I just returned form a 2 day trip to Seattle for a job interview at a machine supplier for a mechanical design engineer position (they build machines that build wings for Boeing and Airbus). Everything went great and I received a formal job offer, unless I get a better offer in Columbus OH within a week I'm moving.
Anyways I need some opinions on how to move out there. As it is I have a Chevy S-10 4x4 v6 stepside bed so it's got a small bed and decent towing capabilities. What I'd like to move out there is:
B1
750sx
Superjet
single pwc trailer converted to haul 2 standups
about 20 rubbermaid tubs worth of personal belongings (clothes, electronics, cooking stuff, etc.)
a few benchtop woodworking machine tools which aren't big but are damn heavy being antique cast iron, specifically a DP220 drill press, Atlas 912 band saw, Delta 10" Table Saw, 24" Atlas Scroll Saw, 30gal horizontal compressor
2 floor-standing speakers and a 32" lcd
There are a few different setups I've thought of, the first being travel wise the easiest which is to buy a cap for my truck and trailer the skis out while shipping everything else out in a POD or similar moving company. How much would a moving company like mayflower cost? I'd only need like 1/8th of a 53 footer. The second setup would be to put the trailer on the bed of my truck sans skis with the bed of my truck full I'd buy an enclosed 6x10 trailer for the skis and other stuff (maybe put one ski or tools in the truck bed). The third setup would be to take only what is necessary and get a truck cap while selling everything else, move to Seattle and buy a BOB or similar and outfit it with trick mechanicals. One of my job perks is full use of the entire machine shop.
I am open to selling either the blaster or 750sx to free up some cash, weight, and space but I know skis go for a premium on the west coast so why would I sell in the midwest in the fall :doh:. I am also open to making a trip in the spring for the skis but that would suck being 2500 miles ONE WAY $$$
Does anyone else have further advice on driving through the northern Rockys in October? Anybody here ride in Seattle? I'll be moving up near Mukilteo.
For further clarification here is the trailer on truck option:
Anyways I need some opinions on how to move out there. As it is I have a Chevy S-10 4x4 v6 stepside bed so it's got a small bed and decent towing capabilities. What I'd like to move out there is:
B1
750sx
Superjet
single pwc trailer converted to haul 2 standups
about 20 rubbermaid tubs worth of personal belongings (clothes, electronics, cooking stuff, etc.)
a few benchtop woodworking machine tools which aren't big but are damn heavy being antique cast iron, specifically a DP220 drill press, Atlas 912 band saw, Delta 10" Table Saw, 24" Atlas Scroll Saw, 30gal horizontal compressor
2 floor-standing speakers and a 32" lcd
There are a few different setups I've thought of, the first being travel wise the easiest which is to buy a cap for my truck and trailer the skis out while shipping everything else out in a POD or similar moving company. How much would a moving company like mayflower cost? I'd only need like 1/8th of a 53 footer. The second setup would be to put the trailer on the bed of my truck sans skis with the bed of my truck full I'd buy an enclosed 6x10 trailer for the skis and other stuff (maybe put one ski or tools in the truck bed). The third setup would be to take only what is necessary and get a truck cap while selling everything else, move to Seattle and buy a BOB or similar and outfit it with trick mechanicals. One of my job perks is full use of the entire machine shop.
I am open to selling either the blaster or 750sx to free up some cash, weight, and space but I know skis go for a premium on the west coast so why would I sell in the midwest in the fall :doh:. I am also open to making a trip in the spring for the skis but that would suck being 2500 miles ONE WAY $$$
Does anyone else have further advice on driving through the northern Rockys in October? Anybody here ride in Seattle? I'll be moving up near Mukilteo.
For further clarification here is the trailer on truck option:
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