Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns

[Bill]

I know I saw a thread on here a week or so ago where members from FNQ were discussing this very thing.
For the life of me I can not find it now now matter what search words I use.
We need to get the Aussie Swag we purchased that is in Warner, Qld 4500 up to Edmonton, Qld 4869.
Morag phoned a few transport companies listed in the phone book but after a week only one has bothered to get back to us with a quote.
Driving down and bringing it back is not an option at this time.
Any thoughts folks???
Bill and Morag

[GU Rich]

I know it's a long way Bill, but maybe a few swaggers could do a bit of a relay and bring it closer to you?

Or is this a silly idea 

Cheers
Rich

[UIZ733]

I have heard that the caravan/camper trailer companies (Jayco Cormal etc) may be a possibility due to deliveries and no back load.

[Cozzie]

Hi Bill, I am going to use this mob to transport my dinghy from Cairns to Perth, not cheap though they were the only ones to come back with a quote, there Cairns Depot is out your way.

Cozzie

http://cartransport.acraustralia.com/services/index.html

[monahanajj]

Hi Col,
I work for the largest freight transport Co in Oz, you can mail me direct if you like and i will get you in contact with the vehicle transport group people to assist - cant help with pricing  .  Just keep in mind that this is by far their busiest time of year in the lead up to Xmas - supply and demand principles....

Cheers

[Stozz]

I know it's a long way Bill, but maybe a few swaggers could do a bit of a relay and bring it closer to you?

Or is this a silly idea 

Cheers
Rich

I think it's a great idea, amd the great Aussie way. If I was on your route, I would be putting my hand up to help, but I think I am a bit out of the way.  Hope you get it home safely.

[Bill]

Hi Col,
I work for the largest freight transport Co in Oz, you can mail me direct if you like and i will get you in contact with the vehicle transport group people to assist - cant help with pricing  .  Just keep in mind that this is by far their busiest time of year in the lead up to Xmas - supply and demand principles....

Cheers

pm sent sir,
Bill

[Bird]

I think it's a great idea, amd the great Aussie way. If I was on your route, I would be putting my hand up to help, but I think I am a bit out of the way.  Hope you get it home safely.

this has all been suggested before.....
... and if theres an accident who pays? if something is missing or scratched/damaged etc "thats how I picked it up" etc..
to much to go wrong.

[GU Rich]

this has all been suggested before.....
... and if theres an accident who pays? if something is missing or scratched/damaged etc "thats how I picked it up" etc..
to much to go wrong.

Good point Bruce, Your camper arrived damaged and that was from a transport company.

[Bird]

Good point Bruce, Your camper arrived damaged and that was from a transport company.

yep, but I didnt pay to fix it and an aussie swags worth a touch more than mine
also the reason I always say 'road trip'...
saves any arguing.

[Bill]

yep, but I didnt pay to fix it and an aussie swags worth a touch more than mine
also the reason I always say 'road trip'...
saves any arguing.

In an ideal world I would already be on the road picking up the camper trailer.
At least with the transport company it is insured...
Bill and Morag

[Paul and Bern]

  So I guess I know what you'll be glamping in now for xmas.... 

Paul

[Johnny Trackabout]

Hi Bill
Try these guys Express Auto Carriers  (07) 4696 8644 we use them all the time and slip my name in there if you like

Cheers
JT

[The Deckie]

Bill,

Try Marshs Transport out of Gordonvale, just down the road from Edmonton.

Terry Marsh - 4056 1629 or 0438 563 077

I did PM this info to you but not sure if it went.

Cheers

Paul

[BigDougie]

Bill, can suggest and recommend a good one. Let me know if still needed and will make a call. Cheers Doug.

[Bill]

A big Thank You to all the members that assisted in getting us quotes to get our camper trailer shipped up here.
We got quotes from all the transport companies that were suggested.
It will be picked up on Monday from the sellers house and delivered direct to my house on Thursday.
I was more than a little shocked at the big differences in pricing.
Once again a Big Thank You to all of you...
Bill and Morag

[jk]

We are waiting for the pics mate....................well done   

[Bill]

We are waiting for the pics mate....................well done   

I wouldn't mind having a look at it myself.
Friday should see some pictures up..
Bill and Morag

[BigDougie]

And for those interested in moving one north from Brissy in the future give Doug and Janelle Johnston a call up in Tolga.
Have known DJ a long time and he will do the right thing by us. His quote was very reasonable and for anyone with a
brand new Tracky up here it probably came up on the back of one of Doug's roadtrains.

Anyhow looking forward to seeing the new beast Bill, should be a sweet bit of kip.

Big D

[rockman]

Is the trailer here yet Bill ?.

Pic's

[speewa158]

  Is it there yet!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bill]

Sorry folks.
Camper trailer was supposed to arrive on Thursday but it did not.
We are told that it may (I stress may) finally be here Monday. 
Fingers crossed...
Bill and Morag

[rockman]

Wow ... if you haven't posted any pic's of the new camper , one can only assume that it hasn't arrived .
Have you been able to contact the truck driver at all ?.
Sometimes its better to pay a bit more and go with the established guys .

Best of luck .. hope you get your camper

[rellbell]

Aww you must be disappointed. We are all just as excited as you on the pending arrival. Lucky you will have a couple of weeks to move into it before the Woodleigh Station adventure. cheers rellbell

[BigDougie]

Arrived yesterday Jim,

Saw a photo on the myswag facebook page. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh though.

Does this mean we will have to help Bill and Morag wet the roof?

Doug