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

[Ron Sutton]

What an awesome road trip.

Just tell Rob to sing solo. So low you can't hear him.

P.S. We want stories! So post along the way.

[camcojb]

That should be a lot of fun, filled with a ton of stories. Good luck!

[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.

[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.

[Ron Sutton]

Too funny Greg,

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
1638 miles ... which puts them in Ozark, Arkansas.

1A) - How many miles from civilization and no cell service will they be
About 25 miles from Fort Smith.

#2 - Actual MPG for total trip
6.3 ... if it is tuned up.

#3 - Miles per quarts of oil


#4 - Cost of kidney replacement
Sine it won't be covered under their Obamacare ... a lot!

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

I don't think that's a detour they'll take after that many days on the road.