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10-26-2009, 11:51 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1967 17' Caravel
1964 22' Safari
1966 26' Overlander
2000 39' Land Yacht XL Diesel w/slide
ALTO
, New Mexico
Join Date: Apr 2009
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looking for a mechanical tote or mule to move a trailer
Hello everyone we are looking for ideas or suggestions on moving a 64 safari into a space unreachable with a conventional tow vechicle
The trailer will be dropped in by a 40 ton crane then must be moved 30 ft to its permanent location
if anyone knows of a piece of equipment that can be rented or loaned or have a clever idea we would like to hear from you
Th surface is packed dirt where the trailer will be placed
It is all happening in Santa Fe NM
Thanks in advance
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10-27-2009, 02:30 AM
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Rivet Master 
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
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10-27-2009, 07:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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How big a trailer? Riding lawn mower or small tractor?
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10-27-2009, 08:12 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,809
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I used to use a skidloader to move mine around. They have 4 wheel drive and can be turned on a dime too! Just need a ball attachment for the bucket. Check Northern Tools Catalog for that item, it clamps to the front loader bucket for around $100.00.
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10-27-2009, 08:19 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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I gotta see this.
Send pictures of the move and maneuvering. Sounds interesting.
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10-27-2009, 08:56 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1975 Argosy 24
Malakoff
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 490
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About a 30HP tractor will work
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10-27-2009, 10:12 AM
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banjobill
2000 30' Limited
battle ground,
, Washington
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 516
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airport
if the local airport has any twin engine airplanes, they'll have a little nose wheel "tractor" you should be able to rent. but "alto?" nearest airport is probably 400 miles. hmmm. lawn tractor...but only on a hard surface.
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10-27-2009, 10:13 AM
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banjobill
2000 30' Limited
battle ground,
, Washington
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 516
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4wd club, of course
contact some 4 wheelers-they'll have enough snatch blocks, cables, tow straps, and WINCHES to move the earth...
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10-27-2009, 10:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy 24
Currently Looking...
Milltown
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,087
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Why not get about 10 or 15 friends and man handle it into position.
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10-27-2009, 10:24 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1996 28' Excella
Okemos
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 305
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Take photos if you use the mule option
Quote:
Originally Posted by WOLFSDREAMST
The trailer will be dropped in by a 40 ton crane then must be moved 30 ft to its permanent location
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Especially if you have to lower the mules using that crane. You will probably need several of them, maybe even a "20 mule team"!
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Okemos, MI
T.V.:'05 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab Cummins
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10-27-2009, 10:35 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
1964 22' Safari
1966 26' Overlander
2000 39' Land Yacht XL Diesel w/slide
ALTO
, New Mexico
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 7
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Thanks everyone for your interesting and clever ideas we will keep you posted
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10-27-2009, 12:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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The 40 ton crane can't put it where you want it?
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10-27-2009, 07:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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I bet it's a cliff with a rock over hang....Hmmm? 
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10-27-2009, 08:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redhawkerII
I bet it's a cliff with a rock over hang....Hmmm? |
Occurred to me too as a possibility. I keep thinking, "Would I want to put an Airstream, or anything else under that."
Anybody remember the movie 633 Squadron?
Must be some kind of overhead obstruction. Really sounds like quite the location.
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10-27-2009, 08:48 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1994 21' Sovereign
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 175
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Somehow, moving an Airstream 30 feet to a permanent location seems a little improper to me. It might be more of a challenge if it has to be moved sideways.
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10-28-2009, 07:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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 Then I am stumpt!?!
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