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Glenn FitzGeral

11-04-2006 16:52:19

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I'm planning on making a 920 mile Green Bay, WI-Howell, MI round trip in the next few months to get a VAC CASE tractor. If I took the ferry across Lake Michigan it would cut my land distance to 400 miles. I have a trailer. Would I be better off to go over empty, rent a trailer in Michigan and drop it off in GB when done? Sooooo o: Option 1)ferry with my trailer, 2)ferry with one way rented trailer, 3)920 mile land trip with my trailer, or, 4)920 mile land trip with one way rented trailer? I have not checked into ferry cost. I suppose that's where it all begins.

Glenn

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Bill WI

11-05-2006 06:30:07

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Re: Wisconsin/Michigan Ferry in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 11-04-2006 16:52:19

Did about the same this summer. Badger runs from Manitowoc - Ludington. After checking got a great fellow with a goose neck for just over $500 at U-Ship. Five bids about the same and a couple tire kickers. That was Detroit area - Manitowoc area. Like others said ferry don't run in winter, Think mid May to Mid Oct. That was for a Ford compact with a broom out front. Ferry is about 50 bucks each way for a regular car and about 90 round trip for an "old codger". Truck and trailer go by the foot-$$$$$$

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hayray

11-05-2006 03:22:23

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Re: Wisconsin/Michigan Ferry in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 11-04-2006 16:52:19

No ferrys operate on the Northern Lakes this time of year, way to stormy out there. Used to go deer hunting on Manitou Island every fall and always got stranded out there for a couple days because the Leland ferry wouldn't come get us. I am thinking along the lines of Hermit, go through the U.P. I would do anything to avoid that Chicago mess. Besides, the U.P. is scenic, no traffic and you can stop and take a leak whenever you want.

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A.P.

11-05-2006 00:20:38

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Re: Wisconsin/Michigan Ferry in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 11-04-2006 16:52:19

I may be able to help you part of the way. I need to make a trip to Madison, in the same time frame, from Howell. I may be able to drop it off or meet you there. Send me an email with your phone number and we can discuss it.

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Hermit

11-04-2006 19:04:17

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Re: Wisconsin/Michigan Ferry in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 11-04-2006 16:52:19

Have you considered heading north through the U.P.? It looks like the trip may be 80 mile further but there would be way less traffic and no toll roads. You'd have to pay to cross the Mackinaw Bridge but that's only $3.00 per axle. Head toward Escanaba, take US 2 to the bridge and I 75 south to the area you're aiming for. Watch out for the deer.

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MarkB_MI

11-04-2006 18:12:02

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Re: Wisconsin/Michigan Ferry in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 11-04-2006 16:52:19

Both the Ludington and Muskegon ferries are shut down for the winter, so you'll have to take the land route. The only advice I can give is to try to go through Chicago in the middle of the night. Also, the tolls are pretty steep for a trailer if you take the turnpike, and it won't save you any time over taking I-94.

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Leland

11-04-2006 19:24:32

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Re: Wisconsin/Michigan Ferry in reply to MarkB_MI, 11-04-2006 18:12:02

Depending on which way you go thru Chicago the tolls are not much , but if you take 94 north or west I guess they call it then take 41 north instead of getting on 294-94 but with all the stop n go lights the toll would be quicker and cost less than the fuel wasted stopping at lights . And this trip should be a piece of cake after 9pm Chicago is not that bad as I have made hundreds of runs thru the area .

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Mn Dave

11-04-2006 18:00:22

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Re: Wisconsin/Michigan Ferry in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 11-04-2006 16:52:19

Took the Badger across Lake Mich. in 2005. Took my gooseneck trailer with a 2 bangor Eagle tractor on it and a golf cart. They charge by length and width. If your trailer is 8.5 ft. wide like mine is, then you pay more. I hated the thought of going through Chicago with the load. It probably will be the only cruise I go in my life time. It took 4 hrs. to get across and was a fun ride. They didn't let you get down and look at the steam engines that power it, they loaded 3 semi loads of coal into it before we left Wisc. which was enough for the round trip. You park your vehicle in the parking lot and they back it in and drive it off for you. They haul semi's, tour buses, motor homes, etc, quite a load. Also they charge so much per person, if I remember, it cost me around $400 round trip.

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B-maniac

11-04-2006 17:34:55

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Re: Wisconsin/Michigan Ferry in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 11-04-2006 16:52:19

Ferry,with one way rented trailer!! I'm sure you've heard of "Murphy's Law". This way may have a higher initial cost,but you cut the chances of anything going wrong by about 50%. If you drive with your trailer all the extra miles,there are lots of chances for deer in your grill,shredded tires ,idiots running into you,tow vehicle breakdown etc,etc,etc. I say,cut the miles and use their trailer!

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davpal

11-04-2006 17:02:56

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Re: Wisconsin/Michigan Ferry in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 11-04-2006 16:52:19

Which ferry are you planning on taking? The fast hydroplane one or the USS Badger that leaves from Ludington and goes to Manitowac. Just took the Badger with my dad last summer. Brother lives in Appleton and went to visit him. I am not sure how much longer they run it in the season. I wouldn't want to be on lake Michigan in November for any reason. My luck we would get one of those Edmund Fitzgerald sinking storms out there. I got a little queasey on the ship on a fairly calm day. It is a lot of fun though because it is a honest to god real ship. They have food, drinks, a movie theater, play areas for kids, lots of sitting areas and you can rent a state room to sleep if you want to. It is fun, go for it. My brother said the hydroplane is a lot faster but costs a bit more. It is also a little more of a rocky ride. Take the boat, It is fun. Good luck, take the dramamine!

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