Shipping an Avion
- Gary Potter
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Shipping an Avion
Anyone here with experience shipping a trailer? My need would be from the Midwest to just north of Dallas and Ft Worth. Sure would appreciate a pointer to a reputable and reliable referral. Thanks in advance.
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'Dewey' an '84 30P
Gary Potter
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Gary Potter
Re: Shipping an Avion
I take it the Vegas one didn't work out?
May I ask why you don't go retrieve this one? Just curious.
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Ian
May I ask why you don't go retrieve this one? Just curious.
Rooting for you!
Ian
1978 26M
1964 SilverStreak Sabre
1977 Airstream Sovereign (in a million pieces)
1964 SilverStreak Sabre
1977 Airstream Sovereign (in a million pieces)
- Gary Potter
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Re: Shipping an Avion
The Vegas one is actually in AZ about 300 miles away. The seller wouldn't budge from 100% cash only. That didn't feel right. The current one is 1800 miles away. Shipping is looking like a logistical nightmare. A lot of $$$ sight unseen.
Gary
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Re: Shipping an Avion
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The Vegas one is actually in AZ about 300 miles away. The seller wouldn't budge from 100% cash only. That didn't feel right. The current one is 1800 miles away. Shipping is looking like a logistical nightmare. A lot of $$$ sight unseen.
Gary
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If the guy in AZ won't even consider a cashier's check and/or handling the transaction at his local bank, I would be suspicious as well.
No matter how you move it, the condition of tires, lights and brakes are the Achilles heel on a long distance tow. A trip to a local Discount Tire store for a look/see might be prudent before hauling it home.
Bob
The Vegas one is actually in AZ about 300 miles away. The seller wouldn't budge from 100% cash only. That didn't feel right. The current one is 1800 miles away. Shipping is looking like a logistical nightmare. A lot of $$$ sight unseen.
Gary
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If the guy in AZ won't even consider a cashier's check and/or handling the transaction at his local bank, I would be suspicious as well.
No matter how you move it, the condition of tires, lights and brakes are the Achilles heel on a long distance tow. A trip to a local Discount Tire store for a look/see might be prudent before hauling it home.
Bob
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Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
- Gary Potter
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Re: Shipping an Avion
bob, thanks very much.
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'Dewey' an '84 30P
Gary Potter
'Dewey' an '84 30P
Gary Potter
- Gary Potter
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Re: Shipping an Avion
Update... UShip delivered 'Dave' on Thursday, May 3rd. He's enjoying some 'spa' time right now. I'm hopeful to have him home later this week.
UShip did a very good job. Next time may involve a new/new to me tow vehicle.
UShip did a very good job. Next time may involve a new/new to me tow vehicle.
Retirement is underrated
'Dewey' an '84 30P
Gary Potter
'Dewey' an '84 30P
Gary Potter
Re: Shipping an Avion
Glad that worked out for you! I bet you are soooooo glad to have your Avion!
Razorback (Paul)
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
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1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F-250 7.3L PowerStroke
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- Gary Potter
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Re: Shipping an Avion
I will let you know when I finally get him home.
Retirement is underrated
'Dewey' an '84 30P
Gary Potter
'Dewey' an '84 30P
Gary Potter
Re: Shipping an Avion
I shipped a horse trailer to Wyoming using Uship. Worked great.
- Gary Potter
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Re: Shipping an Avion
My experience was very good as well.
Retirement is underrated
'Dewey' an '84 30P
Gary Potter
'Dewey' an '84 30P
Gary Potter