Post by: PWE on September 26, 2018, 02:47:47 PM
Just after some info in regards to transporting a 4wd (LC76 with rooftop tent, bulbar and twin wheel carrier) from Brisbane to Perth.
Normal info, cost, experience dealing with them, and duration
In a perfect world, I'll transport the Landcruiser from Maroochydore to Karratha but the quote from Moving Cars was almost $6k, so I am transport from Brisbane to Perth and then drive up to Karratha stopping at the most western point of mainland Australia
Anyway, after so info of the companies that move oversize 4wd interstate
Post by: edz on September 26, 2018, 03:12:52 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 26, 2018, 03:25:24 PM
I'm sure i could do it cheaper than a transport mob. :cup:
Post by: D4D on September 26, 2018, 03:28:59 PM
Post by: SEADOO on September 26, 2018, 03:34:00 PM
Post by: Bird on September 26, 2018, 03:35:17 PM
Quote from: D4D
As soon as I added the tow bar or roof bike rack the price became stupid.and if its like when I did with commodore your return dates will blow out.
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=41624.msg934925#msg934925 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=41624.msg934925#msg934925)
$6000 ? Ned Kelly is certainly still alive.
FWIW, most people who have asked this in the past most have had issues with the car not being empty or standard. But there have been a few that have had success.
Post by: Marcus73 on September 26, 2018, 03:44:09 PM
Your height and length will be the problem. I recently priced adding the Outback to a trip on the Spirit of Tassie. As soon as I added the tow bar or roof bike rack the price became stupid.
Towbar shouldn’t make a difference and normally if over 2.1mtrs high they’ll put you on a different level but once again that shouldn’t change the cost. Maybe it’s changed.
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Post by: Linedropper on September 26, 2018, 04:49:33 PM
Post by: PWE on September 26, 2018, 04:59:01 PM
I've state that the 4wd is 2.5m high x 1.8m wide and 5.3m long
It have a roofrack, rooftop tent, bulbar and twin wheel carrier and will have camping stuff in it but no windows will be block.
The price looks better.
Post by: Mace on September 26, 2018, 06:47:31 PM
Your height and length will be the problem. I recently priced adding the Outback to a trip on the Spirit of Tassie. As soon as I added the tow bar or roof bike rack the price became stupid.
If you arnt towing, take the tounge off and select no tow bar.
Can you break the bikes down and stow in the vehicle with their rack ? Then rebuild once arrived.
Regularly travel with cross bars in place and with tow tongue removed for $89.
Post by: Fullberries on September 26, 2018, 09:25:39 PM
Post by: Fullberries on September 26, 2018, 09:27:32 PM
PINKENBA (VL) (DEPOT) , QLD
Deliver to
HIGH WYCOMBE (VL) (DEPOT) , WA
Day(s) in Transit
13
Transport Charge
A$1380.00
Fuel Surcharge
A$209.48
GST
A$158.95
Misc. Charge
A$0.00
Total Charge
A$1748.43
Please note that this price is based on a depot to depot move for a standard passenger for light commercial vehicle, whichever you have selected, that is drivable with no modifications, no damages, a minimum ground clearance of 120mm at the lowest point and is under $60,000 in value. CEVA also require all vehicles to be empty of all personal effects, spare parts and dangerous goods, if you require personal items to travel in the car please see click here. Transit times are estimates only and are based on business days (not including weekends or public holidays). Please click here to see if there are any transit delays that may affect your movement. For all other transport quotes please click here or contact our Customer Care
Post by: tryagain on September 26, 2018, 10:27:56 PM
$6000 ? Ned Kelly is certainly still alive.It is a lot of coin, but is a bloody long way, would work at about $1/km. You could probably visit 15 countries in Europe and only have gone half as far.
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on September 26, 2018, 11:08:53 PM
Post by: D4D on September 27, 2018, 06:27:54 AM
Towbar shouldn’t make a difference and normally if over 2.1mtrs high they’ll put you on a different level but once again that shouldn’t change the cost. Maybe it’s changed.
If you are coming over, make sure you look me up as I still owe you a beer
Sorry, tow bar bike rack and roof rack bike rack, which makes it longer and taller than standard so yes it needs to go in the another area which there is less spaces and more cost.
Trying to organise a trip to Derby this MTB season.
Post by: Bunyip on September 27, 2018, 11:42:40 AM
YI recently priced adding the Outback to a trip on the Spirit of Tassie. As soon as I added the tow bar or roof bike rack the price became stupid.
We looked at that as we are travelling back to NSW soon to pick up the rest of our stuff.
Cheaper to pay for three return trips for mates with utes, than 1 return trip for the Cruiser with a 6x5 trailer.
They will sting you for anything longer, wider or higher than standard.
Post by: Bird on September 27, 2018, 12:09:17 PM
Quote from: Bunyip
Cheaper to pay for three return trips for mates with utes, than 1 return trip for the Cruiser with a 6x5 trailer.
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Post by: Marcus73 on September 27, 2018, 05:26:00 PM
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Post by: Bird on September 27, 2018, 06:01:59 PM
This is where I’m confused. I’m booked for the national meet and it was only an extra $200 each way to take the camper. I’m sure it used to be more than that. When I did the Simpson I was over 2.1 high and had a towbar but wasn’t charged anymore, but that was 4yrs ago too.it nearly doubles it for me and my setup.
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Post by: BaseCamp on September 27, 2018, 07:07:22 PM
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Post by: austastar on September 27, 2018, 07:45:44 PM
I am surprised at the disproportionate rise in cost when an existing vehicle is lengthened a little.
I have put the details of my vehicle into the system as
1) Landrover Defender 130 cab chassis with a bull bar and an overhanging 2.4m high load making the total length 5.4m
and
2) a 5.4m long Landrover motorhome.
The costs were within a few dollars.
It was in 2014, but the system may well have different cost algorithms by now.
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Post by: DannyG on September 28, 2018, 03:00:55 PM
When we book, we are going there and coming back here.
Clear as mud, we are full so we discourage them :)
Go visit Queensland or something, it’s too cold down here and there is nothing to see, you can see the whole state in 3 days ;D
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 28, 2018, 04:25:31 PM
Kev's offer is looking better and better.
Only 47 hours driving time and I could coincide going through Cobar with the Running On Empty Festival.
Once i'm in Port Augusta, is pretty much just up the road.
Post by: callmejoe on September 29, 2018, 09:46:48 AM
Transport Qld to Darwin instead then drive to Karratha from there.
Ring the main companies directly. Eg
CEVA / AUTO CARE (Patricks) / PX CAR.
It's that height that'll cost you most times.
Post by: dno on September 29, 2018, 10:44:12 AM
https://www.loadshift.com.au/ (https://www.loadshift.com.au/)
Just do a bit of home work and don't take the first quote.
Post by: Jimbags on September 29, 2018, 05:51:56 PM
Price was around $1400 for both vehicles door to door. And patrol is 2" lift, 33's and roof rack so just on 2mtrs tall.
One tip i would offer is remove any toll tags you may have in the vehicle because it is a real pain trying to get toll charges reimbursed.
Post by: PWE on September 30, 2018, 10:33:40 AM
There's a few people using this service..
https://www.loadshift.com.au/ (https://www.loadshift.com.au/)
Just do a bit of home work and don't take the first quote.
Thank is what I am doing.
Only need to transport the cruiser early next year, so doing all the research and will probably end up with transporting from Britain Shane to either Perth or Broom, leaning towards Perth because summer is wet season up north.
Post by: speewa158 on September 30, 2018, 10:59:56 AM