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01-16-2005, 05:12 PM
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Anybody ever Transport an Airstream Trailer to the DR??
Hi-was wondering if anyone here knows of anyone who has ever exported a Trailer such as an Airstream into the DR from the States via Ocean Shipping? This trailer would be in the name of a Dominican Citizen, not titled in a US Citizen's name. This is NOT a Motorized Vehicle I would add. The purpose of this transaction would be to park it on a person's private lot and to reside in it part of the year. I did a lot of searches here but came up dry. Any Opinions?? This is done frequently in Mexico without problem or complications as many Retired americans cross daily into Mexico towing their Airstreams with them. This isn't an option from Miami to the DR, obvoiusly.
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01-17-2005, 11:21 AM
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During the years that I have posted on this board, this is the first such request I have heard.
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01-17-2005, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken
During the years that I have posted on this board, this is the first such request I have heard.
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Ken-Guess a first time for everything!
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01-17-2005, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Miamimike
Hi-was wondering if anyone here knows of anyone who has ever exported a Trailer such as an Airstream into the DR from the States via Ocean Shipping? This trailer would be in the name of a Dominican Citizen, not titled in a US Citizen's name. This is NOT a Motorized Vehicle I would add. The purpose of this transaction would be to park it on a person's private lot and to reside in it part of the year. I did a lot of searches here but came up dry. Any Opinions?? This is done frequently in Mexico without problem or complications as many Retired americans cross daily into Mexico towing their Airstreams with them. This isn't an option from Miami to the DR, obvoiusly.
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I have to say that this is a creative idea if you can pull it off without taking too high a tariff hit. I've spent some time in an Airstream, and can attest that it is not exactly "roughing it". You'd have propane stove and fridge, AC, and a built-in planta.
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01-17-2005, 11:38 AM
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I would bet you could build a small house on said property for what it will cost you to inport that trailer.
Good luck though.
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01-17-2005, 11:47 AM
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Bought the airstream for $4500--one shipper gave me a price $3000 for transport-which I feel is high considering wt.5000 lbs.-weighing my options at this point. Many folks in Mexico live in their RVs.
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01-17-2005, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetdbt
I have to say that this is a creative idea if you can pull it off without taking too high a tariff hit. I've spent some time in an Airstream, and can attest that it is not exactly "roughing it". You'd have propane stove and fridge, AC, and a built-in planta.
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My Neighbor is a Business women from POP and it would be titled in her name to avoid taxes I may pay.
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01-17-2005, 12:00 PM
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Somewhere on these forums this question has been asked before  But, with a few quick searches, I cannot find it... Ken and I are going to be searching like crazy I guess.
Anyway, about the trailer, the kind that you drive, or the kind that you pull? |
01-17-2005, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Miamimike
Bought the airstream for $4500--one shipper gave me a price $3000 for transport-which I feel is high considering wt.5000 lbs.-weighing my options at this point. Many folks in Mexico live in their RVs.
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I suspect the high price is due to size, not weight. Unlike a car, I doubt it would fit in a standard container.
Chris,
He indicated in the OP that it is not a motorized vehicle. Airstream makes those as well, but you sure can't buy one for $4500! 
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01-17-2005, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris
Somewhere on these forums this question has been asked before But, with a few quick searches, I cannot find it... Ken and I are going to be searching like crazy I guess.
Anyway, about the trailer, the kind that you drive, or the kind that you pull? |
The make is Airstream--america's oldest manufacturer of Trailers-it is not self propelled--has NO motor--this would move it to another and more complicated situation. They are bullet shaped covered by shiny aircraft type aluminum.This would never be moved from its resting place. Seen lots of info on taking them to Mexico and they do it without any problem. Many Many folks live there in their trailers. Airstreams are defintely not a TIN shack or to be confused with such. They are great for a SINGLE PERSON OR A COUPLE THAT HAS A GOOD RELATIONSHIP. Depends upon one's spacial needs if this can suffice for living quarters. Me, I live in a Studio Condo in S. Fl(660 sq.ft) and it is more then sufficient for me as a single. Years ago in aboard ships in the Merchant Marine I resided for years ina 8x10' cabin-so I am used to small spaces. Not for everyone but for me it is!
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