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Scapegoat · 11-05-2007, 10:44 AM

I'm moving from hershey to norristown in 2 weeks. I'm debating having the g/f drive me from norristown to hershey, then driving back.. after driving the the truck and unpacking and dropping off the truck.

Now, the penske website says the tow dolly is fine for FWD cars, and its $80 less than the car carrier. I'd obviously feel more confortable to have the car on the carrier where its off the ground completely, versus having the front two tires up.

Would I be ok with the dolly, or should I spring for the carrier.

I've never drove with a car on a car trailer of any type, so naturally I'm concerned and I don't want to **** my car up.

JBWRX06 · 11-05-2007, 10:49 AM

spring for the carrier than

TTsupra911 · 11-05-2007, 11:08 AM

my parents have used a tow dolly for years behind their RV. Just make sure you strap it down really good and you'll be alright

lawdogg · 11-05-2007, 11:40 AM

Sounds like time for AAA?

Scapegoat · 11-05-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lawdogg

Sounds like time for AAA?

...why?

james_ls · 11-05-2007, 12:02 PM

If your gonna pull it...spring for the carrier.

lawdogg · 11-05-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

...why?

Cheaper to join AAA and have them flatbed it than pay for the flatbed outright? Not sure.

Scapegoat · 11-05-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdogg

Cheaper to join AAA and have them flatbed it than pay for the flatbed outright? Not sure.

isn't it like $70 to join AAA then have to pay for a tow truck...

It costs 105 for a car dolley and 185 for a carrier to put on the back of a truck

zerioustt · 11-05-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

isn't it like $70 to join AAA then have to pay for a tow truck...

It costs 105 for a car dolley and 185 for a carrier to put on the back of a truck

its 99 bucks to join aaa, and thats why you join for FREE towing. just make sure you get plus because they tow up to 100 miles for free.

ScubaSteve · 11-05-2007, 05:23 PM

I'm pretty sure the car has to be unable to move for aaa and they won't pick it up at your house or at a garage.

turbo4g63 · 11-05-2007, 06:14 PM

def. get a carrier of some sort, my buddy did some damage to his old nova using a dolly...not just to the trans, but it actually slipped off the dolly, even after we checked the straps

Scapegoat · 11-05-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by turbo4g63

def. get a carrier of some sort, my buddy did some damage to his old nova using a dolly...not just to the trans, but it actually slipped off the dolly, even after we checked the straps

you're not supposed to tow a rwd car with a tow dolly unless you disconnect the drive shaft.

malloyboy1 · 11-05-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ScubaSteve

I'm pretty sure the car has to be unable to move for aaa and they won't pick it up at your house or at a garage.

no, i just had my honda towed by aaa for the guy who bought it becasue he didnt wanna drive it with a "low" clutch pedal. i practically drove it to the flatbed.

spring for the carrier or call AAA fast and dont forget to get the AAA plus or it will cost you

Loserkidwac · 11-05-2007, 09:02 PM

just pay me to drive your car for ya!

ScubaSteve · 11-05-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by malloyboy1

no, i just had my honda towed by aaa for the guy who bought it becasue he didnt wanna drive it with a "low" clutch pedal. i practically drove it to the flatbed.

spring for the carrier or call AAA fast and dont forget to get the AAA plus or it will cost you

http://www.aaaeastpenn.com/automotiv...assistance.jsp

AAA is good but not that good.

Wiisass · 11-05-2007, 10:31 PM

Or get a uhual trailer. I think it's 50 for the dolly and 60 for the car carrier or something like that. Just show up at uhaul with the penske truck and hope that no one cares.

zerioustt · 11-05-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ScubaSteve

I'm pretty sure the car has to be unable to move for aaa and they won't pick it up at your house or at a garage.

how do they know if it can move under its own power?

Spocknasty · 11-06-2007, 12:10 AM

Another option....I think it was $50 to rent from U-hual.

11-05-2007, 10:44 AM	#1
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	towing your car... I'm moving from hershey to norristown in 2 weeks. I'm debating having the g/f drive me from norristown to hershey, then driving back.. after driving the the truck and unpacking and dropping off the truck. Now, the penske website says the tow dolly is fine for FWD cars, and its $80 less than the car carrier. I'd obviously feel more confortable to have the car on the carrier where its off the ground completely, versus having the front two tires up. Would I be ok with the dolly, or should I spring for the carrier. I've never drove with a car on a car trailer of any type, so naturally I'm concerned and I don't want to **** my car up.

11-05-2007, 10:49 AM	#2
JBWRX06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aston, PA Member #3377 My Ride: 06' Wrx Stage 2 iTrader: (2)	spring for the carrier than __________________ Johnny B

11-05-2007, 11:08 AM	#3
TTsupra911 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster Member #2511 My Ride: 05 SRT-4 iTrader: (0)	my parents have used a tow dolly for years behind their RV. Just make sure you strap it down really good and you'll be alright __________________ 98 Jeep Cherokee - XJ- DD, trail beater

11-05-2007, 11:40 AM	#4
lawdogg Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Member #5674 My Ride: seat of my pants iTrader: (0)	Sounds like time for AAA? __________________ 2001 Audi allroad 2.7T 6mt: DD - 1991 Mazda Miata: track rat - 1992 Dodge Stealth RT/TT: now with VR-4's drivetrain - 1994 Mistubishi 3000GT VR-4: 11.8 @ 116: RIP

11-05-2007, 12:02 PM	#6
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11-05-2007, 05:23 PM	#10
ScubaSteve Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montgomery County Member #2599 My Ride: 1993 s13 coupe Ka-t; 2005 Legacy GT Ltd iTrader: (1)	I'm pretty sure the car has to be unable to move for aaa and they won't pick it up at your house or at a garage. __________________ TempleTuners To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-05-2007, 06:14 PM	#11
turbo4g63 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: near west chester Member #1057 My Ride: 98' 4runner iTrader: (0)	def. get a carrier of some sort, my buddy did some damage to his old nova using a dolly...not just to the trans, but it actually slipped off the dolly, even after we checked the straps __________________ Bill If you guys see a possum...try to kill it, it's not a pet!

11-05-2007, 09:02 PM	#14
Loserkidwac Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2550 My Ride: 1992 Mazda Miata, 1991 Honda CRX Si LS-T, 95 Civic VX iTrader: (3)	just pay me to drive your car for ya! __________________ MoHawks are Cool To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-05-2007, 10:31 PM	#16
Wiisass Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yardley Member #744 iTrader: (0)	Or get a uhual trailer. I think it's 50 for the dolly and 60 for the car carrier or something like that. Just show up at uhaul with the penske truck and hope that no one cares. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Just put the TIP In. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-06-2007, 12:10 AM	#18
Spocknasty Meh Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #986 iTrader: (5)	Another option....I think it was $50 to rent from U-hual. __________________ formerly CRXed To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. I <3 JSC Speed and Liquid Powder Coats!

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