Box truck or extended cargo van? any suggestions appreciated. I reneted a standard uhaul van and picked up two machines last summer. Probably could have fit 3. I freight in a bunch of pins and take it in the ss on shipping so I am gonna go to some shows and see if I can grab a bunch at once. I'm in rochester and we're gonna go to allentown show. I have never been to a show so i have no clue what to expect will be for sale. Hate to rental a big ole freighter and come home with a few boards and a fistful of leds. If i end up with a bigger rig than I need I will likely have room for a few more if someone wants to take advantage of shipping cost savings.

#2 9 years ago

TOY

mario_1_up

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Fairbank, IA

11y 80,800 2,350 24 8

If you are going with more than person drive a car and if you need to rent a box truck do so then.

#3 9 years ago

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lockednlit

Inactive member

Little Compton, RI

9y 13,150 150

Drive there rent uhaul accordingly to return , thats what i will be doing , will be my frist time at allentown too , used to go to TPF in grapvine when lived in texas

#4 9 years ago

PWT

michiganpinball

Michigan Pinball

Chelsea, MI

12y 58,150 958 3

Full size chevy van holds four dmd pins.

#5 9 years ago

ROB

rcbrown316

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Webster, NY

9y 81,300 3,688 22 10

Quoted from michiganpinball:
Full size chevy van holds four dmd pins.

sitting flat on their bottoms or upright on their backs?

#6 9 years ago

DAD

fiberdude120

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10y 78,650 3,369 4

Rent one of the dodge tradesmen vans. They have a lot of room inside,you could probably fit 4 or 5 standing on there backs.

#7 9 years ago

ROB

rcbrown316

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Webster, NY

9y 81,300 3,688 22 10

Quoted from mario_1_up:
If you are going with more than person drive a car and if you need to rent a box truck do so then.

good idea but i am going with my gal. driving back seperate is not an option

#8 9 years ago

WLC

BMore-Pinball

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12y 122K 4,979 33

UHaul cargos are usually easier to load then a van

#9 9 years ago

ROB

rcbrown316

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Webster, NY

9y 81,300 3,688 22 10

i'm likely going to rent from enterprise. Uhaul's "unlimited" miles were ummmm... fuggin' limited. leaning towards a full sized van. I'll just need to get some straps and fold the games up and stand em up on their backs

#10 9 years ago

DAD

fiberdude120

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10y 78,650 3,369 4

Don't forget lots of moving blankets.

#11 9 years ago

ROB

rcbrown316

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Webster, NY

9y 81,300 3,688 22 10

Quoted from fiberdude120:
Don't forget lots of moving blankets.

yep got 'em

#12 9 years ago

RON

Ronnie1114

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Coeur D'alene, ID

11y 83,800 3,056 39 10

U haul trailer is the way to go!

#13 9 years ago

ROB

rcbrown316

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Webster, NY

9y 81,300 3,688 22 10

the suspension would concern me a bit but i don't know this is why I ask!

#14 9 years ago

RON

Ronnie1114

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Coeur D'alene, ID

11y 83,800 3,056 39 10

OP
Quoted from rcbrown316:
the suspension would concern me a bit but i don't know this is why I ask!

Ratchet straps are your friend...

#15 9 years ago

BAM

bam10

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Raleigh, NC

10y 46,800 513 27

I've used a I haul trailer a couple times and with 3 machines it still looks empty. No problems with machines after a 7 hour trip. Strap everything down tight and go.

#16 9 years ago

DEN

Colehvac1

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11y 77,600 1,654

Here's a good piece of advice, make your deals before the show and meet the seller at the show to pick up your games. Don't leave it to luck, all the good buys are gone before the public enters. Usually deals are made long before the show, and you will stuck paying top dollar.

#17 9 years ago

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michiganpinball

Michigan Pinball

Chelsea, MI

12y 58,150 958 3

OP
Quoted from rcbrown316:
sitting flat on their bottoms or upright on their backs?

Flat. Two in the back side by side and two in the side door (sideways) side by side. Slide them in and put blankest between them so the can't hit each other. I don't even strap them in. Also, there isn't enought roof height to stand them up FYI.

#18 9 years ago

ROB

rcbrown316

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Webster, NY

9y 81,300 3,688 22 10

Quoted from michiganpinball:
Flat. Two in the back side by side and two in the side door (sideways) side by side. Slide them in and put blankest between them so the can't hit each other. I don't even strap them in. Also, there isn't enought roof height to stand them up FYI.

sweeet. thats what I like to hear. much appreciated mr. michigan!

#19 9 years ago

ROB

rcbrown316

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Webster, NY

9y 81,300 3,688 22 10

Quoted from Colehvac1:
Here's a good piece of advice, make your deals before the show and meet the seller at the show to pick up your games. Don't leave it to luck, all the good buys are gone before the public enters. Usually deals are made long before the show, and you will stuck paying top dollar.

yes very sage advice colehvac. I want to make deals on a couple before we get there and have room for a couple more.

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