Oh yeah, when you meet me next, ask about the U-Haul coming down the
Continental divide into the Bitteroot Valley of Montana. No brakes in a
gravel construction zone, 26 foot automatic truck with a car carrier towed
behind with a CRX on it. No guard rails. I still have nightmares and that
was 11 years ago.

When we left the Bittteroot, we had one of them Yeller trucks.

tim in san jose

>From: David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
>Reply-To: David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: o/t truck rentals...moving
>Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 20:51:58 -0500
>
>Shaggy wrote:
>>ok folks, how much aprox does it cost to rent a truck
>>to drive from NY to Seattle?
>
>www.uhaul.com has your answer.
>
>Plan an extra couple of days in case of breakdowns. When they say
>"America's Moving Adventure" they don't mention that the "adventure" is
>whether the truck will make it to your destination or not. ;)  They have
>improved their equipment a lot in the last few years, though.  Reserve
>early or be prepared to call around.  One-way trucks are scarce in some
>areas.
>
>>and will be towing my 82' Diesel Westy. any
>>tips/advice for towing a vanagon that distance?
>
>For that kind of distance, I would rent one of U-Haul's "auto
>transporter" trailers.  They're only about $100 more than a tow dolly
>(flat rate -- no mileage charge on trailers) and you have the peace of
>mind of having all four wheels off the ground.  They're very stable with
>a Vanagon loaded on them, and unlike a dolly you can back up without
>unhooking.  When I towed my '82 on one, I loaded it back end first, so
>the heavy end was over the tongue.  It may not really matter, but
>putting the weight too far back encourages sway.  You'll want someone to
>'spot' you as you drive up the ramps, since the alignment is a little
>hard to judge.  Check the wheel straps after the first 30 miles or so,
>they tend to settle in and loosen up a little at first.
>
>--
>
>David Brodbeck, N8SRE
>'82 VW Diesel Westfalia
>'86 Volvo 240DL wagon

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