Paul,
I apologize for not providing a little more detail in my posting. The
biggest difference is that the U-Haul has two tire tracks, open in the
middle. The absolute minimum vehicle track which can fit is a TR3. There
are ramps on the inside of the tire tracks to guide the car onto the track.
My TR3 wheels were partially, very slightly, on this ramp. The tracks were
that narrow. The ramps were not much wider. It is a little difficult to
make sure you stay on the trailer. I almost dropped off the ramps while the
PO was directing me.
The Ryder trailer is a full width trailer and ramp, making it much easier,
just drive on and off. There is a full width floor and ramp. The only
kicker is that at least on the east coast it appears that Ryder wants you to
rent the truck also, and for me it was almost double the rent-a-wreck/U-Haul
price.
A two wheel hauler should be is fine, although I am NOT knowledgable on the
precautions in using the two wheelers. I only checked into them as far a
their weight, 800-900 pounds, then I knew I didn't have a qualified tow vehicle.
Jack
At 07:00 PM 3/18/97 -0400, Paul Cormier wrote:
>Jack I. Brooks wrote:
>>
>> Henry Frye and the List,
>>
>> I wish I could take the credit for "discovering" how much better the Ryder
>> trailer was for LBC's than the U-Haul. Unfortunately, I used the U-Haul,
>> because I didn't know better. The initial source for the Ryder came from
>> elsewhere on the list. I struggled with the U-Haul; nearly dropping my TR3
>> off the trailer within an hour of ownership. After learing about the Ryder
>> trailers from the list members, I decided to torture myself and I went to
>> see the Ryder trailers; they are much better.
>
>What is the difference between both? I was planning on borrowing a
>two-wheel car-hauler from a local garage, but is there something I
>should look for on the towing trailer before driving 8 hours to find out
>it doesn't work?
>
>..Paul
>
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