Frank_Fullman
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Dose anyone know any truck or van rental company that are very affordable?
renting a van or truck to haul a motorcycle
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chiefswallow
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You can't tow a motorcycle INSIDE a uhaul van unless you drain the fuel (and possibly the oil) out of it. And do NOT use the wall tie downs to secure the bike, ONLY the floor rings 
If you have someone you can borrow a vehicle from that has a trailer hitch then a motorcycle trailer from uhaul is only $15/day!! http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=MT
They can also install a nice trailer hitch on your car for $300 or less (including hitch, installation and all wiring!). And just cause in north america it says your car can't tow anything doesn't mean it can't, i.e. my friend tows a boat with his smart car, friend tows two bikes with his yaris, etc.
If you have someone you can borrow a vehicle from that has a trailer hitch then a motorcycle trailer from uhaul is only $15/day!! http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/EquipmentDetail.aspx?model=MT
They can also install a nice trailer hitch on your car for $300 or less (including hitch, installation and all wiring!). And just cause in north america it says your car can't tow anything doesn't mean it can't, i.e. my friend tows a boat with his smart car, friend tows two bikes with his yaris, etc.
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Also get the dodge dakota, the bed is long enough to fit most bikes with the tail gate down and is a whole lot easier to load then a full size pickup like a gmc or ram.
401/dixie and dundas and 427 have both the dakota and gmc full size.
Some minivans and I think Honda Element can fit a motorcycle. If you have any friends or family that have them. Do some measurements.
That Uhaul trailer is a really cheap option at $15. You can get a full towing set up for around 200 bucks, with a hitch, hook and a harness.
That Uhaul trailer is a really cheap option at $15. You can get a full towing set up for around 200 bucks, with a hitch, hook and a harness.
Ed In Mississauga
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+1 on the Uhaul motorcycle trailer.
No need to worry about ramps, super easy to load and secure... all for $15!
No need to worry about ramps, super easy to load and secure... all for $15!
Is it illegal?
chiefswallow
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I don't think so, just against uhaul's insurance policy, so if ANYTHING happened, they deny your coverage. i.e. My friend towed a bike inside their cube van, the hooks pulled out from the wall (they used finishing nails to attach em) and his bike flopped around in the back for his entire trip. Bike was beyond smashed up. He paid extra to uhaul for the increased insurance coverage, but they denied it because he didn't drain the fuel first?!?!
I know, makes no f'ing sense, fuel had nothing to do with the damage to the bike, but whatever, that's what they said
I don't think so, just against uhaul's insurance policy, so if ANYTHING happened, they deny your coverage. i.e. My friend towed a bike inside their cube van, the hooks pulled out from the wall (they used finishing nails to attach em) and his bike flopped around in the back for his entire trip. Bike was beyond smashed up. He paid extra to uhaul for the increased insurance coverage, but they denied it because he didn't drain the fuel first?!?!
I know, makes no f'ing sense, fuel had nothing to do with the damage to the bike, but whatever, that's what they said
Why pay extra insurance each time you rent a vehicle?
I pay an extra $19 / year through my vehicle policy (Allstate) for full coverage on any vehicle I rent or borrow, (not sure about stealing one)...........but for $19 it's well worth it.
chiefswallow
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Nice! I think it was his track bike so don't think Allstate would cover that, but uhauls insurance does (when you comply with everything).
LoneRonin
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this makes a lot more sense...
Salos Dafee
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If you are going to haul a bike several times, it may make sense to build a trailer. I have built a few trailers that I bought as kits from Harbor Freight (for example Niagara Falls NY). My current trailer is based on their smallest trailer kit, which you can get for under $200 if you have a contact who can send you coupons.
This: http://www.harborfreight.com/870-lb...ailer-with-8-inch-wheels-and-tires-42708.html
I built this here in Florida, and have hauled a bike to Ontario twice and Maine once. You learn a lot when you pull a trailer, and the first thing you learn is that any mistake can get serious and costly very rapidly. I have made a few mistakes, but I was reasonably lucky and had no disasters.
How to deal with customs, if you buy the kit in NY:
At the border, tell Canada Customs you are importing some trailer parts, not a complete kit. You are definitely not importing a vehicle; be utterly clear about that. When you get the trailer together, take no paperwork to the Ontario Motor Vehicle Licensing Office. Tell them you made a trailer from parts, which of course you did. You pay a one-time fee and get a permanent plate for the trailer.
Good luck!
This: http://www.harborfreight.com/870-lb...ailer-with-8-inch-wheels-and-tires-42708.html
I built this here in Florida, and have hauled a bike to Ontario twice and Maine once. You learn a lot when you pull a trailer, and the first thing you learn is that any mistake can get serious and costly very rapidly. I have made a few mistakes, but I was reasonably lucky and had no disasters.
How to deal with customs, if you buy the kit in NY:
At the border, tell Canada Customs you are importing some trailer parts, not a complete kit. You are definitely not importing a vehicle; be utterly clear about that. When you get the trailer together, take no paperwork to the Ontario Motor Vehicle Licensing Office. Tell them you made a trailer from parts, which of course you did. You pay a one-time fee and get a permanent plate for the trailer.
Good luck!
Sure. And when they get in an accident while towing with a car that clearly states in the owners manual "Not suitable for towing" (as my manual does) their insurance company will deny them coverage and they'll be personally on the hook for their own repairs. And if anyone get injured ...
