Moving out of Colorado.

[00tec]

Last time, I used Penske. Higher deck, but it got better mileage with the diesel than the big gas motors uhaul used. Diesel is lower than gas in many places as well. The truck was in better shape than the uhauls. I felt that the penske wasn't as gutless on hills.

[BlasterBob]

Thanks for all the responses so far. Told Pensky that I sure want the senior discount which immediately knocked 20% off. They offered an unlimited mileage deal and deal included a total of six days usage.
The Pensky quote from Trinidad to Peoria, IL came to $1081.00 and the discount brought it down to about $875. Of course they mentioned insurance would be added to that figure since only a few of the truck renters insurance companies will cover the truck and it's contents. I contacted my State Farm agent who advised that the truck and contents WILL be covered by S.F. and they will furnish a certificate for their coverage. Of course, I willhave to furnish all fuel for this one way trip and I believe these big 26-ft truck get around 8 - 10 MPG. Sure a lot cheaper than having a moving company do the move but we will have to do our own packing, loading, driving the 1,000 miles, unload and unpack. Sounds like a "no brainer" for us old folks.

[TheGrey]

This may be of help, in addition to your move:

http://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.c...s/hourly-labor

[00tec]

You could also hire some local movers to load the truck for you, do the same to unload.

[TheGrey]

You could also hire some local movers to load the truck for you, do the same to unload.

That's what the link was that I provided. Great minds think alike.

[00tec]

That's what the link was that I provided. Great minds think alike.

Yeah, I was posting, then my ADD kicked in, came back, hit submit and saw yours.

[86k10]

Thanks for all the responses so far. Told Pensky that I sure want the senior discount which immediately knocked 20% off. They offered an unlimited mileage deal and deal included a total of six days usage.
The Pensky quote from Trinidad to Peoria, IL came to $1081.00 and the discount brought it down to about $875. Of course they mentioned insurance would be added to that figure since only a few of the truck renters insurance companies will cover the truck and it's contents. I contacted my State Farm agent who advised that the truck and contents WILL be covered by S.F. and they will furnish a certificate for their coverage. Of course, I willhave to furnish all fuel for this one way trip and I believe these big 26-ft truck get around 8 - 10 MPG. Sure a lot cheaper than having a moving company do the move but we will have to do our own packing, loading, driving the 1,000 miles, unload and unpack. Sounds like a "no brainer" for us old folks.

I am thinking more like 5-6 mpg max. U-hauls newest 24-26 ft truck will be no newer than 2008 due to them only running gas engines and they are all GMC which was last made in 2008. Penske will have a newer truck, approx no older than 4-5 years.

[00tec]

I am thinking more like 5-6 mpg max. U-hauls newest 24-26 ft truck will be no newer than 2008 due to them only running gas engines and they are all GMC which was last made in 2008. Penske will have a newer truck, approx no older than 4-5 years.

The Penske I drove got between 7 and 9 depending on terrain. I have a lead foot and came from east Texas to Denver up 287 and across Raton pass.

[bryjcom]

I had an awful time with Uhaul moving from IL to CO.

I was a 24 years old, packed my entire house into their biggest truck. Clicking down the road in western IL with my 5 year old son when the engine starts dropping cylinders. Can barely keep it over 60mph. I've got semi trucks passing me and my engine is stuttering... Found it stopped stuttering if I filled up with BP gas which was a lot more than your regular gas station gas. That worked great till Omaha, when there was no more BP stations west. Started stuttering again real bad and barely made it to town.

I go to drop it off and the idiot at the Loveland Uhaul says he's going to charge me for the cracked windshield which was already there when I picked it up in IL. Argued with the guy for a while telling him the truck was a piece of shit and it has serious engine problems and that there is NO WAY in hell that I'm paying for a windshield, especially after spending $700 in gas to get out here, which I bet was due to the engine trouble.

I ended up disputing the charges as soon as I got back to the car... Ended up paying for it but it will be the last time I rent a Uhaul

[ben4372]

Another vote for Penske. Lots newer truck, and was less expensive.