Oh, but I beg to differ, sir! A Spit will fit nicely on the Uhaul auto
transport! I used one a couple of times before I bought my current trailer.
The only drawback to the Uhaul unit is WEIGHT! The things weigh about 2100
lbs empty! Says so right on the mfg's ID plate.
Tony Childs
72 Spitfire - FK38809U
----- Original Message -----
From: Musson, Carl <musson@satie.arts.usf.edu>
To: <Cwn74@aol.com>; <dhl@mrdog.msl.com>; <KHOCO@aol.com>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 1999 12:30 PM
Subject: RE: Towing Massachusetts area
>
> The U-haul trailers have a relatively wide width with an open area between
> the tracks. Make sure your car will fit before you go that route. TR3's
> just barely; Spits probably not...
>
> You also have to have 7500# rated towing vehicle to rent the trailer (it
> weighs in at about 3000# + ). Otherwise you are stuck with the single
axle
> carrier...
>
> Carl
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cwn74@aol.com [mailto:Cwn74@aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 1999 11:32 AM
> To: dhl@mrdog.msl.com; KHOCO@aol.com
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Towing Massachusetts area
>
>
> In a message dated 8/11/1999 10:49:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> dhl@mrdog.msl.com writes:
>
> >
> > I rented a Ryder auto trailer and truck (Ryder requires you use one of
> > their trucks to tow, but that isn't too onerous) for a 40-mile vehicle
> > transfer. Worked quite well and cost less than a towing company.
> >
> U-Haul has very nice 2-axle trialers, don't require truck rental, $50 per
> day...
> Clarkl
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