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Old 11-24-2023, 10:40 PM
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Has anyone towed a C7 Stingray ( not a GS or Z06) with a U Haul trailer. Does it fit without potential damage? I have to pick up my car about 70 miles away.
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70 miles - why not just drive the car home? Have a buddy drive you to the car, treat him to gas money and a good dinner, and you’ll have a great return trip home.
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I have done it several times on the C4. I haven't done a C7 yet but the C4 fit without any issues unless you decide to get stupid.

HERE is a story of someone who did it.
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Rider has better trailers than U-Haul.
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I hauled my GS with a U-Haul trailer with no issues. There was about a half inch between the rear tire and the edge of the trailer so your Stingray will obviously have more room. Need a level surface or extended ramps to get it up on the trailer though.
I also agree with just driving it back if possible. You could be halfway home by the time you get it loaded and strapped down.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
70 miles - why not just drive the car home? Have a buddy drive you to the car, treat him to gas money and a good dinner, and you’ll have a great return trip home.
Drive it. ^^^^ 👍
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Worst case scenario, if you can't find a friend or family to drive you the 70 miles, rent an economy car one way from Enterprise one way to car's location, drop the rental at a local Enterprise and drive the car home. The seller should be able to pick you up locally.
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A recovery service wouldn't cost but a hundred, hundred fifty dollars. That'd save yourself a trip and a trailer rental. What's your time worth, is what it boils down to.

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there are a number of uhaul trailers. which are you using?

otherwise, just.. compare the listed uhaul dimensions to the c7 dimensions.
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
A recovery service wouldn't cost but a hundred, hundred fifty dollars. That'd save yourself a trip and a trailer rental. What's your time worth, is what it boils down to.
On any given car, I'd agree with you. This is a Corvette we are talking about and their owners tend to have a more "unique" mentality.

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