Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:24:07 -0500
Reply-To: TonyCollin <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
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From: TonyCollin <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Towing a vanagon with a U-Haul car dolly
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Harry
I'll throw in my vote for the trailer. I pulled mine tin top from Michigan to Delaware. Fully loaded largest Uhaul truck with vanagon plus parts in it on the trailer and it was comfortable. Just watch the crazies at merges and ramps. Jersey (concrete) barriers can be of concern with narrow roads. But 100% less than with a tow dolly.
The trailer will ride better in all aspects and the extra $$ is just peace if mind. When you do stop to gas up or rest, check your straps and chains some jiggle a bit. But you can keep an eye on that too.
Safe travels!
T.
On Jan 27, 2014, at 8:48 AM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote:
Sorry, I should stop thinking people can read my mind ;-)
So, I've rented a 17' truck with the tow dolly.
I'd planned to use the dolly to tow the vanagon and have the wife drive
the prius.
The dolly is inexpensive, at $44 for the rental period (fri - mon) with
a one-way trip.
I just checked and the auto trailer is only $100 so it maybe
advantageous to go that route instead!
Thanks for the heads up. I'll wave as I drive by ;-)
Cheers,
Harry
> On 01/26/2014 11:05 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Of course the first question will be what are you towing it with? The U-Haul
> dolly works well. If renting a U-Haul truck you may be able to get a trailer
> instead for a reasonable up charge. The U-Haul trailers are awesome except
> for their weight. They are over 2,000 pounds empty. Indestructible. Their
> trailers and dollies have surge brakes. If not renting their truck they are
> particular what the towing vehicle is. If towing interstate you should
> become aware of each states laws regarding towing. The combination of towing
> and/or being over 10,000 pounds may require you to stop at weight stations.
> Another option would be to use a tow bar and tow all wheels down. Vanagons
> tow very well this way.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Harry Hoffman
> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 2:33 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Towing a vanagon with a uhaul car dolly
>
> Hi All,
>
> I'm moving, and will be taking the vanagon with me (unless anyone wants to
> buy it before I leave. You can take advantage of the OBO part of the ad. ;-)
> )
>
> Uhaul says that their tow dolly will work for a vanagon. Has anyone used
> their dolly before? And if so, did it work well for you?
>
> Cheers,
> Harry
>
