Well the problem with buying the trailer is that it may put me over my
budget if it's the size I'm looking for. I don't want to think about that
until I find the means to get it to point B. I can buy the tow bar at the
local parts store, or rent from any of the local utility places for under
$100. That's no big deal. I just can't find a way to tow for less then
$1500.
I don't think there's a Penske outlet here, but there is a number for
them. I just don't think there's a Penske dealer at my destination. As for
driving there, then picking up a tow vehicle, then driving back, then
driving there again, I don't think I'd be saving much especially if they put
a limit on my miles.
So far no one at the destination has a vehicle available for towing.
As for my cars, the Jetta is one of the first that is no longer in my
possession. It had been parked for the last two years and was no longer
road legal. Many will be pleased to hear that it has been used among 4
different cars for parts and the heart is the power plant for a successful
local race car.
None of my cars have hitches, and the Audi needs to much to pass
emissions and renew the license on top of that.
I didn't know the car had to be licensed to be towed. I don't think it
will have to be licensed here in Ontario, but I don't know about Quebec or
NB. A full sized trailer may be in order then.
Rave Racer
'89 Jetta 1.8L 16V GTX
http://www.vwot.org/members/Pete.html
'87 Audi 4000 Quattro Sedan
http://www.audifans.com/registry/view.php?action=viewCar&carid=110
'72 Triumph GT6
http://motorcities.com/contents/01I3H011116682.html
'83 Toyota Tercel (yoda) Possible future Sandrail donor... Maybe
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From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Transporting
> Do they have Penske outlets where you live. If so, try them. I have
found them to be among the best rates going.
>
> Still, rather than pay outrageous rates to rent a trailer and vehicle, my
suggestion is to buy a trailer and then you will have it to use later. Than
> all you have to rent is the vehicle.
>
> Joe
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From: Steven Newell <steven@newellboys.com>
Subject: Re: Transporting
> Any chance the family members you'll be visiting/staying with have
> a tow-capable vehicle? Or you might find a one-way move is much
> more expensive than a return a the same location. So if you drive
> your Jetta (the Jetta works, right) out to [family in Canada?] you
> might be able to rent a Penske truck to drive back to get your
> stuff and the trailer. You return to the same location so they'll charge
> less since they don't have to shuffle inventory around. The downside
> is clearly then extra gas.
>
> FWIW we rented a one-way Penske 25' van from Pittsburgh to
> Denver for around $900 plus gas, no mileage. I wouldn't mention
> it to the guys you rent from, but a Triumph would definitely load
> onto that truck from a loading dock. Didn't hear it from me. You
> could move all your stuff and the car for one price.
>
> Still, I like the trailer thing if you can come up with a tow car.
> Sell the Jetta and get a light truck?
> --
> Steven Newell
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> Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 09:12:15 -0600
> From: Doug Hamilton <douglasehamilton@shaw.ca>
> Subject: RE: transporting
>
> One caution on using a dolly check the traffic laws of each locality you
> might be towing through here in Alberta if you tow a car on a dolly it
> has to be fully licensed and insured you don't want any surprise
> expenses or an impounded car.
>
> Doug Hamilton
> 1960 Triumph TR3A
> 1963 Fiat Cabriolet
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