PLEEEEAAASE HELP ME FIND A VEHICLE!!

kimbuktoo · Post by **kimbuktoo** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:10 pm

Hey y'all,

My burning man crew is really stressed about finding a vehicle and I was hoping some expert burners might be able to help.

We're looking to rent a box van / truck / large vehicle and it appears to be hard to find... Do any of you have experiences renting such a vehicle? If so, where did you end up renting it from? We'll be renting it from San Fran (although we're actually from Toronto, Canada).

I know it is expensive to rent a large vehicle, but we're tyring to find something that's as affordable as possible.

help!

thanks and hugs,
kimba

SilverOrange · Post by **SilverOrange** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:59 pm

Don't know if you've tried all these.

http://www.budgettruck.com/

http://www.teamscully.com/

http://www.coasttruckrental.com/

http://www.pensketruckrental.com/

http://www.ryder.com/

http://www.uhaul.com/

http://www.enterprisetrucks.com/persona ... ental.html

and these guys have box vans at some locations.
http://www.rentawreck.com/

I think that's all I remember from the Bay Area. You aren't telling them that you're taking it out to burning man, are you? You're really moving your office, or taking your time and unpacking while you're moving, or as someone else suggested going antiquing. Right?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:43 pm

Hengehold rents to burners and only opened up reservations on June 1st.

oneeyeddick · Post by **oneeyeddick** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:25 pm

That Hengehold is a great company, I love thier page !!

Very Burner friendy .

kimbuktoo · Post by **kimbuktoo** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:02 pm

Hey guys,

Awwww... thanks so much for the wonderful tips...

Oh, and no, we're not telling them we're off to BM. But apparently, many companies are cautious when you ask to rent in late Aug / early Sep.

Hugs,
Kimba

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:36 am

i always use my aka, Tim McVeigh, when renting large trucks....

i just like to see if they get the joke or not.

kimbuktoo · Post by **kimbuktoo** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:55 am

all is well! i've rented a pickup truck from hengehold and my crew has calmed down (phew!).

hengehold rocks!

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:19 pm

What's the name of the guy that rented a truck and lost it in the trade center, and then went back WITHOUT the truck to get his deposit back!?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:29 pm

Post by **mdmf007** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:44 am

gyre wrote:What's the name of the guy that rented a truck and lost it in the trade center, and then went back WITHOUT the truck to get his deposit back!?

I believe it is now INMATE 418397

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:47 am

Do they ever return the deposit when you return the truck without the truck?

LostinReno · Post by **LostinReno** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:15 pm

Simon of the Playa wrote:i always use my aka, Tim McVeigh, when renting large trucks....

i just like to see if they get the joke or not.

That's just messed up!...friggen hilarious, but still messed up!

akmojo · Post by **akmojo** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:06 am

Ryder rents parcel or city vans.. 14-16' w/500 free miles for $54/58 p/day... I am renting mine in Sacramento and will just squeek in under the 500 miles RT ... best deal I have found...

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:12 am

Beware of bait and switch deals.
Many measure the cubby on the roof as length.
A dealer nearly had to rent a truck from some other dealer for me after pulling that crap after I told them the length of bed I needed.

Ask over and over.

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:14 am

The AVIS dealership in Sacramento is very burner friendly. Ask for Steve Gatkin, tell him Doc Pyro sent you, tell him you'll be going to BM. His number is (916) 446-2695. Good luck.

PLEEEEAAASE HELP ME FIND A VEHICLE!!

PLEEEEAAASE HELP ME FIND A VEHICLE!!

Thanks so much!

yippee!