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If I block it under the frame and leave the tail hanging, timbers would be 8x12s on edge for the main runners, then 4x12 and 6x12 cross pieces where needed. I have a sawmill and can cut anything I think I would need. Would use either fir or cedar for the main runners, and fir for the cross...

Thank you very much for this example. It reinforces the thought that I should go down to pick up my new purchase myself, rather than trust some lowball bidder who's only interest is making money rather than making sure my HMMWV gets to me in good condition. If I have to spend money to do it...

Okay everyone, yes, I do realize that the normal method, and usually considered the best method is to load the HMMWV onto a trailer behind a suitable tow vehicle in order to transport it. Considering the threads on here that I've read, plenty of people think it's perfectly fine to flat tow...

Yes, I have considered acquiring a trailer for this endeavor, and I still might. I have access to a light gooseneck trailer just as you described (14k rated) that my truck is set up to tow, I'm just trying to explore other options before going that route due to registration increases and...

Yes, the center of gravity is a little high on the flatbed, but nothing that I haven't dealt with before hauling farm equipment on it. Decent roads the entire way, and I'm a relatively conservative driver. Just trying to find out if there is a technical reason why this can't be done.

Sorry if I made my post overly complicated. All I was trying to ask is if anyone here knew of any issues with hauling a HMMWV by using blocks of wood under the frame as opposed to sitting on the wheels, and pulling the wheels in back to reduce the weight on the suspension would cause any issues...

It was my understanding that GP would load HMMWVs using a large forklift, they have to move the non-runners around somehow. Not sure why them using a forklift, of which I've seen pictures on here in multiple threads, would be a red flag?

I checked California's DMV, as long as I'm under 26k lbs and not towing a trailer over 10k lbs then I do not require anything special. The same is true of Oregon. WA requires a DOT number if you register the truck over 16k lbs, whether you drive it commercially or not, and to stop at scales...

The F450 doesn't count as a commercial vehicle in my state if it's not being used to earn money, and for the trip down there the timbers can be up over the headache rack and not sticking past the end of the truck bed. You're right that I need to check and see what the requirements are to...

Hi everyone, I've been reading up a bit here (currently on page 166 of the forum browsing topics and reading articles) but haven't come across what I'm considering doing for hauling my new to me HMMWV home from Yermo (900 miles each way) So here's the situation. I own a Ford F450 with a 12...