Cross country nOOb?

[Franc Tireur]

Ok, so I found a vehicle out west and am thinking of driving it back to PA. Shipping is running just over $4,000.

I know nothing about trucks, but I plan on getting the truck checked out before I leave. Trip will be solo.

Am I nuts, and if not what should i do for breakdowns, fuel, and truckstops? Or should I just ship it?

 

[Derrickl112]

Find a truck that is closer to you

 

[m16ty]

What vehicle is it? Did you buy it surplus, dealer, or private sale?

The answer to these questions will be a pretty good indicator if this trip will be bearable or a total nightmare. The reason I say bearable is because although some people relish the task of driving a MV across the country, I do not.

 

[area52]

If its a M35A2, then keep looking out east cause there are more out there than out here.

 

[KsM715]

If you plan on spending 4 grand for shipping or somewhere close to that for fuel, hotels and food. just ad that to your vehicle budget and find a nicer one closer to you.

 

[papabear]

If you plan on spending 4 grand for shipping or somewhere close to that for fuel, hotels and food. just ad that to your vehicle budget and find a nicer one closer to you.

I agree...if someone GAVE me...say a deuce...in say...Colorado...it would cost more to get it home than I can get one here for!

I have a simple formula...I look at what I am willing to pay for an MV...what I think it's worth...then I add in my time and what I would charge a complete stranger to transport it.

I usually pass...unless it's something special I can't find closer.

 

[RodUSMC1962]

Bad idea to go alone especially if you don`t know anything about what you want to drive home. Plenty of good deals right now in Pa. Lots of bad things can happen on any trip.

 

[rchalmers3]

Boo to the nay-sayers!! What a better way to enter the hobby than full speed ahead!!!

Do your home work, get yourself prepared and have some back up contingencies in place.

Also, keep track of your expenses, starting from your preparation expenses, to see what part of the 4G you actually save. My guess is at least half.

Good luck to you and keep us posted.

Rick

 

[DeucesWild11]

Yeah get one in PA, plenty of them around in this area, I know Kenny at Kublos has like over 100 trucks on his lot. Plenty of other good guys around too. Check out the classifieds here as well!

 

[condor418]

who is kenny and where is he located and average selling price?

 

[randini]

One thing to remember, is that the west is a lot prettier than the East! HAHA! I would not want to pick-up an unkown 7ton, 40 year old truck, then drive it cross country. You know that I say that, maybe I would... It could be a great adventure, but if things go bad, it could be really bad. Either way, it could be a he11 of a time!

 

[sigo]

If you plan on spending 4 grand for shipping or somewhere close to that for fuel, hotels and food.

...and easily a few more grand if something significant goes wrong and you need a long dostance tow, major parts, or a ride home.

Search around on the site for dealers near you. Also keep checking the classifieds, eBay, Craigslist, and MV magazine ads.

 

[4x4 Forever]

You made mention of not using a chase truck? I would not even consider the transport without one. We spent the whole morning chasing down parts to get going by early afternoon with the chase truck. Would have been doomsday using the CUCV or the Deuce for the 'hunts'.

Might want to try and get something closer to you as most everyone else mentioned.

 

[4x4 Forever]

Y

 

[condor418]

i checked out kublos seams like a pretty good deal 4500 softtop no bed cover he gives a warrenty u can add a hard top or winch dropside bed and u will safe a ton on fuel he is in pa just south of the ny border neer binghampton....i kno its more then gl but there is no gamble here

 

[patracy]

I agree...if someone GAVE me...say a deuce...in say...Colorado...it would cost more to get it home than I can get one here for!

I have a simple formula...I look at what I am willing to pay for an MV...what I think it's worth...then I add in my time and what I would charge a complete stranger to transport it.

I usually pass...unless it's something special I can't find closer.

Wish I knew this formula ahead of time.

Mine has been, ooh I like that, get Papabear to haul it back for me.

 

[73m819]

i checked out kublos seams like a pretty good deal 4500 softtop no bed cover he gives a warrenty u can add a hard top or winch dropside bed and u will safe a ton on fuel he is in pa just south of the ny border neer binghampton....i kno its more then gl but there is no gamble here

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[papabear]

Wish I knew this formula ahead of time.
Mine has been, ooh I like that, get Papabear to haul it back for me.

Hey wait a minute now...I thought you were satisfied with my transport prices??
I only charged you double the normal rate instead of triple!
Jeeze...try ta please some people........

 

[condor418]

i apologize i didnt realize thats what they ment by that... im not sure but i think im on the younger end of the age range on this site and its hard to break a bad habbit

 

[DeucesWild11]

i checked out kublos seams like a pretty good deal 4500 softtop no bed cover he gives a warrenty u can add a hard top or winch dropside bed and u will safe a ton on fuel he is in pa just south of the ny border neer binghampton....i kno its more then gl but there is no gamble here

I would go with Kenny at Kublos knowing what I know now about Deuces.. I rather spend a little extra $$ upfront then get stuck out on the road somewhere..