Transport Questions
 

I know this was adressed a few years ago but I would like to confirm.

I am in Ontario, Canada

I may have to transport a carrier myself.

I can remove tracks, front wheels and various bits like engine compartment doors etc and transport that seperatly but basically a complete MkII carrier.

Question 1: Can a dual axle U-Haul Car Transporter handle the load?

Question 2: Can A Diesel 3/4 tonne pickup truck pull this load? If not will a Uhaul truck pull it?

Question 3: Has anyone recently paid a transport company to haul one? What sort of costs can I expect if I go this route?


I have done short hauls paying a tilt loader but dont think this can be feasable for a long haul across 1/3 of the country.

Congrats on the discovery/recovery...
 

Hi Ralph

If you intend to use U-Haul don't tell them what you plan on doing and have your answers ready when they ask what kind of vehicle you intend to haul.

Best bet is to find a trailer dealer willing to rent you a full 7500 or 9990 pound double axle float..... in Ottawa, Primo trailer in the West end does that for around $150 a day.....

A good 3/4 ton truck can handle that load easily.... you will need a winch or manual come-a-long to load it.

Make sure it is tied down carefulkly with chains. How far are you going???

Good luck and don't forget to post more pictures...

Bob

I concur. A 3/4 ton is suitable for a carrier. The 7500 lb trailer is pushing it's threshold though....lean towards the 9990 pound trailer.

I bought my trailer almost a decade ago. I went with a 12,000 pound one, and have never regretted it. I was also able to register it at a lower weight class to avoid the licensing and inspection aspects of a trailer over 9950 in this province, so best of both worlds. Only mistake I made was only making a 14 foot deck which has made hauling trucks or any car bigger than a sub compact an adventure.

As Bob says, don't skimp on the chains or cargo straps either. If you haven't used chains before, ask a real trucker. Don't learn about securing a load the hard way.

Even a 2 ton princess auto chain come-along will be enough to load a carrier or most vehicles onto the trailer. I always avoid the urge to use a tractor. Too much oomph at the wrong time leads to problems. Ten minutes with the comealong will get almost any load right where you want it, and is good excersize too.

...one more thing....
 

....from experience....

Make sure you have a spare tire, lug wrench and a (or many) jacks that will handle the full load......

Having that as part of your kit means you will almost never have a flat..... not having them...... almost guaranteed you will need them !!!!

Bob

Two really long hauls and two flat tires. Never found one of them until the next morning.....guess I made it home on three.

If you do get a flat on a trailer, you usually don't know about it until it is already too late to save the rubber. Many dealers sell tire/rim assys, rather than rubber on it's own.

Ralph, if you are going to poach a carrier from a place near me be sure to call me for some technical assistance... :smoker:

BTW, I do drive a truck and may know something about loading and securing... Prior rigger and crane operator as well.

A good 3/4 ton will haul a 15000 pound tractor on a heavy tandem axle trailer with no problem so a carrier is like a walk in the park.