Penske / Uhaul car trailers - Sports car (U-Haul, trucks, discounts)

[wankel7]

I really want to rent Penske for my move because they have Diesels. But they said their car trailer wont take a sports car because it is to low.

However, uhaul said theirs would. Anyways, any experience here?

Thanks! Looking to put my RX-7 on the trailer.

James

[aragx6]

When my boyfriend and I moved to Chicago we used U-Haul. I know that some of their models are diesel, but if I recall correctly ours was gas (and got no more than 12 miles to the gallon when all loaded up!)

We used the U-Haul auto trailer for our Mitsubishi Eclipse and it worked well. Backing up is extremely difficult.

Also, U-haul really promotes the fact that their loading decks are lower than that of other companies, and from seeing Penske's trucks it appears this is true. I am sure this would make a big difference when loading and unloading.

[st33lcas3]

I used UHaul once when I had to move and take my car with me. I got the full size car trailer, not the front wheel only type. The car I had at the time was a 88 Firebird, it sat fairly low to the ground and I didn't have any trouble loading it. My only complaint was that one of the front tire hold down straps snapped halfway to where I was going. The local UHaul (Hermiston OR) didn't have any replacements so I ended up driving with only one strap holding down the front of the car until I found a WalMart and bought my own ratcheting tie down strap.

UHaul has a reputation of poor maintenance. If you do go with UHaul, check everything out first and have them replace anything that looks worn.

[wankel7]

Well, I took the 7 to the Penske place and turns out she fits just fine. Allthough not by much! Their trucks look really good and they have some great discounts. 10 percent for booking online and 15 percent for AAA. So about 650 for a 22' diesel / trailer dallas to denver. Not bad! And I have six days with the truck!

James