car trailer/hauler

hudsonnut2009 wrote:

I would consider somebody transporting for me...

My Hudson has to get to KY from NC.

I talked to U-Haul and they said they can put a class 3 hitch on our car but it won't get approved for either dolly or trailer because of the make of the car vs what it's towing.

So I can buy a trailer or...?

If you were on the west coast I could help you out!

That being said , I wouldn't waste the time or money trying to set your car up to tow with.

Believe it or not theres a reason UHaul won't rent you the trailer - it's not safe!; Even though the Hudson probably weighs less than your car - its the combined weight (trailer and Hudson) thats the problem - oh and stopping or braking ability CANNOT BE OVERLOOKED!

As far as buying a trailer - they're a great investment if you plan to use it, mostly they sit and get dirty though.

If it's just a one-time haul - I'd do the following depending on the condition of the vehicle,

IF it's a nice restored car, I'd hire a covered transport, If it's a builder you could hire a open transport for a lot less.

Go to ytmag.com- its an antique tractor board, but cars haul pretty much like tractors- on the left side of the home page, in the second block down from the top ("Community"), click on Hauling Schedule. About 27000 guys posting either "need something hauled from X to Y,", or "available to haul something from X area to Y area". Lots of guys just needing a back haul, etc. Generally won't be insured, bonded, etc.- that's never slowed me up much (life is full of risks), but may or may not work for you.

Can buy a used trailer or new one then sell afterwards. Or try Jim Guinn in Texas. HE makes a circut around the US all the time moving mostly Hudsons. he has moved 3-4 for me over the years and a golf cart too to boot.