Running a Small UHaul Trailer for 24 hours - What Can I Expect?

***Bostonian1976*** · 10-25-2006, 01:26 PM

So I bought that tropical top for my Rover..now I need to go to Michigan (ugh!) lol. Anyway...it'll make more sense for me to rent from UHaul from the same location (it's 9.99 a day for same location, and 270 dollars from one location back to Boston). So...driving an empty Uhaul...how will that be? Gas mileage be bad? Just a little 4x8 trailer 780 lbs empty

nostresscharlotte · 10-25-2006, 01:29 PM

It shouldn't be any different than driving around with those fat chicks you like to hang out with.

j/k

VTFJC · 10-25-2006, 01:30 PM

IMO get a freightquote or find an empty eastbounder.
Who knows what knid of weather you'll hit and by the time you add up gas and expenses- not to mention your time you'll be better off having it shipped or having an agent pick up for you.

***Bostonian1976*** · 10-25-2006, 01:32 PM

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VTFJC previously said:

IMO get a freightquote or find an empty eastbounder.
Who knows what knid of weather you'll hit and by the time you add up gas and expenses- not to mention your time you'll be better off having it shipped or having an agent pick up for you.

oh nice! how do I do that? sorry I don't do much of this stuff. I bought an item that was "local pickup only," but the guy seems cool and is willing to work with me...

VTFJC · 10-25-2006, 01:36 PM

You can put an ad in locally in Mi or try the CB or if you know a trucker, shipper, or fat chick that uses the CB alot (nothing against ... just saw above you seem to have the connection- so thought Id throw that out there . Im sure there are plenty of empty trucks coming in from Mi to get Baked beans or lobster

There is freight quote.com- and other pack and shippers- Im sure any will beat the cost of doing yourself- remember milage and wear on vehicle too...

***Bostonian1976*** · 10-25-2006, 01:39 PM

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VTFJC previously said:

You can put an ad in locally in Mi or try the CB or if you know a trucker, shipper, or fat chick that uses the CB alot (nothing against ... just saw above you seem to have the connection- so thought Id throw that out there . Im sure there are plenty of empty trucks coming in from Mi to get Baked beans or lobster

There is freight quote.com- and other pack and shippers- Im sure any will beat the cost of doing yourself- remember milage and wear on vehicle too...

well....it's a Toyota and I only have 7K miles so I kinda thought it'd be fun. Plus my old college roommate lives in Rochester NY and owns a restaurant so I'd have a perfect place to stop off. Plus...hey Niagra Falls and Canada! lol. seriously though I will check this out. thank you very much!

nostresscharlotte · 10-25-2006, 01:40 PM

Yeah that is the way to go the only thing to think about is that once they ship it your way make sure you got a buddy with a pickup truck because this is not like using UPS or FedEx you have to go pick it up at docking station at the exact time they specify.

trainman0978 · 10-25-2006, 01:44 PM

how many miles you gotta go. That top looks kinda rare, and I would be pissed if some freight truck or company damaged it during shipping. Granted you can buy insurance but do you want your five hundred bucks back or a top that is in one piece and on your truck safe and sound? I would go pick it up, I used to work at a loading dock where these trucks are loaded and unloaded. the pallet jacks, forklifts and under paid dock hands beat the hell out of anything because " its on a pallet - you can't hurt it" . just my 1.5 cents.

***Bostonian1976*** · 10-25-2006, 01:45 PM

would it be safe for such a delicate/rare item? Keep in mind this is glass and aluminum (40 years old)

trainman0978 · 10-25-2006, 01:47 PM

that is what I am getting at. That top is old and hard to find. even if it an "accident" you will still be out a tropical top that goes on a 1967 land rover. I don't think pep boys keeps those in stock.