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10-03-2020, 07:52 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Kayla
Trailer: Scamp
TN
Posts: 6
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Transport suggestions for cross-country project
Hey there! Actually posting for a friend - they purchased a 13' from a friend in California and are trying to find a solution in getting it out to Tennessee.
Seems simple enough, but: - It's not in tip-top shape to tow across the country, so initially they were thinking towing it on a flatbed trailer
- Due to the CA fires, there's a high demand for transport out of the state so availability is low and prices are high
- Can't rent a truck to tow it out of state (if they were to fly to CA and drive it back themselves)
Anyone have any suggestions on transport? Apologies if this isn't the right place to post but I'm new here!
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10-03-2020, 08:44 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,951
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Could they arrange for the necessary repairs to make it minimally towable in CA and use their own vehicle to pull it home? If they have a tow vehicle for the Scamp, that would almost certainly be the most cost-effective option.
Short of that, I really don't know. You seem to have exhausted the options: (1) commercial transport, (2) rent a truck and flatbed, or (3) tow it. At least the money spent on repairs would put you ahead on your renovation.
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10-03-2020, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Jeff
Trailer: 2005 Bigfoot 21
Free State of New Hampshire
Posts: 109
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Transport Trailer Advice
We contracted with Mike Amirault of Desert Dog Transport. He towed our Trillium from Wisconsin to New Hampshire. Excellent, on time and reasonable 603-540-5423.
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10-03-2020, 09:35 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Gordon
Trailer: 2015 Scamp (16 Std Layout 4) with '15 Toyota Sienna LE Tug
North Carolina
Posts: 5,156
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Ship by rail? IDK anything about it myself, but it might be worth looking into. Looks like you would still need it to be good enough to tow to and from the rail stations...
https://www.uship.com/guides/can-you...-car-by-train/
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10-03-2020, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Peg
Trailer: 2016 -13' Scamp
Massachusetts
Posts: 237
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Rent the flatbed outside California? An extra day or two for out of state rental and extra mileage will be cheaper than CA prices.
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10-03-2020, 10:48 PM
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#6
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Senior Member
Name: Bob & Jackie
Trailer: 13' Scamp, 17' Casita Spirit Deluxe
Arizona
Posts: 153
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What does it need to be road worthy,
Bob
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10-04-2020, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member
Name: bill
Trailer: 2013 Escape 19
The Mountains of North Carolina
Posts: 4,138
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I had a friend move from WA State to TX. He priced rental trailers. It was cheaper to buy one. So he did. He then used the trailer, and sold it when he got to TX, for more than he originally paid for it. So he actually made money on it!
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10-17-2020, 11:01 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mary Jo
Trailer: 2020 Scamp w/2004 Volvo XC-70
Massachusetts
Posts: 338
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If I were you, I would check it out to make sure it’s not tow-able. If it’s towable, I can tell you from personal experience, you will have an easy trip. I just towed my new Scamp with my 16 year old Volvo XC-70 with 254,000 miles on it from Backus, MN to Cape Cod MA and was surprised at how easy it was. With today’s roads, you will cover the ground in faster time than you thought. And, in my case, I saw beautiful country I hadn’t seen before. Having the Scamp transported would have cost $2000.00, and I would have missed the trip.
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10-17-2020, 12:48 PM
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Member
Name: Diana
Trailer: Scamp
California
Posts: 36
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U-Ship or other shared-shipping solutions
There are a number of "shared shipping" solutions providers out there. Uship.com is one. You put the item, size, weight, pick-up/drop off info into their website & trucks that are not full (but already heading in the same direction) bid on the job. Sometimes it can save a *lot* of money. The thing to be careful about is some trucks are professional movers & some are a couple of guys, drinking beer on their road trip across the country. Check the reviews!
Good luck and congrats on finding your camper!
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10-19-2020, 06:00 PM
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#10
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Senior Member
Name: Kenneth
Trailer: Scamp
Wisconsin
Posts: 1,879
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Inquiring minds want to know
Quote:
Originally Posted by kaylaenglish
Hey there! Actually posting for a friend - they purchased a 13' from a friend in California and are trying to find a solution in getting it out to Tennessee. Anyone have any suggestions on transport? Apologies if this isn't the right place to post but I'm new here!
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What was the solution and cost per mile?
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10-19-2020, 06:10 PM
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#11
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Commercial Member
Name: Charlie Y
Trailer: Escape 21 - Felicity
Oregon
Posts: 1,584
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U-Ship is a broker; drivers looks for loads to fill their round-trip route as they drop off loads all around the loop, so often you can get a good deal. You review the records of the individual drivers and select one, then you are put in contact to work out the deal. I've used them for over 10 years to move trailers and antique tractors around the country with zero issues. Bought a Casita outside Denver and had it brought out to Oregon in middle of a December blizzard on a flatbed- took 3 days, and the price was $900, probably less than I would have spent on gas. Gave the driver a $100 tip for staying in communication and letting me know when he was hung up by weather. Very happy.
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10-19-2020, 07:27 PM
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#12
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Member
Name: Diana
Trailer: Scamp
California
Posts: 36
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Charlie, thanks for posting what it cost to ship a Casita - really helpful as we shop & find deals in places a long way away. I've steered clients to U-Ship but never used them myself. Good to know you've had a string of good experiences with them. Thanks!
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10-19-2020, 11:37 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Name: Kenneth
Trailer: Scamp
Wisconsin
Posts: 1,879
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Good deal
Quote:
Originally Posted by tractors1
U-Ship is a broker; drivers looks for loads to fill their round-trip route as they drop off loads all around the loop, so often you can get a good deal. You review the records of the individual drivers and select one, then you are put in contact to work out the deal. I've used them for over 10 years to move trailers and antique tractors around the country with zero issues. Bought a Casita outside Denver and had it brought out to Oregon in middle of a December blizzard on a flatbed- took 3 days, and the price was $900, probably less than I would have spent on gas. Gave the driver a $100 tip for staying in communication and letting me know when he was hung up by weather. Very happy.
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About 2000 miles for $1000 is a good deal. Out and back about 4000 miles at 15 MPG about 170 gallons of gas at $2.30 / gal. about $400 plus meals and time off from work.
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01-11-2022, 07:58 AM
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#14
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Junior Member
Name: Euphie
Trailer: 5554
Michigan
Posts: 1
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Isn't there a centralized transportation network that transports vehicles from one city or state to another? If this is not possible through a truck or trailer, there are certainly other methods because a lot of such transports are done worldwide. I lived in Germany for five years, and there is a coordinated network of db fahrplan that uses trains to transport goods and vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles. I think it would be appropriate to check if this does not exist in California as well.
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