So, I was on E-Bay a couple of days ago and saw this Gamagoat. It was stunning! Without too much prior planning I bid on it and won. Oh Crap! Did I mention it was stunning. So, anyhoo, it is in Phoenix and I am in Austin. I would very much like my Gamagoat to join me in Austin.
Any advice or help on shipping it would be much appreciated. I do mean ANY advice! I have even considered driving it 1000 miles home, but that's sort of risky. What does a small tractor/trailer rental cost? I have a CDL.
-Sarge
Look around your local area for a heavy duty tow service..the guys who tow truck, busses, etc. They mosy likely have a Landoll trailer. It's a big roll back designed to carry big vehicles. 1000 mi, is that RT or one way? Does the goat run?
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Hello Will, yes the goat runs fine. I'm not sure it would run fine for a thousand miles though. It's 1000 miles one way. I have used a Landoll before, they are fantastic, but maybe overkill for this job. Also, I'm pretty cheap and looking for a cheap solution. I do appreciate your advice. The reason I didn't post pics is because I'm on a super slow dial up.
Thanks!
-Sarge
Will it fit on a regular roll back like the size for a regular car/truck? I think I remember seeing a pic here of one on that kind of truck...I forget his name, he drove the Gamma Goat to Aberdeen and he just floated it in his pond. See if your local Ryder truck rental has a rollback they rent. I can relate on the dial up!
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According to the book it's about 19 foot long and 7 foot wide, and has a curb weight of 7,300 lb. I would think a 1 ton and a trailer to match would do nicely. Wayne
A 3/4 or 1 ton and trailer would work. Or try to find a hot shot hauler they use 1 tons.
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well one of the guys up here in MI drove his all the way to aberdeen and back without any issues, and thats around 1000miles each way for him. Although we were in a group and could help if there were issues.
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Well, thanks to the above advice, I found a website called UShip.com that uses hot-shot haulers. I had never heard of a hot-shot hauler before. I have put out my shipping request and am waiting for replies. As far as using a 1-ton and a trailer, if I had one, I would already be on the road. I will also now check U-haul and Ryder for pricing. Thanks for all of the advice so far, it has been very helpful. KEEP IT COMING!!!
-Sarge
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