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meleavingsoon
Explorer
Jun 05, 2015

Where can I rent a truck to pick up our 5th wheel trailer?

We are purchasing a used/new to us 5th wheel but my 3/4 ton truck is not going to be enough truck to pull the trailer. The trailer is 40' and weighs approx. 14,000 pounds. Previous owner pulled the trailer with a F350.

I was wanting to rent a truck to go pick the trailer up and bring to our home where we will park it till I can do some repair work on it. We are in northern Illinois and the trailer is currently in South Carolina.

Any suggestions where I could rent a truck?

Thanks,
Phil
  • sdetweil's avatar
    sdetweil
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2015
    Ivylog wrote:
    From a previous post by OP: My truck has a 2700 payload capacity and 13,600... I'd go get it myself or put it on Uship.


    does the new trailer actually weigh 14,000 as it sits? or is that is GVWR? my FW has as GVWR of 15,600, but only weighs 12,500 as it sits.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Jun 05, 2015
    IF you cant find a shipping company to make the move , or cant find a fellow rv'r...

    IF you have a CDL class A , you could possibly call Ryder Truck , Penske Truck , or the like and rent a tractor for the short term.. Nit the best solution , but it would work in a pinch??
  • Sport45's avatar
    Sport45
    Explorer II
    Jun 05, 2015
    Uship? Is that the one you see on Shipping Wars?

    Buy plenty of insurance before you sign up.

    Or at least hope on of the "stars" doesn't show up with your trailer. :)
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Jun 05, 2015
    From a previous post by OP: My truck has a 2700 payload capacity and 13,600... I'd go get it myself or put it on Uship.
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Jun 05, 2015
    One of my RV dealers has a list of operators that will transport their customers trailers anywhere in the USA. Your dealer or a local dealer may also. Give them a call.
  • Roger10378's avatar
    Roger10378
    Explorer II
    Jun 05, 2015
    I second finding someone who delivers 5ers for a living. With you living in northern Il. it is basically a paid return trip for someone making a delivery to SC. It should be a good deal for both of you.
  • MarkTwain's avatar
    MarkTwain
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2015
    Renting a truck to tow new 5th. wheel--
    Suggest you contact your nearest trailer mfg. or the mfg that made the 5th wheel you are buying and ask them for the name and # of a driver who delivers new 5th. wheels perfessional for them. Contact rblachard@classic-tranporation.com 0r 866-724-1606
  • Lantley's avatar
    Lantley
    Nomad
    Jun 05, 2015
    Does your current truck have a hitch in it? What is the GVW of the trailer? How overloaded will you be? While I don't advocate using the wrong truck for a one time trip I would consider it.
    On the other hand what are your plans for the 5'er in the long run.
    Do you have plans to upgrade your current truck to accommodate the new 5'er?

    Finding a rental truck with a 5th wheel hitch may be a challenge.
  • abc40kids's avatar
    abc40kids
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2015
    Think your gonna have better luck finding someone to go pick it up for you. I'd want to check it out good even the tires before making that trip.

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