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magnuman 07-21-2008 09:23 PM

What companies rent one way trucks to tow?
 
Are there any companies that rent one way truck rentals that can tow a 28' - 6000lb boat?
Oklahoma to California.

Quinlan 07-22-2008 06:32 AM

Ryder and Penske both have 16ft box trucks w hitches. Should work for a 6k boat no problem. And the box makes a good wind break for the boat.

open87 07-22-2008 06:41 AM

try enterprise commercial , they rent f250's..

X-Rated30 07-22-2008 06:45 AM


Originally Posted by oklaoutlaw (Post 2630853)
Ryder and Penske both have 16ft box trucks w hitches. Should work for a 6k boat no problem. And the box makes a good wind break for the boat.

Balls are welded on, and are usually 2". Shank is only 3/4". Don't ask how I know.:cool:

pkspx 07-22-2008 08:09 AM

Budget and they are very reasonable in pricing. no one way fee either.

plumbers crack 07-22-2008 08:15 AM


Originally Posted by X-Rated30 (Post 2630861)
Balls are welded on, and are usually 2". Shank is only 3/4". Don't ask how I know.:cool:

I ran into the same problem, solution......... cut off the ball with a torch and welded on a new 2/5/16 ball!!!

pkspx 07-22-2008 08:18 AM


Originally Posted by pkspx (Post 2630961)
Budget and they are very reasonable in pricing. no one way fee either.

You can rent an expedition for $270 one way Lauderdale to Cleveland, fact. Has factory towing package so you can use whatever size hitch you need.

legend700 07-22-2008 08:57 AM


Originally Posted by pkspx (Post 2630973)
You can rent an expedition for $270 one way Lauderdale to Cleveland, fact. Has factory towing package so you can use whatever size hitch you need.

check the rental contract, when I had the pickup in the body shop this winter I rented a truck to go snomobling and I made the comment to the girl at Enterprise I needed a truck with a hitch and she said the rental contract doesn't allow for towing. Obviously if you have no issues no ones really going to know but if you do it can be a real PIA. Ended up using the wifes Suburban to tow just in case since the damage to my truck had been caused by the sled trailer jacknifing.

Top Ven 07-22-2008 09:32 AM

We bought our Top Gun in Texas, and live in NJ, i thought it might be cheaper if we flew to Texas, than rented a Box truck to tow, found out it was not cheaper than hiring a Boat tower , and the rental companies did not want you towing . just my 2 cents

triple xxx 07-22-2008 10:14 PM

I too found it cheaper to fly in, buy and then send a transporter to tow back.


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