Ft Carson shipping

[Dwnorton1]

I accidentally ended up with two generators from the GL auction today. Never expected to win one let alone two. Not complaining.
Anyway having not expected to win, I didn't research shipping options. I can always go on road trip but just want to see what the most economical route.
Any comments, experiences or opinions greatly appreciated.

 

[155mm]

how big are the jenny's?

 

[Dwnorton1]

MEP-802 listed at 51x32x37 700lbs
MEP-831 listed 35x28x27 300 lbs

I was contemplating if I end up going removing tool box from my half ton. Haven't measured but believe they will both fit in my truck if I leave tailgate down.

 

[Dwnorton1]

I believe my transportation problem has been solved. I emailed Daniel USF contacted me immediately and is setting this up for me at a price that I can't drive up myself for. plus the possibility of getting way sooner than is I had to do road trip myself. I will comment back after I recieve and see if I'm still as pleased with deal as I currently am at the present stage.

 

[Dwnorton1]

Update. Daniel has don jam up job of getting a pick up scheduled, paid invoice, but cannot get anyone from GL to answer phone or emails in regards to pick up times etc. I have until Friday morning to get this ironed out due to that being when I could get pick up that meets my schedule. keeping fingers crossed. Wish GL would be a little more forthcoming with info. I've read some horror stories so I am a bit afraid.

 

[Dwnorton1]

Update today. Finally reached GL at Carson. They had been at another auction site. Apparently GL stretch their guys pretty thin, out at more remote sites.
FYI Ft Carson does loadouts from 10-2 Tuesday-Thursday. Call and make appointment. I am going to miss my window this week as Daniel had managed to get me a driver for Friday, so we have re-scheduled for next Tuesday, so I guess I'll have to wait another week to play with my new toys. So sad.

 

[98G]

Be very cautious with Ft Carson. They turned my shipper away, rescheduled for after the timeframe, then declared my stuff abandoned.

Be certain that your stuff is picked up within the allotted timeframe.

 

[Dwnorton1]

Be very cautious with Ft Carson. They turned my shipper away, rescheduled for after the timeframe, then declared my stuff abandoned.

Be certain that your stuff is picked up within the allotted timeframe.

Yes I read a thread on that. freaked me out after I read it. Everything is set up for next Tuesday. If It doesn't work out, I am rolling up there myself. Fingers crossed. Still....

 

[Dwnorton1]

Update:
The other part of the less than load guy canceled, however freight company picked up items earlier in the week. Just was waiting for a full load to head this way. All that matters is that they are clear of Carson. They will be delivered Monday 8:00am. I however will be gone out of town until Thursday so won't be able to check them out until then. It's all good though, it's progress.

 

[Dwnorton1]

I would like to once again thank Daniel from USF. First rate all the way. Kept me updated throughout whole process. Just got back from out of town and picked up gens from local store where they put up with me always having stuff dropped off. Now the fun begins. Fluid has been drained, I haven't had a great deal of time to inspect but I hope them being drained means out of designed drain and not with a drill bit. Will try and document saga that is starting in another thread. And yes the 802 is missing exhaust cover so I have little doubt it will end up as saga. Was bidding on multiple and just lost track and ended up with it. Looked down in exhaust, let's just say I'm a little sick to my stomach. But hey worse case is I have a parts unit. Rookie mistake.

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[Dwnorton1]

Load test 831

Very good day. Filled both units with fluids(both completely drained). Both units fired off and ran first try. Video is of MEP-831 picking up 3000 watt load all at once, then stepping back down to -0- then dumping 3000 watt load back on. Picks up nicely. Quite a capable unit.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGZp7XIKRNo






Tested the 802 to 6000 watts but was after dark so, so no video. It too runs like a top. Could not be happier.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bq8TWQaiPs

 

[Dwnorton1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_026FemfJNg&sns=em


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