Truck/suv rental to take on out west trip towing ??

[MARK_VANDERBENT]

Just thinking outside the box here. My 2000 burb with 200,000 miles is not getting any younger, so was wondering if I rented a 2015 Yukon xl or sub and hooked up trailer and go. Is this allowed when you rent ?? is it a fortune ?? how about 12 pass chevy van with tow package ?? just looking for some insight. I do believe in my truck, just don't want to tax her too bad.

[colliehauler]

Lantley wrote:
I know its not what you want to hear but once and older vehicle is no longer capable of doing the task it's time to upgrade.
The OP must make the determination if the Burb is capable. If it's up for the challenger all systems go if it is not than it time for an upgrade.
Doing a rental is money spent in the wrong direction

I would agree. You can take the money and upgrade your Burb or purchase a newer model.

[Lantley]

I know its not what you want to hear but once and older vehicle is no longer capable of doing the task it's time to upgrade.
The OP must make the determination if the Burb is capable. If it's up for the challenger all systems go if it is not than it time for an upgrade.
Doing a rental is money spent in the wrong direction

[APT]

6.2L Yukon means Denali. I have not seen those for rent for under $200 a day, as they are catered to luxury rentals. There are the more regular Suburban/Yukon/Expedition/Sequoia rentals, but they are lower trim levels, cloth, standard V8s.

If your current TV is becoming untrustworthy, then a better long term solution seems in order. That will probably be better $ spent than rental for one trip. Start searching for a low mileage 06 Burb 2500!

[MARK_VANDERBENT]

250 a day !! that's insane ! one week rental would put a new trans in my 15 year old truck.

[Bionic_Man]

I rent about every week from National. I know their policy states they do not allow towing, but their Suburbans are all equiped with a hitch.

Another downside to renting something like this is cost. As mentioned above, the times I specifically requested a luxury SUV (that is what National calls Suburbans), it was over $250/day.

[krobbe]

Don't know about towing with it, but at Hertz in Chicago, a Yukon XL rents for $2350(out the door) a week! I just bragged to my DW what a bargain our Burb was to buy. 🙂

[batavia02]

I think this was mentioned but try a place that spelizes in work or commercial trucks.

[MARK_VANDERBENT]

Looks like this is not a possibility. Just thought I would try. My old burb will be ready to work. Have money set aside for unexpected surprises. Thanks for your thoughts

[carringb]

I don't think you will find an SUV anywhere for rent that allows towing.

The commercial towing outfits (Herz equipment, Enterprise Rent a Truck, Penske etc) have pickups and sometimes vans.

Most Ford dealers allow towing with their vans. http://www.bandago.com also allows towing.

[Grit_dog]

Haven't seen a standard rental place, Hertz, Avis, etc that allows towing with their vehicles.
Doesn't mean I haven't used them as a TV a couple times before!
If you want to be legit, see about renting a truck from an equipment rental place like United, hertz, sunbelt. Most will only have pickups though, not vans or burbs.

[OutdoorPhotogra]

Most rentals don't allow towing and accordingly won't have hitches but I've heard of specialty rentals that are equipped and rented as tow vehicles.

What are the specs of the TT?

[MARK_VANDERBENT]

I thought I remember hearing on here some that had rented a crew cab diesel to tow with . I am hopimg to rent a 2015 Yukon xl with 6.2 and tow away !!

[Murphsmom]

I don't know about all of the rental companies, but since the liability insurance on the towed unit is covered by the liability insurance on the truck, most will not allow towing with a rental. Too much of a risk for the rental company.

[donn0128]

Brake controller? Hitch? Are only two of many questions. After renting hundreds of vehicles over the years I think the dont ask, dont tell theory might apply unless you have a mechanical failure or accident. Then there could be problems.