Cross country moves
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:22 am
Hey everyone,
I have a nice collection of licenses under my belt, including some that I got for "emergencies." I'm an East Coast city gal, but CA and AZ have been burning a hole in my pocket. I'm foreseeing a cross country move probably at the end of this summer.
I own a trusty Matrix, basically a Corolla in a hatchback body, able to fit as much cargo as a Chevy Equinox or other small SUV. Despite it's storage capacity, its capability for hauling said trailer is that of a Corolla rather than the SUV it's trying to imitate. I can haul the smallest U-Haul trailer on easy rolling terrain at 60-65 mph, but that's the most I'm comfortable with right now. Mountains test my car even without dragging the ball and chain of a trailer. I'm scared of burning out my engine in the middle of nowhere and having to abandon any trailer that I would attempt to bring.
I figure everyone travels a bit differently, bringing pets, spouses, RV's, etc. The drive/move will probably be completely by myself and I find the prospect a bit daunting.
I've moved myself alone over shorter distances and can lift/maneuver everything by myself. I have a twin bed, a break-down wood table that I use as a kitchen table/desk, a dresser that I've already decided to ditch, and the standard clothes and kitchen junk. I already have a fairly dependable air mattress that I could sleep on for a couple of weeks if need be.
Any suggestions for this cross country move?
I have a nice collection of licenses under my belt, including some that I got for "emergencies." I'm an East Coast city gal, but CA and AZ have been burning a hole in my pocket. I'm foreseeing a cross country move probably at the end of this summer.
I own a trusty Matrix, basically a Corolla in a hatchback body, able to fit as much cargo as a Chevy Equinox or other small SUV. Despite it's storage capacity, its capability for hauling said trailer is that of a Corolla rather than the SUV it's trying to imitate. I can haul the smallest U-Haul trailer on easy rolling terrain at 60-65 mph, but that's the most I'm comfortable with right now. Mountains test my car even without dragging the ball and chain of a trailer. I'm scared of burning out my engine in the middle of nowhere and having to abandon any trailer that I would attempt to bring.
I figure everyone travels a bit differently, bringing pets, spouses, RV's, etc. The drive/move will probably be completely by myself and I find the prospect a bit daunting.
I've moved myself alone over shorter distances and can lift/maneuver everything by myself. I have a twin bed, a break-down wood table that I use as a kitchen table/desk, a dresser that I've already decided to ditch, and the standard clothes and kitchen junk. I already have a fairly dependable air mattress that I could sleep on for a couple of weeks if need be.
Any suggestions for this cross country move?