Renting Tow Truck

[jason78]

Does anyone have any suggestions for renting a pickup truck to pull my 280DA about 200 miles? The boat weight is beyond the towing capacity of my truck. I have done some googleing but have not seen alot of options. Was thinking maybe someone here had rented a truck before for this task.


Thanks!

 

[northern]

I move small office construction trailers using tow trucks and pilot cars. Usually around 2 dollars a mile.

 

[Quint4]

Was recently discussed here.....I think the "rental" discussion is on page 2 of the thread.

http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27880

 

[1stSeaRay]

In my area, Enterprise has Superduty pickups available. You need to contact a truck office, not the regular car rental office.

 

[jarhead]

Maybe you'll luck out and a member with a capable truck will help. I'd do it if I wasn't 1000 miles away. Good luck.

 

[Alibuma]

Rent a Penske box truck and do a one way move. Should be under $100 for the truck, gas extra, and no mileage charge.

 

[390pi]

If you do rent, double check the rating of the hitch.

Some of the factory hitches are not rated as high as the tow capacity unless you use a weight distributing hitch.

 

[mwph]

Is it a one time deal? Do you own the trailer? At the risk of sounding like a parinoid newbie....I think I'd look into someone doing it for me. Maybe your marina or local dealer. Between the cost of renting, fuel, headaches. Ok, maybe I am a parinoid newbie.

I don't think the insurance company would look to favorably on you if you filed a claim for an incident that took place while you pulled your boat around with a rented box van.