A road trip to buy a car hauler.... or buying a car hauler to take a road trip?

[GregWeld]

Okay --- this sounds like we need to put in some votes -- which would be way more interesting than what Charley is going to get for The Mule!



#1 - How many miles before the first breakdown

1A) - How many miles from civilization and no cell service will they be


#2 - Actual MPG for total trip


#3 - Miles per quarts of oil


#4 - Cost of kidney replacement


#5 - If they go to Austin - will they or will they not finally eat at The Salt Lick

[Ron in SoCal]

"Live to drive, drive to eat (and drink)"

Pick me up some stuff in NASCAR country and safe travels boys.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Okay --- this sounds like we need to put in some votes -- which would be way more interesting than what Charley is going to get for The Mule!



#1 - How many miles before the first breakdown

1A) - How many miles from civilization and no cell service will they be


#2 - Actual MPG for total trip


#3 - Miles per quarts of oil


#4 - Cost of kidney replacement


#5 - If they go to Austin - will they or will they not finally eat at The Salt Lick

A couple you left out:

• Avg MPH
• Max speed obtained
• Lbs. of fuel
• $ in repair parts
• $ in repair labor
• # of texts
• # of Starbuck stops
• Geographical point at which they bag it and put it on a transport and fly home.

[67zo6Camaro]

That's so Bad Ars in so many ways?

Cool old school vibe to go along with the Nascar theme.
A Ford guy going to help a Chevy guy pick up a Ford.
A Chevy guy picking up a Ford to tow his Chevy.



No matter what, I'm in love with the hauler. Those things just keep popping up on my radar. I would love to find one and put a Diesel motor in and still be able to tow a 24" enclosed trailer.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by 67zo6Camaro

That's so Bad Ars in so many ways?

Cool old school vibe to go along with the Nascar theme.
A Ford guy going to help a Chevy guy pick up a Ford.
A Chevy guy picking up a Ford to tow his Chevy.



No matter what, I'm in love with the hauler. Those things just keep popping up on my radar. I would love to find one and put a Diesel motor in and still be able to tow a 24" enclosed trailer.

I'm with Brett on this one! I had one of these for a tow truck many years ago.Bring lots of fuel money for fuel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I was getting 6-7 miles to a gallon..

[ironworks]

There was one here on Craigslist forever it seemed in Bakersfield. Like 3900 and a Chevrolet. But this journey will be more fun.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by ironworks

There was one here on Craigslist forever it seemed in Bakersfield. Like 3900 and a Chevrolet. But this journey will be more fun.

Is it still for sale Rodger???

[GrabberGT]

Wow! Wow! Wow! This trip is insane. I love it. Already enjoying following along and it hasnt even started. Cant wait for the post where you underestimated the cold and failed to pack anything to stay warm. Visions (disturbing visions) of the two of you cuddled up together on the side of the road waiting for help come to mind.

But seriously... its been mentioned to have tools, fuel, and emergency towing, but... its freezing up there. Make sure you can stay warm enough for working on the car, waiting for help or even just being stuck in traffic that isnt going anywhere due to wintery road conditions.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by DOOM

I'm with Brett on this one! I had one of these for a tow truck many years ago.Bring lots of fuel money for fuel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I was getting 6-7 miles to a gallon..

Too bad they're hauling that Camaro because they can't strap a 1000 gallon fuel bladder on the hog.

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Too bad they're hauling that Camaro because they can't strap a 1000 gallon fuel bladder on the hog.

Does the Camaro in question still have a usable gas tank? If so, problem solved. Bring a hose that reaches the truck filler from the Camaro tank and it should siphon in as needed since it's nice and high. You may need to get a mouth full to get it started and a little duct tape to keep it in place but no biggie. When you stop for fuel, just fill up both tanks.