Swapping engines

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by piper6909

I'm in agreement with Newsguy. I would not recommend a dolly. Assuming it doesn't harm the transmission, the low clearance is also a big concern. Your local U-Haul should have car trailers where you can load the whole car.

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/Auto-Transport-Rental/AT/

I'll look into it further. I didn't consider rear ground clearance, The full-size auto transport is considerably heavier than the tow dolly, which is a concern. They're made to haul heavy vehicles. I don't want to exceed my Isuzu's 4000 lb. tow capacity, although I once towed a 5000-lb travel trailer with it, so it does have some reserve.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

I'll look into it further. I didn't consider rear ground clearance, The full-size auto transport is considerably heavier than the tow dolly, which is a concern. They're made to haul heavy vehicles. I don't want to exceed my Isuzu's 4000 lb. tow capacity, although I once towed a 5000-lb travel trailer with it, so it does have some reserve.

You can tell the U-Haul rep what your tow vehicle is and the vehicle you're towing and they'll tell you if you're within limits.

This is helpful:
https://www.uhaul.com/Tips/Towing/Auto-Transporter-User-Instructions-121/

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by piper6909

This is helpful:
https://www.uhaul.com/Tips/Towing/Auto-Transporter-User-Instructions-121/

Thanks, Al. Lots of useful information in there. So far I've towed two fully loaded covered cargo trailers over there, a 6x12 and a 5x9. Only the Porsche remains to be moved.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

although I once towed a 5000-lb travel trailer with it, so it does have some reserve.

The Boxster weighs 2778 and the trailer weighs 2210, according to the U-haul website, for a total weight of 4988. If you've already pulled a 5000 pound trailer, this shouldn't be a problem. I would imagine you've pulled the trailer much further than you'll be pulling the Box, right?

Another option is to rent one of their pickup trucks along with the trailer. You can rent them by the hour for fairly cheap. This will give you peace of mind and eliminate any risk to your Trooper.