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MrAgent007 · 01-21-2013, 05:48 PM

Hello, I am purchasing a 2012 28' International Serenity from an Airstream dealer in Eugene, OR and I am located near Hershey, PA. The dealer has a transportation company that wants $1.86 per mile and with the trip being approximately 2,900 miles, transportation would be about $5,400. Any suggestions as to how to get the Serenity here cheaper would be appreciated. Thanks!

n2916s · 01-21-2013, 05:59 PM

Well, I can't help wondering why you are purchasing in Oregon when you have a huge dealer in New Jersey. Both have fine reputations.

I guess you must have gotten the deal of the century.

The obvious choice would be to go fetch it. Granted it is probably a ten day round trip if you push hard but you could do it for half the money.

I wouldn't hire an amateur because you have no idea about insurance, bonding ...

Mike

MrAgent007 · 01-21-2013, 06:02 PM

Found a left over 2012, the price is great and the financing is also great!

**blmitch5** · 01-21-2013, 06:06 PM

You might try Colonial in NJ or do a google search for a transport. Maybe someone here on the forums might be interested?

Captain Hank · 01-21-2013, 06:30 PM

Since you bought it from a west coast dealer, I would go pick it up. It would save you transportation costs. Since you bought an Airstream to travel, I would go get it and make it an adventure to the west coast.

Midnightmoon · 01-21-2013, 06:36 PM

I know several guys that run trucking companies/transport outfits. Base rate that they charge is $1.50 a loaded mile and they are fully insured and bonded. You may find a cheaper price, but as mentioned above, they may not be from a company that you can trust with transporting such an investment.

Best bet is to take the time and go get it yourself.

MrAgent007 · 01-21-2013, 07:02 PM

Midnightmoon, would you be able to forward the contact information? I just might have someone transport the trailer from the OR dealer to Stillwater, OK then go and pick it up from Stillwater, OK. I would love to do the entire trip since I have a new F350, however, don't have the time right now. Thanks!