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John,
I've shipped my trucks 5 times back n forth across US-UK (call me stupid or
what!)
Its approx $800 dollars from Baltimore to Liverpool/Southampton (was 10 yrs
ago) for RORO (roll on roll off)
>From UK-US seems to be around GBP 800-1000 v.v (that was 3 yrs ago). Shipped
to California/Texas is normally more expensive (but one port in TX is cheap
as it has a LOT of shipping traffic)
The shipping co's went onto Amsterdam, Rotterdam etc.. after UK
The biggest issue with RORO is that it cannot have ANYTHING in the car that
did not come with the car when u bought it. Hence no extra tool box,
containers etc.. Basically u can chance it but at the ports I see the
drivers that put u're truck on with lotsa "perks". I've heard that some
people have had luck (maybe its a bribe thing) with putting some boxes (as
long as not over back of seats) and covered etc.
Its also a customs issue and they don't want to have to write up extra
'cargo'
In the end we got a container and filled it up with two cars, custom
roof-rack and lots stuff.
I pulled the Kia Sportage (all filled) via custom link-bars from Baltimore
to Colorado.
I think I grossed 12K lbs with both trucks. Wasn't the easiest of drives as
it turned out my rear axle was leaking fluid/grease onto my one of my rear
brakes. Sure feel quite wobbly when I had 2 brake - got used to it but
didn't discover the issue until after I arrived. I put down the unsteadiness
due to weight and not towed anything heavy behind it b4. However managed to
get my Simex tires over
As its relatively 'cheap' (us-Uk), but presume prices have gone up a little
u could consider flying out on a holiday, buying a truck (2nd hand even) and
shipping it back. U will have to pay customs, Vat, Tax on import but if u
can show a 'cheap' sales invoice (again a little greenbacks to the
dealer/seller) then thats what u pay your % on. However biggest issue is
that most trucks over here are petrol so u gotta live with that or get LPG
conversion. Seeing more diesel trucks around but normally larger 1/2 ton
GMC/Chevys (real) trucks!
Also beware that certain locations (if truck only 'lived' there) can have
rust free chassis/body even on very old cars (e.g. Arizona, New Mexico,
parts Colorado etc..)
Lal
in Colorado with his not so unrusted 80 (as should have Waxoiled it b4 it
went to Scotland or left it there
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed]
[mailto:[Email address removed]]On Behalf Of John Byrne
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 11:59 AM
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: [ELCO] trips with cruiser
Hi guys
I had a thought, thats two today WOW.
Anyway I remember some one was talking about transporting a cruiser to SA a
while back.
Now my question is does any one know what it would cost to transport a
cruiser to the US or Aus or NZ. return.
Just another thought sorry.
The reason im asking is I was wondering if it would make sence to ship the
cruiser to somewhere like that and then have it for an overland trip in that
country.
I know every one seems to go to Africa but.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT rep of Ireland
I've shipped my trucks 5 times back n forth across US-UK (call me stupid or
what!)
Its approx $800 dollars from Baltimore to Liverpool/Southampton (was 10 yrs
ago) for RORO (roll on roll off)
>From UK-US seems to be around GBP 800-1000 v.v (that was 3 yrs ago). Shipped
to California/Texas is normally more expensive (but one port in TX is cheap
as it has a LOT of shipping traffic)
The shipping co's went onto Amsterdam, Rotterdam etc.. after UK
The biggest issue with RORO is that it cannot have ANYTHING in the car that
did not come with the car when u bought it. Hence no extra tool box,
containers etc.. Basically u can chance it but at the ports I see the
drivers that put u're truck on with lotsa "perks". I've heard that some
people have had luck (maybe its a bribe thing) with putting some boxes (as
long as not over back of seats) and covered etc.
Its also a customs issue and they don't want to have to write up extra
'cargo'
In the end we got a container and filled it up with two cars, custom
roof-rack and lots stuff.
I pulled the Kia Sportage (all filled) via custom link-bars from Baltimore
to Colorado.
I think I grossed 12K lbs with both trucks. Wasn't the easiest of drives as
it turned out my rear axle was leaking fluid/grease onto my one of my rear
brakes. Sure feel quite wobbly when I had 2 brake - got used to it but
didn't discover the issue until after I arrived. I put down the unsteadiness
due to weight and not towed anything heavy behind it b4. However managed to
get my Simex tires over
As its relatively 'cheap' (us-Uk), but presume prices have gone up a little
u could consider flying out on a holiday, buying a truck (2nd hand even) and
shipping it back. U will have to pay customs, Vat, Tax on import but if u
can show a 'cheap' sales invoice (again a little greenbacks to the
dealer/seller) then thats what u pay your % on. However biggest issue is
that most trucks over here are petrol so u gotta live with that or get LPG
conversion. Seeing more diesel trucks around but normally larger 1/2 ton
GMC/Chevys (real) trucks!
Also beware that certain locations (if truck only 'lived' there) can have
rust free chassis/body even on very old cars (e.g. Arizona, New Mexico,
parts Colorado etc..)
Lal
in Colorado with his not so unrusted 80 (as should have Waxoiled it b4 it
went to Scotland or left it there
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed]
[mailto:[Email address removed]]On Behalf Of John Byrne
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 11:59 AM
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: [ELCO] trips with cruiser
Hi guys
I had a thought, thats two today WOW.
Anyway I remember some one was talking about transporting a cruiser to SA a
while back.
Now my question is does any one know what it would cost to transport a
cruiser to the US or Aus or NZ. return.
Just another thought sorry.
The reason im asking is I was wondering if it would make sence to ship the
cruiser to somewhere like that and then have it for an overland trip in that
country.
I know every one seems to go to Africa but.
John C
92HDJ 80 1HDT rep of Ireland