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07-04-2024, 07:33 PM | #1 |
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Truck hauler in Northern CA
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I have a 68 C10 SWB that is 250 miles north of me that I need to go and pickup. I would drive it home but the brakes dont work. I dont know if its the master cylinder, prop valve, or broken lines I dont have time to troubleshoot it. I need to get it off of the property and back to my house. Does anyone know of a company that can tow it via flatbed or car hauler etc? Did a search and found a few that had the semi trailer but that wont work because this is in a rural area off of a gravel road. Thanks in advance!
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07-04-2024, 07:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
It's been several years since I've had a "project" like yours.. Here's what I did.. I went to U-Haul and rented a 3/4 ton truck and car hauler trailer.. Drove to the location, loaded up the vehicle and brought it home... Returned the truck/trailer to the same place I rented it.. I rented it based on time, not mileage, was cheaper that way....
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07-04-2024, 07:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
Rent a car trailer and go get it.
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07-04-2024, 07:59 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
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07-04-2024, 08:42 PM | #5 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
No rent the truck and trailer near you. Confirm they are available on the date needed. Drive up to pick up the truck and once back home return the truck and trailer locally.
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07-04-2024, 09:27 PM | #6 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
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07-04-2024, 09:48 PM | #7 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
Roadkill trip.
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07-04-2024, 10:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
Where is it exactly. I have trailer but need more info.
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07-04-2024, 10:14 PM | #9 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
I did that a while back but had a hard time getting the trailer. I told the first rental place what I was going to pick up and they would not rent the trailer to me saying my 72 long bed wouldn't fit. I went to another rental place and said I was hauling a mid 2000s SUV and they rented the trailer to me! Doh! Just FYI, my truck did fit.
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07-04-2024, 10:36 PM | #10 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
I rented a U-Haul trailer for $45/day to drag my son's car back from SLO.
They hooked it up and I drove away, utterly painless
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07-04-2024, 10:44 PM | #11 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
No.. That's referred to as "One Way Rental".. More expensive because the rental fees are computed on mileage. Plus, agency loses the inventory.. Rent the trailer and/or truck locally and return it to the same agency.. The fees are then computed on time (daily)..
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07-05-2024, 08:02 AM | #12 | |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
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Just go and rent the truck/trailer, and take an overnight road trip. Don’t be afraid, because the U-Haul will provide you with all the straps and chains needed to secure the load to the trailer. Load the truck with the front first, to put the most weight forward of the trailer axles. One suggestion I would have, is to use Shoring Blocks under the frame, to cinch the load down onto a solid surface. This will prevent the load from bouncing while you drive. Just take your time there and back. |
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07-05-2024, 12:04 PM | #13 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
Its just south of Redding CA. Going to San Jose CA.
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07-05-2024, 12:05 PM | #14 |
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Re: Truck hauler in Northern CA
Thanks for the suggestions. I am going to call up Ryder, Uhaul, Penske ETC ETC and see whats what. Will update the thread once I know.
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