Stein12501
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This is why I love this site. Thanks for the info!!!
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Trailer it ... what trailer?
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But the Hummer H1 is in their system and isn't allowed to tow it.
Blackmagic94
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Exactly because it's weight exceeds the rating of the trailer.
NCBPhantom
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Would it be easier to use a U-Haul trailer or a larger open deck type trailer? Would be towing with a 1-ton GMC dually.
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Boy that's a tight fit......
Stein12501
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I rented a flat trailer to haul mine. Brought it back pulling it with a 3/4 ton dodge from New Jersey and had no problems. They are wide and pretty heavy. Good Luck!!
NCBPhantom
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I'll be traveling west from Connecticut to Ohio and back. Just trying to do it the most economical and safe way possible. I've done over the road hauling in the military so it won't be my first rodeo.
Stein12501
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I too was going to rent the U-Haul trailer but for a long and rough road (Penna Turnpike) I went with a 20' equipment trailer. Cost a little more but for me it was worth it. The hills and turns the thing rode like a champ. The 82" wide wheel base will just barely go between wheel wells and it takes every inch of the U-Haul trailer. They're guys that have done it with no problems but for me I went with the larger trailer. Mine was not a runner so getting it on the trailer was the biggest problem I had. I owned a flatbed and hauled steel so like you it was not my first rodeo either. Just take your time and stop and check it often and you'll have a trip you'll remember for a lifetime.
Jakob1944
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When did yours close?.......mine closed on 09.14.16.....maybe I'll get mine this year
NCBPhantom
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6.28.16 it s my first one still waiting on my euc to clear. Hoping to grab it before Thanksgiving so I can avoid a freezing cold recovery.
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no different than me in a speedo or spandex!!!
Jakob1944
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Bet yours will be along right soon....
NCBPhantom
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Yup cleared yesterday thankfully
Jakob1944
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Congrats....What is it and how far away is it.....will it crank and run
NCBPhantom
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Its an M998. Needs batteries to run and its about 500 miles away for me.
Jakob1944
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I hope you get away with just needing batteries.....
desmodromic
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I have hauled twice with the 7500# Uhaul trailer, once from Fort Meade and again from the Whitehall DLA site (essentially the same route as you). I would definitely opt for a wide deck/deck over equipment trailer. It really is like squeezing a fat girl in a little dress with the uhaul trailer and I cut a sidewall from rubbing on the trailer inner fender. YMMV.
nspctr1
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SO, not to beat a dead horse but , where are you guys finding these equipment trailers to rent?
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Uhaul--- I don't think they rent equipment trailers..... Any tool rental place should rent the trailer you need.