Planning a trip from Florida to Silverton Co. area as well as Moab in late summer 2013. Would like to arrange transport of my Jeep to a close location and then fly out to start wheeling. Denver Co. or Albuquerque NM would be the easest areas to fly into. Any suggestions or help would be apprecieated.
Transportation of Jeep
- Thread starter Dennis
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OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Drive it there! Its about the Wayalife and that would be an awesome experience!
Skid_Kid
New member
Second that one!
MTG
Caught the Bug
Welcome Dennis!
There are several big transportation companies that you can use. I can't remember their names but you can find them on google. The cost varied whether you use open or closed transport. Plus on the ones I looked at, you had to make all the arrangements at the drop off and pick up locations.
Sounds like a good trip. Post up some pics after you go!
There are several big transportation companies that you can use. I can't remember their names but you can find them on google. The cost varied whether you use open or closed transport. Plus on the ones I looked at, you had to make all the arrangements at the drop off and pick up locations.
Sounds like a good trip. Post up some pics after you go!
We have two weeks and did not want to spend 1/2 of our time on the road instead of 2 weeks on the trail
Skid_Kid
New member
That makes sense. Think a buddy of mine used National Transport when we was moving across country. They picked up his truck from my house. The only thing that he didn't like was the cab had to be empty.
dhughes
Banned
I know a few people that do that with Harleys. They have them shipped to a dealership in the area. Try contacting a dealer in the area.
Thank You!
Tackerdown
Banned
why not see if they will deliver to the airport and put it in the extended parking area. then it will be ready and waiting.
Oysterman
New member
I remember my Dad sending a car across country via a "drive away" where it is driven instead of transported.
I have seen this service advertised: http://www.autodriveaway.com/
I think they insure it the "shipment" etc, and will get it anywhere you want.
I delivered someone's Porsche from OH to NY once. I paid for gas and had a great ride. Granted it was for a friend. Maybe someone you know/trust wants to take the drive from Fl to CO and you could spring for the flight back.
Good luck. I am looking forward to a similar trip, hopefully this year.
I have seen this service advertised: http://www.autodriveaway.com/
I think they insure it the "shipment" etc, and will get it anywhere you want.
I delivered someone's Porsche from OH to NY once. I paid for gas and had a great ride. Granted it was for a friend. Maybe someone you know/trust wants to take the drive from Fl to CO and you could spring for the flight back.
Good luck. I am looking forward to a similar trip, hopefully this year.
jelliott076
New member
Another option is putting it on a train to New Mexico or Colorado.
Amtrak sounds like they do this type of shipping
http://www.amtrak.com/auto-train-your-car-your-stuff-and-you. I know people that have used shipping container for vehicles and it sounded pretty cost effective.
Amtrak sounds like they do this type of shipping
http://www.amtrak.com/auto-train-your-car-your-stuff-and-you. I know people that have used shipping container for vehicles and it sounded pretty cost effective.
StrizzyChris
New member
Im sure you can find someone on here or JKF in the regional section that will receive and hold it for a couple days for you in exchange for a cold beverage! :rock:
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Thumper291
New member
Transport your jeep
You fly me to pickup your jeep. I'll drive it for you and meet you there. You pay fuel tolls meals and flight home.
You fly me to pickup your jeep. I'll drive it for you and meet you there. You pay fuel tolls meals and flight home.
Ctowns
New member
If you want to pursue shipping it to a dealer (or maybe an offroad shop) in the Denver area I can make some recommendations. I don't know if they will but it doesn't hurt to try. There isn't much near the airport but if you find a place that will take it you can hop the super shuttle that will pick you up and drop you at your location.
I wouldn't use any that are too close to Denver but that's just my opinion.
Let me know if you're interested and I'll send you a PM with the details.
I wouldn't use any that are too close to Denver but that's just my opinion.
Let me know if you're interested and I'll send you a PM with the details.
catahoula
Caught the Bug
Too bad you don't have the time to drive there like Overlander suggested. You definitely miss out on alot to and from your destination. Please post if you find some one. Would be curious to how much it would cost. My wife and I are planning a road trip when we do we usually run a loop and don't go the same route back to see more.
Redrubi1
New member
StizzyChris is right on with that suggestion. I'm sure someone on here would be willing to help out for a beer or two.
catahoula
Caught the Bug
Hey Dennis,
Just for shits n giggles I found one on the internet. Put in from Columbia, SC to Las Vegas it would cost around $1195 for open and $1595 for enclosed. I checked on U Ship...you know that shipping wars show on tv where they auction shipping of product. Gave me an price between $675 - $973 with an option for high acceptance for someone to bid at $794. That's one way. It would cost me @ $150 to get there myself PLUS around 3 days to drive.
Pete
Just for shits n giggles I found one on the internet. Put in from Columbia, SC to Las Vegas it would cost around $1195 for open and $1595 for enclosed. I checked on U Ship...you know that shipping wars show on tv where they auction shipping of product. Gave me an price between $675 - $973 with an option for high acceptance for someone to bid at $794. That's one way. It would cost me @ $150 to get there myself PLUS around 3 days to drive.
Pete