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Room on a trailer To Cal Speedway???
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Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:10 pmby GregJAdelman
Does anyone have room on a trailer or have a trailer I can borrow to Cal Speedway???? It's a 930, 2900 lbs. I live in Laguna Niguel and would love to go but would like to trailer the car.
Wishful thinking.
Greg
Posted:
Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:27 pmby Pete Millikin
Try posting on the Pelican parts BBS also. They have a pretty large LA and Orange County following.
Worst case, selected U Haul dealers rent trailers
Posted:
Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:21 pmby GregJAdelman
Thank you very much. I will do that. Hope to see you up there!
Posted:
Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:51 pmby 993Panzer
I've used Uhaul serveral times. It can be a pain picking the trailer up and dropping it off but it's nice to know you can get the car home if something happens.
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Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:00 pmby GregJAdelman
Excellent! Did they ask about your tow vehicle as I only have a 5,000 lbs. towing capacity. My 930 is 2900 lbs. Those trailers must be around 2500? I have trailered the car before several times but with a trailer that only weighs about 1800 lbs. Cal Speedway is only 50 miles from my house so I am not too worried and I guess I could borrow a friends tow vehicle if needed. Thanks for the advice.
Posted:
Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:44 pmby Otto
Greg:
Yes, U-Haul asks about your towing vehicle. Check with them if the vehicle you are planning to use is approved by them. For example, I recall hearing that they do not accept the use of Ford Explorers because of the "tire" problems they have had. You might also have to buy a plug-adapter to fit their electrical wiring, which they have available at their store. Very important, if you you rent from them, load your vehicle backwards as the front section of our "low" cars will not go over the end lip they have on their trailers. I normally rent a trailer from them to take my car to the track, what they call "vehicle transport" trailer and they are difficult to deal with as they do not like to rent trailers other than for a "one-way" transport. Make sure you make a reservation in advance so that you know you will have a trailer. Not all U-Haul stores have them so you will have to find a store that does. The trailers weigh about 2000 lbs and the rental is about $50.00 per day plus an optional insurance of $8.00 per day which covers your trailer and the vehicle you are loading on it. As said, it is optional but I normally take it, just in case.