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Chevyguy111786 · 06-21-2003, 09:03 PM

Howdy yall,
I was hopin someone here could help me out. I have to transport a truck from Indiana to Texas. Transporter's are too expensive so I'm driving up there. I just looked at prices for renting a trailer and they're in the 500-600 range, at the least. I am hoping someone here would willing to let me use/ rent/ buy and tandom axle trailer that is at least 7'x16'. PLEASE!! I'm leavin on the 8th of July and should be back the 12th. I will pay you if i can use your trailer. I'd rather pay someone here than uhaul.

In need of help,
Chevyguy

Chevyguy111786 · 06-21-2003, 09:05 PM

Forgot to mention i live in North Texas (DFW) but would be willing to travel a little if it was a good deal.

cdowns · 06-21-2003, 09:38 PM

i think you'll find in the long run you're not going to save much money by goig up there and picking it up gas meals motels etc. add up fast not to mention your time

Longhorn Man · 06-22-2003, 12:00 AM

You can go to wall mart and buy a tow bar for 100 bucks.

Chevyguy111786 · 06-22-2003, 01:38 PM

well we have friends to stay with, so that's the hotel cost and then we're just gonna pack lunches so that's the food. it's just gas. We thought about the tow bar route but my uncle says the tires are spongy, you still think it would be ok? or should we get some used tires?

casey · 06-22-2003, 02:10 PM

just take a couple of spare tires, and drive safe take your time, sounds like a it could be a fun trip, take pics

Longhorn Man · 06-22-2003, 10:59 PM

You can get junk yard tires for 5 to 10 bucks already mounted if you can find the right lug patter. And if not, the used tire shops normally start at 15 to 20 bucks a tire.
As long as your tow vehicle weighs as much or perferably more than the one being towed, and your brakes are up to snuff, you should be OK using common sence. For tail lights, i like unplugging the plug on the firewall and making an extention harness to the trailer harness on the tow vehicle. The stock tail lights (asuming bulbs/wires/grounds are all good) will light up and work fine.

Class of 69 · 06-22-2003, 11:15 PM

I looked at U-haul for a trailer, one way for a 300 mile trip. They wanted 135.00 dollars!! I rented the same trailer locally, made the trip in one day, and returned it to the same place for 47.00 dollars!! If you asked for a one way rate, get one for a local 2 day return rate, and see if it isn't much less. I'm sure you could turn that trip in 2 day's.

Chevyguy111786 · 06-23-2003, 01:06 AM

I'll check uhaul again, maybe they misunderstood....who knows...thanx for all the help, goin junk yard shoppin anyway. so i'll keep my eyes peeled

*Phillip Johnson* · 06-23-2003, 02:19 AM

Terrys Trailers in Oklahoma has 16' car haulers for about $800 new! They are near Oklahoma City. I bought a 24' 5th wheel flat bed 14000gvw for $2500. Youcan't touch those prices out west here... I bought a 16'x80" Carson trailer here last year for $1800. before I added several options. I would make the call to Oklahoma since you are somewhat close and just buy one. Good luck

Chevyguy111786 · 06-23-2003, 10:58 AM

That's a great buy, i think i just might. Do you have a number?

Hutch · 06-23-2003, 04:51 PM

I am not sure but this looks like the place:

Terry's Trailers

I think that the cheaper (bargain) ones are under Utility trailers instead of Car haulers.

Have fun

06-21-2003, 09:03 PM	#1
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	I Need Help! Howdy yall, I was hopin someone here could help me out. I have to transport a truck from Indiana to Texas. Transporter's are too expensive so I'm driving up there. I just looked at prices for renting a trailer and they're in the 500-600 range, at the least. I am hoping someone here would willing to let me use/ rent/ buy and tandom axle trailer that is at least 7'x16'. PLEASE!! I'm leavin on the 8th of July and should be back the 12th. I will pay you if i can use your trailer. I'd rather pay someone here than uhaul. In need of help, Chevyguy

06-21-2003, 09:38 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i think you'll find in the long run you're not going to save much money by goig up there and picking it up gas meals motels etc. add up fast not to mention your time __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-22-2003, 11:15 PM	#8
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	I looked at U-haul for a trailer, one way for a 300 mile trip. They wanted 135.00 dollars!! I rented the same trailer locally, made the trip in one day, and returned it to the same place for 47.00 dollars!! If you asked for a one way rate, get one for a local 2 day return rate, and see if it isn't much less. I'm sure you could turn that trip in 2 day's. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

06-23-2003, 04:51 PM	#12
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	I am not sure but this looks like the place: Terry's Trailers I think that the cheaper (bargain) ones are under Utility trailers instead of Car haulers. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

06-21-2003, 09:05 PM	#2
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	Forgot to mention i live in North Texas (DFW) but would be willing to travel a little if it was a good deal.

06-22-2003, 12:00 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You can go to wall mart and buy a tow bar for 100 bucks.

06-22-2003, 01:38 PM	#5
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	well we have friends to stay with, so that's the hotel cost and then we're just gonna pack lunches so that's the food. it's just gas. We thought about the tow bar route but my uncle says the tires are spongy, you still think it would be ok? or should we get some used tires?

06-22-2003, 02:10 PM	#6
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	just take a couple of spare tires, and drive safe take your time, sounds like a it could be a fun trip, take pics

06-22-2003, 10:59 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You can get junk yard tires for 5 to 10 bucks already mounted if you can find the right lug patter. And if not, the used tire shops normally start at 15 to 20 bucks a tire. As long as your tow vehicle weighs as much or perferably more than the one being towed, and your brakes are up to snuff, you should be OK using common sence. For tail lights, i like unplugging the plug on the firewall and making an extention harness to the trailer harness on the tow vehicle. The stock tail lights (asuming bulbs/wires/grounds are all good) will light up and work fine.

06-23-2003, 01:06 AM	#9
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	I'll check uhaul again, maybe they misunderstood....who knows...thanx for all the help, goin junk yard shoppin anyway. so i'll keep my eyes peeled

06-23-2003, 02:19 AM	#10
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	Terrys Trailers in Oklahoma has 16' car haulers for about $800 new! They are near Oklahoma City. I bought a 24' 5th wheel flat bed 14000gvw for $2500. Youcan't touch those prices out west here... I bought a 16'x80" Carson trailer here last year for $1800. before I added several options. I would make the call to Oklahoma since you are somewhat close and just buy one. Good luck

06-23-2003, 10:58 AM	#11
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	That's a great buy, i think i just might. Do you have a number?



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