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Transporting Tub on Dolly, Rental Options? |
BeatNavy |
Mar 3 2020, 09:32 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,938 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So the answer to this has been surprisingly difficult for me, even after searching here.
Basically I need to move a tub, currently on a dolly on 4 casters, 2 hours from my house in VA to my new house in MD. I've got a truck with hitch. U-Haul has a 6-12 trailer with ramp, but a) not sure if that will fit the 12+ foot tub, and b) it's surprisingly difficult to find any of those available near me. Anyone moved a tub on dolly with one of those? If not, could I use one of their 15 foot enclosed trucks? But those don't really have ramps, do they? Don't know anyone with a car carrier or a flatbed. I guess the best option would be renting a basic flatbed, but cursory googling doesn't seem to show any providers in my general area. Any tips on what brand providers or types of services for this so I can narrow the search? TIA |
BeatNavy |
Mar 3 2020, 10:57 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,938 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Tony, that's an exceptionally generous offer, thank you! My house in VA is in Sterling outside of DC. That's 3 1/2 hours from you, and a pretty long trip. Maybe I could rent it from you if I cant' find another option? I could drive up and get it from you up there potentially and make a big loop out of it. Thanks again for the offer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I called Penske - they don't seem to rent flatbeds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I can call Mark's neighbor (whom I've never met before) and see if he wants to drive his forklift down here on the DC beltway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . Seriously, I was thinking I may end up putting suspension back on it, but what a pain. I'd have to round it all up - some of it is in VA and some in MD. Rob's idea of renting an enclosed truck may be the best, if I can find enough local muscle to help get it in (and then off) truck. |
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