Transporting Tub on Dolly, Rental Options? Options

[BeatNavy]

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]

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.

[infraredcalvin]

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.

[BeatNavy]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I'm currently working with Tony to see if that will work (914Wolrd is a great place (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) ), but that's a really long drive for him, so I am open to suggestions.

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.

So, with a tub on a body dolly, you CAN fit on the 6 x 12 trailer? I don't have the exact dimensions of the dolly, but it's just slightly narrower than the body itself. Will that clear the trailer wheel fenders?

[mepstein]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I'm currently working with Tony to see if that will work (914Wolrd is a great place (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) ), but that's a really long drive for him, so I am open to suggestions.

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.

So, with a tub on a body dolly, you CAN fit on the 6 x 12 trailer? I don't have the exact dimensions of the dolly, but it's just slightly narrower than the body itself. Will that clear the trailer wheel fenders?

We have a uhaul rental with trailers just two miles away from school. I can measure if you want.