I'm looking for a trailer to haul my D down to Atlanta in Sept. I can't seem to find on to rent around here that'll hold up the weight of the D. U-haul says they have a 4900 lb trailer but their PC states my D weighs over 5000 lbs, so they won't rent it to me. The only option I found is to buy a 16ft open deck brand new for $2595 which includes brakes on both axles and powder coated frame. Obviously, I don't wanna buy one. I need to rent one. Anyone have any suggestions? Also we're going to be using a 5.2 liter D to haul it. Should that be ok? It's not a FT 4x4. It's a 99 SLT.
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I'm looking for a trailer to haul my D down to Atlanta in Sept. I can't seem to find on to rent around here that'll hold up the weight of the D. U-haul says they have a 4900 lb trailer but their PC states my D weighs over 5000 lbs, so they won't rent it to me. The only option I found is to buy a 16ft open deck brand new for $2595 which includes brakes on both axles and powder coated frame. Obviously, I don't wanna buy one. I need to rent one. Anyone have any suggestions? Also we're going to be using a 5.2 liter D to haul it. Should that be ok? It's not a FT 4x4. It's a 99 SLT.
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A few. Unfortunatley he didn't have any big enough for my D for a rental.
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Uhhh, yea? drive the D.BigRick01R/T said:
It'll be easier to drive it than to haul it. The D will be the better of the two options for gas mileage and you have to drive there anyway.
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The reason I'm not driving is because with the insurance I currently have I can only drive 6000 miles per year. Atlanta is over 800 miles one way and I'm almost at my limit. How do I dis-connect odometer?
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And how does the insurance company know your mileage? They audit? My policy is based on tables that say I live 7 miles from work, try 20 actually and 29k a year.BigRick01R/T said:
Just drive it.
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I'm not sure if John is going to NOPI with you but he has a trailer maybe you could rent?? Make sure the D you'll be using to tow it is up to the task as far as towing pkg, trailer wiring for a trailer with brakes, and brake controller.
Sorry I can't personally help out anymore and I wish I was going with you.
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Sorry I can't personally help out anymore and I wish I was going with you.
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Better make sure the hauling D (with the 5.2L) has the 3.92 gears. Even then you're probably borderline to handle the D and trailer. If it's only got the 3.55s, you'll be way overloaded!!
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How do I tell the difference in gearing?
I've never even heard of insurance only allowing you to drive a certain number of miles a year?that's ridiculous. It's not a lease. I'd get a new insurance company.
Oh and why not just lie to U-Haul about what vehicle is going on their trailer. I'm sure the trailer is actually rated for far more than they tell you. Or try Penske, they rent car trailers too! Or maybe even a 2wheel car dolly if it really comes down to it.
I'd just get new insurance and drive it.
Oh and why not just lie to U-Haul about what vehicle is going on their trailer. I'm sure the trailer is actually rated for far more than they tell you. Or try Penske, they rent car trailers too! Or maybe even a 2wheel car dolly if it really comes down to it.
I'd just get new insurance and drive it.
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According to these ratings, a 5.2L with 3.55 gears won't cut it. A 5.9 would be close if the trailer is about 1200 lbs or so.
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It's because I have specialty "show car" insurance on my D. If it were to be totaled, I'd get every penny out of it I put into it but at retail cost. I don't/didn't pay retail for anything in there. It cost me under $400 for a year and, if the D has a total loss, I'll get a check for a little under $50,000. Well worth the 6000 mile a year limit. If I had a regular policy, it'd be OKLeviticus said:
If that's your dedicated show truck, then it sounds like you should go all the way and invest in a enclosed cargo trailer to transport it? and a new truck to pull it around!
Go with the triple axle for a payload capacity of 7,740 pounds!
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But then you have the problem of where to store such a large trailer.
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Go with the triple axle for a payload capacity of 7,740 pounds!
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But then you have the problem of where to store such a large trailer.
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Not to mention the price of buying a truck and a trailer. I'm taking donations. Paypal me whatever you can afford and write it off as a charitable donation. LMAO. If I could afford to buy those things, it'd be a no brainer. I just can't justify or afford to try to justify buying those items.
Just pulling your leg? those would cost big bucks! They'd be nice to have if you win the lottery though :mrgreen:
How about a tow dollie? With the hydraulic brakes you can tow 6000 pounds with this one.
http://www.towtrailer.com/index.htm
Model td 40 101 Magnum
Total unit weight 590 lbs
Tongue weight 60 lbs w/hydraulic brakes
Spare tire and wheel add 42 lbs
Electric brakes 40 lbs less
Total length: hydraulic brakes 133"
Total length: electric brakes 125"
Electric brakes overall width: 105.5"
Inside fender: 89"
Outside ramps: 82"
Distance between ramps: 42"
Ramp width: 20" each
205/75R15 LRC tires: 1820 lbs capacity each at 50 lbs air
Total load capacity: 3500 lbs spindle capacity
Tow Capacity: Electric 5000 lbs
Tow Capacity: Hydraulic 6000 lbs<ul>[*]10"x2¼" drum type brakes electric or hydraulic [*]Wired with 4 way flat with hydraulic brakes [*]7 way bargeman with electric brakes [*]2" ball required [*]19½" top of ball hydraulic [*]18½" top of electric [*]5 bolt 4 ½" bolt circle [*]½" offset mod wheels 3 ¼ pilot [*]Caster action steering with stabilizer tie rod with Heim bearings [*]Ramp loading angle tilted approximately 14 degrees [*]Main frame and tongue 2x2x¼ tubing [*]All wiring and plumbing run inside frame double insulated [*]4 way flat provided at rear of drivers side of fender for towed vehicle [*]Paint Codes: Body 325N119 Dark Smoke, Tongue 325N121 Lt Smoke, industrial primer sealer and acrylic enamel with clear coat on top [*]Safety chains 5/16 proof coil 30 plus [*]Safety cable for towed vehicle [*]Ramp height: 10" [*]Ramp to top of fender: 19" [*]Ground to top of fender: 29" [*]Approximate dimension center-line of towed vehicle axle to ball: 91"[/list]
How about a tow dollie? With the hydraulic brakes you can tow 6000 pounds with this one.
http://www.towtrailer.com/index.htm
Model td 40 101 Magnum
Total unit weight 590 lbs
Tongue weight 60 lbs w/hydraulic brakes
Spare tire and wheel add 42 lbs
Electric brakes 40 lbs less
Total length: hydraulic brakes 133"
Total length: electric brakes 125"
Electric brakes overall width: 105.5"
Inside fender: 89"
Outside ramps: 82"
Distance between ramps: 42"
Ramp width: 20" each
205/75R15 LRC tires: 1820 lbs capacity each at 50 lbs air
Total load capacity: 3500 lbs spindle capacity
Tow Capacity: Electric 5000 lbs
Tow Capacity: Hydraulic 6000 lbs<ul>[*]10"x2¼" drum type brakes electric or hydraulic [*]Wired with 4 way flat with hydraulic brakes [*]7 way bargeman with electric brakes [*]2" ball required [*]19½" top of ball hydraulic [*]18½" top of electric [*]5 bolt 4 ½" bolt circle [*]½" offset mod wheels 3 ¼ pilot [*]Caster action steering with stabilizer tie rod with Heim bearings [*]Ramp loading angle tilted approximately 14 degrees [*]Main frame and tongue 2x2x¼ tubing [*]All wiring and plumbing run inside frame double insulated [*]4 way flat provided at rear of drivers side of fender for towed vehicle [*]Paint Codes: Body 325N119 Dark Smoke, Tongue 325N121 Lt Smoke, industrial primer sealer and acrylic enamel with clear coat on top [*]Safety chains 5/16 proof coil 30 plus [*]Safety cable for towed vehicle [*]Ramp height: 10" [*]Ramp to top of fender: 19" [*]Ground to top of fender: 29" [*]Approximate dimension center-line of towed vehicle axle to ball: 91"[/list]
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I don't think I'd try to tow your show D with the other D if it only has the 5.2. Even if it has 3.92s, all the travel trailer places I've been to in the last couple of months have all told me that with the 5.9 and 3.55s, I can only tow a 5500 lb trailer. If you can get a tow dolly, that would be easier on your towing D. Good Luck on your travels :cheesy:
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