Hey all, I'm moving in a couple of months from Illinois to Colorado. it's just me on the move and I'm renting a 16" moving truck to get my stuff out there. The rental place says my car ('11 fit sport) will work fine on their car dolly, which essentially is a front axle trailer that props the drive wheels off the ground.

I've never towed a car. Is this advisable? Keep in mind I am putting Swift springs on the car this weekend, so it will be dropped 1.2" in front and 1" in rear vs stock sport. I still have yet to get my first scratch or ding, so I'm a bit overprotective right now.

Any things I should be aware of or advice?

Anyone want to follow me out there in my car? We can tour some breweries in Colorado and I'll fly ya back.

 

16"? Or 16'?

I just did the Illinois to Colorado trip two weeks ago in my Fit... snorefest!

Putting the car on a dolly should be fine, as long as there is clearance (and you remember to put it in neutral and leave parking brakes off of course).

When i moved out to San Diego some 7 years, we put my '97 Mitsubishi Mirage on a dolly. The way the strap held on the car, caused it to rub the corner of the wheel well... which ended up cutting it. Luckily we noticed after leaving Chicago, so we stopped by one uhaul branch and got another strap, then adjusted it with extra tie-downs (pulling the strap away from that corner). The Mirage was at stock height, and scraped a little when driving it onto the dolly. I'm sure the Fit would scrape too... especially after being lowered.

Personally, if i had the choice, I'd go overboard and put the car on a full size trailer.

 

Doh! 16' rather. That's what I get for posting quickly before leaving work.

Yeah, I've done the Il to Co drive (and back again) 3 times the last 3 years. Finally moving there, so it's one-way. Don't plan on going back unless it's flying into Chi-town. The drive does get better west of Denver.

The full trailer is a good idea. Turns out it's only another $100. Definitely worth it for the extra protection, not to mention no wear on the rear end wheels, etc.

Can't believe a 16' truck and trailer for 4 days and car trailer is gonna run $1250. Oh well, it's a steal compared to paying to have someone do it.

Thanks for the advice Goobers.

 

A friend just mentioned a place called U-Pack Moving. They drop off a semi trailer and I can "rent" 11 feet of the trailer, get some friends, beer, pizza and fill the thing. They deliver it to my new address 3 days later. Cost is a bit less than the truck rental + car trailer and gas. Then I can just drive out in my fit.

This option sounds pretty attractive actually as I normally do this drive in one long day vs the two it would take with the truck and trailer.

 

The U-Pack Moving sounds like a better deal to me.. I've seen motor homes using two wheel dollies with Fits on them and they looked okay but there is usually another person or 2 in those things that are helping the driver turn and back up...To tow would be a great adventure but who needs the risk?

 

The U-pack does sound pretty good.

 

U Pack has my vote, if it matters. Driving a moving truck (16'er) is not a pleasant experience and to top it off with a trailer, whew, even if you've done it before, is quite challenging (sweat in the b... crack ). So enjoy your move with less stress. Drive your Fit and leave the rest to the pros. I would. Love to drive... specially my own car. Good luck!