GeorgiaHybrid Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 mysticmd, try shipping the hitch via motor freight (Redball or similar). it will be a LOT cheaper than any other way of getting something shipped. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 hour ago, mysticmd said: UPS - overnight express was approx. $1500 one way, $1200 for two day delivery one way, and this was commercial address to commercial address which is supposed to run a bit cheaper (South Carolina to Hensley's zip). But its OVERNITE. Like the others have said, try regular freight shipping. R&L, Estes, ext Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmd Posted December 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Jim - we did UPS GROUND -- the cheapest, commercial to commercial, and it was $550 one way. Yes, we will continue to shop;something sounds askew with the quote judging by what has been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 The question re pics was for Charlie. He made a wedge to fit behind the jaws to keep them closed. Re service, I'd speak to Hensley and see if they will sign off on work done local to you presently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmd Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Just to let all the contributors know I do send your comments on to my husband and/or we discuss at dinner table. He's extremely busy with work right now and starting tomorrow, I imagine he'll be sleeping for a few days - before he gets back to our albatross in a wooden box. And I'm like Charlie - I'm done with a company and their product when the customer service is so poor, but let's hope they come around and do the right thing after the next phone conversation. Wishes for..... Health, Peace, Contentment and Happy Trails to All Escapees in our New Year, Regards, Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I know folks here have mentioned a freight forwarder. That’s not UPS. Checkout XPO logistics (bought Conway Freight) I used them twice at a reasonable rate. They had drop off and pickup locations all over USA. In fact Hensley shipped a full hitch to me by Conway my cost was $100 Hope this may work for you Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I've been dealing with Hensley for over a decade so I've fired off an e-mail to Aaron Greyheck outlining my dissatisfaction with the way things are being handled. Don't know if it will have any effect, but we'll see. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 6 hours ago, rdickinson said: I've been dealing with Hensley for over a decade so I've fired off an e-mail to Aaron Greyheck outlining my dissatisfaction with the way things are being handled. Don't know if it will have any effect, but we'll see. R Roger, not to cause any ill will here but so far we have heard only 1 side of this story. Rather than " firing off an e-mail to Aaron Greyheck outlining your dissatisfaction" you might want to ask their version? Also, I just checked shipping prices from Houston to Hensley for 100 lbs on a standard pallet that is 15 inches high. Here is what I got. Nowhere near the prices I have seen posted in this thread. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 According to AAron, there is no other version as he is the only person dealing with these types of things. I know he has been the only person I have ever dealt with. I PM'd the OP. She has responded. 1 0r 200 bucks is not bad...1k$ is outlandish. I'd like to see this resolved to everyone's satisfaction. Let's see what happens. I may be in Baton Rouge for a week or 2 over the next couple of months. A little too far to drop in and buy you lunch as it's my turn. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Bigfoot Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 If I may make a suggestion. Cut your loses and buy a new hitch. No use in spending shipping and possible repair money on a hitch that in reality you will never fully trust again. Last summer I bought a new Curt 20K hitch for about $ 550 and it is sounding like your getting close to this now. I know , I know set down and shut up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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