I don't know what it takes to get one, but u-haul has a limited number if
aluminum flat beds that I think are substantially lighter then the steel
ones. I have only ever rented tow dollies from them and have been pleased
with those.
James Nazarian
71B Tourer
71BGT V8
85 Dodge Ram
----- Original Message -----
From: Eugene Balinski <eugeneb@nni.com>
To: Dodd, Kelvin <doddk@mossmotors.com>; 'dave houser'
<mgs4dave@warwick.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: Trailer thanks
> I towed my 80 B on a U-Haul trailer from Philly to
> Boston with no problems. I used a 2002 Explorer (new body
> style) with towing package. Per Kelvin's comments below,
> Uhaul did question the type of tow vehicle when I spoke
> with them on the phone, and they did a quick look-see when
> I arrived. They were definately prepared to say "no" if
> they thought that they truck could not handle it.
>
> One thing in U-haul's favor, the automatic trailer brakes
> worked very well for me. Hardly noticed any increase in
> stopping distance. Also I lucked out. I had a new
> trailer. I may have been the first one to use it.
>
> Good luck with your tow. If you take it easy, you won't
> have any problems. Just leave plenty of extra time.
>
> Gene Balinski
> 80 B
>
>
>
> On Thu, 13 Mar 2003 07:33:44 -0800
> "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com> wrote:
> > > Thanks to all who responded with info about trailering.
> > Consensus was
> > > U-Haul is the only game in town to rent just trailers.
> > > Cheers,
> > > Dave Houser
> >
> >
> > Dave:
> >
> > Coming in a bit late. Be prepared to have the rental
> > company nix you if
> > they don't think your tow vehicle is substantial enough.
> > I'm betting they
> > have had bad experiences with light weight pickups being
> > tossed around by
> > heavy trailers. Most of the rental flat bed trailers are
> > HEAVY and require
> > a 3/4 ton truck to safely pull them.
> >
> > Kelvin.
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