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I am moving from SoCal to Oregon. It's an easy enough drive. However, the one problem I'm seeing, is that everything that I need to take with me, may not make it into my car. Yikes!
I don't want to overload my car, but I no longer know what to do.
Would you suggest shipping my car and rent a larger car or SUV (which will cost me more money). Or should I load what I need into my car and maybe load it up a bit too much?
In case you're wondering what types of things I'm bringing here's the short list. My two dogs (one will be in a crate, one won't). A cooler with food for them (older dog eats fresh food, but if I drive up in one shot, then I don't need a ton of food). Items to make that dogs food (pot, strainer, knife, etc). Computer and monitor (could be 10 days w/o my stuff). Clothes for 10 days. Valuables (camera, jewelry, stupid expensive tripod?), plants (they won't ship plants), a can of paint? Do you see how this is starting to rack up? OMG!
That was the short list, right? Anyhow. How did you move? Did you drive a rental? Drive your car? Thoughts on how it went? Should I rent a larger car/SUV?
I don’t think you will have a problem but try to check your car before driving like Change the oil, a new oil filter, flush the coolant and replace it with new one, put new tires if needed and fill the oil tank.
I don’t think you will have a problem but try to check your car before driving like Change the oil, a new oil filter, flush the coolant and replace it with new one, put new tires if needed and fill the oil tank.
Very good advice! And we never really know how good of shape a rental car will be in anyway.
I would say that if everything fits in your car, than do it. Why don't you pack everything into it ahead of time to even see if it will work. If it works - do it. If everything can't fit, it's a moot point and you'll need to look at other options. Just don't drive your car like it was in nascar and it should be ok. Like the LouisLopez said - make sure the mechanics of your car are in good shape. Nothing is worse than breaking down on the side of the highway..
...here's the short list. My two dogs, cooler with food, Clothes, laptop, Valuables
Everything else gets shipped.
Ship some in advance so it's waiting when you get there.
Costa Mesa to Beaverton is a 15 hour drive; 18 with a couple stops.
You should be able to tough it out in one looooooooong summer day.
Maybe one overnight (Redding? Yreka?) is still all that's needed.
I'd advise leaving the plants behind. Make sure to keep your valuable papers with you at all times. I agree, that a car top carrier might be helpful here. Also, if you can ship some items ahead, perhaps to a family member or friend.
I am moving from SoCal to Oregon. It's an easy enough drive. However, the one problem I'm seeing, is that everything that I need to take with me, may not make it into my car. Yikes!
I don't want to overload my car, but I no longer know what to do.
Would you suggest shipping my car and rent a larger car or SUV (which will cost me more money). Or should I load what I need into my car and maybe load it up a bit too much?
In case you're wondering what types of things I'm bringing here's the short list. My two dogs (one will be in a crate, one won't). A cooler with food for them (older dog eats fresh food, but if I drive up in one shot, then I don't need a ton of food). Items to make that dogs food (pot, strainer, knife, etc). Computer and monitor (could be 10 days w/o my stuff). Clothes for 10 days. Valuables (camera, jewelry, stupid expensive tripod?), plants (they won't ship plants), a can of paint? Do you see how this is starting to rack up? OMG!
That was the short list, right? Anyhow. How did you move? Did you drive a rental? Drive your car? Thoughts on how it went? Should I rent a larger car/SUV?
An option would be to rent a U-Haul truck and a car dolly, if your car is FWD, towing it on a dolly is very do-able.
What car do you have?
If the car is RWD or larger, you might consider setting it up to pull a trailer.
With a rental car you will have a one way drop off fee and check if they have any dog rules like an extra cleaning charge. You could always ship most of your clothes, the plants will take up a lot of room, give them to a friend to enjoy.
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