So I just got off the phone with Amtrak. The Auto-Train only goes to Washington D.C. and does not go West. I asked if any auto train company takes cars west and he said there are none that exist. He recommended we ship the cars over there.

Guess we'll be driving.

After looking over the rules of the Auto-Train, I found it humorus that "Cars must have at least 4" of ground clearance." Most of us would have to install hydrolics on our cars to clear the ramp.

Autos must have 4 inches of ground clearance and must not exceed 65 inches in height.
* Space is limited for oversized vehicles such as vans and SUVs; these spaces must be specifically reserved in advance. Maxium height allowable for oversized vehicles is 85 inches.
* We cannot carry automobiles with temporary luggage racks or bicycle racks, or with luggage packed or bicycles loaded on the roof. Empty factory-installed racks are acceptable if they are within the specified height limit.
* Limited space is available to transport motorcycles. Only standard, factory-model two-wheel motorcycles can be accepted. We cannot carry motorcycles with side cars. Passengers assist in securing and removing their motorcycles.
* Motorcycles must have a minimum of 5 inches clearance between the lowest portion of the frame and the bottom of the tires.
* Auto Train does not offer checked baggage service. Passengers may carry an overnight bag on board - include any medications. All other baggage may be packed inside your automobile. We suggest that you lock items in the trunk of your car or in the glove compartment and retain the key. Passengers do not have access to their vehicles while they are on the train.

 

4" of ground clearance?? Some of us only has 1/4 "

I guess the only way to ship our car is to rent one of those transponer but that gonna cost a lot of $$.

We need UPS, FedEx as our sponsor so bad

 

or just rent a bunch of PODS and throw them on an 18 wheeler

 

That or hope that James @ titan gets his ITR so the Titan Renegade can make the trip

 

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We need UPS, FedEx as our sponsor so bad </TD></TR></TABLE>

i don't trust them with a small package. let alone my car

 

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what's he got in mind Wes?

 

I would guess that ground clearance would be a problem on a car carriers as my girlfriend's VW Beetle Turbo has big *** dents in the sideskirts from those Stupid things