Trailering

[HVF21221]

Anyone trailer a 2520 on a triple axle trailer? I was wondering the minimum size truck to make a one time trip. I will use an F250 diesel normally but wondering if I can rent a 1/2 ton chevy from U-haul to trailer the boat home after I purchase it. They also rent the 14' box truck that can tow 10K. I'd rather drive the pick-up. The trailer is an aluminum triple axle trailer of course with brakes. I believe the boat to be a 2520 XL DV.
Thanks

 

[HVF21221]

Well I just checked and the pick-ups are for in town use only so I will need to rent the 14' box truck that can tow 10K. I can't believe no one rents 3/4 ton pick-ups one way. Maybe I can find some cargo to move and cover some of the costs lol.

 

[Sully]

Why not rent a E250 or 350 cargo van
I use a 1998 E350
For mine

 

[Megabyte]

A 1/2 ton is way too light for a 2520.
Sully has a great idea. Can you get a 3/4 ton or a 1 ton van?

Understand that even at 10k for the box truck, you are still on the ragged edge.

 

[BradV]

why dont you just use your 250? I pull a 2530 on a triple axle with a 350 diesel. Towed it with a 2500 hd gasser and wouldnt even recommend that.

 

[HVF21221]

I am moving the boat from some distance so I am flying one way and driving the boat back. If I drive the F250 diesel I will have to double my moving time and take more time off work (I want to save my time for boating/fishing) but I need to be safe so I will keep looking for options. Thanks for the info.

 

[JTR]

You can have it delivered.

Don't know the distance but add up your time lost from work, airline ticket, overnight stay if needed, fuel, food and the most expensive......your personal time.

Just another option.

 

[MaxOut]

1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton

Those ratings are in the past.

Most F250's & F350's payload capacity is nearly 3 tons or more and the F-150's as much as 1.5 tons depending how equipped.

Example - 2010 F350 DRW 4X4 payload capacity is 6180lbs with appropriate options.

The box truck will pull it fine. I have one with the 5.4 liter gasser and pull's my loaded 12K equipment trailer fine but use electric brakes and that’s with the truck filled to the max GVWR. A little sluggish but gets it done without getting pushed around. Get one 2003 or newer with a diesel if possible or the V10 especially if you are going to tow through the mountains. I would suggest loading the box truck a little if you can over the rear axles to give you a little more weight but not needed if trailer is set up right especially a triple axle. The newer E series box trucks have heavy duty suspension, larger brakes and enough weight not to get pushed around if the roads get bad or the brakes on the trailer are not tweaked properly.

 

[GaryM]

I have a friend who used the site http://www.uship.com/ to get quotes for have a boat hauled from AZ to NC. He said it was quick and easy, he got competitive quotes quickly and was happy with the delivery.

Good luck,
Gary

 

[BradV]

Maybe look into having it shipped. Save yourself time. I actually had mine shipped and met the guy less than half way. so i didnt have to do the whole trip.

 

[TunaJoe]

Had my Parker shipped from South East Florida to So Cal for $3200.

PDShipping.com

Did a great job.