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Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« on: November 06, 2011, 08:12:30 AM »
I know I saw a thread on here a week or so ago where members from FNQ were discussing this very thing.
For the life of me I can not find it now now matter what search words I use.
We need to get the Aussie Swag we purchased that is in Warner, Qld 4500 up to Edmonton, Qld 4869.
Morag phoned a few transport companies listed in the phone book but after a week only one has bothered to get back to us with a quote.
Driving down and bringing it back is not an option at this time.
Any thoughts folks???
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2011, 08:30:12 AM »
I know it's a long way Bill, but maybe a few swaggers could do a bit of a relay and bring it closer to you?

Or is this a silly idea  ???

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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2011, 08:38:37 AM »
I have heard that the caravan/camper trailer companies (Jayco Cormal etc) may be a possibility due to deliveries and no back load.
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2011, 08:47:00 AM »
Hi Bill, I am going to use this mob to transport my dinghy from Cairns to Perth, not cheap though they were the only ones to come back with a quote, there Cairns Depot is out your way.

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http://cartransport.acraustralia.com/services/index.html
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2011, 08:55:13 AM »
Hi Col,
I work for the largest freight transport Co in Oz, you can mail me direct if you like and i will get you in contact with the vehicle transport group people to assist - cant help with pricing  :'(.  Just keep in mind that this is by far their busiest time of year in the lead up to Xmas - supply and demand principles....

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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2011, 09:11:39 AM »
Quote from: GU Rich on November 06, 2011, 08:30:12 AM
I know it's a long way Bill, but maybe a few swaggers could do a bit of a relay and bring it closer to you?

Or is this a silly idea  ???

Cheers
Rich

I think it's a great idea, amd the great Aussie way. If I was on your route, I would be putting my hand up to help, but I think I am a bit out of the way.  Hope you get it home safely.
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2011, 01:37:12 PM »
Quote from: monahanajj on November 06, 2011, 08:55:13 AM
Hi Col,
I work for the largest freight transport Co in Oz, you can mail me direct if you like and i will get you in contact with the vehicle transport group people to assist - cant help with pricing  :'(.  Just keep in mind that this is by far their busiest time of year in the lead up to Xmas - supply and demand principles....

Cheers

pm sent sir,
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2011, 01:42:03 PM »
Quote from: Stozz on November 06, 2011, 09:11:39 AM
I think it's a great idea, amd the great Aussie way. If I was on your route, I would be putting my hand up to help, but I think I am a bit out of the way.  Hope you get it home safely.
this has all been suggested before.....
... and if theres an accident who pays? if something is missing or scratched/damaged etc "thats how I picked it up" etc..
to much to go wrong.
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2011, 01:50:14 PM »
Quote from: Lost on November 07, 2011, 01:42:03 PM
this has all been suggested before.....
... and if theres an accident who pays? if something is missing or scratched/damaged etc "thats how I picked it up" etc..
to much to go wrong.

Good point Bruce, Your camper arrived damaged and that was from a transport company.
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2011, 02:30:08 PM »
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Good point Bruce, Your camper arrived damaged and that was from a transport company.

yep, but I didnt pay to fix it and an aussie swags worth a touch more than mine :)
also the reason I always say 'road trip'...
saves any arguing.
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2011, 03:59:09 PM »
Quote from: Lost on November 07, 2011, 02:30:08 PM
yep, but I didnt pay to fix it and an aussie swags worth a touch more than mine :)
also the reason I always say 'road trip'...
saves any arguing.
In an ideal world I would already be on the road picking up the camper trailer.
At least with the transport company it is insured...
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2011, 04:30:21 PM »
 :D So I guess I know what you'll be glamping in now for xmas....  :cup:

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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2011, 04:48:53 PM »
Hi Bill
Try these guys Express Auto Carriers  (07) 4696 8644 we use them all the time and slip my name in there if you like ;D

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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2011, 06:13:20 PM »
Bill,

Try Marshs Transport out of Gordonvale, just down the road from Edmonton.

Terry Marsh - 4056 1629 or 0438 563 077

I did PM this info to you but not sure if it went.

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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2011, 06:33:44 PM »
Bill, can suggest and recommend a good one. Let me know if still needed and will make a call. Cheers Doug.
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2011, 09:51:40 AM »
A big Thank You to all the members that assisted in getting us quotes to get our camper trailer shipped up here.
We got quotes from all the transport companies that were suggested.
It will be picked up on Monday from the sellers house and delivered direct to my house on Thursday.
I was more than a little shocked at the big differences in pricing.
Once again a Big Thank You to all of you...
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2011, 09:56:38 AM »
We are waiting for the pics mate....................well done  :cup: 


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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2011, 10:03:54 AM »
Quote from: jk on November 11, 2011, 09:56:38 AM
We are waiting for the pics mate....................well done  :cup: 


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I wouldn't mind having a look at it myself.
Friday should see some pictures up..
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #18 on: November 18, 2011, 08:03:18 PM »
And for those interested in moving one north from Brissy in the future give Doug and Janelle Johnston a call up in Tolga.
Have known DJ a long time and he will do the right thing by us. His quote was very reasonable and for anyone with a
brand new Tracky up here it probably came up on the back of one of Doug's roadtrains.

Anyhow looking forward to seeing the new beast Bill, should be a sweet bit of kip.

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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2011, 08:08:15 PM »
Is the trailer here yet Bill ?.

Pic's
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #20 on: November 19, 2011, 05:18:07 AM »
 :worthles: >:D Is it there yet!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2011, 06:15:33 AM »
Sorry folks.
Camper trailer was supposed to arrive on Thursday but it did not.
We are told that it may (I stress may) finally be here Monday.  >:(
Fingers crossed...
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #22 on: November 22, 2011, 09:06:34 PM »
Wow ... if you haven't posted any pic's of the new camper , one can only assume that it hasn't arrived .
Have you been able to contact the truck driver at all ?.
Sometimes its better to pay a bit more and go with the established guys .

Best of luck .. hope you get your camper
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #23 on: November 22, 2011, 09:16:48 PM »
Aww you must be disappointed. We are all just as excited as you on the pending arrival. Lucky you will have a couple of weeks to move into it before the Woodleigh Station adventure. ;D ;D ;D cheers rellbell
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Re: Transporting camper from Brisbane to Cairns
« Reply #24 on: November 22, 2011, 11:05:31 PM »
Arrived yesterday Jim,

Saw a photo on the myswag facebook page. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh though.

Does this mean we will have to help Bill and Morag wet :cheers: the roof?

Doug

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