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Uhaul Trailer: Anyone transported a Charger on one?

Started by NYCMille, October 07, 2013, 04:38:45 PM

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NYCMille

Hey guys -

Has anyone ever transported a 2nd Gen Charger on a U-haul trailer before? Need to go from San Fran to LA and honestly, don't feel like driving it down.

Any opinions/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks -mike

cdr

unless they are made different now,no it wont fit, especially with fat tires.
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1BAD68

I hauled my 70 Charger on one years ago about 120 miles, no problem.
This is the only picture I have of that...


cdr

that one must be made differnt than the one i tried  1BAD68, :2thumbs:
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68 Charger 512 cid,9.7to1,Hilborn EFI,Home ported 440 source heads,small hyd roller cam,COLD A/C ,,a518 trans,Dana 60 ,4.10 gear,10.93 et,4100lbs on street tires full exhaust daily driver
Charger55 by Charlie Keel, on Flickr

Just 6T9 CHGR

Quote from: NYCMille on October 07, 2013, 04:38:45 PM
Hey guys -

Has anyone ever transported a 2nd Gen Charger on a U-haul trailer before? Need to go from San Fran to LA and honestly, don't feel like driving it down.

Any opinions/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks -mike

What?  The king of actually driving their Chargers doesnt want to drive it?  That Cali sun has gotten to you my friend!  :slap:

;)
Chris' '69 Charger R/T


XS29L9Bxxxxxx

I have used one on a few occasions. Plenty of room!!  :Twocents:

BTW, the ones which are predominately silver, have longer ramps than older orange ones.  :yesnod:

myk

How come you don't want to drive the car, Mike?  I was planning on driving my car from California to 'Vegas but plans fell through and I had to fly in another way...

ws23rt

I am curious as well?  Driving these cars is good for the car and the driver. ---Road trip :icon_smile_tongue:--- I think driving a tow vehicle would be more like a chore. :eek2:

NYCMille

QuoteWhat?  The king of actually driving their Chargers doesnt want to drive it?  That Cali sun has gotten to you my friend!  slap
- LOL!

Honestly, the only reason that I'm asking is that I've got a press truck that week so I figured that instead of driving the car 1000 miles round trip, that I'd just tow it down. Don't get me wrong, ya'll know I love driving, but sometimes comfort is nice as well. Plus I've got to review the truck somehow so I figured what the hell. I'm kinda' eery on using a uhaul trailer though..

bull

U-Haul will tell you lots of things to cover their butts. First they'll tell you your car won't fit, then they'll tell you your tow vehicle is too weak and/or your hitch is not up to snuff and then they'll tell you to keep it under 45 mph. It'll work but if you don't to argue with them just tell them you're hauling a VW Bug.

XH29N0G

I heard the same thing, but we told them.  They did ask about the tow vehicle etc..., but they let us go ahead with hauling the charger.   
Who in their right mind would say

"The science should not stand in the way of this."? 

Science is just observation and hypothesis.  Policy stands in the way.........

Or maybe it protects us. 

I suppose it depends on the specific case.....

NYCMille


A383Wing

Quote from: bull on October 07, 2013, 06:15:29 PM
U-Haul will tell you lots of things to cover their butts. First they'll tell you your car won't fit, then they'll tell you your tow vehicle is too weak and/or your hitch is not up to snuff and then they'll tell you to keep it under 45 mph. It'll work but if you don't to argue with them just tell them you're hauling a VW Bug.

which is what I did a few weeks ago...but it was with a tow dolly...and of course, I did it on the worst rainy day we had here all year

Bryan

gers1968rt

Why yes, back in 89 I hauled my charger from Albany Georgia to Niagara Ontario on one. Worked great.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

Homerr

Quote from: NYCMille on October 07, 2013, 05:41:30 PM
QuoteWhat?  The king of actually driving their Chargers doesnt want to drive it?  That Cali sun has gotten to you my friend!  slap
- LOL!

Honestly, the only reason that I'm asking is that I've got a press truck that week so I figured that instead of driving the car 1000 miles round trip, that I'd just tow it down. Don't get me wrong, ya'll know I love driving, but sometimes comfort is nice as well. Plus I've got to review the truck somehow so I figured what the hell. I'm kinda' eery on using a uhaul trailer though..

There's your problem!   :laugh:

ws23rt

U-Haul has been the big outfit for a long time but they are not the only renters.
I went to them about renting a car hauler to pick up a coronet in La calif. (I am in Or.) They said no to out of state transport.--Good grief it's round trip-- :shruggy: (1980)

I went to a competitor but said i was going to southern Or and back.--Ok fine sir---  My 70 Charger RT was the tow car and I had no trouble in the 24 hr round trip.

A good solid tandem axial (four tires better than two in case of a flat) that is rated for the load. :2thumbs:




Chris 69

I towed my '68 on a U-Haul trailer from Portland, OR to Redding, CA. U-Haul wouldn't let me do it with my '73 F250, but they let me tow it with my Dads 3/4-ton Suburban.

Finn

I towed mine last year on a U-haul trailer behind a 3/4 ton. It did fine.  :2thumbs:
1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

myk

I find it hard to believe that your car isn't comfortable Mike.  Then again, longest distance I've ever driven mine was 100 miles round trip.  Even I don't know what would it be like for the "long haul."

1970Moparmann

Mike, I did it a few times.  You won't have any problems.  The brakes don't need a controller either.
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

skip68

Several times Mikey.       :cheers:   
Towed my 68 from Nashville Tennessee to Las Vegas Nevada like a dream.   

skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!


riggs626

yes from Illinois to ohio was a tight fit but it worked

Daytona R/T SE

My Father used to run a U-Haul Dealership, back in the late '80's/early '90's.

I got to use the trailers for free. :coolgleamA:

On two different occasions, I had the center of a wheel crack out while I was towing. :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:

One time it was on a two wheel tow dolly, hauling my '69 Charger.  :flame:

The other time it was on a four wheel trailer, hauling my Trans Am.  :flame:

Fortunately, both times I figured out something was going DRASTICALLY wrong and got stopped

BEFORE the wheel had a chance to totally exit the trailer.


After that... :scratchchin:


I won't haul a junk lawn mower on a U-Haul trailer.  :Twocents:


Dans 68

When I went to San Diego to look at a Charger (years ago) I went with the San Jose company Dahl Rentals. I seriously thought about U-Haul, but then thought again. Give them a call...their trailers are well made and sturdy.  http://www.dahlsequipment.com/rentalrates/specs/8270.htm

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

Brock Lee

I hauled several second gen Chargers on them over the past 10 years. Check the wiring and brakes before you leave. These usually are really beat. I often have had to refuse the initial trailer for another in better working order.