Cottage Carport

[EddieWalker]

When I looked at hiring moving companies to move from CA to TX, I read complaints about them changing the amount for the move after they had loaded up everything and hit the road. They would say that they bid the job for a certain amount of cubic space and once loaded, it turned out to be double that, or some larger amount of space. This meant that they wanted more money and if you didn't pay the increase, they would just hold your stuff until you did, plus storage fees. It was so common with so many moving companies that I hauled everything in three trips and put it into a storage unit in town until I was settled in.

It sounds like shipping companies do the same thing.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Ouch, quite a bit to be off.

 

[drivesitfar]

Sodamo: sorry to hear that and best of luck. maybe you'll get versatube to split the difference or like BB says maybe the size grew once it was made ready for ship's voyage.

 

[Big Barn]

When I looked at hiring moving companies to move from CA to TX, I read complaints about them changing the amount for the move after they had loaded up everything and hit the road. They would say that they bid the job for a certain amount of cubic space and once loaded, it turned out to be double that, or some larger amount of space. This meant that they wanted more money and if you didn't pay the increase, they would just hold your stuff until you did, plus storage fees. It was so common with so many moving companies that I hauled everything in three trips and put it into a storage unit in town until I was settled in.

It sounds like shipping companies do the same thing.

Keeping in mind just because a parcel has an area of X Square feet, because of its configuration (long and narrow, odd shaped etc)it may actually occupy X times 1.5 square feet of deck space.

By no means am I condoning the methods some shipping companies employ such as Eddie mentioned.

If I understand correctly the manufacturer provided dimensions and a shipping quote was provided based on this info?

Not always possible but it is best if the seller provides cost of shipping as an added cost in his request for payment.

 

[sodamo]

in some states, it's illegal to capture rainwater, you better check first!.. another odd but true fact!..

Would be many many thirsty people on this island and other if that was the case. I have read about that in various states. Makes me wonder if someone has rain/storm damaged property the state steps right up to assume responsibility to repair damage caused by their water.

The carport roof is augmenting the existing catchment that has been there since 2005. Only 3k gal storage at cottage vs 16k gal at main house.

 

[sodamo]

Update on shipping.
DHX reduced my invoice by about $190. Great on their part as they didn’t have to. Their estimate was based on the info I provided as provided to me by Versatube. I somewhat believe this is on the Versatube salesman to prevent loss of the sale. As can be seen in pics posted in post below, no way this could have been packed any better or smaller. Excellent job. The DHX reduction was pretty much a wash as it cost me $188 to get delivery. Have to admit I would have been quite irritated to get to local shipper expecting 2 10ft crates to find crates 129” and 160”. No way I could have hauled with my trailer.

Too many bad stories about shipping out there. I have received excellent service with DHX over the years and always have them ship to same local agent. I can’t see how Versatube could have benefitted from the increased cost (except not losing the sale) as I pay DHX separately.

 

[Big Barn]

I am in agreement given the circumstances. It is on the Versatube salesman for providing grossly inaccurate dimensions.

 

[sodamo]

Carport was delivered a bit earlier than expected, a good thing.



A job for my LS XR4140 with pallet forks.





Shorter crate put in place near tractorshed, time to get the longer one



Tractor was a tad light in rear, wish I hadn’t taken off backhoe. Moved low and slow, never a problem.

Even through longer crate showed some damage it was strictly to the crate, inner packing not disturbed and no damage to items.




Still have to inventory and separate into useable stacks.

First task after that will be finding the base rails and figure my modification for extended wall height.

First impression - nice solid kit. Looking forward to putting it together over next few weeks.

 

[drivesitfar]

Sodamo: glad to hear you got it to the cottage and sounds like you've got a good relationship with your shipper. good luck!!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Congrats David. You now have one giant erector set to play with! Have fun!