U-haul car hauler

[Mike B]

Has anybody successfully used a U-haul vehicle trailer to transport an FC or other formula car? I think the deck is big enough but I'm curious about the height and the ability to get the car on and off. I'm trying to avoid taking my enclosed trailer on a 24 hr round trip. Any other suggestions?

If this doesn't work, does anybody in the NE WI/Milwaukee area have a lightweight open trailer they would consider loaning or renting this weekend?

[-pru-]

Yes, but it wasn’t easy.

I brokered a deal which included helping new owner load up car (RF-98 FF); it was a challenge.

Due to “channeled” trailer deck, needed 2x12 planks and paddock wheels to gain enough height for side pod clearance.

I was not involved w the unload so I have no idea how that went…

[SteveG]

Mike,

I've rented that trailer a number of times to haul street cars. If you have transport wheels for your FC, that raises the ride height to 6" or more it would most likely work.
Slicks with a 2" ride height, don't bother.
FWIW, it's an easy towing trailer. They have a cool braking system that uses a sliding tongue to activate a master cylinder and hydraulic drums on all 4 wheels. Last time I towed one, lady pulls out in front of me, I slam the brakes, let go of the steering wheel and close my eyes waiting for impact,it almost felt like the trailer was dragging me backwards.Missed her by a couple of inches.

Steve

[Rick Kirchner]

I used one as well, but it was 20 years ago. They must have changed the design because I didn't have issues with the channels, but it did take a LOT of wood to get it up there.

[pacratt]

...but it did take a LOT of wood to get it up there.

I can't believe no one has commented on THAT statement...LMAO
Glenn

[Rick Kirchner]

That goes along with a statement the former owner made as we were trying to figure that out "if you're going to own a formula car you have to have a lot of wood..."

[MC99]

Yes, used the exact trailer depicted three times now (CA$54 per day). Trailer wheels work but slicks make the car too low and therefore had to get the car on to ramp and then jack each ramp up to flatten the transition from ramp to trailer. All good!

[dmcwhorter9974]

where did you guys get these trailer wheels? Awesome.

Yes, but it wasn’t easy.

I brokered a deal which included helping new owner load up car (RF-98 FF); it was a challenge.

Due to “channeled” trailer deck, needed 2x12 planks and paddock wheels to gain enough height for side pod clearance.

I was not involved w the unload so I have no idea how that went…

[patman]

A little birdie told me you can fit the car inside the uhaul truck just fine. In fact the longer ones will fit a formula cat and a regular car. Loading needs a 4 post lift or a loading dock though

[Rick Kirchner]

you might be able to get the car in with a wrecker. hang it by the roll bar and use the boom to push it in. Depends on the machine obviously.

[Lotus7]

A little birdie told me you can fit the car inside the uhaul truck just fine. In fact the longer ones will fit a formula cat and a regular car. Loading needs a 4 post lift or a loading dock though

We used a rental cube van with a rollup door for two years with our FF. Didnt need a lift, just inconveniently LONG ramps

[stonebridge20]

We used a rental cube van with a rollup door for two years with our FF. Didnt need a lift, just inconveniently LONG ramps

My rig back in 1987-89 for my RF81 was a 14' Chevy box van with a winch mounted where the refrigeration unit frame work had been above the cab. I painted it white with a red wraparound stripe. Looked just like an ambulance. People on the long Island expressway would actually move over and let me through traffic on my way back and forth to Bridgehampton.