Re: IML: U-Haul vs private carrier

["Ken & Tracie" <ktjosephson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Case in point. When I purchased a '58 Plymouth wagon (122" wheelbase), it 
did not fit any trailer available from U-Haul, Ahern, Hertz, etc. The tow 
dollies did not look substantial enough for the Plymouth, though I do not 
know how much a 1948 Imperial weighs.

I have used Kiwi Karriers and have had good experiences with their services:

http://www.kiwiskarriers.com/

The three times I have used Kiwi were for unrestored vehicles and none 
required an enclosed trailer. Kiwi does, however, offer enclosed trailer 
service.

What I like about Kiwi is they are "car people." The drivers do a walk 
around before loading the car and do a walk around upon delivery.

When you figure in travel time, wear on your personal vehicle, unexpected 
weather, food, lodging, etc., you may be money ahead to hire a carrier. I 
will admit,however, the two times I traveled with a friend trailering 
vintage vehicles cross country were pretty fun. But then again, that was 
half a lifetime ago.

K.



Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 17:55:53 -0400
From: "Steve B." <Imperial59@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: IML: U-Haul vs private carrier
Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You might also need to make sure your car will fit the U-Haul.  The
tow dolly's they rent are fairly narrow (and Imperials aren't) and the
drive on haulers are fairly short (Imperial's sure aren't!)

I would hate to see you get ready to go only to find out the car won't fit.

             Steve B.




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