Moving LA to MD, need advice

When you are up in the 26 foot range, loaded and towing a trailer, a diesel is by far the best way to go. It will have more power in the mountains and will get better fuel mileage than a gas engine. I don't know if all Penskes are Internationals, I've seen GMC's too. Either way, it's the right tool for the job.

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Originally Posted by glc

When you are up in the 26 foot range, loaded and towing a trailer, a diesel is by far the best way to go. It will have more power in the mountains and will get better fuel mileage than a gas engine. I don't know if all Penskes are Internationals, I've seen GMC's too. Either way, it's the right tool for the job.

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Thank you; that's a relief to know.

Hi everyone,
I looked at a 26ft truck and car trailer yesterday. I was a little apprehensive about how large it is, and wondered if I am making the right decision. But then an image of me driving the truck comes to mind, and I am happy to be seeing America in this way. I really hope that I can do this, despite my apprehension. I am a little unnerved, but haven't changed my mind.

As I set up the details, I am pondering the best day to leave. I can choose any day in August. If I wait until the 31st, it's a Monday, so I may beat the weekend movers. But that means that I'll be driving through Labor Day weekend (I'm giving myself 10 days to make the trip).

Although I'm happy to be driving, I don't think that I'd like to be sitting in traffic on a long trip like this.

What do you think? Is Labor Day weekend traffic an issue? I'll be taking that southern route, 40/81/66.

Thank you for your insight.

Hi everyone!

In the final 10 days of my move, it appears that the Penske truck that rents cross country is SMALLER than the local move trucks of the same footage.
(shaking my head)
So, the contents of the move may not fit, leaving me at the last minute to book a moving company.
(still shaking my head...heavy sigh)

Consequently:
1>I will be Driving my car across the country... should I continue with the Rt 40 across, or take another route? I am heading from Los Angeles, CA to Easton, MD.

2>Anyone have a cross country mover that you love?

Thank you.

Fastest from LA to Easton is:

I-15/1-40/I-44/I-70/I-79/I-68/I-70/US-29/MD-100/I-97/US-50

Notes:

Take Kilpatrick Tpke around OKC, NW side
Take I-44 through Tulsa
Take I-270/I-255 around STL, SE side
Take I-465 around IND, SE side

2725 miles, can be done in 5 full driving days.

Overnights:

Holbrook AZ
Amarillo TX
Rolla MO
Columbus OH
Take I-270 around Columbus, S side

Thanks for your help.