What size u haul trailer do I need?

[paulmcconnon]

Hauling a backdraft from Chicago to Orlando . What size trailer should I rent?
Paul

[PatBuckley]

Originally Posted by paulmcconnon

Hauling a backdraft from Chicago to Orlando . What size trailer should I rent?
Paul

The cars are about 13 feet long -

Have you thought about renting a 15 foot box van?

[Jerry Clayton]

Drive it

Jerry

[*13*]

Measure the the widest point of the car, usually the rear fenders or tires. That will give you a good starting point. Most trailers wide enough will be long enough but the better suspension you have the better off you will be.

[Carnut427]

You might be surprised to find it's cheaper to have it delivered by a car-hauling outfit. It was in my case. You rent a U-Haul two ways, or pay about that much even if you rent it one way. The car haulers will pick up a car somewhere near you to haul to another location. It's worth a phone call or two to find out.

Dan

[larryar]

The other problem using a Uhaul other than a car carrier is the lack of tie downs. I don't know how you would secure the car in an enclosed Uhaul trailer.
Larry

[Speedysnake]

Hey Paul,

U-Haul rents a trailer for hauling cars. I checked their website, from N. Chicago to Orlando it will cost $626 +. Assuming you are driving something else anyway, that's probably cheaper than using a car hauling Co. If you're making a special trip, or don't have a vehicle that will pull their trailer, the total cost will get a lot higher. I'd drive it! It's a blast out on the interstates!

Stop by in Atlanta on your way south!