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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-31-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,225
Posted By hojs69
You mention putting the car cover on if you stop....

You mention putting the car cover on if you stop.

I would not do that. Don't put a car cover on over a dirty painted surface. Scratch the heck out of it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-31-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,225
Posted By triathlonx13
No to hauling car with car cover on open trailer.

No to hauling car with car cover on open trailer.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-30-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,225
Posted By BILL BOWMAN1
Not even in an enclosed trailer.

Not even in an enclosed trailer.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-30-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,225
Posted By Rustytinman55
Cover on opened Trailer

Be very careful about transporting on an open trailer with a car cover.
Flapping covers in the wind can ruin a beautiful paint job.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-30-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,225
Posted By Radman
There are two very good reasons to not have a...

There are two very good reasons to not have a cover on the car while it is being towed. As others have said, it will damage your paint if not remove it completely on some of the corners. The second...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-30-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,225
Posted By rwfisher
The cover is just going to cause issues and...

The cover is just going to cause issues and you’ll be worried about what is happening under the cover the whole trip.. It will obviously make people even more curious to what’s underneath and really...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-30-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,225
Posted By sdbob
I wouldn't tow with cover as others have said the...

I wouldn't tow with cover as others have said the constant wind flapping corners. You may put some kind of faring (I have know experience with faring just thinking)on front of trailer. I'd make sure...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-30-2024, 04:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,225
Posted By 242177P
Think about just how many flaps per minute a ...

Think about just how many flaps per minute a
cover will do at highway speeds. Just how slow
are you prepared to travel?

I'm hesitant to write this, but... if there are stake
pockets you...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-30-2024, 02:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,225
Posted By b-man
Don’t tow it with the cover on. It will...

Don’t tow it with the cover on.

It will abrade the paint especially on any corners.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-29-2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 488
Posted By KS circutguy
Arrow BEETLEJUICE 2 Trailer (2024) Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton

Looks good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGxZQOCyOA0
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-09-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,829
Posted By jerry455
When I went to pick up a 1976 Firebird, from a...

When I went to pick up a 1976 Firebird, from a member here, bober, in 2018. U Haul would not let me rent a car trailer from them because I was going to use my 2018 Colorado. It is capable of towing...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-01-2024, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By grivera
Thanks Jim

Thanks Jim
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-31-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,963
Posted By poncho-mike
I work for a large corporation that manufactures...

I work for a large corporation that manufactures and sells power equipment. When pricing products, there are two labor rates we consider:

Straight labor - the average hourly rate of a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-30-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,963
Posted By Sirrotica
Old flat rate mechanic, and also I've owned my...

Old flat rate mechanic, and also I've owned my own garage business twice during the last 5 decades. .8 HR. to replace the tie rod, and set toe in to factory spec. .3 HR. to replace tie rod without...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-29-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,963
Posted By 400 4spd.
I've spent $2800 for LP to keep my shop warm...

I've spent $2800 for LP to keep my shop warm since the weather cooled. Gotta recoup it somehow.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-29-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,963
Posted By TAKerry
Obviously you think the price is too high or you...

Obviously you think the price is too high or you would have just told the shop to do it.
As a small business owner some things that people dont consider when they get a price for a professional...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-28-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,963
Posted By Mr Twister
If you know how to do it yourself correctly, shop...

If you know how to do it yourself correctly, shop rates hurt your feelings. But remember, they got light bills, insurance, cost of the building, labor to pay etc. The other day I was sitting in a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-28-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,963
Posted By 71GP76TA
Off the top of my head .. $400 is about right...

Off the top of my head .. $400 is about right depending on the labor rate. We charge $150/hr. Dealership is $220/hr. Parts price can vary depending on quality and markup. The days of $29 alignments...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-28-2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,963
Posted By Lemans64
Did some looking up on Prodemand, snap on based...

Did some looking up on Prodemand, snap on based flat rate and repair. Lab is .9 to change outer tie rod end 1 side
Part was 350 retail for 1 thru AC Delco brand. Shop lab up here is close to 170 /...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-09-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,814
Posted By necdb3
I live in Melbourne FL. Where in Melbourne are...

I live in Melbourne FL. Where in Melbourne are you staying?
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-30-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ben M.
Kinda agree with Jim. I am an electrical engineer...

Kinda agree with Jim. I am an electrical engineer and write all the safety procedures on how to test my equipment and troubleshoot it, plus I know how to work on all of it as well and how to use the...
Forum: Members Helping Members 10-25-2023, 04:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By dataway
I've been looking for old school motels like that...

I've been looking for old school motels like that where you can park right in front of the room ... getting hard to find these days.

Do you use a hitch pin lock? I have one that you slide through...
Forum: Members Helping Members 10-24-2023, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Stuart
I don't do any towing but I''m curious - do you...

I don't do any towing but I''m curious - do you have some sort of alarm system on the truck and trailer? I assume there's a padlock or something on the hitch itself.
Forum: Members Helping Members 10-24-2023, 04:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By dataway
In the next six months I have to make many trips...

In the next six months I have to make many trips from NY to TN towing an open trailers with lots of stuff on them, mowers, tractor implements, motorcycles etc.

Has me pretty nervous ... so far...
Forum: Members Helping Members 09-27-2023, 03:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By dataway
My situation is probably going to require a...

My situation is probably going to require a rather tight timeline. Probably a one or two month window max where I will own both properties, and can be at both properties for pickup and dropoff. ...
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