Turtle Truck
We rent a truck in San Francisco to make camp possible.
- It brings bulky camper stuff from San Francisco to and from playa, such as tents, bikes, and black-and-yellow bins. In 2024 we rented a 16' box truck which was not too full so we have not had to institute official limits on what you can and can't bring.
- It makes a stop in Reno for people getting on and off there.
- It takes out camp trash which includes build team trash and kitchen trash, but no camper trash (campers are responsible for their own moop).
Here's a typical schedule based on 2024:
Friday before the event:
- early morning - Pick up truck from rental company
- 11:00 am - Load truck in San Francisco
- Afternoon - Travel to Reno
Saturday before the event:
- 1pm - Load in Reno (at GSR or wherever the Turtle Bus will be)
- Afternoon - Travel to Playa
Monday After Temple Burn:
- Morning - load bus on Playa
- 11am - depart for Reno
- Afternoon - arrive in Reno
Tuesday (day after Labor Day)
- Morning - take trash to Reno transfer station
Wednesday
- Morning - drive to San Francisco
- Unload freight in San Francisco (first chance for campers to pick up their stuff)
- Get truck washed
- Return to rental agency
- Evening - campers can pick up their own stuff if they missed the first chance
Truck Rental Companies
These two companies are reliable and happy to rent to Burners. However they have limited availability so you have to make a reservation in March or April.