleytonmoraes7256]

what oil or grease do you use with the trailer wheel?

[@skyking228]

Sounds like you need to contact a Lobbyist in DC and get the overall vehicle length increased a couple feet. Supposedly the DOT is all about increasing the "productivity and competitiveness" of the American worker.

[@antoniop5889]

So there hydraulic disc? Or hydraulic drum brakes?? Also do they make them non electric brake with the 8k pound axle?

[@eldonjons7442]

I bought a 'Big Disappointment' flatbed and dump trailer a few years ago when they had their rebates. I went back to PJ a year later....not the best, but better. Now they are under the same ownership, so PJ quality will probably go down. You need to get a custom built aluminum trailer!

[@MinhNguyen-ih1zf]

Hi Alex, Is it legal to pull a short 1 car trailer and add anothe car dolly behind that trailer?