jpnjim Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I'm going to look at an older 6k lb truck. It's condition = absolutely couldn't make the trip driving it, and my buddy's trailer isn't big enough. The trip is 50-60 miles, lots of windy side roads, should take about an hour & a half. Seller said delivery is possible, so, Anyone have any idea what would be a fair price to deliver a 6k lb truck to me, 50-60 miles away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 I promise to post lots of details, info & pics afterward, just need to know if I'm in the right ballpark $$ to offer for delivery. Vehicle is under $1000, and its condition reflects that price. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Renting a U-Haul truck and a car trailer for 120 mile round trip should be about $100 if not done during a Fri/Sat/Sun. I wouldn't offer more than what it'd cost you to do it yourself. Or, if your buddy has a big enough truck [F150/Silverado/Tundra] just pick up rental trailer with it and drive the one you're purchasing up on to it once you get there. Even further, get a two wheels off the ground type of trailer and disconnect the driveshaft for the haul back. May be the cheapest option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 2 wheel car trailer= Tow Dolly $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 It really depends on his tow rig and how thirsty it is. I would think you would want the seller to end up with at least $50 for delivery with fuel not included. I would estimate the fuel mileage, and use that as a guide. You would have been spending the money on fuel anyway... Assuming his setup might get 10 MPG, and say $4.00 per gallon, a 120 mile round trip is 12 gallons, and costs $48. Toss on another $50 for the trouble, and I think $100 ish for the time, fuel, and trouble would seem good. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Renting a U-Haul truck and a car trailer for 120 mile round trip should be about $100 if not done during a Fri/Sat/Sun. I wouldn't offer more than what it'd cost you to do it yourself. Or, if your buddy has a big enough truck [F150/Silverado/Tundra] just pick up rental trailer with it and drive the one you're purchasing up on to it once you get there. Even further, get a two wheels off the ground type of trailer and disconnect the driveshaft for the haul back. May be the cheapest option. Thanks! My buddy's truck is a 1 ton Diesel Dodge so the truck is up to the job, his trailer is stowed @ my house, but only good to tow ~4k lbs, but renting, or borrowing a trailer is an option, I was mostly thinking of asking him to deliver for simplicity's sake & to save the truck/trailer favors for when I really need them. $100 was the ballpark I was in, leaning towards offering him $150 depending on how much trouble he has to go through for it. Edit saw the other posts after I hit send Thanks guys! So far everyone seems in the $100 range Good to know I'm in the right ballpark :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Turns out my house is a little farther than he's comfortable with on the trailer he has, Truck & plow weigh 7k combined :D I'm waiting for a call back from my buddy with the Dodge to see whose trailer we can borrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I"d be pretty sure that the seller has his own idea of what he is going to charge you...including time, fuel, trouble etc. UNless he is hard up to get rid of it, it's likely he would not accept an "offer". I wouldn't . It' s not really rocket science, just ask him. The guy I bought my non running truck from delivered it on a flatbed trailer 50+ miles for nothing, but I was the only one who had made him an offer in two months. I bought it for $400, he was asking $700...I got lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Look for excavating companys they have the trailers to haul about anything and may be hard up for work this time a year. Also take the plow off haul it in the MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 2 wheel car trailer= Tow Dolly $100 Thanks. The word 'dolly' was escaping me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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