Need to move a glider west

[Charles Longley]

Bit of a long shot but as part of my retirement masterplan I've agreed to Purchase an ASW-20 in Ohio. If anyone is headed West from that area with an empty hitch I am willing to pay expenses to help move my new purchase. The glider needs to end up in Ephrata, WA.

Thanks,
Charlie

[George Haeh]

If you don't find anybody here, try UShip.

You might want to put on new tires and repack the bearings.

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uShip.com

Shipped 4 gliders through them, no issues to date.

[Charles Longley]

Any idea on rough cost for u-ship Ohio to Washington?

[Dan Marotta]

I moved a glider in a Cobra trailer from Chicago to Harris Hill.Â* I
charged $1,800 (IIRC) for the trip.Â* Towing a trailer reduces the
efficiency of the tow vehicle.Â* I was on a road trip anyway and the
deviations off course to pick up and deliver the glider were not that
excessive.

On 4/27/2019 8:05 AM, Charles Longley wrote:
> Any idea on rough cost for u-ship Ohio to Washington?

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Dan, 5J

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I shipped a Cobra from California to Georgia for $2000 bucks with Uship.com.. You post your request and drivers bid on your job. We got 2 drivers that had delivered a job out west and were looking for anything headed back east.. Bargain deal.........ship was delivered in good condition in about a week..
JJ

[Pete[_9_]]

I've used Uship twice with success.
Things to consider:

1. Don't book the first "broker" that contacts you. There will be lots. They are a middle man and don't actually ship anything. they'll find you a driver but not always the fastest or cheapest. Further, you will be locked into contract with them if another driver contacts you. In my opinion, just work directly with drivers.

2. Bid high if you are in a rush (an extra $100 will increase your rate of securing a bid quickly)

3. Last minute booking is sorta the norm. I was flying the glider in Colorado, landed to load up with an appointment to meet the shipper to pickup. He called and said truck is broke down and will not be able to make it. I freaked out because I had a flight out the next afternoon. I posted a new listing on uship requesting pickup in 24 hrs and added $200 to the job. I had the job booked in 2 hrs and glider picked up the following morning. He was a very professional and prompt shipper. No problems.

We are lucky to have this great service. Expect $2,000-$2,500 for cross trailering of your glider. Not too bad!

[Charles Longley]

That’s probably the route I’ll go. How do they load/unload? Do you bring it to a truck dock?

[Steve Leonard[_2_]]

On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 8:27:49 PM UTC-5, Charles Longley wrote:
> That’s probably the route I’ll go. How do they load/unload? Do you bring it to a truck dock?

I think you will find most have "trailer towing capable vehicles". Pickups, vans, etc. If your trailer has a 50 mm hitch, you should consider providing the ball. Don't skimp and say, "meh, 1 7/8ths is close enough."

Steve Leonard

[Pete[_9_]]

Charles,
They will trailer it behind their truck more than likely. Providing the ball is a good idea. You can arrange a flatbed but it will likely cost more. Both mine were just trailed as normal. Don't forget to consider putting new tires on prior to the trip. They will fail on a cross-USA drive if they've been sitting more than a season or two.

They will literally drop the trailer off in front of your house. It's very convenient.

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Have you made arrangements? I am contemplating a trip to Seattle by car later this month. Yes need my head examined.

[Charles Longley]

I just got the registration updated for the trailer and have requested a quote on Uship.com
Probably going to have it dropped at Ephrata.

[Charles Longley]

So it’s a Komet trailer with a 2� hitch going from Caesar Creek Glider Port in Waynesville, OH to SGC in Ephrata,Wa.

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I have been to Cesar Creek, not that far away. I should know by Friday if I am making the trip.

[LOV2AV8]

On Friday, April 26, 2019 at 8:46:36 AM UTC-7, Charles Longley wrote:
> Bit of a long shot but as part of my retirement masterplan I've agreed to Purchase an ASW-20 in Ohio. If anyone is headed West from that area with an empty hitch I am willing to pay expenses to help move my new purchase. The glider needs to end up in Ephrata, WA.
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie

Bennie Brown. 864-328-8seven8seven. emilywilla2011 at gmail.com
He works thru UShip. Contact him direct and save the 20% Uship charges plus another $100 fee when you pay. He has transported 2 gliders from S.C. to Tucson in the last month. Highly recommended.

[Charles Longley]

Already booked it through Uship. It’s leaving Caesar Creek Monday or Tuesday. I have a month off starting at the end of next week and don’t want to miss too much of glider season.

[Charles Longley]

The glider just arrived this morning at my hangar in Arlington. The driver John Powers did and excellent job for $1,540. I would use him a again!