Freighting 4WD's up to Brisbane

My old man used to do this back when we did Simpson and Fraser Island a lot. Limited time for holidays and freighted the old family truckstar up to Townsville or Cairns, etc.

I am contemplating doing this for the QLD meet up at LCMP. I can't take a whole lot of time off so I'm tempted to freight the GQ up to Brisbane.

Price will obviously be the killer but with limited time off, diesel, wear and tear, a screaming bored 20 month old child in the back of the baby seat for 10 hours x 2 days It's starting to sound cheaper and easier....LMAO

We spend thousands on GMK transport in my day job so I will ask them for a price tomorrow but if anyone else has any inside connections with freight companies and could possibly get a good deal then would love to get some prices on a GQ from any depot in Melbourne up to whatever depot in Brisbane centralish area.

This could be possibly 3 Patrols from Melbourne too if we could swindle a discounted rate on all 3 as well....Same depot and same load.

I don't know any transport mobs but came across this a while back

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Caravan-T...ht_1035wt_1344

Or you could just fly up to brisbane and ride shotgun in one of our rides? Id even let you drive my rig while I ride shotgun enjoying a fine beverage or 2

Some mates & I discuss this on a semi regular basis for trips to cape/kakadu etc
Be aware that lots of freight places will transport your vehicle, but it must be empty. ie. no camping gear, no bags of clothes etc, probably even no baby seat.
Not saying you will find someone, especially if you stumble onto a privateer looking for a backload, but make sure you ask the question.
If you do find a way, let us all know, b/c they'll get some business from my way.

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Originally Posted by mrcrazydude

Some mates & I discuss this on a semi regular basis for trips to cape/kakadu etc
Be aware that lots of freight places will transport your vehicle, but it must be empty. ie. no camping gear, no bags of clothes etc, probably even no baby seat.
Not saying you will find someone, especially if you stumble onto a privateer looking for a backload, but make sure you ask the question.
If you do find a way, let us all know, b/c they'll get some business from my way.

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I just rung the guy at the link Kris gave above and has some interesting news...

1 x patrol to freight up Melbourne to Brisbane is $1600...OUCH....But, on the way back will be roughly $700 if we ship 3 cars...Maybe $800 for just the one car.

The guy said the same thing. Most other companies say you can't have anything inside the vehicle as they change carriers quite a lot and items in the vehicle get stolen.

This guy said we can have all the items in the car with only one driver and for $700 It's starting to look possible...They also drop off at someone's house in Brisbane.

Diesel to drive back down would be roughly = $400 maybe?
I have a young family so need 1 night accommodation = $150
Wear and tear in the vehicle
Saving 2 days holidays

$280 for one way flight Brisbane to Melbourne with 2 adults and 1 infant on Saturday 6th OCT at 2:30pm....

Total cost for freight and flights = $980
Total cost for driving = $550-$600 + wear and tear, need 2 days of holidays + a screaming child in the back seat for 2 days....lol

It's possible!!!!!!!

I will try some other places in coming weeks.

At one stage, I even considered flying over and hiring a 4 x 4 (Patrol ute of course) - then again, I drive like grandpa, not like I stole it! lol

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Originally Posted by AB

I just rung the guy at the link Kris gave above and has some interesting news...

1 x patrol to freight up Melbourne to Brisbane is $1600...OUCH....But, on the way back will be roughly $700 if we ship 3 cars...Maybe $800 for just the one car.

The guy said the same thing. Most other companies say you can't have anything inside the vehicle as they change carriers quite a lot and items in the vehicle get stolen.

This guy said we can have all the items in the car with only one driver and for $700 It's starting to look possible...They also drop off at someone's house in Brisbane.

Diesel to drive back down would be roughly = $400 maybe?
I have a young family so need 1 night accommodation = $150
Wear and tear in the vehicle
Saving 2 days holidays

$280 for one way flight Brisbane to Melbourne with 2 adults and 1 infant on Saturday 6th OCT at 2:30pm....

Total cost for freight and flights = $980
Total cost for driving = $550-$600 + wear and tear, need 2 days of holidays + a screaming child in the back seat for 2 days....lol

It's possible!!!!!!!

I will try some other places in coming weeks.

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Good stuff mate. Looking at the figures it's definitely doable..

Also, I would have to hire a Patrol up there for 5-6 days which would cost around $100 a day (total = $600) if I was to just fly up.

Give Laurenca a call at Rockatoo Transport. (0429925196). We use him to transport gear to and from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. He's pretty reasonable usually and could probably drop off at my work place not far from airport. (mention Nick from Alimak)

Another price which is even better from Affordable Car Carriers...

Melbourne to Capalaba, QLD = $830

Capalaba to Melbourne = $660 <---Good price

Capalaba to my front door = $845

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Originally Posted by nickpeacock36

Give Laurenca a call at Rockatoo Transport. (0429925196). We use him to transport gear to and from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. He's pretty reasonable usually and could probably drop off at my work place not far from airport. (mention Nick from Alimak)

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Thanks mate, I'll suss it out now.

EDIT: He was a little more then the other quotes but he can take anything inside the Patrols.

You spelt his name wrong above...lol...I rung up and said Hey Laurencaaaarrrrr....He goes, Nah mate It's Lawrence...LMAO

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Originally Posted by AB

Another price which is even better from Affordable Car Carriers...

Melbourne to Capalaba, QLD = $830

Capalaba to Melbourne = $660 <---Good price

Capalaba to my front door = $845

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Capalaba is literally down the road from my joint (like 3-4 minutes away).

I just used this place but again they don't allow items to be left in the vehicle.

Depot to Depot/Door to Door etc

http://www.movingcars.com.au/recent-quotes.php

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Originally Posted by AB

My old man used to do this back when we did Simpson and Fraser Island a lot. Limited time for holidays and freighted the old family truckstar up to Townsville or Cairns, etc.

I am contemplating doing this for the QLD meet up at LCMP. I can't take a whole lot of time off so I'm tempted to freight the GQ up to Brisbane.

Price will obviously be the killer but with limited time off, diesel, wear and tear, a screaming bored 20 month old child in the back of the baby seat for 10 hours x 2 days It's starting to sound cheaper and easier....LMAO

We spend thousands on GMK transport in my day job so I will ask them for a price tomorrow but if anyone else has any inside connections with freight companies and could possibly get a good deal then would love to get some prices on a GQ from any depot in Melbourne up to whatever depot in Brisbane centralish area.

This could be possibly 3 Patrols from Melbourne too if we could swindle a discounted rate on all 3 as well....Same depot and same load.

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Hi AB, This would be cheaps as chips on the return. as return freight from brisvegas is next to none most of the time but might cost a few bucks to come up.

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Originally Posted by AB

I just rung the guy at the link Kris gave above and has some interesting news...

1 x patrol to freight up Melbourne to Brisbane is $1600...OUCH....But, on the way back will be roughly $700 if we ship 3 cars...Maybe $800 for just the one car.

The guy said the same thing. Most other companies say you can't have anything inside the vehicle as they change carriers quite a lot and items in the vehicle get stolen.

This guy said we can have all the items in the car with only one driver and for $700 It's starting to look possible...They also drop off at someone's house in Brisbane.

Diesel to drive back down would be roughly = $400 maybe?
I have a young family so need 1 night accommodation = $150
Wear and tear in the vehicle
Saving 2 days holidays

$280 for one way flight Brisbane to Melbourne with 2 adults and 1 infant on Saturday 6th OCT at 2:30pm....

Total cost for freight and flights = $980
Total cost for driving = $550-$600 + wear and tear, need 2 days of holidays + a screaming child in the back seat for 2 days....lol

It's possible!!!!!!!

I will try some other places in coming weeks.

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two days to drive from melb-bris! Come on, do it overnight even wif screamin bub in the back.
leave lunchtime in bris for dinner next night no worries

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Originally Posted by stock patrol

two days to drive from melb-bris! Come on, do it overnight even wif screamin bub in the back.
leave lunchtime in bris for dinner next night no worries

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I know mate, I know...Taking the family though and if i pull an all nighter then I'll have to two screaming woman in the car...LMAO

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Originally Posted by AB

I know mate, I know...Taking the family though and if i pull an all nighter then I'll have to two screaming woman in the car...LMAO

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give em something to calm their nerves. all good. LOL!

Hey mate, just saw this thread sounds like a smart move considering the time constraints and the long drive with a little one on board.
If someone still looking at transport options or if anyone else stumbles across this in the same boat, check out P&S Logistics. They’re an Aussie company that does vehicle transport across the country, including depot-to-depot and door-to-door services. I’ve seen them handle everything from 4WDs to boats, and they’ve got regular routes between Melbourne and Brisbane. Might be worth hitting them up for a quote, especially if you’ve got a few Patrols going up together. You might be able to swing a discounted group rate.
Hope the QLD meetup went well.... LCMP is always a blast!

Here's the website link where you can get the quote.
P&S Logistics: https://pslogistics.com.au

Hi, thanks for sharing, it's interesting.