Transporting a loaded 4WD from Sydney to Alice Springs
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 08:27
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Patrol_Driver
Hi All,
Does anyone know of a car carrier who will transport a fully loaded 4WD from
Sydney to
Alice Springs? Most carriers that I've investigated require that your car have no personal items in it for insurance purposes. They also require that roof racks be removed.
Due to limited time, was hoping to send the truck ahead to
Alice Springs, then fly in from
Sydney and pick it up.
Reply By: Member - Fizz (NSW) - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 08:46
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 08:46
Would they take it if you included a loaded dog?
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Reply By: Footloose - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 09:53
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 09:53
Have you considered renting one in Alice ? Ends up being much cheaper AFAIK.
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Reply By: hoyks - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 09:59
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 09:59
There were some guys on Overlander that teamed up and hired a low loader to ship their vehicles to
Cairns. I think it was Slunnie. Won't be cheap though.
Have you looked at rail freight?
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Reply By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 10:02
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 10:02
Advertise it as a free trip on eBay and get someone to drive it for you.
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Follow Up By: On Patrol (Aust.) - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 10:22
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 10:22
Very good Andrew ROFLMAO
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Reply By: dj Patrol - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 11:29
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 11:29
Rail will do it but at a cost why not drive it yourself
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Follow Up By: GQ_TUFF - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 13:44
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 13:44
he states limited time in the post
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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 13:51
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 13:51
Northern Territory Freight
Services operate Road Trains between
Adelaide and
Darwin and have a depot in
Alice Springs. I think they will be
well connected to load your vehicle from
Sydney.
(08) 8952 4155
www.ntfs.com.au
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Patrol_Driver - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 21:42
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 21:42
Thanks for
the tip Willem, will give them a ring and see what they have to say. So far, none will allow the vehicle to contain personal items or roof rack.
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Reply By: Member - BUNDY BOY (WA) - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 23:58
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 23:58
hi driver....depending when you want it there ...i may know a relyable person to drive it there for you ...if its a help ....pm me if info needed....
cheers ..Darren
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Reply By: Allan JJ - Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 17:04
Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 17:04
I think they require no personal items as they leave the vehicles unlocked at all times OH&S ??
But anyway, I couldn't think of a better reason to take more time off work :)
Allan
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Reply By: Member - Vincent A M (NSW) - Monday, Mar 05, 2007 at 09:55
Monday, Mar 05, 2007 at 09:55
I've used
Campbell town carriers before & they have taken my 6x4 dual cab patrol fully loaded to N/Qld & the train will take it to SA & maybe the Gan to Alice
But everything had to be inside, the friend i went with shipped he's patrol with roof rack with gear but it had to be Hard packed for insurance reasons, so we made a ply box painted it black when we got there unscrewed the box & on our way. we have also shipped the rack & gear by courier/removalist & picked it up at the depot in the town the vechiles were shipped to.
just
check,
You can also take out your own transport insurance is normally a lot cheaper i have a blanket cover for any 1 shipment to the value of $??? so I can ship it & other items for a LOT less than the transport company will charge, they will also carry items out of the norm as it is not there policy, & i have never had a claim.
Good luck I know what it is like not having the time to get there & back & for the kids putting up with the first 2 days & the last 2 days Non stop
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Follow Up By: Patrol_Driver - Monday, Mar 05, 2007 at 10:26
Monday, Mar 05, 2007 at 10:26
Thanks for taking the time to provide this info, if our trip planning progresses any further then I will follow up the carrier you use.
Kids only get 3 weeks holiday in the middle of the year so it's a real rush.
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