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.

Hengehold Trucks

Doherty's Truck & Auto Rental