09-16-2019, 08:05 AM
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Racer Boy
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The OP won’t be going faster than 56 mph or so, because he’s using a U-Haul truck to tow the trailer. They have governors on them that limit their speed, plus they are very under-powered.
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09-16-2019, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Racer Boy
The OP won’t be going faster than 56 mph or so, because he’s using a U-Haul truck to tow the trailer. They have governors on them that limit their speed, plus they are very under-powered.
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We have made significant moves 3 times in the past 5 years. This will be #4.
They used to have governors, but the last few I’ve driven did not. Not to mention that I see U-Haul trucks, pulling trailers, flying by me at 75 all the time.
I would also not call them “very under powered”...more like “adequate”. 
Either way, I’m in no hurry. Safety first!
Last edited by particlewave; 09-16-2019 at 03:34 PM.
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09-16-2019, 01:36 PM
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Moved 3 times in the last 5 years?????
Damn man you need to settle down
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09-16-2019, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by blue62
Moved 3 times in the last 5 years?????
Damn man you need to settle down |
My wife’s job(s)...
The first time was so she could be closer to school (went back for masters), second was first job with new degree, and the last one was for better pay.
This time it’s because we’ve wanted to move out of the Midwest for years. Now my son is 18, done with high school and he wants to go, too. 
We hope to settle in the area for some time...hope.
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09-16-2019, 03:24 PM
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Last edited by 78F350; 09-17-2019 at 07:16 AM.
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09-16-2019, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 78F350
Time to transplant the Potatoes?
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Yessir...
I need to figure out how to keep them alive in the truck.
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09-16-2019, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by particlewave
My wife’s job(s)...
The first time was so she could be closer to school (went back for masters), second was first job with new degree, and the last one was for better pay.
This time it’s because we’ve wanted to move out of the Midwest for years. Now my son is 18, done with high school and he wants to go, too.
We hope to settle in the area for some time...hope. |
I know the feeling, PW. I've moved twice for my wife's jobs. The nature of my work allows me to live just about anywhere.
Good luck with your move and your new home.
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09-16-2019, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by piper6909
I know the feeling, PW. I've moved twice for my wife's jobs. The nature of my work allows me to live just about anywhere.
Good luck with your move and your new home.
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Thanks, buddy!
Same for me: I work from home and I can do that anywhere. Now that she’s put in a few years as an NP, she can pretty much have employers cater to her. This job will be at a primary care clinic, which is what she wanted from the start, but had a hard time since she didn’t have much experience as an NP (though she’s been in healthcare for 20 years).
Better pay, student loan forgiveness and scenery! We’re pretty excited!
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09-16-2019, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by particlewave
Thanks, buddy!
Same for me: I work from home and I can do that anywhere. Now that she’s put in a few years as an NP, she can pretty much have employers cater to her. This job will be at a primary care clinic, which is what she wanted from the start, but had a hard time since she didn’t have much experience as an NP (though she’s been in healthcare for 20 years).
Better pay, student loan forgiveness and scenery! We’re pretty excited! |
Awesome! Living the dream! 
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09-16-2019, 04:56 PM
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Racer Boy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
We have made significant moves 3 times in the past 5 years. This will be #4.
They used to have governors, but the last few I’ve driven did not. Not to mention that I see U-Haul trucks, pulling trailers, flying by me at 75 all the time.
I would also not call them “very under powered”...more like “adequate”.
Either way, I’m in no hurry. Safety first! |
Wow, I had no idea. That will make it a much more pleasant trip.
My experiences with U-Hauls were always with the speed being limited, and really gutless. As in semi-trucks blowing by you. In other words, miserable to drive.
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09-16-2019, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Racer Boy
Wow, I had no idea. That will make it a much more pleasant trip.
My experiences with U-Hauls were always with the speed being limited, and really gutless. As in semi-trucks blowing by you. In other words, miserable to drive.
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I may be wrong (maybe I just lucked out with previous trucks), but I’m keeping it at or under 60, anyway.
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10-14-2019, 04:25 AM
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Congrats on the safe trip , hope your new home works out for you .
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