I wouldn't do 13,800 feet unless you gave yourself a couple days at
increasingly higher altitude...
Nick


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> "Mauna Kea Summit: Harper Car and Truck Rental is the only vehicle
> company on the island that allows 4 wheel drive rentals to be driven
> on Route 200 (the Saddle Road) and up to the top of Mauna Kea,
> elevation: 13,800 feet!

 

I wouldn't do 13,800 feet unless you gave yourself a couple days at
increasingly higher altitude...
Nick


--
http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "Mauna Kea Summit: Harper Car and Truck Rental is the only vehicle
> company on the island that allows 4 wheel drive rentals to be driven
> on Route 200 (the Saddle Road) and up to the top of Mauna Kea,
> elevation: 13,800 feet!

 

I wouldn't do 13,800 feet unless you gave yourself a couple days at
increasingly higher altitude...
Nick


--
http://members.***.net/nnote/
> "Mauna Kea Summit: Harper Car and Truck Rental is the only vehicle
> company on the island that allows 4 wheel drive rentals to be driven
> on Route 200 (the Saddle Road) and up to the top of Mauna Kea,
> elevation: 13,800 feet!

 

Sure THEY may allow it...but their insurance company isn't going to pay for
damages that you might incur while being off the beaten track!

Which means it falls to your credit card for coverage (of which they don't
cover offhighway use) or your personal insurance (ditto...unless
specified)....

Not that I haven't done it....but be aware of who's paying what before you
go through the tuff stuff!

"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8tsms018b61b85l643j31sip4q6kqc8pfn@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 18:21:17 -0600, "DougW"
> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>>John Davies did pass the time by typing:
>
>>> http://www.harpershawaii.com/4wd.html
>
>>From my experience on Oahu (Hickam AFB):
>>Be aware that almost every rental company will deny coverage if you take
>>one of their vehicles off-road. That includes dirt, gravel or areas
>>where they have had lava flows. Make sure before you rent and know the
>>full charges. There are all sorts of crap tax they stuff on the rental
>>agreement.
>
> Well, I understand your warning, but according to their home page
> Harper's DOES allow off-road or rough road use. And the Big Island
> travel guide I have been reading also says that...... This is from
> Harper's website:
>
> "Mauna Kea Summit: Harper Car and Truck Rental is the only vehicle
> company on the island that allows 4 wheel drive rentals to be driven
> on Route 200 (the Saddle Road) and up to the top of Mauna Kea,
> elevation: 13,800 feet!
>
> The Volcano: Access to many remote locations to view various lava
> flows, caves, etc., and Kalapana Beach, Hawaii's famous black sand
> beach which was covered by one of the latest lava flows, requires a 4
> wheel drive vehicle.
>
> Hunting, Fishing, and Hiking: The Big Island of Hawaii is known for
> its secluded fishing spots, remote hunting areas, and beautiful hiking
> trails. Use our 4 wheel drives to get access to Hawaii's unmapped
> plentiful fishing locations and off-road access points for hunting and
> hiking.
>
> Bird Watching; Many tour groups and individuals use our 4 wheel drives
> to venture into remote areas to observe rare birds and animals."
>
> All that sure seems to indicate that they want you to get off the
> pavement! They even used the "off-road" word.
>
> I have emailed them for rates and additional info. I will post what I
> learn here.
>
> John
>
>
>
> John Davies TLCA 14732
> http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
> '96 Lexus LX450
> '00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
> Spokane WA USA

 

Sure THEY may allow it...but their insurance company isn't going to pay for
damages that you might incur while being off the beaten track!

Which means it falls to your credit card for coverage (of which they don't
cover offhighway use) or your personal insurance (ditto...unless
specified)....

Not that I haven't done it....but be aware of who's paying what before you
go through the tuff stuff!

"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8tsms018b61b85l643j31sip4q6kqc8pfn@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 18:21:17 -0600, "DougW"
> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>>John Davies did pass the time by typing:
>
>>> http://www.harpershawaii.com/4wd.html
>
>>From my experience on Oahu (Hickam AFB):
>>Be aware that almost every rental company will deny coverage if you take
>>one of their vehicles off-road. That includes dirt, gravel or areas
>>where they have had lava flows. Make sure before you rent and know the
>>full charges. There are all sorts of crap tax they stuff on the rental
>>agreement.
>
> Well, I understand your warning, but according to their home page
> Harper's DOES allow off-road or rough road use. And the Big Island
> travel guide I have been reading also says that...... This is from
> Harper's website:
>
> "Mauna Kea Summit: Harper Car and Truck Rental is the only vehicle
> company on the island that allows 4 wheel drive rentals to be driven
> on Route 200 (the Saddle Road) and up to the top of Mauna Kea,
> elevation: 13,800 feet!
>
> The Volcano: Access to many remote locations to view various lava
> flows, caves, etc., and Kalapana Beach, Hawaii's famous black sand
> beach which was covered by one of the latest lava flows, requires a 4
> wheel drive vehicle.
>
> Hunting, Fishing, and Hiking: The Big Island of Hawaii is known for
> its secluded fishing spots, remote hunting areas, and beautiful hiking
> trails. Use our 4 wheel drives to get access to Hawaii's unmapped
> plentiful fishing locations and off-road access points for hunting and
> hiking.
>
> Bird Watching; Many tour groups and individuals use our 4 wheel drives
> to venture into remote areas to observe rare birds and animals."
>
> All that sure seems to indicate that they want you to get off the
> pavement! They even used the "off-road" word.
>
> I have emailed them for rates and additional info. I will post what I
> learn here.
>
> John
>
>
>
> John Davies TLCA 14732
> http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
> '96 Lexus LX450
> '00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
> Spokane WA USA

 

Sure THEY may allow it...but their insurance company isn't going to pay for
damages that you might incur while being off the beaten track!

Which means it falls to your credit card for coverage (of which they don't
cover offhighway use) or your personal insurance (ditto...unless
specified)....

Not that I haven't done it....but be aware of who's paying what before you
go through the tuff stuff!

"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:8tsms018b61b85l643j31sip4q6kqc8pfn@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 18:21:17 -0600, "DougW"
> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>>John Davies did pass the time by typing:
>
>>> http://www.harpershawaii.com/4wd.html
>
>>From my experience on Oahu (Hickam AFB):
>>Be aware that almost every rental company will deny coverage if you take
>>one of their vehicles off-road. That includes dirt, gravel or areas
>>where they have had lava flows. Make sure before you rent and know the
>>full charges. There are all sorts of crap tax they stuff on the rental
>>agreement.
>
> Well, I understand your warning, but according to their home page
> Harper's DOES allow off-road or rough road use. And the Big Island
> travel guide I have been reading also says that...... This is from
> Harper's website:
>
> "Mauna Kea Summit: Harper Car and Truck Rental is the only vehicle
> company on the island that allows 4 wheel drive rentals to be driven
> on Route 200 (the Saddle Road) and up to the top of Mauna Kea,
> elevation: 13,800 feet!
>
> The Volcano: Access to many remote locations to view various lava
> flows, caves, etc., and Kalapana Beach, Hawaii's famous black sand
> beach which was covered by one of the latest lava flows, requires a 4
> wheel drive vehicle.
>
> Hunting, Fishing, and Hiking: The Big Island of Hawaii is known for
> its secluded fishing spots, remote hunting areas, and beautiful hiking
> trails. Use our 4 wheel drives to get access to Hawaii's unmapped
> plentiful fishing locations and off-road access points for hunting and
> hiking.
>
> Bird Watching; Many tour groups and individuals use our 4 wheel drives
> to venture into remote areas to observe rare birds and animals."
>
> All that sure seems to indicate that they want you to get off the
> pavement! They even used the "off-road" word.
>
> I have emailed them for rates and additional info. I will post what I
> learn here.
>
> John
>
>
>
> John Davies TLCA 14732
> http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
> '96 Lexus LX450
> '00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
> Spokane WA USA