I will be moving from LA to PA within the next couple months and the game plan is to move everything in a 14ft Uhaul and trail my Evo X. I have never trailered anything and was wondering if you guys could give me any pointers what so ever, so that my Evo X makes it to the east coast safe and sound. I am more concerned about the car than myself. I have a car cover and read about putting a blanket over the hood/front bumper (under the cover) to protect the paint from the cover flapping against it. With spring rolling around weather shouldn't be too bad. Any pointers you guys have I would greatly appreciate (driving techniques, securing the car, tips, suggestions, alternatives, etc)....even if you think I should ship it, which makes me really nervous (really low with JDP front lip and eibach springs). I dont want to drive it since it is my DD and I have already put 16k miles on it over 9 months and am trying to keep the miles down. Plus I can only go about 4-5 hours in the car before I start getting all stiff and my back starts to hurt. Thanks guys!

 

Do NOT cover the car, the fabric could begin rubbing through the paint after that many miles. The car will be fairly well protected behind the truck, but you could put some painters tape on the front edge of the car if you're afraid of the truck throwing up some stones at it (or just get a clear bra and have protection during normal driving too).

Once you're in PA get retuned and take advantage of the non-****ty gas

 

^i can not wait for 93 octane again and for a tune so I can bring out the true beast in the car. I appreciate the advice about the cover and tape!

 

I would just leave it uncovered and get one of these...car carriers. Oh, and go with Penske unless you want to break down...lol.

http://www.pensketruckrental.com/mov...r-carrier.html

 

Definitely leave it uncovered. Trailering a car is no different than driving it really. Even better with the truck blocking the sand blast.

 

$1k cheaper and 2ft more truck room than Uhaul

 

Is it even worth using painters tape and if so where would you suggest putting it?

 

If you've never pulled a trailer before you might consider practicing. Especially if you have to back it up at any point. I've been trailering vehicles and hay wagons and other stuff since I was in high school. It's relatively easy, but you need to know what you're doing, too.

 

The only downside is that Uhaul trucks are lower to the ground. This makes loading and unloading a little easier.

 

Check out Budget too, when I moved from Minnesota to Texas they were the cheapest. Search online for discount codes.

 

buy some nice straps leave the car in neutral ebrake on

 

Yes, Some blue painters tape over the front bumper and lights and such will do very nicely to protect. More won't hurt.

Practice a bit before you hit the open road.

 

I once drove across country with a 17' U-haul and towing my car at the time (Integra). It definitely takes some time to get used to, as maneuvering can be a bit challenging.

Good luck with the move, I definitely don't want to do that again

Eric

 

pick large easy to navigate gas stations hotels etc avoid reverse

 

haha yea I am assuming that it is going to a b!tch hauling a 12-15ft. truck packed with furniture plus my car. I think my biggest concern to start is getting the damn car on the trailer and then the next step is actually trailing the thing cross country.