U Haul auto transport

Cheekster96 · 11-19-2018, 12:54 PM

Howdy gang. Anybody ever use the auto transport from U Haul to transport their 6th gen?

I have a 2018 2SS and looks like we will be moving soon. There is snow on the ground and I would rather put it on a carrier vs driving it, especially if the weather turns bad.

Anybody have any experience with these?

I have used one before to transport my old 4th gen that I had; no problems with that.

Thanks all.

sengli · 11-19-2018, 02:02 PM

I used a uhaul trailer to bring my Gen6 home when I bought it new. Trailer towed perfect. Handled and rode perfectly with my car on board. Had to put the plastic spacers back n the front springs to get the front end height up, to clear ramps. No issues otherwise.

Cheekster96 · 11-19-2018, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sengli

I used a uhaul trailer to bring my Gen6 home when I bought it new. Trailer towed perfect. Handled and rode perfectly with my car on board. Had to put the plastic spacers back n the front springs to get the front end height up, to clear ramps. No issues otherwise.

How did you get the door open? Or did you do it Bo Duke style?

What plastic spacers?

Lee

Dave-ROR · 11-19-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheekster96

How did you get the door open? Or did you do it Bo Duke style?

What plastic spacers?

Lee

U-Haul trailer drivers side fender folds down for access.

Not sure about regular SS, but SS 1LE, ZL1, etc comes with plastic spring spacers up front during transport. I'm not sure if all dealers give them to the customer, I found mine in the trunk when I got my 1LE.

breakskeet · 11-19-2018, 06:12 PM

Contact Plycar.

I wouldn't tow open especially in bad weather without some kind of protection for rocks and dirt thrown up by the tow vehicles tires.

Aragorn · 11-19-2018, 06:52 PM

I towed a car about 1300 miles and the one lesson learned is that the car will get obliterated by dirt mud rock and so on. Definitely cover it up!

ZNix · 11-19-2018, 08:19 PM

Get the silver (galvy?) UHaul trailer and take the air damn pieces off. Will fit on that trailer like a glove. The orange trailers are not wide enough.

matt fe2o3 · 11-20-2018, 12:22 AM

Protection aside, I as others have used the U-Haul auto carriers and they are really stable trailers. I like them.

JT58 · 11-20-2018, 07:44 AM

You may need to elevate the drive up ramps to decrease the approach angle so you do not scrape the front faring. And you may have to put the front tires on 2 by wood blocks in the front of the trailer. I had to do this when I transported my 2011 WRX down to Florida so the front faring would clear. Once on the trailer I had no issues at all and hauled the WRX no problem.

Rock-It Man · 11-20-2018, 08:17 AM

If you want to protect your car from sand and salt, towing it on an open trailer will be worse than driving it.

There are open trailers with large shields, which will at least prevent stone strikes (but not salt). I don't know that anyone rents them.

You haven't mentioned how far you're going or whether you would consider a professional transport company with an enclosed trailer. For me, that's the only option.

SecondZ28 · 11-20-2018, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ZNix

Get the silver (galvy?) UHaul trailer and take the air damn pieces off. Will fit on that trailer like a glove. The orange trailers are not wide enough.

Galvanized

kropscamaro16 · 07-24-2024, 07:08 PM

what size did you use?

KC64 · 07-24-2024, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

what size did you use?

It’s a 6 year old post? Best of luck to ya.

Capricio · 07-25-2024, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

what size did you use?

It's been a while, but if you use the U-Haul online reservation tool, it will suggest the right carrier for your car.

11-19-2018, 12:54 PM	#1
Cheekster96 Drives: 2018 2SS Bright Red Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Maine Posts: 106	U Haul auto transport Howdy gang. Anybody ever use the auto transport from U Haul to transport their 6th gen? I have a 2018 2SS and looks like we will be moving soon. There is snow on the ground and I would rather put it on a carrier vs driving it, especially if the weather turns bad. Anybody have any experience with these? I have used one before to transport my old 4th gen that I had; no problems with that. Thanks all. __________________ Lee Cyr Plantation,ME>>>boonies 2018 SS Camaro 2022 Silverado 2500HD Big Red

11-19-2018, 02:02 PM	#2
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 949	I used a uhaul trailer to bring my Gen6 home when I bought it new. Trailer towed perfect. Handled and rode perfectly with my car on board. Had to put the plastic spacers back n the front springs to get the front end height up, to clear ramps. No issues otherwise. Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

11-20-2018, 12:22 AM	#8
matt fe2o3 Drives: 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: N. California Posts: 234	Protection aside, I as others have used the U-Haul auto carriers and they are really stable trailers. I like them. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS - SOLD

11-20-2018, 07:44 AM	#9
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	You may need to elevate the drive up ramps to decrease the approach angle so you do not scrape the front faring. And you may have to put the front tires on 2 by wood blocks in the front of the trailer. I had to do this when I transported my 2011 WRX down to Florida so the front faring would clear. Once on the trailer I had no issues at all and hauled the WRX no problem. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

07-24-2024, 07:08 PM	#12
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,130	what size did you use? __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

11-19-2018, 06:12 PM	#5
breakskeet Kevin Drives: 2018 Callaway Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rattlesnake, FL Posts: 321	Contact Plycar. I wouldn't tow open especially in bad weather without some kind of protection for rocks and dirt thrown up by the tow vehicles tires.

11-19-2018, 06:52 PM	#6
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	I towed a car about 1300 miles and the one lesson learned is that the car will get obliterated by dirt mud rock and so on. Definitely cover it up!

11-19-2018, 08:19 PM	#7
ZNix Drives: 1987 Buick Grand National Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 149	Get the silver (galvy?) UHaul trailer and take the air damn pieces off. Will fit on that trailer like a glove. The orange trailers are not wide enough.

11-20-2018, 08:17 AM	#10
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	If you want to protect your car from sand and salt, towing it on an open trailer will be worse than driving it. There are open trailers with large shields, which will at least prevent stone strikes (but not salt). I don't know that anyone rents them. You haven't mentioned how far you're going or whether you would consider a professional transport company with an enclosed trailer. For me, that's the only option.

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