Picking up new 914 project. Any tips tricks for loading an inop 914 on a U-haul trailer? |
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Picking up new 914 project. Any tips tricks for loading an inop 914 on a U-haul trailer? |
914rrr |
Dec 29 2022, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
Hi guys, I'm picking up a inop roller 914 tomorrow in Louisville KY. I'm looking for ideas for loading this 914 on a U-Haul car transport trailer. It will likely be just my wife and I and we may need some mechanical assistance to load it.
Q: Has anybody figured out a way to temporarily mount a hand crank boat winch on said U-Haul trailer? Another potential 914 parts car has a broken passenger side suspension console. Any ideas for loading that on a U-Haul trailer would be appreciated as well. |
914rrr |
Dec 29 2022, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
OK, Rant Time. U-Haul has maintained their 100% perfect record of delivering equipment (trucks, dollys, trailers, etc.) with underinflated tires !!! Employee told me " they didn't have an inflation gauge" WTF ?!?!?!?!? Guess what, I DID !!! Employee proceeded to thump trailer tires with a stick and proclaim "...they're all fine..." Quick check with my Ryobi inflator netted anywhere from 47 psi to 56 psi. They grudgingly agreed to top them all off.
Lesson: NEVER assume U-Haul has properly inflated tires on ANYTHING on their lot. Same goes for equipment maintenance like properly lubed tire strap ratchets (HA HA), broken or missing ramp pins, etc. |
bdstone914 |
Jan 16 2023, 08:44 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
OK, Rant Time. U-Haul has maintained their 100% perfect record of delivering equipment (trucks, dollys, trailers, etc.) with underinflated tires !!! Employee told me " they didn't have an inflation gauge" WTF ?!?!?!?!? Guess what, I DID !!! Employee proceeded to thump trailer tires with a stick and proclaim "...they're all fine..." Quick check with my Ryobi inflator netted anywhere from 47 psi to 56 psi. They grudgingly agreed to top them all off. Lesson: NEVER assume U-Haul has properly inflated tires on ANYTHING on their lot. Same goes for equipment maintenance like properly lubed tire strap ratchets (HA HA), broken or missing ramp pins, etc. I once rented a U hual trailer that pulled funny. When i checked the tire pressure they ranged from 20 to 80 psi. |
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