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Hi what sort of money would be about right to move a coach 300 miles one way.
And any recommendations of reliable companies.
Thx Ian
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dazcapri
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It might be a specialist job because of the height you may need a low loader so it could turn out to be pricey.I'd try some of the caravan transporters they might be able to help but I'd measure the height if you can cos I think they'll need to know
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Last Edit: Mar 6, 2017 13:48:34 GMT by dazcapri
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Cheers Daz I got the height now it's 10.5ft or 3.2 metres.
I'm still waiting on most important measurement loading width between rear doors.
If not wide enough it's back to classic horseboxes as won't fit car in.
I'll try a few caravan movers see what the score is.
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5.5ton 25ft coach recovery Mercdan68
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Can't help...but that sounds interesting!!
Post up pics if you go ahead with it fella
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Hi, That doesn't need to be a low loader job, any decent commercial recovery company could do that on a suspended tow. That's a days work if everything goes smoothly. If there are no time or access constrictions for pick up you could leave the details with a number of recovery companies as a return load, which might keep the price down. However it could happen then at any time and short notice. Are there any bus or coach companies nearby for recommendations for recovery companies to move it?
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Hi, That doesn't need to be a low loader job, any decent commercial recovery company could do that on a suspended tow. That's a days work if everything goes smoothly. If there are no time or access constrictions for pick up you could leave the details with a number of recovery companies as a return load, which might keep the price down. However it could happen then at any time and short notice. Are there any bus or coach companies nearby for recommendations for recovery companies to move it? Colin You're right about a recovery truck I'd just thought of it that's why I logged back on I'd try a local load lower firm for back loads as well it can't hurt |
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The height maybe an issue but a spec lift or axle suspended lift will be fine, I'd expect it to cost in the region of £1000 though, we used to pay That for a roadside recovery of less than 150 miles in the past.
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Most commercial firms I know of charge per hour as it's not always straight forward if you need to remove a half shaft for suspended tows and if a lowloader can take a while to load due to width and overhang or take they have to take a longer route/ detour due to height and width restrictions.
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The height maybe an issue but a spec lift or axle suspended lift will be fine, . You still need to add 2' to the height when on a spec lift and there are a lot of bridges about less than that. |
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Hi, That doesn't need to be a low loader job, any decent commercial recovery company could do that on a suspended tow. That's a days work if everything goes smoothly. If there are no time or access constrictions for pick up you could leave the details with a number of recovery companies as a return load, which might keep the price down. However it could happen then at any time and short notice. Are there any bus or coach companies nearby for recommendations for recovery companies to move it? Colin Thx will try a few ppl later. Coach is running and driving and fits down side of house which is a start. Still need rear door measurements but vehicle not at owners address. Good advice on possible halfshaft removal for suspended tow and extra height. Probably not happening for at least a week. Will probably need to lose a car or two as well. |
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If it's a runner why not drive it?
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If it's a runner why not drive it? Because he doesn't have a PCV licence maybe? |
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If it's a runner why not drive it? Because he doesn't have a PCV licence maybe? If it's under 7.5 tonne and you take the seats out you can drive it on a car licence (if you're old enough) unless the laws changed. My mate drives a volvo truck on a 7.5 tonner licence it's taxed as plg |
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Either way paying a driver will be cheaper than a wrecker.
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Because he doesn't have a PCV licence maybe? If it's under 7.5 tonne and you take the seats out you can drive it on a car licence (if you're old enough) unless the laws changed. My mate drives a volvo truck on a 7.5 tonner licence it's taxed as plg Once its reregistered as PLG that's okay but when he collects it it will be a PCV although if its older than 30 years old and the driver passed car test before 97 then you can drive it as long as you don't take more than 8 passenger |
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What area is it in?
I know someone in the south east who could move it, however I have no ideas what so ever as to what the costs would be. Looking at his drag car, he is charging a few quid.
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If it's a runner just drive it and don't get caught. When I bought an engine-less Mercedes-Benz 0305 about ten years ago to use as a guest bedroom we flat towed it about 50 miles on a stiff bar behind a big Freightliner recovery truck.
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I have a pcv licence and am a mechanic.
If it was insured and either on trade plates or road legal I'd move it for you with pleasure if you covered my costs and a few quid for my trouble.
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If it's a runner just drive it and don't get caught. . Yeah great idea. not only will ANPR pick up its not MOTed and possibly driver without the correct licence which for a commercial vehicle can be a very expensive impound it doesn't even need to ping ANPR to be pulled in by DVSA at a random check then you risk losing your licence and vehicle. |
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If it's a runner why not drive it? OK he's took a deposit on it but you never know if ppl will collect. It runs and drives but has no front screen and a side window missing. Is weirdly registered as an ambulance which it's never been. If he rings me back or messages me later it's still viable. It's also not got current mot! |
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