TreePapa said:
All I said is load it and watch how it squats and drives. That applies to a minivan or a sprinter.
Hauling logs in a minivan... ?
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All I said is load it and watch how it squats and drives. That applies to a minivan or a sprinter.
don't know what the rental rate on a u-haul or ryder truck would be, Home depot and lowes have stake side trucks (actually the sides fold down) that cost $25 for the first 45 min. they will haul a ton, and have an alarm if you overload them.
I'm sure you have your answer, but I know from direct experience in my Sienna - one third of a cord, heavy, but fine, one half, dicey, wouldn't do it again.
the guys on ax men take logs to the sawmill in a Toyota Fourunner, so you should be fine. Don't forget the bungee cord though, and no sudden stops. (TIC)
Well I did end up doing it - sorry if I forgot to let folks know 
Anyway to help make up for it, here are some pictures. I figure I moved somewhere around 1/3 cord on this trip, perhaps a bit more but it is so hard to really tell with logs like this. Pictures show view from back of van (I had removed one log before I remembered to take pictures, but you get the idea) and from side with one door open...
Then you can see the pile of logs next to the driveway followed by the pile once cut into rounds - was a fun day that day.
Anyway to help make up for it, here are some pictures. I figure I moved somewhere around 1/3 cord on this trip, perhaps a bit more but it is so hard to really tell with logs like this. Pictures show view from back of van (I had removed one log before I remembered to take pictures, but you get the idea) and from side with one door open... Then you can see the pile of logs next to the driveway followed by the pile once cut into rounds - was a fun day that day.
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Hauling in a van scares me. Do you have options?
Borrow a friends truck/trailer?
Split and stack the wood at it's current location, to haul with your truck later? (It will weigh a lot less after it has dried out, too.)
Rent a truck?
If you have to use the van, go to a furniture store and get a few large card board boxes - line your van with them for protection.
More trips with less damage is better than less trips overloaded. I'd go for 4-6 trips.
Happier days will come with the truck!
Borrow a friends truck/trailer?
Split and stack the wood at it's current location, to haul with your truck later? (It will weigh a lot less after it has dried out, too.)
Rent a truck?
If you have to use the van, go to a furniture store and get a few large card board boxes - line your van with them for protection.
More trips with less damage is better than less trips overloaded. I'd go for 4-6 trips.
Happier days will come with the truck!
What do you mean. My van is the best truck I have ever owned, and I have had a few.
maplewood said:Hauling in a van scares me. Do you have options?
Borrow a friends truck/trailer?
Split and stack the wood at it's current location, to haul with your truck later? (It will weigh a lot less after it has dried out, too.)
Rent a truck?
If you have to use the van, go to a furniture store and get a few large card board boxes - line your van with them for protection.
More trips with less damage is better than less trips overloaded. I'd go for 4-6 trips.
Happier days will come with the truck!
I have hauled more wood in my 04 Impala then my neighbours pickup.
Some times you have to be quick to score wood on CL and do not have time to borrow someones pickup. I was truly amazed how much I could fit into the IMPALA, used a few tarps in the back seat and trunk to keep things clean.
It took me two trips to get this.
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Some times you have to be quick to score wood on CL and do not have time to borrow someones pickup. I was truly amazed how much I could fit into the IMPALA, used a few tarps in the back seat and trunk to keep things clean.
It took me two trips to get this.
Glad to see it worked out for this haul. If you don't end up with a truck put on a hitch and get a trailer the van can handle. Not that you can fit a whole lot more in a small trailer but you don't have to worry about damaging the van or the cleanup.
I was just given 1/2 cord of cut/split/dry (2 yrs.) on my lunch break.
There was a bit more but my Ford Exploder is loaded to the ceiling. LOL
She's squatting pretty good but it's driving okay. I think we'll make it home. :red:
There was a bit more but my Ford Exploder is loaded to the ceiling. LOL
She's squatting pretty good but it's driving okay. I think we'll make it home. :red:
Odd how old threads return to life sometimes eh? Wow, I had forgotten those hauls - and to think I'm actually going to burn some of that wood this winter! (it actually tests out less than 20% in case you are wondering).
Yes I now have a truck - it is nicer if for no other reason than the ease of loading and not having to clean up and replace the seats after hauling. The van did haul a few loads though and I'm thankful to have done it. This next spring I'll be able to respond more quickly to those CL ads and hopefully beef up my piles a bit more if needed (always needed eh?).
Yes I now have a truck - it is nicer if for no other reason than the ease of loading and not having to clean up and replace the seats after hauling. The van did haul a few loads though and I'm thankful to have done it. This next spring I'll be able to respond more quickly to those CL ads and hopefully beef up my piles a bit more if needed (always needed eh?).
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