would you buy a uhaul truck???
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Go into it knowing that it has been beat like a rented mule. Probably had decent semi-regular service intervals done to it, but between services she was probably rode hard and put away wet.
I mean, Ive rented u-hauls before and Ive seen how some people treat them.
btw, welcome to the site.
I mean, Ive rented u-hauls before and Ive seen how some people treat them.
btw, welcome to the site.
Russ
Idont do injectors
There are lots of other used trucks out there. As Mike said U-hauls are beat to death. There is a reason U-haul is selling them They are beyond the cost v's dependability factors. If you are looking for cheep storage then sure, but for something to drive I'd look elsewhere. Just my $.02
h2odrx
Anti-O
yes welcome to the site!!
what state is it in? both states i should ask?
i agree they are worked real hard!!
but they may still have some life left in them!!
If the price is right????
what state is it in? both states i should ask?
i agree they are worked real hard!!
but they may still have some life left in them!!
If the price is right????
payableondeath6
Impressively Ugly
h2odrx said:
i agree. i wouldn't invest a lot into it at the purchase, just plan on having to replace things and you probably won't be disappointed.
argve
Resident Fruitcake
does the saying "it's a rental... who cares" make a difference... Trust me when I've rented them I was probably one of the nicer guys behind the wheel and I drive everything like I stole it...
TheBAT
Registered User
I would have to pass on the purchase of a U-Haul, but that's just me.
Kev
Kev
Aside from being beaten like a drum, most I've driven are gutless wonders.
I always assumed they derated, or detuned them, to keep wanna-be gear jammers from wrapping one around a highline pole.
IMHO, The best bet, would be to have one chopped, and goosenecked, so you can pull it with a real truck.
I always assumed they derated, or detuned them, to keep wanna-be gear jammers from wrapping one around a highline pole.
IMHO, The best bet, would be to have one chopped, and goosenecked, so you can pull it with a real truck.
TheBAT
Registered User
That's an idea I had never thought of. (above) Sounds good to me.
Kev
Kev
Swany
Consiglieri
I'd never buy a uhaul truck, they are pieces of chit!
Captain Morgan
Pipeline Mechanic
They sell cheap and are good for parts! Plan on a overhaul to take place after you take possesion.
Some of the rental companies service their trucks regularly...not uhaul. The agents will send the things out of the lot with near no oil in them because they don't want to have to fool with getting the reimbursement from the corporate office. Consider a used uhaul to be nothing but a rolling chassis...driveline kaput.
---------Robert
---------Robert
Uhaul trucks are usually a good source of rust free body parts and some other bits and pieces
snookwheel
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I bought a 26' box truck Uhaul. 7.3 ltr diesel. Yes, it is far from a rocket, but runs great. I converted it to a camper/jeep hauler. We take put one jeep inside and tow one on a flatbed. We have made a couple trips from Florida to Tellico Tn. with no problems at all. It was a cheap way to put together a workshop/hauler/ camper all in one. I agree that some of the Uhauls are beat to pieces, but some do still have good life left in them. The only thing of size I have had to have done was a new clutch/pressure plate. I recommend them! Just look close before buying.
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TLBREWER
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Snook
I've considered this many times. There's a UHaul dealer right down the road from me. Last month he had a '91 Ford based IDI box truck for sale and this mont he he has a mid '90's GMC IDI for sale. I'm curious to see pictures of what you did to the inside of the "camper".
I like the bigger IH trucks better. How much did you have to part with for something like that?
Tom
