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06-21-2009, 03:21 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1979 30' Argosy
saint augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 19
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considering rental tow vehicle
i just bought a '79 30 ' argosy but haven't yet found a truck yet, and i need to move the trailer. anyone out there have experience with which truck rental places can help me. please advise. thanks
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06-21-2009, 03:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1973 27' Overlander
1963 19' Globetrotter
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,259
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Don`t know of any rental co. that would have a brake controller,you may be better off hiring an rv hauler move it for you.Where is it at,and where do you need it moved to?
Dave
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06-21-2009, 03:37 PM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Most automobile rental places (Hertz, National, etc..) don't allow trailer towing. You may check with U-Haul, or some local places in your area. Do you have a friend, or relative with truck?
As Dave said...your other option is a carrier.
Regards,
Kevin
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06-21-2009, 04:22 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Cleveland
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 787
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I've rented trucks from U-haul & Budget with car carriers & tow dollies. Check 1st to see if they'll let you tow your own trailer with the same truck. Not all trucks have tow packages so you'll need to make sure you get one.
Ricky
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AIR 22749 WBCCI 2349 NOVA TAC TN-6
1989 345 LE Classic Motorhome
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06-21-2009, 05:35 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,720
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considering rental tow vehicle
One issue that you are likely to run into with U-Haul is that their trucks (unless things have changed very recently) have 2" balls welded to their hitches -- the '79 Argosy coaches all had 2 5/16" couplers.
Kevin
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WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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06-21-2009, 06:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 27' FB Classic
Smithville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 162
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Tow rental
I checked as recently as a week ago with enterprise because I needed some warranty work done on the TV, they told me nobody wants to touch towing because of the liability. After they explained it that way it made sense.
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06-21-2009, 07:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1965 26' Overlander
1962 24' Tradewind
Vincennes
, Indiana
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 145
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Check out Horizon Transport Inc.
Godspeed,
Trent
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06-21-2009, 10:06 PM
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#8
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1 Rivet Member
1979 30' Argosy
saint augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 19
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thanks to every one for your responses, food for thought.
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06-21-2009, 10:44 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1954 22' Safari
Deerfield
, Illinois
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 1,419
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I'm with Kevin 245 - ask (or make) a friend who'll loan you their truck for a few days. I know we'd try and help out if we were in your area - maybe someone on this board will help out a fellow new Airstreamer. Good luck!
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Brad
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06-22-2009, 01:39 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1979 30' Argosy
saint augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 19
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actually i am in california, need to bring the argo from san diego area up to the modesto area. anyone out there can help?? ps. this is my 1st post as i am new to this, and thanks for all the replies so far. i love this whole community of airstreamers. in fact my wife is calling me officially addicted, but what she doesnt know is that i've only just begun...wait till i actually get the trailer here....
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