[TheForge] Military truck capacity--EGRESS/more on long haul trucking (OT)

[Justin Fellenz]

Hey,

I know some of you are pretty familiar with the military trucks of the
past few dozen years. I'm going to be moving across the country,
finally realizing the dream of moving back out west, back out to the
country. I'm thinking of getting a 40' sea container. I doubt I have
more than say 30,000 lb of stuff, including the shop. Tare on the
chassis and the container is about 14,000 lb. The chassis is a 5th
wheel setup. THe question is, would a deace and a half paul it? I'm
thinking no, but it would be nice if it would because a deace tractor
qwould be a good all terrain work truck. If not, how about a 5-ton?
They're still cheap and while they suck fuel they're super cool.
Specially with a hiab...

Anyway. I'm trying not to just dump unrecoverable money into the move.
We're going from DC to western canada.

Thoughts, anyone?
Thanks

JRF