RV Transport?

[spark13]

I got good news today. I have a summer job on the coast of NC, and there is an RV pad available for me to use. (I was in housing last year and couldn't stand being without my pets.)

I do not have my own tow vehicle, so I need to find a company to transport my travel trailer for me from southern VA (244 miles). I start in four weeks, so I need to get everything lined up before then. Can anyone recommend a company to transport?

[fkent1]

Check around at local RV dealers, they have people who to do that all the time.

[fonzie]

Post what you have for trailer and wd hitch, someone here might be able to help.

[Ford Idaho]

What about just renting a rig, pick it up local drop it off near where you are going.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

What about just renting a rig, pick it up local drop it off near where you are going.

Supposedly very few truck rentals come with hitches.

Though, supposedly U-Hauls have them on their box trucks.

I know this has been asked before on the forum- I think someone posted a glowing review of a company that they used. I'll try to find that.

[spark13]

It's a 2014 Wildwood 26TBSS. It's 29 feet long and under three tons.

I don't have a hitch for it (yet). I bought it in October (anticipating working out of state), and the dealer transported it to my backyard for me. I'm completely new to RVing, so any advice would be appreciated!

I bought my trailer at RV Outlet USA in Ringgold, VA. (It's 30 miles from where I live.) Thanks for the advice about calling them. I never even thought of that.



Oh, and thanks for the info about renting a truck. It did cross my mind, but I think I'd feel much better having someone experienced with driving trailers. (I have very limited experience working in park systems transporting boat/canoe trailers but never very far.)

[ependydad]

Here it is:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tml#post485125

[tipakajohn]

Last summer we purchased our trailer from a dealer in south mid PA. My TV I had at the time was not ready with the proper hitch so I used ShowroomTransport.com . They were very quick (I think a matter of three days after I paid the deposit) and had it delivered to my driveway in a matter of four hours. I think I paid around $600 for about 190 miles.
Run a Google search and get at least three prices. Some were very pushy with multiple emails and phone calls even after I told them it was in my driveway.
BTW where along the NC coast? Just a summer job?

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by spark13

It's a 2014 Wildwood 26TBSS. It's 29 feet long and under three tons.

I don't have a hitch for it (yet). I bought it in October (anticipating working out of state), and the dealer transported it to my backyard for me. I'm completely new to RVing, so any advice would be appreciated!

I bought my trailer at RV Outlet USA in Ringgold, VA. (It's 30 miles from where I live.) Thanks for the advice about calling them. I never even thought of that.

Not long after I bought my 250 it got hit in a parking lot when I took it in for repair the insurance co. had a Dodge big horn waiting for me to use.

It had the receiver hitch on it, if I needed to tow all I had to do is put in my drop hitch an go.

[spark13]

Originally Posted by tipakajohn

BTW where along the NC coast? Just a summer job?

Cape Lookout National Seashore (park guide position in the lighthouse). I worked there last summer and lived in housing. It was nice, but no pets allowed. I met a couple of volunteers there who were full-time RVers (with two big dogs), and it put the thought in my head. (My cat has spent every warm night this winter "camping" with me in the yard. She loves it. -- She's a strictly "indoors" cat but walks well on a harness.)

It's with the National Park Service. I applied to parks nationwide for 8 years before I got the job last year. I am hoping the seasonal work leads to something more permanent.

[tipakajohn]

I am a little jealous. Sounds like a great job!

[TheFordes]

Call the boys at 007 they might be willing to help you out
We bought our camper from there and they are some really good people there.

Also if you happen to be looking for a TV I have one for sale it is posted in the classifieds on here

Also did you ask the campground if they knew of anyone

[spark13]

Originally Posted by TheFordes

Also did you ask the campground if they knew of anyone

It's not a campground. The park has a couple RV pads for employees. I know the regular volunteers tow their own.

The guys at 007 were super helpful. I got the perfect TT for my needs. I can't remember how much they said they charged for transport. They charged me a flat fee to deliver mine because I live too close for a "per mile" estimate.

Hope you can sell your TV! I have a decent one. I've been dry camping (with electricity) in the backyard for much of the winter. So, I'm almost entirely equipped aside from odds and ends for my kitchen and bath.

[RugRat]

You could try uship or I'm renting an F350 dually with fifth wheel from triangle rent a car to get my camper this weekend. They have locations in Virginia and North Carolina.

[TheFordes]

Originally Posted by RugRat

You could try uship or I'm renting an F350 dually with fifth wheel from triangle rent a car to get my camper this weekend. They have locations in Virginia and North Carolina.

Hey got one of those for sale with a 5wheel hutch just picking congrats and welcome to the xlr family

[R Whitlow]

Originally Posted by spark13

It's a 2014 Wildwood 26TBSS. It's 29 feet long and under three tons.

I don't have a hitch for it (yet). I bought it in October (anticipating working out of state), and the dealer transported it to my backyard for me. I'm completely new to RVing, so any advice would be appreciated!

I bought my trailer at RV Outlet USA in Ringgold, VA. (It's 30 miles from where I live.) Thanks for the advice about calling them. I never even thought of that.



Oh, and thanks for the info about renting a truck. It did cross my mind, but I think I'd feel much better having someone experienced with driving trailers. (I have very limited experience working in park systems transporting boat/canoe trailers but never very far.)

I am in Roxboro NC, Robert Whitlow. I might be able to move it for you, if it can be done next week. You can give me a call at 9199721928. Or if you want a company to move it Branns Wreaker will move it for you. The owner is Keith there # is 3365991910.

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[spark13]

It has to be there on April 4th. I have a tight window for moving in since it will be on National Park property and behind the gates there.

I have a good lead at 007 and also a phone number for someone local who used to live in Havelock. I think I'll have something solid in line by the end of the week.

[mjones12]

I've often wondered if something happened to my truck and I had to use a rental to pull my camper.....do any of them come equipped with a brake controller? That would be a necessity. I'm sure some of you guys know the answer to this.

[RugRat]

Originally Posted by mjones12

I've often wondered if something happened to my truck and I had to use a rental to pull my camper.....do any of them come equipped with a brake controller? That would be a necessity. I'm sure some of you guys know the answer to this.

The F-350 I rented was a 2013 so it had the integrated brake controller. It all worked out fine, but it had the gas engine (V10) so I got 13mpg going up empty and 6.5mpg coming back loaded.

[Cajun Po-Boy]

Originally Posted by RugRat

The F-350 I rented was a 2013 so it had the integrated brake controller. It all worked out fine, but it had the gas engine (V10) so I got 13mpg going up empty and 6.5mpg coming back loaded.

Gotta love them gassers (6.5mpgs)...wow, but not surprised!