[SCCC] Moving Towers

[Wild Bill]

Hi Mike,

Things to ponder:


   - "If" you're thinking about a truck. Look for a stake bed with a lift
   gate. That way you can simply use the lift to get them on and off the
   truck. This would be an easy way, but not the cheapest
   - As you noted, a U-Haul is probably too small. They say that the "Towed
   Vehicle" can only have a maximum of a 133" wheelbase. So there would be too
   much over hang.
   - I've found that some trailer manufacturers have rentals available. So
   an 18 foot car trailer would do it for you. I think those run around $85 a
   day. Here in the San Diego market I found that info via Craig's List.
   - You say that you have a Ford Ranger, is it the mid size model on the
   older full size model? If it's the mid size model and you have many hills
   to go over, it might be pretty tough. (overheating and such) So you might
   consider borrowing a full size truck.
   - Another thought is to find a "Budget" tow company with a "slide back"
   truck. Yes, it may cost you more but it would be about the easiest way to
   go. Said trucks have winches that will pull the towers on and at the other
   end simply tilt it up and slide them off.

My two cents...

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All the best,

Wild Bill

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!



On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Michael Tope <W4EF at dellroy.com> wrote:

> I need to move a pile of old towers including three large crank-ups
> (21ft nested length) at the end of this week. I can rent a 26' truck
> from U-Haul, but at $0.99/mile and 9 MPG it is going to get pretty
> expensive given the distance I need to travel (~150 miles). U-Haul has
> trailers which are much cheaper (they don't charge mileage), but they
> are too short for carrying the crank-ups. Does anyone know where I can
> rent a modest sized flatbed trailer in the LA or Palmdale area? I have a
> Ford Ranger 4x4 which has reasonable towing capacity (class III frame
> hitch).
>
> 73, Mike W4EF............
>
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