Hire of 7.5tonne truck

[Marcellus]

Does anyone know of the cheapest place to hire a 7.5tonne truck for next week.

Need to go to France for 5 days.

[Lost soul]

Thats going to be some booze cruise

[B16JUS]

Ive used these guys before always nice vans, but depends where you are in the country.

Says £440 on the website for the week but maby call them for a deal if your local

http://www.sandjselfdrive.co.uk/booking/dates/7.5%...

J

Edited by B16JUS on Thursday 13th May 09:53

[lost in espace]

I tried to hire one but was told I did not have the relevant driving experience despite having the appropriate licence to drive! Although I think there may be a tacho implication which means you need to have done a course.

[B16JUS]

lost in espace said:

I tried to hire one but was told I did not have the relevant driving experience despite having the appropriate licence to drive! Although I think there may be a tacho implication which means you need to have done a course.

Is there tacho for private use ?

Think its only when being paid to carry goods etc so not for private use

Edited by B16JUS on Thursday 13th May 10:43

[Munter]

No idea about usual rates for trucks. But used these guys recently for a Luton and I was happy with them.

http://www.abacusvanhire.co.uk/trucks.php

Not far from Poole if you want to go Poole to Cherbourg.

[john_p]

Marcellus said:

Does anyone know of the cheapest place to hire a 7.5tonne truck for next week.

Need to go to France for 5 days.

No idea when you got your licence, but if it was after 1997 you may not be able to drive one

[Marcellus]

Cheers Guys... just to update you - passed test in 1985 so no issues with licence and private use so no Tacho either.

For 5 day hire here's the comparison;
Icanhire.com - £753.02
sandjselfdrivehire.co.uk - £610
nationwidehire.co.uk - £900
abacus - too far away!

The next issue of Channel crossings which cost between £323 and £408!!

[hairyben]

lost in espace said:

I tried to hire one but was told I did not have the relevant driving experience despite having the appropriate licence to drive! Although I think there may be a tacho implication which means you need to have done a course.

I know of a guy who run a hire co who used to keep a couple of lorry drivers on "standby", ready to call as he'd regularly have some tt come hire a 7.5, sit in it for ten minutes then come ask if he knew anyone who could drive it....

[B16JUS]

Marcellus said:

Cheers Guys... just to update you - passed test in 1985 so no issues with licence and private use so no Tacho either.

For 5 day hire here's the comparison;
Icanhire.com - £753.02
sandjselfdrivehire.co.uk - £610
nationwidehire.co.uk - £900
abacus - too far away!

The next issue of Channel crossings which cost between £323 and £408!!

Are you near romford then ? as that £440 before maby a deal is by far the cheapest

[Marcellus]

hairyben said:

I know of a guy who run a hire co who used to keep a couple of lorry drivers on "standby", ready to call as he'd regularly have some tt come hire a 7.5, sit in it for ten minutes then come ask if he knew anyone who could drive it....

lol... my brother in law who is coming with me has an HGV licence so think a 7.5tnne won't scare him!

B16JUS said:

Are you near romford then ? as that £440 before maby a deal is by far the cheapest

I'm up in Northampton so have to virtually pass Romford to get to Dover.

Where's the £440 price as I can't see it on their site?... the £610 is for 5 days including £60 for AA 5star european cover.

[B16JUS]

Marcellus said:

hairyben said:

I know of a guy who run a hire co who used to keep a couple of lorry drivers on "standby", ready to call as he'd regularly have some tt come hire a 7.5, sit in it for ten minutes then come ask if he knew anyone who could drive it....

lol... my brother in law who is coming with me has an HGV licence so think a 7.5tnne won't scare him!

B16JUS said:

Are you near romford then ? as that £440 before maby a deal is by far the cheapest

I'm up in Northampton so have to virtually pass Romford to get to Dover.

Where's the £440 price as I can't see it on their site?... the £610 is for 5 days including £60 for AA 5star european cover.

i clicked on mon 17th till fri 21st ring them they might do a deal ive used them loads of times

J

[Marcellus]

does anyone have any idea on the fuel economy for this type of vehicle?

[B16JUS]

Marcellus said:

does anyone have any idea on the fuel economy for this type of vehicle?

15-20mpg i would think maby a little more when empty. depends on the trip if its all start stop then low if its cruising at 55 then higher.

Have you called them ? they are really helpfull and will answer any question you have, if you pick up from the romford depot you should be able to leave your car there.

J

[Marcellus]

B16JUS said:

Marcellus said:

does anyone have any idea on the fuel economy for this type of vehicle?

15-20mpg i would think maby a little more when empty. depends on the trip if its all start stop then low if its cruising at 55 then higher.

Have you called them ? they are really helpfull and will answer any question you have, if you pick up from the romford depot you should be able to leave your car there.

J

Have done and they suggesed 18-25!

Just trying to work out the cost comparison with getting a removals company to do it for me.

Edited by Marcellus on Thursday 13th May 13:28