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Discussion in 'Towing' started by alexretama, Oct 31, 2011.

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  1. Nov 2, 2011 at 12:07 PM
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    If your boss is smart, he'll just give you the money to rent a truck - the most it would be is $30 for a day as long as you don't have to drive far.

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  2. Nov 2, 2011 at 12:11 PM
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    Rent a trailer or a truck from the lowels, or home depot. Not to mention you can leave your truck/car there so when u get back you can drive home.
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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    What about a 8'1" tundra longbed :confused:
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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    Get it delivered .
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2011 at 12:27 PM
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    This, this, and this. I just picked up 10 6" x 6" x 12' pressure treated timbers in my '06 Super Duty diesel and it was hairy because of the overhang. Next time around I'm bringing my car trailer.

    No way would I try to move anything like that in a Tacoma. Rent or borrow a 16' dual axle trailer or have it delivered.
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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    That would work. With the tailgate down you'd have less than two feet sticking out.
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2011 at 6:14 AM
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    From a one job stand point this may not be the most economical. But if you have need for future hauling of long loads(ladders, lumber, anything beyond bed length). Consider a "Extend-A-truck" it slides into your tow hitch and extends your carrying capabilities by at least 4' feet. Plus it gives you a secure tie down point.

    I have hauled 16'-20' lumber, extension ladders and other goods too long for the truck bed with mine. I raise the support bar higher than bed height to put the weight back into the truck. It fits into any 2" receiver. Cost is around $100.

    extend-a-truck.jpg
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2011 at 7:28 AM
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    Is there no such thing as delivery down there ?
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2011 at 8:03 AM
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    I'm wondering the same thing - if it's for a job, just make the company pay the damn delivery fee (if they even charge one).

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  10. Nov 4, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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  11. Nov 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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    I am a novice woodworker and am routinely purchasing rough sawn odd sized lumber and sheet goods. This item has made transporting these materials a cinch. Great price for a very well made product.
     
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  12. Nov 5, 2011 at 4:23 PM
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    the yard does not offer a delivery service
     
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  13. Nov 5, 2011 at 4:26 PM
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    Then the correct answer is " rent a trailer , charge rental cost to job "
     
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  14. Nov 6, 2011 at 5:59 AM
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    Bingo.

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