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Well, if this is as bad as it seems beyond the surface, then the company deserves this negative publicity. AFA I know, U Haul is privately held, so you know I have no interest in this company. I certainly don't want to put anyone at undue risk.

But, another example of tragedy in the article had to do with a father and son that got into the swaying and the combo spun out in WY on ice. No damage, so they pressed on. A few miles later, again going downhill, the combo got out of control again this time flipping and killing the father. Brakes or no brakes, ice is ice. The son was an adult and I think he should have known better than to let the same thing happen twice in that close of a time period in the same dangerous conditions. I'm sure he thinks that too, now.

All articles are written for a purpose and have a slant. This time it's apparently to expose some serious shortcomings in the U Haul company. Still, people cause accidents. I didn't read anything about a wheel falling off, just driver error.

There are 2 more sequels to be published tomorrow and Tues. I'll keep an eye on this.
Old 06-24-2007, 01:59 PM
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