One way pickup truck rental

Ready2Rip · 10-03-2007, 04:14 PM

Does anyone know where I could rent a pickup for a one way rental from LAX to Tucson for the upcoming Creel gathering? We're launching from Douglas, AZ, and I don't want to come back for my truck.

Budget, Hertz and Enterprise all said no thanks.

Cheers,

Ready2Rip

Cumminsman76 · 10-03-2007, 04:16 PM

Would a box truck work?

jonz · 10-03-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ready2Rip

Does anyone know where I could rent a pickup for a one way rental from LAX to Tucson for the upcoming Creel gathering? We're launching from Douglas, AZ, and I don't want to come back for my truck.

Budget, Hertz and Enterprise all said no thanks.

Ready2Rip

I had the same experience a year ago when trying to get to Montana for the start of our Continental Divide ride. Ended up with Penske. The phone quote was no better than anyone else but when I showed up and talked with the guy there, I found what vehicles he had too many of sitting in the lot. The price dropped from over $1000 to just under $400 for a 12' box. He gave that to me cheaper than a pickup. They give a AAA discount.

Dukeryder · 10-03-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jonz

I had the same experience a year ago when trying to get to Montana for the start of our Continental Divide ride. Ended up with Penske. The phone quote was no better than anyone else but when I showed up and talked with the guy there, I found what vehicles he had too many of sitting in the lot. The price dropped from over $1000 to just under $400 for a 12' box. He gave that to me cheaper than a pickup. They give a AAA discount.

^that's probably the best bet.

If you absolutely must have a pickup truck U-Haul rents them too.

What kind of bike are you bringing? You could get creative with an SUV or Mini-Van from one of the Rental Agencies as well. Hertz etc doesn't want you renting a Pickup from them One-Way 'cause they don't have many of them in their local fleets to begin with and they are sooo easy to rent out. I'd rather rent an F150 for $70/day from Avis than $19 +$.08/mile locally from U-Hual.

DirtyDog · 10-04-2007, 08:12 AM

Uhaul only rents pickups for local moves- last I checked. Might be the same for other companies.

The Fist · 10-04-2007, 08:18 AM

I had the same problem....no one-way pickups....

I called U-Haul to go from San Diego to Durango -- they said $1400 -- I said no thanks....then they dropped their price to $1000 -- then $800 -- I said nah, that's okay, "I can find a pick up truck for less than that..." They told me to name my price...I told 'em $300 -- they countered with $350 and it was a done deal.

Lots of Uhaul places need their trucks dispersed and are motivated to sweeten the deal. Worth a try.

Ready2Rip · 10-04-2007, 12:46 PM

Thanks for the tips, guys. The bikes are a KTM 525 and a KLR 650. With the custom windscreens, it would be tough to shoehorn them into a minivan.

I'll try swinging by some of my local rental companies and seeing if they're more reasonable in person. I hadn't tried Penske yet, thanks for the tip!$400 is about all I'd want to spend, or else I'd be better off paying one of my buddies to drive my truck.

Cheers,

Ready2Rip

MojaveGS · 10-04-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ready2Rip

Does anyone know where I could rent a pickup for a one way rental from LAX to Tucson for the upcoming Creel gathering? We're launching from Douglas, AZ, and I don't want to come back for my truck.

Budget, Hertz and Enterprise all said no thanks.

Cheers,

Ready2Rip

Can you fly into another airport? Enterprise in Vegas has trucks.

Yeti Man · 10-04-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ready2Rip

Does anyone know where I could rent a pickup for a one way rental from LAX to Tucson for the upcoming Creel gathering? We're launching from Douglas, AZ, and I don't want to come back for my truck.

Budget, Hertz and Enterprise all said no thanks.

Cheers,

Ready2Rip

R2

Try Auto Driveaway. They will pay you to drive someone elses rig to the destination.

Yetters

Uglyprimate · 10-05-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeti Man

R2

Try Auto Driveaway. They will pay you to drive someone elses rig to the destination.

Yetters

They're going to Douglas. NO ONE goes to Douglas. All the streets are one way.............OUT.

That's my old home town, so I can pick on it.

J.W.Mudd · 10-06-2007, 08:50 AM

I have used U Haul with great success in the past. 10' Box van will swallow both bikes with no problem. I would not tell them you are hauling bikes, it seems that they are not really open to that idea! Rates do vary, it seems that it is far cheaper to rent north to south (by half the price), than south to north.

There are some tricks to secure the bikes in place, as the tie-down strapping along the walls of the truck will not support holding bikes in place.
PM me and I will be happy to share the bombproof means to secure bikes in a U-Haul.

PS: All of U-Haul vans from 10' up do come with ramps, which make loading/unloading ez

The Fist · 10-06-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jwmudd

PS: All of U-Haul vans from 10' up do come with ramps, which make loading/unloading ez

Unfortunately, that's not true...I rented a brand new 10' box truck from them and I had to sneak around and borrow a ramp from a car-hauler to put the 950 inside...

I would also agree that U-haul is not too happy to hear that you're hauling motos, so just dont mention it when youre placing your order. They didn't seem to mind when I loaded the bike in their parking lot, but who knows...

As far as securing tie-downs to the walls, I've had good experience with that -- I went to wally-world and bought a bunch of long nylon loops to tie around the walls mounting points. I used 4 tie downs and had no problems.

J.W.Mudd · 10-07-2007, 05:31 AM

I guess I got lucky with the ramp on a 10' ft box van from uhaul, it had a ramp (it was brand new with only 7,000 miles on it)!

U-Haul site says 10' box van = no ramp
14' and up comes with ramp

I still don't trust the wall tie-down straps, as they are NOT through bolted and have NO backing plates to prevent pull outs. Would hate to see my bike trying to climb into my lap in the event of a hard braking or accident

Ready2Rip · 10-10-2007, 11:07 AM

Penske quoted me $350, which is what we planned on going with. Unfortunately, my buddy got jumped & is in the hospital. We're not going to make the trip. ; (

Thanks for all your tips,

Ready2Rip

HondaPC · 10-06-2009, 04:52 PM

I'm looking into doing the one way truck rental as well, and I also need to move my bike. Can anyone give me some advice or maybe share an experience they've had? I found this site, they let you enter your info and I guess they find you a company.. seems to work the same way that an insurance broker works.. www.zmoving.com has anyone used them or heard of them??

Or if anyone could recommend another company, that would be great. thanks!!

Marc

10-03-2007, 04:14 PM	#1
Ready2Rip ^OP The Bird is the Word Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Hermosa Beach Oddometer: 22	One way pickup truck rental Does anyone know where I could rent a pickup for a one way rental from LAX to Tucson for the upcoming Creel gathering? We're launching from Douglas, AZ, and I don't want to come back for my truck. Budget, Hertz and Enterprise all said no thanks. Cheers, Ready2Rip

10-03-2007, 04:16 PM	#2
Cumminsman76 befuddled Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Where the bikes parked. Oddometer: 8,147	Would a box truck work? __________________ STURGIS ride report. 2009 R1200 Gelände/Straße Abenteuer A GS is like chlamydia, it grows on you whether you want it to or not. WhiteManFlail Save $5 on Smugmug "1alkVgTNLEuyQ"

10-04-2007, 08:12 AM	#5
DirtyDog Lust for dust... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa... it's OK Oddometer: 6,055	Uhaul only rents pickups for local moves- last I checked. Might be the same for other companies. __________________ ... grease, grit, and mud are runnin' in my blood.

10-06-2007, 08:50 AM	#11
J.W.Mudd "Moto Loco" Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest - Washington Oddometer: 1,067	Option I have used I have used U Haul with great success in the past. 10' Box van will swallow both bikes with no problem. I would not tell them you are hauling bikes, it seems that they are not really open to that idea! Rates do vary, it seems that it is far cheaper to rent north to south (by half the price), than south to north. There are some tricks to secure the bikes in place, as the tie-down strapping along the walls of the truck will not support holding bikes in place. PM me and I will be happy to share the bombproof means to secure bikes in a U-Haul. PS: All of U-Haul vans from 10' up do come with ramps, which make loading/unloading ez __________________ J.W.Mudd Let's Moto! www.worldadventures.smugmug.com

10-07-2007, 05:31 AM	#13
J.W.Mudd "Moto Loco" Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest - Washington Oddometer: 1,067	Uhaul 10' & 14' I guess I got lucky with the ramp on a 10' ft box van from uhaul, it had a ramp (it was brand new with only 7,000 miles on it)! U-Haul site says 10' box van = no ramp 14' and up comes with ramp I still don't trust the wall tie-down straps, as they are NOT through bolted and have NO backing plates to prevent pull outs. Would hate to see my bike trying to climb into my lap in the event of a hard braking or accident __________________ J.W.Mudd Let's Moto! www.worldadventures.smugmug.com

10-04-2007, 08:18 AM	#6
The Fist Knulp Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Dolores, CO Oddometer: 3,567	I had the same problem....no one-way pickups.... I called U-Haul to go from San Diego to Durango -- they said $1400 -- I said no thanks....then they dropped their price to $1000 -- then $800 -- I said nah, that's okay, "I can find a pick up truck for less than that..." They told me to name my price...I told 'em $300 -- they countered with $350 and it was a done deal. Lots of Uhaul places need their trucks dispersed and are motivated to sweeten the deal. Worth a try.

10-04-2007, 12:46 PM	#7
Ready2Rip ^OP The Bird is the Word Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Hermosa Beach Oddometer: 22	Thanks for the tips, guys. The bikes are a KTM 525 and a KLR 650. With the custom windscreens, it would be tough to shoehorn them into a minivan. I'll try swinging by some of my local rental companies and seeing if they're more reasonable in person. I hadn't tried Penske yet, thanks for the tip!$400 is about all I'd want to spend, or else I'd be better off paying one of my buddies to drive my truck. Cheers, Ready2Rip

10-10-2007, 11:07 AM	#14
Ready2Rip ^OP The Bird is the Word Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Hermosa Beach Oddometer: 22	Penske quoted me $350, which is what we planned on going with. Unfortunately, my buddy got jumped & is in the hospital. We're not going to make the trip. ; ( Thanks for all your tips, Ready2Rip

10-06-2009, 04:52 PM	#15
HondaPC gremlin Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 1	I'm looking into doing the one way truck rental as well, and I also need to move my bike. Can anyone give me some advice or maybe share an experience they've had? I found this site, they let you enter your info and I guess they find you a company.. seems to work the same way that an insurance broker works.. www.zmoving.com has anyone used them or heard of them?? Or if anyone could recommend another company, that would be great. thanks!! Marc

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