Hi...so would one of those basic U-Haul trucks qualify to tow a bus about 800 miles ????or would you drive them up on one of those trailers ??? A possible move is in the making for me and and I was wondering about how to get the bus over the Rockies..there is no way I am going to leave it behind...any comments??? Dan Stevens wrote: > this could get sticky as U-haul has a requirement that the lead vehicle is > at least 700 lbs heavier than the towed vehicle+dolly no class 1 hitches > either... I towed 2 home same day with my 85 quantum TD on a class 1 hitch > with a uhaul dolly (I lied and told them that my motorhome was to tow the > QTD and the class 1 was to just get the dolly home) > > anyway that was a short distance 15miles each 1 way and quite hairy.. > having the dogs push the sled (like volvo's commercial in the 90's) but the > x-terra should be stout if you keep it reasonable > > dan stevens > syracuse NY > > Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 23:15:35 -0400 > From: "Karl M." <> > Subject: > > Which is the easiest and/or best way to tow a Westy for a 200 or so mile > trip, flat tow or on a dolly? I've yet to tow one, and will be doing so next > weekend. Thanks for any tips. > > Karl > > feel free to ask or advise. I listen as well as learn. |
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