CrystalRiver1
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Hey Studs,
Gotta a little debate with a friend of mine who says his 26 ft U Haul is actually more efficient for hauling firewood around.
After his old F350 gave up the ghost, he bought this at an estate sale for $1500, rebuilt the tranny, replaced the spring slats, overhauled the engine, and raised the clearance about 6 inches as well.
It serves double duty as he also does a part time moving service.
He says the additional clearance gives him access to the gnarliest roads & woods, unless it's boggy or too steep.
Here is the capacity of his 26-foot U-Haul – 26'5” x 7'8” x 8'3” and a volume capacity of 1,611 cubic feet.
A cord of wood being a 128 cubic ft would allow him the ability to haul over 12 1/2 cords at a time!
That's a hellava lotta wood in one swoop!!
BTW...how much does a cord of green oak or hickory weigh?
He tows his splitter, saws, food, firearms, toiletries, and basically just sets up shop till he has her full to the rim so to speak!He leaves the bulk of the wood inside the truck, to avoid multiple handling when delivering to his customers.
I still would opt NOT to, "fell, buck, split, haul up & down a ramp--12 freaking cords of wood at one sitting!! I'd prefer a traditional trailer with what ever limitations they have.
A mammoth, cumbersome 13 ton truck out in the middle of the woods is a recipe for disaster!
Whats your thoughts on this?
Gotta a little debate with a friend of mine who says his 26 ft U Haul is actually more efficient for hauling firewood around.
After his old F350 gave up the ghost, he bought this at an estate sale for $1500, rebuilt the tranny, replaced the spring slats, overhauled the engine, and raised the clearance about 6 inches as well.
It serves double duty as he also does a part time moving service.
He says the additional clearance gives him access to the gnarliest roads & woods, unless it's boggy or too steep.
Here is the capacity of his 26-foot U-Haul – 26'5” x 7'8” x 8'3” and a volume capacity of 1,611 cubic feet.
A cord of wood being a 128 cubic ft would allow him the ability to haul over 12 1/2 cords at a time!
That's a hellava lotta wood in one swoop!!
BTW...how much does a cord of green oak or hickory weigh?
He tows his splitter, saws, food, firearms, toiletries, and basically just sets up shop till he has her full to the rim so to speak!
He leaves the bulk of the wood inside the truck, to avoid multiple handling when delivering to his customers.I still would opt NOT to, "fell, buck, split, haul up & down a ramp--12 freaking cords of wood at one sitting!! I'd prefer a traditional trailer with what ever limitations they have.
A mammoth, cumbersome 13 ton truck out in the middle of the woods is a recipe for disaster!
Whats your thoughts on this?
