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11-18-2011, 02:45 PM | #1 |
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Towing uhual trailer across country...
I'm going to be moving from South Carolina to California in a couple months. My new job won't be able to offer a relocation package so I'm trying to do this as inexpensive as possible. My wife and I have decided to not take any furniture (we barely have any to begin with) so we're only going to be moving clothes, pots and pans, personal belongings, etc. I'm sure a 4x8 uhaul will be more than enough space to cover it.
I've read through some old threads on whether or not to tow with a yaris... and I know it's not ideal but I'd rather rent a trailer for 300 bucks than rent a truck and pay for its crappy MPG along with fueling the yaris. However, after doing some research, uhaul says the empty 4x8 weighs 850lbs... that seems like too much to me. Our stuff will probably weigh less than 300 lbs but I don't think I want to exceed 1000 lbs. Thoughts? |
11-18-2011, 03:02 PM | #2 |
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UHaul trailers are generally crazy heavy (because they are made to take some abuse).
The 4x8 below only weighs 221 lbs, but you would need to add a floor and sides. You could probably do so using 1/4" plywood with 2x4's in the stake pockets for strength to keep the weight down. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6493_200356493
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11-18-2011, 03:05 PM | #3 |
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That's not a bad idea. I could craigslist it when we get there! :)
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11-18-2011, 03:18 PM | #4 |
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850 lbs + 300 lbs + contents in car + long trip + mountains = bad idea.
The Yaris in Canada is rated to tow 800 lbs. Have you considered boxing & shipping your belongings. Most likely your cheapest solution. Last edited by Woodsman; 11-18-2011 at 03:38 PM. |
11-18-2011, 04:34 PM | #5 |
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I second boxing and shipping......
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11-18-2011, 05:15 PM | #6 |
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If you haul, take the southern route to avoid the Rockies.
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11-18-2011, 10:43 PM | #7 |
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Interstate 10 is your only hope, still very dangerous, so naturally I'm all for it start the trip soon before it snows, good luck
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11-19-2011, 01:19 AM | #8 |
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I like Scotts idea. I used my 1980 Subaru Hatchback to tow 1200 pounds of boat and trailer for ~100 mile distances.
Shipping works too. |
11-19-2011, 05:33 AM | #9 | |
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I'd reconsider what you really need and if it cant fit in the back seat or the trunk i'd get rid of it.
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11-19-2011, 06:12 AM | #10 |
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You might be able to rent a smaller van instead of a truck.
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11-19-2011, 09:02 AM | #11 | |
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ABS is the cheepest moving company I found.... I got all my stuff shipped for under 1k... and mine included furiture for 2BR apartment.
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11-20-2011, 06:27 PM | #12 |
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I have a 4x4 trailer for my 250-lb dirt bike. Total weight is 400. A piece of cake for the Yaris. But it's very flat down here in Texas. I don't know about going over the Rocky Mtn. I'd like to try it sometimes.
The 4x8 trailer option is not cheap. You have to buy wood, wiring kit, straps, and hitch. I also upgraded mine lights to LED. Building the trailer and wiring it properly also takes a lot of time, especially if you have never done it before. And you have to pay license and registration fees. But having a trailer is really awesome. It's better than a pickup truck. |
11-20-2011, 07:04 PM | #13 |
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You aren't saving any money if you destroy your Yaris in the process.
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11-21-2011, 01:06 AM | #14 |
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11-21-2011, 02:48 PM | #15 | |
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I like the can-do spirit of the author. Too often nowadays, we are told we can't do this and we can't do that, it's too dangerous, one idiot got killed so nobody should be allowed to do it.
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11-26-2011, 10:15 PM | #16 |
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Ship and enjoy the ride.
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11-26-2011, 10:42 PM | #17 |
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Will U-Haul even rent you the trailer if you tell them (or show up with) a harks as a tow vehicle? They wouldn't let me rent a tow Dolly with.my vibe...
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11-28-2011, 02:07 AM | #18 |
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