Transport Questions

[Ralph Volkert]

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.

[Bob Carriere]

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

[rob love]

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.

[Bob Carriere]

....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

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

....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.

[chris vickery]

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

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

[cletrac (RIP)]

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.