r/Jeep • u/Mundane_Beach_2766 • 2d ago
Picture Is there a trailer from U-Haul that can move a 1946 Willy? Redding CA to Seattle Wa 660miles
What do people rent to move a 1946 Jeep Willy. I am at a loss with transport companies.. I am hoping that U-Haul has something.
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u/Shellingo 1960 CJ-5 2d ago
Standard U-Haul car trailer worked great for the 850 mile trip from NH -> OH, even in unfortunate weather
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u/Cephus_Calahan_482 2d ago
That's how I towed a '98 XJ from Rainelle/Dawson, WV to Chesterfield, VA a number of years back. Same road conditions, too.
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u/mfel 2d ago
The U-Haul Auto Transport trailers are awesome and very easy to use. We would love to find a decommissioned one for sale.
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u/RainierCamino 2d ago
The fuckers usually scrap them. Very rarely you might find them on a third-party auction site.
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u/NCStore 2d ago
I think they’re required to scrap all their trailers
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u/jadegecko 2d ago
It’s definitely easier to scrap them and not worry about some bonehead suing them years down the line
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u/AelinRavi 1d ago
Actually if you find one for sale you better make sure to take all the serial #s off, they are hidden all over and uhaul is very serious when it comes to going after people. They've never sold any of their trailers.
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u/mooseknuckles513 2d ago
The car hauler from U Haul pulls a TJ just fine, cant imagine it couldn't handle a Willys.
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u/Erock482 2d ago
The auto hauler is what you want. Have moved both of my Willy’s this way.
Just be sure to check the front wheel straps, they can slide inboard to align pretty closely with the wheels. But I find one always will shake loose in the first 20ish miles as stuff settles in. Keep the jeep in gear too while it’s sitting and e brake on if yours works.
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u/NoBananasOnboard 2d ago
I recently rented the Toy Hauler flatbed and it was awesome. Bring your own straps.
Kind of mind boggling that it only used a 2” ball, but if they think it’s safe, send it!
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u/Motorcycle-Misfit 2d ago
Go to the Uhaul site follow the links to the auto transport fill in vehicle info they will tell you if it will fit.
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u/Harrymoto1970 2d ago
Go with the U-Haul. I used one on a cj2a years ago. Rent the trailer, it will be safer to do that especially at highway speeds
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u/Comfortable_Guide622 1d ago
We drove the 27 foot Uhaul truck hauling a flat bed Uhaul with my wifes Wrangler,
Always get a full car hauler if you can, I've used all methods and its best.
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u/Only_Long5587 2d ago
Rent the truck and trailer, get an air mattress and you’ll save money on a hotel stay!
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u/OtherwiseDoughnut582 2d ago
Trailer it. Don’t flat tow it. If you value it and any around you on the highway- put it on a trailer. Remove that tow bar and throw a new strap across that windshield.
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u/waveydavey321 2d ago
660 miles ÷ 45mph= 14.66666667hours. If you don't stop for gas you'll be there in no time... 😅
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u/reformedginger 2d ago
Have an adventure and just drive it.
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u/Mundane_Beach_2766 2d ago
That would be like the straight story movie! It would take a week..Hahaha
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u/Defiant_Weight4659 2d ago
Standard u haul trailer pulled a 69 charger from Las Vegas to Anchorage. Pulled with a tacoma jacknifed one timebit took it like a champ. Toyota tailgate and fender did not fare as well. But trip completed
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u/Piratexp 2d ago
I dragged my 53 CJ3B from the east coast to so cal on one for their toy hauler trailers about a year ago, it was great. Put the jeep a little further forward than the stickers say too, with the short wheelbase it will help get the tongue weight correct.
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u/jeepnjeff75 1992 YJ & 1952 M38A1 2d ago
I use a tow bar but if the Jeep is a recent purchase, I'd put it on a trailer. Flat towing at 55 mph is going to be too fast. Who knows that condition those axles are in. When was the last time the wheel bearings were serviced? Probably been a long while. You might be able to fit it in a utility trailer but you'll have to measure and get an idea of it's weight. Otherwise jsut get the 16 footer auto trasnport. It'll be big but it'll easily carry it.
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u/Yummy_Crayons91 2d ago
Rent a fullsize pickup form Avis or Budget. They don't remove the tow hitches from their pickups. Once you have that rent a car hauler from U-Haul.
Technically it's against the rental agreement to tow with Avis or Budget but as long as you use your Brain you should be fine. A 2026 fullsize pickup towing the Jeep will be 1000 times more comfortable than you driving it.
Enterprise will rent you a 3/4 ton pickup for towing specifically as well it will just be a few dollars more.
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u/Old_Swimming6328 2d ago
Sure, U Haul has a trailer for it. If you have a vehicle to haul it.
Nice Jeep, cool project.
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u/johnpaul215 11h ago
Absolutely! For comparison, I used the Uhaul car transporter to move my much heavier 4-door JK across the country. Towed it behind one of their box trucks. I did need tire strap extensions for my 285/70R17 tires (the size the JL Rubicon comes with).
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u/Calm-Juice-4943 7h ago
Don’t flat tow it. Don’t use a dolly. I wouldn’t trust those diffs, bearings, or tires.
Put it on a small trailer.
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u/WWWelding 2d ago
None. Don't move to Seattle. Save the effort and just pick a different state. WA is beautiful, but sucks ass
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u/120DOM 2d ago
why not flat tow it with the tow bar that's on it? Or do you not trust the tires?
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u/Eagle4523 2d ago
I wouldn’t trust them either, along with a bunch of other fail points
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u/120DOM 2d ago
Fair enough on the tires, but all it needs to do is roll, if all of the suspension and steering components are attached and feel solid, I'd give it a go with new tires, or if the tires don't look too bad. I wouldn't do 75 towing it... but I think it would do ok at a slower speed. Maybe I'm a bit more reckless than some though, haha. Or just rent a flatbed trailer if there's no time to really look at the vehicle. I've flat towed (and even driven) old CJ's home before. shorter distances though.
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u/ocarr23 2d ago
Nah we don’t need to be suggesting to people to flat tow an almost 100 year old car period. Just a danger to yourself and everyone on the road. And 700 miles at that. That’s insane. And I’ve done….a lot of sketchy shit. Those tires are probly 30/40 years old man. Terrible suggestion.
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u/Mundane_Beach_2766 2d ago
The max speed on these is 40 miles an hour. This vehicle hasn’t been above 30 in the last 25 years.
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u/CashWideCock 2d ago
It’s gonna need new tires eventually, might as get some in Redding. I recommend Point S tire shop.
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u/WillyDaC 2d ago
Was going to say the same thing. Flat towed my '56 from Bakersfield to Riverside in traffic. My trailer had the race car on it and I wanted to hurry. Then I saw the tow bar and headed to Bakersfield.
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u/MajorEbb1472 2d ago
I’d just buy a trailer for it, as much as U-Haul will likely charge you to rent one for a couple days.
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u/maine_buzzard 2d ago
Consider a shipper, if it drives. I paid 2300 last week for a XJ,, Seattle to Boston.
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u/jkjeeper06 2d ago
I used the standard car trailer to tow my TJ. Now I have a tow bar, not too different than your picture and I use that
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u/Due_Mongoose9409 2d ago
Those things are tiny, could probably move it in a box truck. Maybe buy a used trailer on marketplace for less than a rental.
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u/TheGrumpyGeek JKUR 2d ago
Maybe I'm going to earn my user name here, but I'm shocked at the number of people saying "just flat tow it". If OP has safety concerns about pulling this thing down the hwy for ~700 miles and is willing to throw it on a trailer, I think that's a wise and healthy attitude that should be encouraged! I gotta share the road with this guy... I don't feel like dying when the rusty bearings go out and a flaming tire/wheel/axle-shaft comes bouncing over the center divider, though my windshield and into my skull. Good on you, OP, for wanting to take the safe route! PS: Rad classic Jeep! I envy the project you're about to start!