Trailering Model A

Transporting a vehicle inside of a rental truck

There is advice being offered here that not only
is incorrect, but poses civil and criminal liability
for those who choose to follow it.

You cannot legally rent a box truck
and put a motor vehicle inside the box
to transport - doing so voids the
rental agreement and any insurance
offered by the rental company.

It also most likely will void and nullify your
personal automobile insurance policy coverage
and leave you solely responsible for
any civil and/or criminal negligence
and resulting liability.

Copy of correspondence with U-Haul representative:

“ Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 27, 2023, at 10:57 AM, no-reply@uhaul.com wrote:

Here is the chat transcript you requested:

6/27/2023 9:41:33 AM
Jim
Can I transport a motor vehicle inside of a rental box truck?

6/27/2023 9:41:34 AM
U-Haul
Your message has been sent, someone will be with you shortly. Your estimated wait time is 1 minute(s).

6/27/2023 9:41:38 AM
Josh
Hi, I will be assisting you today.
Please give me a moment to review your question.

6/27/2023 9:43:42 AM
Josh
One moment please while I look into this for you,
thank you for your patience.

6/27/2023 9:46:15 AM
Josh
No that's not possible.

6/27/2023 9:46:40 AM
Jim
Please be more specific.

6/27/2023 9:47:11 AM
Josh
A motor vehicle will not fit inside of a box truck.

6/27/2023 9:47:42 AM
Jim
Some motor vehicles will fit inside of a rental truck.

6/27/2023 9:48:18 AM
Josh
Possibly but the company won't allow it.

6/27/2023 9:48:35 AM
Jim
Why specifically will the company not allow it?

6/27/2023 9:49:18 AM
Josh
For security and safety reasons.

6/27/2023 9:54:47 AM
Jim
So - if I rent a moving truck and put any motor vehicle
in it for transport - do I void the rental agreement
and nullify any insurance coverage from Uhaul
and assume all liability for any damage or loss
to the rental equipment and assume
sole legal responsibility for any damage or loss
to other motorists on the road ?

6/27/2023 9:55:42 AM
Josh
That sounds about right.
We will not rent any truck
to transport a motor vehicle
inside the box.

6/27/2023 9:56:59 AM
Jim
Thank You.

6/27/2023 9:57:04 AM
U-Haul
Your chat has ended.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please reach out to us again. “


Jim
 
stevemclark said:
See which U Haul box truck it will fit in,find a dealer near where the car is and reserve one there.Fly there about 2 1/2 hours not 2 days to drive .Save money by not eating out 6 times, gas and a motel room.It took some convincing my wife it was cheaper for the 4 of us to fly the 1200 miles to Disney in 5 hours down and back instead of 4 days.You will still have to drive back.Drive safe,fly safer.
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I thought about this, but how do I get the car up into the trailer?
 
Big hammer said:
Buy a new enclosed trailer in Florida, take your A home worry free, sell the new trailer used one time back at home, money well spent period or keep the trailer you’ll find a use for it. OR hire someone to haul it like Trulyvintage above
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Best advice I saw on this thread. Maybe I'm dumb but what is the big deal about getting an enclosed trailer and hauling a car? Assuming you have an adequate tow vehicle.
 
Seth Swoboda said:
Best advice I saw on this thread. Maybe I'm dumb but what is the big deal about getting an enclosed trailer and hauling a car? Assuming you have an adequate tow vehicle.
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Seth, I can't speak for everywhere but around here, no one has any new trailer inventory to sell, -and hasn't for several years. Trailer dealers are expecting most buyers to order it with a 90-120 day delivery date. Used trailers are either sky-high $$ wise, -or they are 'rough' with bent axles, beat wiring, and leaky roofs.

Then, many of the SUVs that people own have a Class 3-type hitch but lack a brake controller and/or the GVWRs to safely handle an enclosed with a Model-A in it.
 
I realized after asking about getting the car into the trailer that the pictures would be helpful... I was too distracted by the shenanigans which filled this thread up with clutter.

For the record, I'll be towing with an F250, so I'll have plenty of vehicle for the tow.

My issue is that the closest enclosed car hauler I can find to rent is 4 hours away. Luckily it's en-route to the car. But that of course means that I'll have an 8 hour round trip to return the trailer once I get the car home.

I'm going to seriously consider renting a U-Haul with using a flatbed and the wrapping method as a back up... the paint job is far from a concern at this point anyways.
 
nrholmes said:
I realized after asking about getting the car into the trailer that the pictures would be helpful... I was too distracted by the shenanigans which filled this thread up with clutter.

For the record, I'll be towing with an F250, so I'll have plenty of vehicle for the tow.

My issue is that the closest enclosed car hauler I can find to rent is 4 hours away. Luckily it's en-route to the car. But that of course means that I'll have an 8 hour round trip to return the trailer once I get the car home.

I'm going to seriously consider renting a U-Haul with using a flatbed and the wrapping method as a back up... the paint job is far from a concern at this point anyways.
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Then you will be fine. Take lots of pictures and share your adventure when you get it home.

If you are REAL adventurous, drop the trailer on the way back thru and then use a rope to pull it that last 4 hours home!!
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Trailers For Sale Daily

There are quality used lightweight
enclosed car hauler trailers offered for sale
daily all across the country …

Currently available in Ohio
on Facebook Marketplace …

$15,000

All aluminum enclosed car hauler
28 foot long trailer
5200 pound axles
Rear door is 96 inches wide
and 83 inches tall

There is no excuse for being cheap
or for cutting corners when it comes
to transporting vehicles.

Either do it yourself or hire someone
who will provide the level of service
at the cost required to operate a business.


Jim
 

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Re: Trailers For Sale Daily

trulyvintage said:
There are quality used lightweight
enclosed car hauler trailers offered for sale
daily all across the country …

Currently available in Ohio
on Facebook Marketplace …

$15,000

All aluminum enclosed car hauler
28 foot long trailer
5200 pound axles
Rear door is 96 inches wide
and 83 inches tall

There is no excuse for being cheap
or for cutting corners when it comes
to transporting vehicles.

Either do it yourself or hire someone
who will provide the level of service
at the cost required to operate a business.


Jim
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That proves Brent’s point well. A nearly 20 year old trailer that probably has spent all of its life outside and has who knows many miles on it. The roof condition, wiring condition, axles, tires, etc. this could need $2000 in work just to make it interstate worthy.

Then you have to have a place to store it, a vehicle capable of towing it too. All for something you might use a couple of times a year. That’s a lot of money ******* in that.

Tow your car on an open trailer, owned or rented, and self insure yourself by saving $17k on a trailer, with the understanding you may spend some money fixing paint or damage. You’ll likely be saving money.
 
28' trailer to haul a single car one time seems like crazy overkill, even if its 100% roadworthy.

Keep things simple, go with the uHaul and shrink-wrap the top of the car.
 
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