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UHaul Auto Transport for H???

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jim

04-04-2000 11:46:57




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Wondering if this would work and be safe for hauling my, need to move around 300 miles - picture of transport does not show if solid deck or rails, H has tri-cycle gear. Wondering if anyone has used UHaul, if trailer has brakes, and if I would exceed the weight limit on the transport for the H. 1946 H
Thanks, Jim
Weight ratio: 1:1.25
Maximum weight capacity: 3900 lbs.
Hitch: Class 3 (5000 lbs.)
Hitch ball: Class 3 (5000 lbs.) - 1 7/8", 2", or 2 1/8"
Recommended maximum speed: 45 mph

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Dave

07-27-2001 11:28:03




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 Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to jim, 04-04-2000 11:46:57  
I have had a disastrous run-in with a well-known countrywide corporation, Uhaul! To make a very long story short; I rented a truck from them, they towed the
truck to their location even though I called to extend the lease. While the
truck was at their location they lied multiple times about not having the truck,
and then not having my belongings.

When I settled with them on a price (which they charged a considerable amount
for aggravation), and went to retrieve my belongings they were mostly stolen. The truck was pretty well cleaned out, no surprise that the assistant manager of
the location told me they cut the lock off and didn't re-secure my items. I
filed a police report and a claim with the insurance provided, which is also
owned by AMERCO the parent company of Uhaul. Only to find that three months
later after complying with everything they requested that they turned down my
over $10,000 claim, because my contract ran out and they say they are NOT
responsible for items on their property.

I have since tried to contact the CEO of AMERCO, no surprise there that he never
took my calls or returned them. Since they have turned my claim down, I have
researched Uhaul to find some VERY interesting information. I challenge you to
do the same. I am sure you will find all to be very interesting as well as how
sick the family that owns this company is. In the process of researching I have
also found many people in my situation or similar ones that have also found no
avail with filing claims with Republic Western. Please I beg you to help me
BOYCOT Uhaul! Any advice, stories or help you can provide please contact me at
uhaulsucks62@hotmail.com! Thank you very much!
PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION:
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melanie

05-23-2006 08:08:54




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 Re: Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to Dave, 07-27-2001 11:28:03  
I also have had a very bad experience with uhaul. I have tried to deal with corporate about my situation but no return calls, no manager seems to be there and so forth. I hate the FUCKERS and they think they can just screw people out of money. If there is a more current petition let me know. million times +. Send me an e-mail if someone else is having a current problem and we can attack them together.

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dan allred

04-15-2001 19:01:07




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 Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to jim, 04-04-2000 11:46:57  
does uhaul need drivers to transport trucks from
one location to another?



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Mitch

04-05-2000 05:09:25




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 Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to jim, 04-04-2000 11:46:57  
I have hauled smaller tractors around on a U-haul trailer before such as A B414, but the H is going to be too wide and also the U-haul trailers use wheel rails with open centers so it wouldn't work with the narrow front end. Also the U-haul trailers do have the momentum type brakes that are hooked up to the hitch on the trailer, they come on when the force pushes on them.



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Glenn

04-04-2000 18:20:14




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 Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to jim, 04-04-2000 11:46:57  
Steve from MO has a good idea - hiring a truck to do your hauling. Here's an extension on that idea:

Don't know how much it might cost, but you might want to consider hiring a rollback wrecker to haul it. They have the insurance and(usually) the expertise to do it right.

A guy I know has a friend that owns a rollback wrecker, and whenever he goes to the farm auction to buy equipment, he calls the guy with the rollback to haul the equipment to the farm. He does it for $100. But then(and I don't recommend this), he has the rollback driver charge the cost to the towing coverage on his car insurance policy... and the rollback driver is happy to do it...

I've never done it this way, and don't plan to.

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Jim

04-04-2000 14:42:32




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 Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to jim, 04-04-2000 11:46:57  
Truck that I will pulling with is no problem, Chevy CK2500 Silverado Extended Cab with v8 and auto with frame hitch.

Agree, wont haul without trailer brakes, what I posted as the weight and such came off the U-Haul page - they did not mention brakes. Been looking around NW Burbs of Chicago to rent a trailer and this is closest I have come up with so far.

Interesting on the dont tell them what your going to haul, friend of mine needed to rent a truck to move his travel trailer, when he mentioned it at U-Haul because he inquired about ball size, counter person said U-Haul policy is only pull U-Haul trailers with U-Haul trucks. He mentioned that when he called noone mentioned that, the counter person inquired in the back and the response was, "what do we know what they pull when the truck leaves here, the hitch is welded on..."
Beginning to think it might work out better anyway to have someone haul it - been quoted around 1.10-1.25 per mile - 290 miles - trailer is 50.00 a day, will need for two days, now add fuel and wear and tear..... ..
But anyone has a lead on trailers in Chicago please let me know....seems like Ryder only has open deck and Penske does not rent flat trailers. Thanks, Jim

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Pat

04-04-2000 14:07:24




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 Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to jim, 04-04-2000 11:46:57  
U-Haul wouldn't rent their auto trailer to me haul an 85 Chevy half-ton, so you may not want to tell them what you're going to pull.



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Phil Auten (TX)

04-04-2000 12:31:28




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 Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to jim, 04-04-2000 11:46:57  
Jim,
Guy Fay's data book lists the H at 3,725 lbs. "equipped", whatever that means. It was probably an IH term that Guy carried over. Since the trailer is rated for 3,900 lbs., you might be ok IF, and only if, the tractor has no wheel weights and the tires are not liquid filled and there is no additional equipment carried on the trailer. I will also add that I won't pull anything as heavy as a tractor on any trailer that does not have brakes. It's just too dangerous, and I don't want to loose any of my old iron, including what's in my blood. :o)
I don't know any specifics about the deck on the U-Haul trailers. Another consideration is the width that the H will require. I have an M and need a full 84" of trailer to get it on without turning one rear wheel around. At least, you may have to move both rear wheels all the way in, and that can be a tough job.
I think I'd look for a heavier trailer, you'll be pretty close to the U-Haul's limit and if you have a flat or a blowout, do you have a jack and a spare for it? Been there, done that.

My two cents,
Phil

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steve from mo - yes, yes, and yes.

04-04-2000 12:08:20




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 Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to jim, 04-04-2000 11:46:57  
What you propose has been done, but unless the H is bare and without fluids, it will weigh at least 4200-4500 pounds. So you exceed the trailer's rated capacity. Assuming the trailer weighs around 1100 pounds, you are over the hitch and ball rated capacity.

Your hitch and ball sounds like what you would have on a half-ton pickup or an SUV. (It's what I have on my Jeep.) You really need a 3/4 ton or a one-ton truck and a bigger trailer. Adequate equipment makes things go so much smoother.

Could you hire a truck or maybe rent a two-ton flatbed truck or even better, a two-ton rollback truck?

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Ludwig

04-04-2000 13:40:26




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 Re: Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to steve from mo - yes, yes, and yes., 04-04-2000 12:08:20  
While I agree that he's exceeding the U-Haul limits, I think those limits are pretty conservative.
I presume you have a Cherokee or one of the other noframe Jeeps which is what keeps the towing ability down.
I have a Dakota which is rated to pull 7500#, granted I'm going to use a pintle hook, but still an H isn't so big that you'd really need a 3/4 ton truck. Just make sure you've got brakes and take it easy.

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Steve from mo - YUP!

04-05-2000 06:04:29




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 Re: Re: Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to Ludwig, 04-04-2000 13:40:26  
I think my Grand Cherokee (no real frame) can be rated for a pretty high weight trailer but I sure wouldn't want to do it myself. A big pontoon boat on a trailer is enough. Engine, transmission, and axles are big enough, but the vehicle is light.

My local dealer orders all jeeps with the towing package and big radiator. I only wish he'd order them all with bigger disk brake rotors. That's my only complaint.

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Ludwig

04-05-2000 06:33:26




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: UHaul Auto Transport for H??? in reply to Steve from mo - YUP!, 04-05-2000 06:04:29  
My folks bought a Cherokee (not grand) in '95, I think its rated for 2000#, I had an S15 Jimmy that was rated for (I think) 3500#. They were the same size vehicle mostly, the Jimmy weighted a little more, but had a much smaller engine we attributed the towing difference to the fact that the Jimmy had a real frame and the Cherokee didn't.



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