Jackson1647545504 Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I need to haul a car about 600 miles total, round trip. Trailer isn't an issue but my small truck won't pull 6000lbs. This obviously wouldn't be a moving van type of vehicle. Anyone ever rent a truck (F250/GM 2500) or van (Astrovan/econoline) and pull something? Experiences? Costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 If the cost ain't much different the moving van would work just as good or better actually. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Personally, I don't feel like driving 300 miles each way in a moving van. Being in a F250/GMC2500 or van sounds more appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 do not use a astro as the brake are to small and the truck is to small and will be shoved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Originally posted by Jackson: Personally, I don't feel like driving 300 miles each way in a moving van. Being in a F250/GMC2500 or van sounds more appealing. F250 owns towing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Same as the Astro also goes for Chevy trucks(1500-2500), they just don't have the brakes. Does the trailer you are going to use have brakes? If not, you are going to need a 350/3500 in order to stop that kind of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 trailer I'm not worried about ... more so which vehicle. Any suggestions on where to possibly rent from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Originally posted by GonneVille: Same as the Astro also goes for Chevy trucks(1500-2500), they just don't have the brakes. Does the trailer you are going to use have brakes? If not, you are going to need a 350/3500 in order to stop that kind of weight. Wrong, my 250 stopped my trailer with my turd of a car on it just fine when I didn't have the brakes hooked up. Hell, the one time I towed my car with the Explorer it stopped it okay without brakes. Not wonderful, but not dangerous if you paid attention and didn't need to make an ultra-panic stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Originally posted by Jooomer: Wrong, my 250 stopped my trailer with my turd of a car on it just fine when I didn't have the brakes hooked up. Hell, the one time I towed my car with the Explorer it stopped it okay without brakes. Not wonderful, but not dangerous if you paid attention and didn't need to make an ultra-panic stop.werd, my gmas 1500 has worked great towing the camaro, TA and jeep, can't drive a truck and trailer like a car, doesn't matter what you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Originally posted by Car Enthusiast: werd, my gmas 1500 has worked great towing the camaro, TA and jeep, can't drive a truck and trailer like a car, doesn't matter what you have Tow with a 3/4 ton or more and you'll be pleasantly surprised that you can drive it like a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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