Posted by Paul on August 29, 1999 at 18:23:46:
In Reply to: Non-op transport? posted by Jambo on August 28, 1999 at 18:54:43:
{{I have a '63 W200 that I'm trying to get from Oregon (Salem) to San Diego
The *cheapest* commercial rate I've found is almost $900.00!}}
Have you looked into using a U-haul car hauler? I don't even own a car trailer anymore. The U-haul car trailer is usually pretty nice(there is some variance in any large fleet). These have self storing ramps, flip over left fender so you can get in and out easily, hydraulic surge brakes, and front wheel strap downs.
The only problem I've ever had with them is the carried vehicle has to be all the way to the front of the trailer instead of balanced 60/40 front to rear. This makes for a rather heavy tongue weight. The last time I rented one, it was $40 for a day. There would probably be an extra charge for it to be one way but if you have a heavy enough tow vehicle, go for it.
In addition, there is an adaptor that plugs into a regular 4 prong flat trailer connector that hooks to the trailer wiring. This way you don't have to buy special light bulbs with wires that hang out of the tail light housing.