Since I get this question a lot I thought it might be helpful info for anyone else looking into options to have a trailer shipped via Uship to share my personal experience with you.
I’ve used U-ship and had no problems with transporting a trailer from AZ to MI. It cost around $1,350. This price of course will vary from shipper to shipper.
How it works:
Basically you create a listing on U-ship that you are looking for someone to ship a vintage trailer. Include the following information on the listing:
1. Where it’s being picked up and where it’s being dropped off.
2. Dimensions (ie; length, height, width) and weight.
3. Include a photo of it if you can. You will get more bids if they can see what they would be shipping.
4. Include if you prefer it be towed (I wouldn’t recommend that) or placed on a flat bed.
5. Put in a price range you are willing to pay. Keep this realistic or you won’t get any bids!
6. Also include a date range of how soon you need it done. If you need it soon then I highly recommend you do the upgrade listing which I think is like $10, so it gets seen by more shippers. Paying a Shipper: U-ship works where once you accept a bid by a shipper, you then pay U-ship (NOT THE SHIPPER) and U-ship HOLDS that payment in escrow until your trailer arrives to you. Then you release the payment to the shipper by giving them a payment code.
Tips:
I highly recommend checking shippers feedback (ie; Do they communicate well and keep client informed along the shipping route? Were they on time? Did the item arrive in good condition? etc.,) and making sure they are bonded and carry insurance that would cover the trailer in case there is damage.
Paying a Shipper:
U-ship works where once you accept a bid by a shipper, you then pay U-ship and they HOLD that payment until your trailer arrives to you. Then you release the payment to the shipper by giving them a payment code.
My Personal Experience:
I had a positive experience using U-ship. But I highly recommend you do your homework as stated above. My trailer made it here fine with the exception of the roof vent flying off during transit and thus breaking. I believe the previous owner left it slightly open and wind caught it. The shipper paid for it to be replaced. FYI: Ask the shipper to double check the roof vents to make sure they are securely closed.
Hope that helps and here is a video of our trailer being unloaded by the shipper.
If you are looking for a quote you can get started by visiting Uship.
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I love your blog… Thanks for being such a supporter of Vintage Trailers.
I look forward to warmer weather so I can clean my little trailers up and enjoy them. Until then I follow the blogs about other trailer adventures.
Happy Trailers,
Nancy
I love this idea – I keep batting around the idea of just having my Airstream moved – as I only need it moved 3-4 times a year instead of buying/maintaining/and fueling a truck – that way I can just pack my car, and meet the trailer there – something to think about for sure. THANK YOU for all the wonderful advice and ideas….
thanks for sharing this…may need it someday!
I am currently trying to figure out how to get my vintage trailer from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine. I am moving and am trying to take it with me. I was thinking of using Uship to do this. I am glad to see that you and a few others have had it work.
Hi!
I just thought I’d chime in. I recently bought a 1964 Shasta 1500 from a gentleman in Massachusetts and had it shipped via U-Ship to Michigan sight unseen. Scary thought, but the U-Ship hauler I chose did an excellent job… to the point that folks on both ends took his info to call him for themselves. Good luck to any U-Shippers out there! It’s a great service!
I had my 22′ Airstream delivered from MI to Olympia WA in late October (yes snowstorms till the Cascades) for less than $1 a mile. A most positive experience, gave him a $50 tip!