Rent? Borrow? Bid box trailer

[mrnecsteve]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Northon

I had a less than productive episode at Uhaul also. I may just buy a 32 foot enclosed car carrier and then look into renting it out on Craigslist when I am not using it. I have seen a 26 foot three axle (moving sale 1993) for $3500. Perhaps I will also offer towing service to make use of the F250 and car hauler.

Footnote: Uhaul want $.79 per mile (ouch)

Cool idea...but you might be wandering into CDL turf with a tri axel. Some states are cracking down on that practice.

[red73psd]

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[blk99]

Originally Posted by mrnecsteve

Cool idea...but you might be wandering into CDL turf with a tri axel. Some states are cracking down on that practice.

Not in the states he is going to be in. I am sure in Oregon and Washington and Cali I am 99% sure. The rule in this area (or maybe others) is any trailer over 400 sq. ft. of space(eclosed tralier, travel trailer, or any trailer) you have to have a CDL. So as long as you dont have a trailer that is 10 x 40 then you are fine.

~Jim

[Ditty]

Also check with Door to Door storage. It's like PODS. I used 'em and they rocked!

[rajharley]

you could probably hire yourself out for more work than you could keep up with on craigslist with an enclosed trailer. I think that you are on to a good idea here. I would just be concerned about the liability aspect of doing something like that. you might have to go legit and establish an LLC to keep you outta hot water if you decide to do that type of thing after helping your freind move.