Shipping vehicles

[Rosie]

Does anyone have an opinion on shipping a Series Rover across the country via either an enclosed or open hauler?
Cost considerably more to enclose, and wondering if it makes that much difference. I guess if it was a show piece of a car you might want to enclose it, but if it is a good to above avg. vehicle, would anyone suggest enclosing it?

[Moose]

Rose, I think you would be fine with an open hauler if the price difference is that big. I see new cars coming out of the ford plant down the road on open trailers every day and they don't seem to suffer. Of course, if you have a couple extra bucks to spare for the piece of mind...

Brett

[Rosie]

I'm using Bullseye to haul this truck.
They have great reviews.
Some of these outfits have pretty poor feedback. People have been whipped by some of these guys....

[petru]

I used Bullseye. They were quick in arranging the trip with the driver they used for mine.

[Tim Smith]

A series truck might not fit in a closed trailer. Too tall.

Can't get mine into the parking garage at the office without hitting the fire sprinkler piping but the average SUV has no problem. I am on 33 inch tires though.

The cool thing is that now I don't have to park in the parking garage any more. Since I told building security about the height issue, I've been kindly asked to park my truck in the executive parking lounge at ground level. The truck looks better next to the fancy cars any way.

[Rosie]

That's cool how you got around the parking garage issue Tim!
Very cool!

[Tim Smith]

Actually, I'm a firm believer that my series rovers have gotten me into lots of parties that I never got an invite for.

The trucks are just cool. You'll see.

[scott]

there's a site http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=70 were folks post haul'n needs and or abilities. i've got a posting there now trying to get my sankey from sacramento to albuquerque. had it arranged for just $200 bucks but when the guy got out to california his uncle made him an offer for the trailer he couldn't turn down. he sold his trailer thinking he would just tow my trailer but i couldn't get it registered fast enough so my postings still up. just talk to another guy who offer to haul it to las vegas for $300. said if he could find a job back he'd lower the price. some of the folk looking/posting on this site are just 4x4 enthusiast other are professionals looking for work. if any of you guys need something moved from albuquerque to northern cal and it'll fit on a 19' open trailer let me know.

[Rosie]

Well.........I am on hold.... waiting for my Rover to arrive!!!
My ship date was yesterday the 7th.
I ended up taking a bid from Momentum Transport out of Houston.
They have good report from Better Bus. Bur. and fairly easy to deal with on the phone.
They gave me a low bid, but no one is going where my truck is located...that being Gillette, Wyoming.
I may have to wait a while!!
Prehaps I should have gone with Bulls Eye. I called them yesterday to see if they could do it, and they are away at a conference......supposedly picking up calls, but did not call me back.
Also placed it on uship.
Got a bid this morning through uship, but way way out of range, over 3,000 to move it to central NY!!!
Also have a few Rover friends that are willing to pick it up after the Rover meet in Moab...but that is late Sept.!!!
Anybody got any ideas?
My Rover is bought and paid for, and just hanging around the prairie looking for a ride!!!

[Tim Smith]

I wonder if it would pay to do two shippings here... One from where it is to a major city and then another from the major city to another major city near central NY.

I don't know. Just guessing.

[SafeAirOne]

I wonder if it would pay to do two shippings here... One from where it is to a major city and then another from the major city to another major city near central NY.

I don't know. Just guessing.

That's what I'm thinking. Perhaps the seller could drive it to civilization for an easier pickup.

There is another alternative, depending on how adventerous you are, Rosie...It involves taking a week off from work, a one-way plane ticket, a fair amount of gas money, and a pre-established network of helpers (Birmabrite Brotherhood) along the way, should you need it.

[Rosie]

Tim, I will look into that thought.

Mark, I would do it in a minute, I love crossing the Mississippi River going west!! But my cows will dry up while I am away!!
Can't get down the road, never mind Wyoming!

[Rosie]

Well, I finally found a hauler willing to hike up to Wyoming!
Got it through uship today.
New Era Freight.
They have positive reviews, lots of insurance coverage, and tell me they will get it done in a couple of days.
All the way to central NY for $1,400.00.
That is the best I could do!
Thanks for all your help!
Let's hope the Rover arrives safely!!