Arizona to New Jersey

dirtgum · Post by **dirtgum** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:50 am

well there is a truck i REALLY want in Arizona.......anyone want to deliver it to NJ for me?

im willing to pay........

dokatd · Post by **dokatd** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:21 pm

If the pay was right I would, but it would likley cost to much. I have plenty of time though. Might make a deal if you wanted a 712M

dirtgum · Post by **dirtgum** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:45 pm

hey well ive had some quotes from profesional transport companies and they all come in around the 800 mark.........so if you can do better than that then im interested......

im really looking for a 710........but thanks

dokatd · Post by **dokatd** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 12:46 am

Fuel alone is about $400ish. Then lodging etc. I could camp but then I would have to get a flight back home still. I would almost do it for the adventure, but I think your better off with a shipping company. $800 is not all that bad and seems about average for all the quotes I have had over the years.

lindenengineering · Post by **lindenengineering** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:45 am

Well this might seem like a silly question.
Why don't you simply go over there and drive it home?
Dennis

dirtgum · Post by **dirtgum** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:45 pm

Well it's not a silly question. I've thought about it many times but whenever I bring it up people say well I wouldn't drive it that far. You'd be death and have a sore back!

I don't know I drove an old h1 from Florida to nj and that was a peice of cake. Got it up to 65 on downhills!

Anyway what's your guys thoughts on a nice easy driving speed for a 710m?
How many miles do you think I could easily do per day and not kill myself or the truck for that matter?

dokatd · Post by **dokatd** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:59 pm

I drove Dallas to Albuquerque which is about 650Mi. It took awhile, but I drove it in one day. I think it was 14hrs. Honestly with ear plugs, it wasn't that bad. I will say though that even a military H1 is a much better highway drive than a pinzgauer. I equate it to an underpowered motorcycle. It will wear you out no matter what. But it can be very fun and rewarding if done right. I suggest you take your time. 400-500mi a day is pretty easy. Then make plans to stop at national parks or the like to camp and fish etc.

Driving to dallas, I had my brother with me and we stopped about half way to camp at a little reservoir in north west tx. That trip took about 19hrs because we took alot of back roads. We also had a few tire issues. So, if you want to make good time, try to stay on the interstate as much as possible.

NC_Mog · Post by **NC_Mog** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:34 pm

I sold 2 Pinzgauers (1 710M and 1 710K) to two different guys in AZ. They both flew in to NC and drove them home. The only problem was with the first one that had the Molex connector go bad, but thankfully he was only a hour away from Swiss Army folks in Arkansas. Go figure.

You didn't say...710 or 712? I'd do the 710 M or K but not a 712.

lindenengineering · Post by **lindenengineering** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:46 pm

I would be inclined to just go drive it!
Simply make sure it has oil in it (all the boxes) and the tyres are inflated and in good condition.

On this board JERBERYUKON drove around the USA before scudding back up to the Yukon.
Morris has packed up lock stock 'n barrel moved to Denver.
Carlos, drove all over the US with his family and a new born!
Then there's that fellah way down there in Texas who bought a 712 from me---

AND
There is a bloke who drove from Colorado to Tucuman in Argentina then south into Chile, fixed up a vacation home with three others and a lab dog. Then drove home!

These are sturdy trucks, just keep it at 55 and enjoy the drive.
Bon Voyage
Dennis

totaljoint · Post by **totaljoint** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:03 pm

You will know more about your truck after that one trip, than in months of weekend driving/tinkering at home. You'll learn just how reliable it is, make lots of new (tow truck driving

) friends and have stories to tell for years. Great time of year too- no snow storms in the Rockies, no frostbite in your gas pedal foot!

Why not make it a Pinzgauer tour?:
From Arizona, stop by Denver to see Dennis to have the carbs synchronized and fluids changed (Live in NJ?... don't forget the Webasto!). Then to Arkansas (SAV) for manuals and parts without shipping charges. Or take the Southern route through Texas and let Andre at Fat Fabrications customize your rig (be sure and share pictures).

You'll arrive home a seasoned driver, and in a better truck than when you left.

Consider this opportunity for an adventure!

Or not.

Profpinz · Post by **Profpinz** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:36 pm

Arizona.......anyone want to deliver it to NJ for me?

Excuse my ignorance but what's that..... 2500 miles?? ...4000 km in our terms

A long trip, but the Pinny is more than capable of doing it.

I did a 3000 km trip over two weeks in my Haflinger some years ago, and a mate of mine is just setting off on his yearly trip in his Land Rover 101 and is planning on covering around 8000km ....and EVERYONE knows that a Pinny is better than a 101

dokatd · Post by **dokatd** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:03 am

3000km in a hafi. Wow thats awesome.

Profpinz · Post by **Profpinz** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 2:09 am

Yep, did the last 1000km (well 953 km according to Google Maps) in near enough to 24 hours.
We left the Blinman Pub, South Australia, at a bit before 7 pm, after a farewell dinner and got back home to Melbourne at around 7 pm the following night.
Admittedly my Haflinger has got 48 mph hubs which makes it a "little-bit" better for travelling

Two of us drove..... one slept (with a sleeping bag pulled over his head...not always that successfully) while the other drove.

dokatd · Post by **dokatd** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:24 am

Profpinz wrote: Two of us drove..... one slept (with a sleeping bag pulled over his head...not always that successfully) while the other drove.

I think I have done that by myself in my D90. The miles just fly by when your sleeping at the wheel.

lindenengineering · Post by **lindenengineering** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:08 am

If this doesn't convince you to go ahead listen to the narrative of one Mr Brocklehurst (an Englishman like me) who goes west from St Louis, Missouri, to San Fransisco in 1859!
http://www.wellsfargohistory.com/stagec ... allery.htm
Simply click on the "Stage Coach History" and scroll down to the audio bit--and enjoy the "yesteryear ". Then think of the relative lap of luxury in a Pinzie going East-[-- or West for that matter! Who cares!

Always fascinated by horse drawn drag coaches, Abbot and Downing certainly made the Pinzgauer or LandRover people mover of its time. With its novel suspension of the body for comfort and durability it was far ahead of any of its European rivals including the Harrington of London. These were exported to SA, S/America and Australia, bit like the Pinzgauer really.

PS I reckon he and his coach driver ran the rig down the Sta Fe trail to LA anyone agree or can offer another trail?
Dennis

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Arizona to New Jersey

Arizona to New Jersey

Not a silly question