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06-27-2023, 12:28 PM | #41 |
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Transporting a vehicle inside of a rental truck
There is advice being offered here that not only
is incorrect, but poses civil and criminal liability for those who choose to follow it. You cannot legally rent a box truck and put a motor vehicle inside the box to transport - doing so voids the rental agreement and any insurance offered by the rental company. It also most likely will void and nullify your personal automobile insurance policy coverage and leave you solely responsible for any civil and/or criminal negligence and resulting liability. Copy of correspondence with U-Haul representative: “ Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2023, at 10:57 AM, [email protected] wrote: Here is the chat transcript you requested: 6/27/2023 9:41:33 AM Jim Can I transport a motor vehicle inside of a rental box truck? 6/27/2023 9:41:34 AM U-Haul Your message has been sent, someone will be with you shortly. Your estimated wait time is 1 minute(s). 6/27/2023 9:41:38 AM Josh Hi, I will be assisting you today. Please give me a moment to review your question. 6/27/2023 9:43:42 AM Josh One moment please while I look into this for you, thank you for your patience. 6/27/2023 9:46:15 AM Josh No that's not possible. 6/27/2023 9:46:40 AM Jim Please be more specific. 6/27/2023 9:47:11 AM Josh A motor vehicle will not fit inside of a box truck. 6/27/2023 9:47:42 AM Jim Some motor vehicles will fit inside of a rental truck. 6/27/2023 9:48:18 AM Josh Possibly but the company won't allow it. 6/27/2023 9:48:35 AM Jim Why specifically will the company not allow it? 6/27/2023 9:49:18 AM Josh For security and safety reasons. 6/27/2023 9:54:47 AM Jim So - if I rent a moving truck and put any motor vehicle in it for transport - do I void the rental agreement and nullify any insurance coverage from Uhaul and assume all liability for any damage or loss to the rental equipment and assume sole legal responsibility for any damage or loss to other motorists on the road ? 6/27/2023 9:55:42 AM Josh That sounds about right. We will not rent any truck to transport a motor vehicle inside the box. 6/27/2023 9:56:59 AM Jim Thank You. 6/27/2023 9:57:04 AM U-Haul Your chat has ended. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us again. “ Jim |
06-27-2023, 12:32 PM | #42 | |
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06-27-2023, 02:54 PM | #43 |
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Re: Trailering Model A
Look at the pictures above and it will likely become obvious how some people have done it.
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06-27-2023, 03:22 PM | #44 |
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Re: Trailering Model A
Best advice I saw on this thread. Maybe I'm dumb but what is the big deal about getting an enclosed trailer and hauling a car? Assuming you have an adequate tow vehicle.
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06-27-2023, 03:32 PM | #45 |
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Re: Trailering Model A
actually this thread has become surreal.
Im pretty sure I know how to use a bathroom........ |
06-27-2023, 07:51 PM | #46 | |
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Then, many of the SUVs that people own have a Class 3-type hitch but lack a brake controller and/or the GVWRs to safely handle an enclosed with a Model-A in it. |
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06-28-2023, 03:37 PM | #47 |
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Re: Trailering Model A
I realized after asking about getting the car into the trailer that the pictures would be helpful... I was too distracted by the shenanigans which filled this thread up with clutter.
For the record, I'll be towing with an F250, so I'll have plenty of vehicle for the tow. My issue is that the closest enclosed car hauler I can find to rent is 4 hours away. Luckily it's en-route to the car. But that of course means that I'll have an 8 hour round trip to return the trailer once I get the car home. I'm going to seriously consider renting a U-Haul with using a flatbed and the wrapping method as a back up... the paint job is far from a concern at this point anyways. |
06-28-2023, 03:48 PM | #48 | |
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If you are REAL adventurous, drop the trailer on the way back thru and then use a rope to pull it that last 4 hours home!! |
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06-28-2023, 07:05 PM | #49 |
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Trailers For Sale Daily
There are quality used lightweight
enclosed car hauler trailers offered for sale daily all across the country … Currently available in Ohio on Facebook Marketplace … $15,000 All aluminum enclosed car hauler 28 foot long trailer 5200 pound axles Rear door is 96 inches wide and 83 inches tall There is no excuse for being cheap or for cutting corners when it comes to transporting vehicles. Either do it yourself or hire someone who will provide the level of service at the cost required to operate a business. Jim
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06-28-2023, 11:07 PM | #50 | |
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Then you have to have a place to store it, a vehicle capable of towing it too. All for something you might use a couple of times a year. That’s a lot of money tied up in that. Tow your car on an open trailer, owned or rented, and self insure yourself by saving $17k on a trailer, with the understanding you may spend some money fixing paint or damage. You’ll likely be saving money. |
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06-29-2023, 06:02 AM | #51 |
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Re: Trailering Model A
28' trailer to haul a single car one time seems like crazy overkill, even if its 100% roadworthy.
Keep things simple, go with the uHaul and shrink-wrap the top of the car.
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06-29-2023, 11:36 AM | #52 |
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Re: Trailering Model A
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