# Need Rental to Move Older Parent

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-rental-to-move-older-parent/53649>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Tags:** cargo\
**Created:** [August 16, 2010, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-rental-to-move-older-parent/53649 "2010-08-16T19:57:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![deebo60611](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@deebo60611](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deebo60611)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-rental-to-move-older-parent/53649/1 "2010-08-16T19:57:42Z")

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What vehicle can I rent to move my 90 yr old mother from Memphis to Chicago - 2 days of 6 hour sessions. We’ll need cargo space and a front seat that reclines. But also, I hope to find a vehicle that doesn’t require her to make a big step up to get in. Any suggestions?

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**Author:** ![AL5000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a8b319/32.png) [@AL5000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AL5000)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-rental-to-move-older-parent/53649/2 "2010-08-16T20:08:20Z")

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Pick her up and put her in. What’s the problem?

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**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-rental-to-move-older-parent/53649/3 "2010-08-16T20:11:26Z")

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Regular minivans have low floor boards and slightly elevated seating making for excellent entry. They hold a lot but should be loaded strategically. Some can pull trailers for additional cargo, but FWD has it’s limits and must be respected when doing so. Honda/Toyota/Chrysler minivans would be my recommendations in that order if purchasing. Any would be fine for rental.  
If you need a truck based van for heavier loads and towing, a portable step up will help or one with running board works very well. Our church has a truck based van with the boards and it works well for older passengers.

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**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-rental-to-move-older-parent/53649/4 "2010-08-16T22:33:23Z")

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How much cargo space? You can rent a panel van and use a folding step ladder, as dagosa mentioned. You might be able to rent a Dodge/ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. They are absolutely immense, and should have captain’s chairs in front. Call U-Haul, Penske, Ryder, and other truck rental companies and explain the situation. In the end, it might be cheaper to ship her stuff and driver her in your car. You can rent a pod (storage container), fill it, and have it shipped to Chicago. Check prices and see if it makes sense.