Hey Folks,
Looking to transport my car down to Mid North NSW (from Brisbane) on a car trailer.
Has anyone used a trailer hire company they can recommend? Obviously there are the usuals like Kennards and UHaul etc but if there is a bargain to be had out there, im all ears!!!
Cheers
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As with anything you hire give it a good check before leaving home,as a sideline we used to have a trailer hire subcontract and the condition that people returned them in was atrocious. Unfortunately the trailers were often booked to go out straight after return and the console operaters weren't very consciencious or vigilant and they were released to unsuspecting people with defects on a few occasions.This was mainly weekends,the trailers were serviced once a month but this didn't help if the brakes were only just working or the tyres were damaged. Also check the tare weight of the trailer as sometimes they weigh as much as the towing capacity of the towbar before putting the car on it. Good luck Les
search my threads for one about this exact topic! i had a few offers from guys in se qld when i needed one, it cost me $500ish for 3 days one way from sydney-brisbane about 3-4months ago though
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hi, check ebay under car trailers, is 2 persons advertising to move cars, the one with the car n closed in trailer is very reasonable.
The hire trailers are extremely heavy. I would try to get a quote from a car carrying company. Might be worth your while when you factor in fuel costs and the return trip. I used Finemores to get from Mt Isa to Brisbane many years back. Cant remember the cost but I dont think it was too bad, at least it didnt shock me.
As amazeer says most of these trailers weigh around 900kg and generally tow bar capacities are somewhere around the 1000-1200kg vehicle depending on your tow vehicle. this means you can tow a 100-300kg .
what car u drivin matters
I have one in Manly just being upgraded and weighs 525 kgs and has disc brakes and is low so it handles well if ure load is balanced
my x-trail tows Kombis on it well as it is a tandem. Towing rig allows 2000kgs
give me an email if u want to discuss. Only thing RACQ etc do not insure private pig trailers !!!!!! dont know who does
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