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v6sonoma · 11-21-2010, 02:53 PM

I towed a car from Maryland to Rhode Island with my Sonoma. It'll work but like said You'd be better off with renting a uhaul and trailer. Especially if you don't have the proper trailer brakes etc.

TheBurninator · 11-21-2010, 03:10 PM

I am redeploying from Afghanistan in the spring so I only need to move my two vehicles from Colorado to New York. So, it looks like I will be driving one and shipping the other. Thanks for all your in put!

v6sonoma · 11-21-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBurninator

I am redeploying from Afghanistan in the spring so I only need to move my two vehicles from Colorado to New York. So, it looks like I will be driving one and shipping the other. Thanks for all your in put!

Of course if you want someone to drive one back for ya.

TheBurninator · 11-21-2010, 03:39 PM

I mean, if you want to drive the Trailblazer I don't mind. On second thought...my girlfriend is a Rhodie Girl and I love her to death but she drives like crap so I am not sure about you RI drivers

v6sonoma · 11-21-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBurninator

I mean, if you want to drive the Trailblazer I don't mind. On second thought...my girlfriend is a Rhodie Girl and I love her to death but she drives like crap so I am not sure about you RI drivers

lol I don't blame you!

sleddog · 11-21-2010, 05:17 PM

Seems to work good for me. Alaska to washington without any problems.

Sled

fireresq157 · 11-21-2010, 05:36 PM

I have a trail also and it should work just remember your driving for 2.

Alfieboy · 11-21-2010, 11:23 PM

LEt me ask all those naysayers do you EVEN have a Trailblazer?

Im outta this discussion... its not the BEST but can be done & safely. PERIOD..Would I advise doing on a reg basis no... of course transporting,flying,etc are options.

the OP DID NOT ask for that.

He asked if he could tow his Camaro on a trailer safely to where his destination was. & Yes smartly he can. Would I dolly it, NO.

Best of luck.... feel free to PM if need help.

justdenny · 11-22-2010, 03:03 AM

There is another alternative, but it might not be doable without a return trip...I moved a partially dismantled 68 camaro INSIDE a 26 foot Budget truck...however, it had a lift gate, and as far as I know, you can't rent lift gate trucks from Budget one-way. Not sure if the new Camaro would fit inside or not, even if you could get a truck going one way. You would need a flatbed tow truck to slide it in, if it would fit. And then you'd have to figure out how to keep it locked in place. Mine had no front wheels or motor, so it didn't move around much. Probably too much work.

Epitaph · 11-22-2010, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NASCR3

Seriously dude, did you bump your head? The only way I would profit off of him (since that's what you're accusing me of trying to do) is if he were to rent the truck from me going back the other direction from NY to Colorado. Not that it's any of your god damn business how my business works. Cynical jack asses like you make me want to

. I'd be willing to bet you're one of those 9/11 & JFK conspiracy theory nuts too. Do you believe in Bigfoot?

My only concern is that the OP get his Camaro to NY the safest way possible. Had you actually taken the time to read my entire post you would have seen that I made mention to in great detail the option of shipping his car instead of using any kind of rental equipment.

It was a JOKE.

Did you not see my "There's nothing better than getting info like this."?

If you're going to lose it over something this small, you probably need to go to the Doc to get some Zoloft...

My step-father would react the same way over a harmless joke and flip out exactly like you did. You can probably guess how much my sisters and I like him (along with their spouses and mine as well). If you do freak out over stuff so small, you should try re-evaluating your life.

Don't ignore the small good things, ignore the small bad things. Cherish the fun time with your family. There's no reason to be pissed off your entire life. You only have one life to live, why not be happy with it? When you're happy with your life, nobody can bring you down. Not somebody that's an asshole to everyone, or the person that stole your car.

Here's the part where you say, "Nice try, Doc trying to sell Zoloft".

Hopefully we can put this misunderstanding aside an have a beer in each others name.

Russell James · 11-22-2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfieboy

LEt me ask all those naysayers do you EVEN have a Trailblazer?

Im outta this discussion... its not the BEST but can be done & safely. PERIOD..Would I advise doing on a reg basis no... of course transporting,flying,etc are options.

the OP DID NOT ask for that.

He asked if he could tow his Camaro on a trailer safely to where his destination was. & Yes smartly he can. Would I dolly it, NO.

Best of luck.... feel free to PM if need help.

Below is a link to a post from someone who did it. His comments about almost getting sick from the bouncing pretty much sums up the rear suspension is not up to a big load like that for a long distance.

I've owned Trailblazers and Envoys, and did tow lighter loads with them - snowmobile trailers. But any heavier load and the rear end was like a bucking bronco. Way too weak springs and shocks for any type of heavy towing.

I'd do it for a real short trip. Across country? no way would I do that.

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=49261

NASCR3 · 11-22-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epitaph

It was a JOKE.

Did you not see my "There's nothing better than getting info like this."?

If you're going to lose it over something this small, you probably need to go to the Doc to get some Zoloft...

My step-father would react the same way over a harmless joke and flip out exactly like you did. You can probably guess how much my sisters and I like him (along with their spouses and mine as well). If you do freak out over stuff so small, you should try re-evaluating your life.

Don't ignore the small good things, ignore the small bad things. Cherish the fun time with your family. There's no reason to be pissed off your entire life. You only have one life to live, why not be happy with it? When you're happy with your life, nobody can bring you down. Not somebody that's an asshole to everyone, or the person that stole your car.

Here's the part where you say, "Nice try, Doc trying to sell Zoloft".

Hopefully we can put this misunderstanding aside an have a beer in each others name.

Ok my bad

. I guess the "nice try Mr. Budget dealer" sent me in the wrong direction. Behind us it is

I will go

on myself now.

That's the problem with this kind of communication. It is very hard to read the intended inflection in the keystrokes.

John

11-21-2010, 02:53 PM	#15
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	I towed a car from Maryland to Rhode Island with my Sonoma. It'll work but like said You'd be better off with renting a uhaul and trailer. Especially if you don't have the proper trailer brakes etc. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

11-21-2010, 05:17 PM	#20
sleddog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Interior of Alaska Posts: 192 View My Garage	Towing the car Seems to work good for me. Alaska to washington without any problems. Sled Attached Images

11-22-2010, 03:03 AM	#23
justdenny Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 157	There is another alternative, but it might not be doable without a return trip...I moved a partially dismantled 68 camaro INSIDE a 26 foot Budget truck...however, it had a lift gate, and as far as I know, you can't rent lift gate trucks from Budget one-way. Not sure if the new Camaro would fit inside or not, even if you could get a truck going one way. You would need a flatbed tow truck to slide it in, if it would fit. And then you'd have to figure out how to keep it locked in place. Mine had no front wheels or motor, so it didn't move around much. Probably too much work. __________________

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11-21-2010, 03:10 PM	#16
TheBurninator Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 26	I am redeploying from Afghanistan in the spring so I only need to move my two vehicles from Colorado to New York. So, it looks like I will be driving one and shipping the other. Thanks for all your in put!

11-21-2010, 03:39 PM	#18
TheBurninator Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 26	I mean, if you want to drive the Trailblazer I don't mind. On second thought...my girlfriend is a Rhodie Girl and I love her to death but she drives like crap so I am not sure about you RI drivers

11-21-2010, 05:36 PM	#21
fireresq157 Drives: 1997 SS & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,027	I have a trail also and it should work just remember your driving for 2.

11-21-2010, 11:23 PM	#22
Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	LEt me ask all those naysayers do you EVEN have a Trailblazer? Im outta this discussion... its not the BEST but can be done & safely. PERIOD..Would I advise doing on a reg basis no... of course transporting,flying,etc are options. the OP DID NOT ask for that. He asked if he could tow his Camaro on a trailer safely to where his destination was. & Yes smartly he can. Would I dolly it, NO. Best of luck.... feel free to PM if need help.