The U-Haul website lists the maximum trailer capacity at 4,000 lbs., a
non-syncro Westy weighs in at 3670 lbs. (empty).  As I said before, a lot of
these U-Haul guys are not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Chuck Reisinger
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 10:02 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Vanagon weight

They advised me their car carrier would not handle the
weight...also...refused to rent me one based on make and model....

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Schwaia" <jeff@vanagonparts.com>
To: "Chuck Reisinger" <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET>;
<vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 2:00 PM
Subject: RE: Vanagon weight

> Talk to someone else at U-haul.  Those U-haul car haulers are heavy duty
and
> shouldn't have any issue with a Westy.
>
> Perhaps the problem is with the tow vehicle...
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Chuck Reisinger
> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 9:51 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Vanagon weight
>
>
> I've been told by U-haul...the Westy exceeds their trailer limits....I'm
in
> the same boat...going east this spring...I need some ideas also...really
> don't want to turn my Westy over to a stranger (auto transport
> company).....!
>
>
>