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I am moving from California to Pennsylvania in February and my only option is to rent a truck and tow my car (Honda Accord) behind it on a car carrier (all 4 wheels off the ground). Has anyone done a similar move? Anyone with experience, advice, concerns, comments, feedback will be greatly appreciated.
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When my husband and I moved from Florida to Texas we pulled my car behind us on a two wheel dolley. We said if we ever did it again we would only use a 4 wheel carrier like you will have. My car ended up getting a flat in one of the rear tires from all the weight (it was loaded with stuff). Most moving vehicles have a regulator thing so you can only go a certain speed limit. I think ours was 60mph so give yourself an extra days travel time. It's hard to pass people because you are so long. Be careful of wind gusts. Pulling the trailer makes the gas mileage even worse.Sorry it couldn't be more good news. Good luck and enjoy the east coast.
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you can't go with the fast lane so its long and boring and the tolls get u b/c of all the axelshave fun n c u soon
why do they put salt on the roads after it snows?
I recently towed my car on a 2-wheel off the ground dolly I rented from U-haul but it was a much shorter distance. I didn't have any trouble except when we had to remove the "webbing. If you don't get a satisfactory answer here, try a site where people restore cars, they often utilize car carriers.Qualities in a good driving instructor?
If you're concerned about towing your car, there are other moving options available. Check out U-Pack Moving...you pack and load your stuff into their truck or container and they drive it to your new residence. Then you can drive your own car at your own pace. The prices are often comparable with those of a rental truck, plus the U-Pack price quote includes fuel charges and taxes.If you have any questions, message me. *I work for U-Pack.
why are the phone signs for long loads etc etc on the other side of the level crossings?
I have pulled one for about a 1000 miles and it wasn't bad. I was used to driving a trailer too. give yourself a lot of room and time. Especially going over mountains or hilly terrain. it will slow you down a lot. Same with going down hill. Slow down you will be picking up a lot of speed as you reach the bottom and your brakes will be hot. down shift and go slow. Take your time and avoid cities during rush hours. This will take stress off of you while driving. Good luck on your move.Does anyone want to drive me home? It's 230 miles?
In 2003, I moved from Central Texas to the Chicago area, and did the same thing. I moved with a 15' truck and a car carrier.how old must a child be to sit without car seat or booster seat?
Everyone here so far has posted some great answers so far! The one I particularly agree with was the gent who advised to stay out of big cities during rush hour(s). If you have the luxury, drive through the middle of the night by altering your sleep cycle a few days before to acclimate to it. But the drive will be long and boring like someone has previously stated.
how can we educate drivers on the hazards of tailgating the car in front of them?
The carrier will have a set of straps to attach onto the front wheels, in addition to chains to attach to the front axle. When you connect the chains, make sure you leave a little bit of play in them, they are there mainly as a backup, incase the straps should fail. But you shouldn't have to worry about it because hopefully you won't accept a carrier that has unserviceable restraints.
seriously why do the cops never seem to ticket tailgating drivers?
When you hook the straps over the tires, ratchet them down as tight as you possibly can. Plan to stop anywhere after 50 miles or so of highway driving, and inspect the trailer/carrier. You can expect that you'll need to retighten the straps just a lil bit, if at all. Just remember to check everything everytime you make a stop.
Is there an online way to report drivers who do not have their children buckled or in a safety seat?
I did that once. I drove a 24' high cube van towing a trailer with a Honda CRV for about 200 miles. It was not difficult, however the permitted speed was only 45 mph. I also stopped at least once per hour to check the hitch and stretch my legs. The truck was very noisy and the engine drowned out the radio.Have Fun and be carefull.
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One of my experiences we were moving back to CA from FL. The other it was from GA to FL I had a box truck and a car on a two wheel dolly. I've also used the whole car trailer those are much better. Moving SUCKS. But as long as you're not in a hurry and you try to enjoy what little scenery there is in some of the states and LOTS in others then you should be alright but I do really recommend using a trailer where the whole car is on it that way if you turn sharp you don't risk damaging your own car with your own trailer. The fender of the trailer can hit the fender or door of the towed vehicle. Tust me!More Questions & Answers ...
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