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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 5 2020, 11:54 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 |
It's completely stripped -- no suspension or wheels. Although I'm thinking maybe that is the best thing to do at this point -- pull the pieces together to reassemble and just rent a car carrier. I did submit a request for a quote. First guy I called said $525.
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mepstein |
Mar 5 2020, 12:44 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,595 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It's completely stripped -- no suspension or wheels. Although I'm thinking maybe that is the best thing to do at this point -- pull the pieces together to reassemble and just rent a car carrier. I did submit a request for a quote. First guy I called said $525. Ouch. If you want to do the suspension thing, I have rear trailing arms with hubs already in and rear shocks/springs that will bolt up quickly. On the front, I have a fairly complete front suspension. I took the steering rack off but it will still work to move a car. All the stuff is extra parts so I only need back in the far away future. Let me know and I can bring down any parts you need and help you install. I also have a harbor freight winch that makes it easy. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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