We have a 2018 RW 427, currently pulling with a 2017 Chevy 3500 diesel duallie with Allison transmission. We are looking at a Volvo VNL780 as an alternative tow rig. Does anyone else us a "big rig" for their tow vehicle? What are your experiences? CDL? Insurance, taxes, performance?
We have an older Class 5 CC Ford that is soon to get replaced. I initially wished for a Class 5 or 6 M2 106 Freightliner of the 2005 -2009 years. We had since shifted gears because of a few caveats it would carry as opposed to a new Class 4 Ford for the same $$$, more accessible service centers in our travels, turn-key warranty, and spec'd nicely for hauling our 20,000# CY. It is a very tough pill for me to take downgrading from a Class 5 to a 4, but that's just me. DW and I did tons of researching on the 2017 & 18 Fords and could write a blog on it...lol!
Insurance was an issue as the truck was on our Commercial business policy towing our personal second home...didnt like the thought of dealing with 3 companies plus possibly someone elses in case of an accident, so I looked for a company to cover the truck, trailer, and toy on one policy...not the easiest because of the truck...ended up going with National General and the Good Sam Roadside Assistance policies. NG considers our 5 Series as a semi-tractor, but everything is insured for $1100/year.
I don't run with a CDL and sales taxes are not an issue for us in Oregon.
The other thing I've experienced is a couple of naysayers on here that thinks their Class 2 and 3 pickups are the "ultimate towing beasts", and I'm sure you'll hear from one in attempt to sink your HDT boat, or at least burst your bubble.....good luck with that...lol!!