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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 |
Unobtanium-inc |
Mar 3 2020, 06:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,274 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
You could rent the 6 X 12 U-Haul trailer and build the rolling cart under the car so that the body is on top of the walls of the trailer. This will probably mean a trip to U-haul to take measurements and lots of straps since the load will be a little top heavy. This is what I would do. Drive slow and watch the corners.
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infraredcalvin |
Mar 4 2020, 01:50 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,571 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
You could rent the 6 X 12 U-Haul trailer and build the rolling cart under the car so that the body is on top of the walls of the trailer. This will probably mean a trip to U-haul to take measurements and lots of straps since the load will be a little top heavy. This is what I would do. Drive slow and watch the corners. I’ve moved a 914 tub with one of these, clearance is tight, but no need to raise above the rails. 2 of us and a couple of furniture dollies we’re able to lift and slide in. |
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