Where to rent a trailer (bowling green, ky)

wizardPC · 03-27-2005, 07:34 PM

I bought a 1987 bronco last friday for $800, but it's in Bowling Green, KY. I test drove it and the steering is pretty sloppy, so I don't want to drive through the construction zones in Nashville and Birmingham where the lanes are about 2 feet narrower than normal.

I had fully planned on renting a trailer from Uhaul, but they just told me that the bronco is too heavy for their trailers.

I hope I can just fix the steering (there is an adjustment screw on the power steering pump that is supposed to fix it), but it looks like if I can't fix it on the spot I'm gonna have a wild ride back to Starkville!

So, where else can I try to rent a trailer? I looked at Budget and Ryder, but couldnt find where either of them rent trailers--just trucks.

jjh221 · 03-27-2005, 07:42 PM

dont know... you have a truck to pull it?

Edit: ask uhaul what is their max capacity on their trucks. Dont know how ya gonna get it in. Bring ramps?

wizardPC · 03-27-2005, 07:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jjh221

... ask uhaul what is their max capacity on their trucks. Dont know how ya gonna get it in. Bring ramps?

That would cost me more than I paid for the truck!

and the bronco is REALLY big, so i don't think it would fit inside. This is a Full size Bronco, not a bronco II

lgbr · 03-28-2005, 12:08 AM

What's the idea behind that bad boy? Off Roading or what?

How far do you need to tow it?

wizardPC · 03-28-2005, 09:26 AM

The idea behind it is that the last time I moved all my stuff to Nashville, it cost me $1100 for the Uhaul truck, trailer for my car, and fuel. For that amount of money, I told myself that the next time I decided to move I would just buy a truck.

So I did.

The drivetrain is in pretty good shape for a truck with 200k miles on it. I'll keep it for a while, move to wherever, and then sell it when I get there. In any case, I'll be better off than if I had rented a truck to move.

brrman · 03-28-2005, 10:01 AM

You intend to drive that thing cross country with all your possessions in it?
Wow - I dunno if I would trust a Bronco with 200K miles, especially one you just bought.

BoyNextDoor · 03-28-2005, 10:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brrman

You intend to drive that thing cross country with all your possessions in it?
Wow - I dunno if I would trust a Bronco with 200K miles, especially one you just bought.

Or any Ford for that matter

jjh221 · 03-28-2005, 10:48 AM

hey now mines a 98 and has over 200k. Its still running strong.

Where you moving to wiz? you prob said some post i didnt read.

0l33l · 03-28-2005, 02:43 PM

Stay safe... don't filp it

wizardPC · 03-28-2005, 08:56 PM

I dont know where I'm moving to yet

I just gotta get the hell outta here.... Why?

What's the first thing you think of when you hear "Mississippi"?

I guarantee it isnt "high paying jobs," "great education system," or "technological marvels."

And brrman: the phrase "wing and a prayer" does come to mind

BoyNextDoor · 03-28-2005, 09:24 PM

i told you to come here to NYC. It's a nice place. And there's plenty of big coats around. hehe

shakes · 03-28-2005, 09:27 PM

i'm pretty sure I've seen some ryder trailers in the past few years ... they were bought by budget though I think.

What are you gonna tow it with?

jjh221 · 03-28-2005, 09:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wizardPC

I dont know where I'm moving to yet

I just gotta get the hell outta here.... Why?

Just curious. If i can help let me know. Im in ohio

wizardPC · 03-28-2005, 10:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shakes

i'm pretty sure I've seen some ryder trailers in the past few years ... they were bought by budget though I think.

What are you gonna tow it with?

Unfortunately this may have become a non-issue now. The freind of mine that was going to tow it is now sick, and the fraternity is having what's called a consultation meeting this weekend, so they're out too.

I may have to get my friend Hazel to take me up there--but her fiance is still kinda upset about the last weekend trip whe took with me last year.

Anyone in bowling green wanna buy a bronco? or a saturn?

jjh221: resume in here