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BlastMasterMannyFresh
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Location: #31peach
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 Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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| Salinity wrote: |
Hey all - any recommendations on potential Vanagon transport from Wichita KS area to RI? Trying to get my new-to-me tintop in good form again, but if the simple stuff doesn't work I may have to throw in the towel. It is able to drive onto trailer. Not in a huge rush if I can find someone local to allow me to park the van and help out with handing off keys to the transport service (I'd need to fly back home to RI).
Got a quote from Montway for around $1600. Similar to Uhaul truck + trailer, but the latter would also include gas.
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Try Jeff at 4 corners, I've been using him for years, Ijust booked a van from WIsconsin to New Jersey and his price was very good |
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bugwhat
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Joined: November 27, 2011
Posts: 12
Location: Tampa, FL
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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Looking to buy a bus, I'll be renting a Truck & Trailer from U-Haul the 900 mile trip about $800 quote was for up to 5 days + fuel and a flight = +/- $1600.
Just checked it went up from $809 to $840
10' Truck was now
(OneWay) $560.00 $563
Auto Transport
(OneWay) $113.00 $141
Damage Coverage
Safemove/SafeTow $124.00
SafeTrip $7.00
Environmental Fee $5.00 |
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type4split
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Location: Hamilton, Indiana
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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what kind of u haul truck are they giving you ?
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obus 
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Joined: March 08, 2001
Posts: 11065
Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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WM971252
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Joined: September 10, 2004
Posts: 1781
Location: Franklin CT
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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| obus wrote: |
anyone with experience shipping from Canada to the East Coast USA? Dealing with customs etc. It is a non runner and the glass is out.
haulers and advice greatly appreciated!! |
I did it long ago... At least back then if there is no motor in it it was classified as a "parts" so way cheaper for custom fees. The rest of the stuff for crossing the boarders have changed too much for me to say much. |
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obus
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Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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jspbtown
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| Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:58 am Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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Just used Jeff at 4 Corners again. Great price. Super fast pickup and super communication.
This might be the 6th time or so and its always been great. |
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HarrysRatBug
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Location: Grand Forks ND
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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| I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
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heimlich
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Joined: November 20, 2016
Posts: 6595
Location: Houston, Texas
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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| HarrysRatBug wrote: |
| I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
Can you put the Beetle inside the truck?
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HarrysRatBug
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Location: Grand Forks ND
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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| Nope, my belongings will fill that up. |
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OldSchoolVW's
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Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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| HarrysRatBug wrote: |
| I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
As far as theft is concerned:
Try to stay at motels that are a couple of miles from the interstate (harder to grab, run and disappear) or in smaller towns.
Park the rig in a well lit area either right outside your room or that can be easily seen by front desk.
Consider using something like these personal alarms on any entry points:
https://www.amazon.com/Taiker-Personal-Emergency-S...&psc=1
Wheel chock locks: https://www.amazon.com/Trimax-TCL75-Deluxe-Universal-Lock-Yellow/dp/B001H494DC
Basically the more deterrents the better … hopefully enough to encourage thieves to look for a target with fewer or no hassles.
Or you could just get a trunk monkey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFqr3_frh3Q
The exterior deployment model would be great for vandals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhePCo2m3Dk
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Mauidude
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Location: Haiku Hawaii
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| Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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| Do not use CFR classic! I brought my SC in from Netherlands, price was ok however they couldn’t seem to get it on a boat to Hawaii once it arrived in San Diego, it sat for over 2 months! After prodding and questioning they said “oh the ship company says the bill of sale is too old” ! WTF? Why didn’t you contact me as soon as that problem arose? ( why that is a policy is beyond me) I don’t think I’ll ever ship international again because it was such a bad experience. |
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obus
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Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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TrulyVintage
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Location: Direct Enclosed Transporter
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| Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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| HarrysRatBug wrote: |
| I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
Back your trailer against another vehicle
or against a light pole or a wall or building.
If those aren’t available - park at an angle
against a curb or grass area so the vehicle
can’t be off loaded.
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TrulyVintage
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Location: Direct Enclosed Transporter
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| Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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| HarrysRatBug wrote: |
| I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
Can you put the Beetle inside the truck? |
It is a violation of any commercial rental
agreement to transport a vehicle inside
of a moving truck - it also violates any
insurance they offer as well as your
automobile insurance policy.
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WM971252
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Location: Franklin CT
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| Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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I have not used them BUT.... I see them all the time running down to FL with both snowbirds and stuff going down for Amalia Island stuff. I think they have been around longer than my transport division. |
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obus
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summerof78
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Location: Kansas
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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I might be needing the services of a transport company soon, and I ran across this article from Forbes.
Anyone care to weigh in on their choices with your own experience with these companies? Thanks in advance.
The 5 Best Car Shipping Companies 2023
Easy Auto Ship 4.8/5
American Auto Shipping 4.8/5
Montway Auto Transport 4.6/5
Sherpa Auto Transport 4.6/5
AmeriFreight 4.6/5
https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/moving-services/best-car-shipping-companies/ |
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TrulyVintage
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Location: Direct Enclosed Transporter
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 12:07 am Post subject: Read The Fine Print |
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No one ever reads the fine print in a contract …
All transport broker agreements are essentially
the same - here is an excerpt from this link:
@ https://www.montway.com/terms-of-use
When you contract with any auto transport broker
you waive your rights to damage claims - they have
no legal liability for who they choose to transport
your vehicle.
You also agree to “ Customary & Acceptable Damage “
that normally occurs during loading - unloading
transfer - storage of your vehicle during the process.
The “ Customer Satisfaction Ratings “ are based - in part
on BBB complaints - go read them - few folks do.
Folks will experience damage to their vehicle
and/or charges to their transport agreement
in excess of what the quote or estimate was …
Folks will file a complaint - the response from
the auto transport company will be that they
are not responsible because of the legal agreement
and the complaint will be satisfactorily closed.
The best way to transport your vehicle ?
Fly out or drive out and get it yourself.
If you can’t do that - hire someone you
deal with directly that drives the truck
pulling the trailer your vehicle is on or in.
It usually will not be at the rate or timeframe
that a sales person from an auto transport broker
quotes - those are “ broker bait “ prices
intended to secure a credit card commission
for the auto transport broker and do not
reflect the actual cost of transport.
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harrymarlin
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Location: Washington, DC
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| Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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My first time of using Jeff and 4 Corners, and everything went pretty smoothly. They found a good company to enclosed transport my Bus from AZ to VA and they worked with some time restrictions I had. They had a transport lined up, but pulled it because he had heard not good things about the company - but the company they ended up using did a great job.
I don't do a lot of transport, but I will certainly use them next time!
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