Trailer washer/dryer cross-country or sell/buy instead?

[bigelliot]

We're moving from NC to CA and I have a 4Runner full load of household stuff to take. We also have a nearly new (1yo, about $2000 new) washer & dryer. I *could* rent a trailer and pull them the ~2800 miles to the new house. Or, I could sell them for probably $400-500, not have to pull a trailer, and buy a new set at the new house.

What would (or did) you choose, and why? I'm not concerned about the 4R being able to pull it. I'm just not excited about the gas mileage hit, the slower pace & worse handling, and general "un-funness" of pulling a trailer for what to me seems like a marginal gain.

Forgot to specify, it's a 2010 Limited.

 

[1engineer]

moved to correct forum.

-mod-

 

[philsey]

Can you afford to sell off and buy new? If "it's tight", then no choice.

If it's "yes", then No Way I'd go through all the BS associated with getting / returning / towing / rental costs / mpg ...... a trailer. Plus you'll be safer. Any siteseeing planned?

The math part s/b easy. Hard to calculate what you're willing to put up with to save a few hunny.

 

[Bigshankhank]

If it were an in-town move, then yes I would hang on to them. Cross country though I would sell and buy them at your destination if you can afford to. You are going to lose money either way, I'm afraid, so why put up with the hassle in addition to the loss?

 

[blakjack23]

It seems like the rest of the country takes their appliances when they sell their house, but in MN I think 99% of people sell the appliances with the house. Much easier that way IMO.

 

[jrm]

Hold on to um..

That way between the trailer & the 4runner you can distribute the weight between the two. Keeping um also means no unneeded expensive on the other end so youll have $$$ for the unexpected..

 

[bigelliot]

Thanks for the input, folks. I'm going to try and sell them here and buy again on the other end, to avoid the hassle of trailering. I would like to do some minor sightseeing after I get west of Denver (if taking 70) or Amarillo (if taking 40).

 

[Engineer]

The math seems off, 1 year old bought for 2k and you can only get 4-$500? If you put them up for that they will be gone in <1hr on craigslist. I would think $1200 with the expectation of getting $1000 would get you a quick sale. So given that you loose $1000- trailer costs (250?) - less MPG so ~$500 to save yourself some hassle......I guess it really depends on where your values lie. To me that's a lot of money, for only a few hours of work to load/unload and get a U-Haul trailer.... I think you are also underestimating the decline in "fun" and safety with a 4runner full of unsecured stuff that could easily be put in the U-Haul you rent for the washer/dryer. I would much rather be able to recline seats, nap in the back, toss my food/entertainment in the rear foot well and tow a small trailer vs. having a 4runner loaded to the gills, having to deal with buying new appliances, and costing me $1000+

If you really can only get $500 then its a no brainer, rent a trailer

P.S. Why didn't the movers take them with the rest of your stuff?

I see people site seeing with full size RV's all the time..... this is m'erica not some tiny road crowded village in Europe.

Which ever way you go, good luck with the move

 

[volkinator]

It seems like the rest of the country takes their appliances when they sell their house, but in MN I think 99% of people sell the appliances with the house. Much easier that way IMO.

I've noticed that too. I'd go back and forth... if the price was reduced enough at least you could get what you wanted, esp for a kitchen. Washer and Dryer are just ehh for me... as long as they work I'd be happy.

Sell them and find some used ones on the local classifieds when you get there

 

[gr8scot]

I'd sell them, but I'd be asking at least $1200. Make life easy and enjoy the trip.

 

[J - S&C Coach]

We're moving from NC to CA and I have a 4Runner full load of household stuff to take. We also have a nearly new (1yo, about $2000 new) washer & dryer. I *could* rent a trailer and pull them the ~2800 miles to the new house. Or, I could sell them for probably $400-500, not have to pull a trailer, and buy a new set at the new house.

What would (or did) you choose, and why? I'm not concerned about the 4R being able to pull it. I'm just not excited about the gas mileage hit, the slower pace & worse handling, and general "un-funness" of pulling a trailer for what to me seems like a marginal gain.

Forgot to specify, it's a 2010 Limited.

just went through this 3 weeks ago... brought washer and dryer down from WA to CA ~ turns out most homes in CA are set up for gas hookups... so i had to turn around and buy a new dryer anyways (could have converted the plug to 220v, but the cost would have been the same as a new dryer). i say sell... renting a trailer, the hit on mpg, and the general stress isn't worth the $.


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[Pseudo-Fed]

Tow them. You own them, as long as they work at new place.

 

[Brique]

Sell them and buy someone else's used w/d when you get there. You're not required to buy new

Our $50 Craigslist w/d are still kicking ass 7 years later.

 

[V8Man]

Cash in your wallet moves across country a lot easier than pulling a uhaul.

 

[chitown40]

Sell it for whatever you can get for it, and when you get there, don't buy a $2000 washer.

Washers and dryers are very different than the one made in the '70s and '80s. Today's appliances are pretty much disposable after x number of years. It just doesn't pay to repair the big breaks anymore. Don't break the bank, buy a used washer/dryer or a $500 unit from ABT or a big box store and call it a day.

Do washers and dryers have to be CARB compliant in CA? :lookout:

 

[idlingmike]

Why not ship them on a pallet?