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> Transporting Tub on Dolly, Rental Options?
BeatNavy
post Mar 3 2020, 09:32 AM
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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?

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BeatNavy   Transporting Tub on Dolly   Mar 3 2020, 09:32 AM
Cairo94507   Hi Rob - When I picked my tub up, it was on a poor...   Mar 3 2020, 10:01 AM
PanelBilly   Penske Truck rental normally have flat bed trucks....   Mar 3 2020, 10:10 AM
mepstein   1 put some suspension on it 2 find a low flatbed ...   Mar 3 2020, 10:19 AM
TonyA   Easton is 2.5 hours from me. From where in VA an...   Mar 3 2020, 10:46 AM
Bmw635   Or check local Craiglist for flat bed car trailer ...   Mar 3 2020, 10:53 AM
mlindner   Tony has the answer for you, dolly on a car hauler...   Mar 3 2020, 10:56 AM
BeatNavy   Tony, that's an exceptionally generous offer, ...   Mar 3 2020, 10:57 AM
cary   Motor mounts still on ? Rear tie down point. Has t...   Mar 3 2020, 12:03 PM
Cairo94507   :blink:   Mar 3 2020, 05:12 PM
Unobtanium-inc   You could rent the 6 X 12 U-Haul trailer and build...   Mar 3 2020, 06:47 PM
infraredcalvin   You could rent the 6 X 12 U-Haul trailer and buil...   Mar 4 2020, 01:50 PM
BeatNavy   Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I'm cu...   Mar 4 2020, 04:34 PM
mepstein   Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I'm c...   Mar 4 2020, 04:50 PM
Stuckon914   Rent a uhaul car trailer that has a ramp and use a...   Mar 3 2020, 08:26 PM
bkrantz   Got anything to hoist with and from? Lift it off ...   Mar 3 2020, 10:03 PM
VegasRacer   1.) Buy a used trailer. (Craigslist, Auto Trader, ...   Mar 3 2020, 10:21 PM
rgalla9146   Use 4 x 4s to raise the dolly wheels off the surfa...   Mar 4 2020, 07:24 AM
BeatNavy   That would be awesome, Mark, thanks. I gather the...   Mar 4 2020, 04:52 PM
mepstein   That would be awesome, Mark, thanks. I gather th...   Mar 4 2020, 05:37 PM
infraredcalvin   The fenders/wheel wells are on the outside of the ...   Mar 4 2020, 09:33 PM
Specracer   My shell came with a cart that is four 4x4's (...   Mar 5 2020, 06:39 AM
mepstein   UHaul trailer bed is 75x144 however the back is on...   Mar 5 2020, 11:04 AM
BeatNavy   Mark, thanks so much for checking that for me. Th...   Mar 5 2020, 11:20 AM
mepstein   I would also call a towing company for a quote. Ro...   Mar 5 2020, 11:28 AM
euro911   Rent a U-haul vehicle transport trailer. That...   Mar 5 2020, 11:50 AM
BeatNavy   It's completely stripped -- no suspension or w...   Mar 5 2020, 11:54 AM
mepstein   It's completely stripped -- no suspension or ...   Mar 5 2020, 12:44 PM
TonyA   I am still an option. I don’t mind long drives j...   Mar 5 2020, 12:18 PM
BeatNavy   Tony, again your offer is extremely generous -- I ...   Mar 5 2020, 12:57 PM
914forme   Prices are not bad to minimize the hassles of load...   Mar 5 2020, 01:42 PM
mepstein   Prices are not bad to minimize the hassles of loa...   Mar 5 2020, 01:46 PM
infraredcalvin   You need the uhaul trailer without the easy load r...   Mar 5 2020, 02:18 PM
mepstein   You need the uhaul trailer without the easy load ...   Mar 5 2020, 02:24 PM
infraredcalvin   Ah, found the pics...   Mar 5 2020, 02:27 PM
BeatNavy   Hey Pat, Thanks for the pics. Yeah, maybe I am o...   Mar 5 2020, 03:24 PM
infraredcalvin   Hey Pat, Thanks for the pics. Yeah, maybe I am ...   Mar 5 2020, 08:46 PM
euro911   Just tie the tailgate in the down position with so...   Mar 5 2020, 03:53 PM
Unobtanium-inc   Another idea would be to load the chassis on a bed...   Mar 5 2020, 09:46 PM
TonyA   Rob, i just sent you a PM I am all set. I have y...   Mar 9 2020, 10:28 AM
BeatNavy   Well, the short answer to my OP question ("ho...   Mar 10 2020, 06:27 PM
TonyA   Thanks Rob no problem. You have a great spot there...   Mar 11 2020, 02:24 PM
ValcoOscar   @TonyA D'man of the day :beer2: :first: O...   Mar 11 2020, 03:01 PM
infraredcalvin   Congrats! Good to see her safe and sound in ...   Mar 11 2020, 09:43 PM
euro911   :first:   Mar 12 2020, 08:39 AM


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