Campervan rescue - Transportation companies/costs?
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Just a quick one.
Been to view a VW camper today, a T25 high top, its a non runner but rolling. Obviously not MOT or taxed so no wheels touching the floor.
From my postcode to the postcode of the camper is roughly 50 miles down the M5.
The access to the van is a narrow country lane so a transit sized flatbed should fit at a squeeze.
Potentially the van may need to be winched onto the flatbed due to the weight
Just investigating into the potential costs involved and if anyone has any companies they may have used previously.
I am based in the West Midlands area, Stourbridge/Dudley and the van is in Gloucester.
Been to view a VW camper today, a T25 high top, its a non runner but rolling. Obviously not MOT or taxed so no wheels touching the floor.
From my postcode to the postcode of the camper is roughly 50 miles down the M5.
The access to the van is a narrow country lane so a transit sized flatbed should fit at a squeeze.
Potentially the van may need to be winched onto the flatbed due to the weight
Just investigating into the potential costs involved and if anyone has any companies they may have used previously.
I am based in the West Midlands area, Stourbridge/Dudley and the van is in Gloucester.
Steffan said:
There are companies who could move this van very easily. Unfortunately they will not be offering a cheap service. However if you are determined try the specialists who advertised in the various trade mags.
Years ago I bought a yacht which had been partially sunk offshore and recovered by the rescue services. I was much younger, fitter and a risk taking man then. I got the boat for next to nothing.
However it was a finkeel boat so required scaffold or a mobile frame to stand on its keel. I used a specialist as the movers they were absolutely super and the old man,who was a boating aficionado, supervised the loading, offloading and actually drove the cranes himself.
I ended up with a very nice boat which is still sailing although I sold her on.It was not cheap. Best of luck to you but I suggest price should perhaps not be your prime concern
Glad it all worked out in the end.Years ago I bought a yacht which had been partially sunk offshore and recovered by the rescue services. I was much younger, fitter and a risk taking man then. I got the boat for next to nothing.
However it was a finkeel boat so required scaffold or a mobile frame to stand on its keel. I used a specialist as the movers they were absolutely super and the old man,who was a boating aficionado, supervised the loading, offloading and actually drove the cranes himself.
I ended up with a very nice boat which is still sailing although I sold her on.It was not cheap. Best of luck to you but I suggest price should perhaps not be your prime concern
I am a youngish man and I'm also taking a bit of a risk so I hope it all works out just as well.
Its been sat in a garage for four years, but has previously been restored.
Slight bit of rust appearing on the nearside rear arch but perfect everywhere else as far as i'm aware. This will need attention as it failed its last MOT, however I think it was the MOT testers being extremely picky but we shall soon see.
Girlfriends cousin is selling it to us cheap as he now lives and works in Dubai so it's just sat there doing nothing which is a bit of a shame.
Didn't start the old girl yet as want to change the oil+filters, drain the fuel, check the cambelt,fit a new battery and then fire it up. Recon it will need a new alternator as well
Plan then is to put it through an MOT so we've got a list (hopefully not too long) of bits that need sorting, sort them, MOT it, use it for generally knocking around duties to iron out any niggles before its first camping trip.
Long term plan is to use it for traveling around the UK and Europe as well as camper shows etc
Cant wait!
Slight bit of rust appearing on the nearside rear arch but perfect everywhere else as far as i'm aware. This will need attention as it failed its last MOT, however I think it was the MOT testers being extremely picky but we shall soon see.
Girlfriends cousin is selling it to us cheap as he now lives and works in Dubai so it's just sat there doing nothing which is a bit of a shame.
Didn't start the old girl yet as want to change the oil+filters, drain the fuel, check the cambelt,fit a new battery and then fire it up. Recon it will need a new alternator as well
Plan then is to put it through an MOT so we've got a list (hopefully not too long) of bits that need sorting, sort them, MOT it, use it for generally knocking around duties to iron out any niggles before its first camping trip.
Long term plan is to use it for traveling around the UK and Europe as well as camper shows etc
Cant wait!
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