transporting car and camper

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 17:44

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reb1390

Hi I hope someone can help me with this query.
We are looking at doing a Tasmania trip with our cars and campers. We only have 4 weeks so we are looking at putting 2 cars and camper trailers on a truck and sending them from Perth to Melbourne then fly over pick up the cars and get on the ferry and then drive back. I have been told that the cars and campers can't have any equiptment inside. I have phoned a Auto transport company to get a quote and ask the question and was told that she thought that was correct and would check for me but after 4 days I am still waitng on a response and quote.

It's not worth sending the camper if we can't use all of our gear.

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Steve

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Reply By: Member -Chops - Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 18:04

Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 18:04

Hi Steve,
Try CEVA logistics. They transport our work vans full of test equipment across Australia with no restrictions except for fuel/dangerous goods inside etc.
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Col

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Follow Up By: reb1390 - Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 18:10

Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 18:10

Thanks, I will call them on Monday.

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Follow Up By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 20:00

Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 20:00

What about the train??
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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 20:04

Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 20:04

If it's the Indian Pacific you are talking about - vehicle transport is for them to accompany the passengers.

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Follow Up By: reb1390 - Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 20:27

Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 20:27

Thanks for the suggestion but I don't think the Indian pacific travells to Melbourne and due to the time frame we are hoping to send the cars and campers in advance.

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Follow Up By: vk1dx - Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 16:45

Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 16:45

The IP does not go to Melbourne. But the Melbourne connection may take cars as well. But the crunch comes with the price. It can be carried quite inexpensively BUT only if at least two passengers are travelling in Gold or Platinum class. Got a BIG wallet for the fares if you dont get a discount.

(TPI discount????)

And then you will have trouble with anything on the roof, dangerous goods and maybe the size of the camper. I think you should read their motorail conditions first.

Phil

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Reply By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 18:51

Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 18:51

all will require that NO gas bottles, empty or full be on/in them, even the "gas" stoves (cartridge) ....... so be aware, what others have done is buy the bottle when they get "there" ....
Also ....... have you looked at hiring one in Tassie, would be the best option i would think
Joe

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Reply By: Nomadic Navara - Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 20:38

Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 at 20:38

It will cost you around $1,000 or more to cross on the ferry. Your plane fare will probably not be much more to fly straight to Tasmania. Add the cost of the ferry to the cost of transporting your vehicles to Melbourne, is it going to cost much more to hire something over there?

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Reply By: vk1dx - Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 08:45

Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 08:45

You will be fine for the gas and other things in the van provided you read and comply with the conditions at: http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/about/terms-and-conditions/carriage-of-dangerous-goods-policy.html

eg Gas bottle in van shut off and disconnected from appliances. Loose gas bottle secured upright, properly tuned off and disconnected from any appliance.

Its all there. Not a problem. Its almost the same as carrying camping kit on the train. We had two 4Kg bottles inside the car. Showed them and all okay.

Or if not allowed in the car or trailer they can also if needed store the gas bottle for you. You get it back at the end.

Phil

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Follow Up By: vk1dx - Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 16:40

Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 at 16:40

You could also read this (mainly from para 28 onwards). Look for any reference to "vehicle".

Terms and conditions

Try this link for dangerous goods.

Dangerour Good Conditions

That's the one which did not work properly in my initial post.

Enjoy

Phil

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