Hawaii Moving Guide: How to Ship Vehicles, Household Goods and Pets

By islandermom, published Nov 30, 2007
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Moving to Hawaii is an exciting experience. Your expectations of your new Hawaiian location are high and promising. The task of moving can be overwhelming with regulations, procedures and unexpected mishaps. Do you ship your vehicles? What is the pet procedure when traveling to Hawaii? In addition, moving your household goods to Hawaii is often a challenge. What conditions will they be in on arrival? There are important matters to consider prior to your move that will help ease your moving process to the state of Hawaii.

Shipping Vehicles to Hawaii

Shipping your vehicle is usually going cost a thousand dollars for most average size transports. Larger vehicles will cost more. Be sure to get a quote ahead of time. Right now www.shipmyvehicle.com is offering a Hawaii special of 975.00 out of California. This is a popular state to ship vehicles from. They ship cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, tractors, trailers, ATVs, RVs, campers, boats, watercraft, equipment, machinery, aircraft and other needed items.

Steps
-You will need to give spare keys to any locking departments.
-Fuel tank needs to be approximately 2 gallons or less.
-Provide original copies of Title and Registration.
-Permission from creditor to transport vehicle if leased.
-Photo ID is needed in order to pick up vehicle in Hawaii.
-All owners need to be present or a notarized letter is required.
-Do not pack vehicle.
-All vehicles must be in safe operating condition.
-Disconnect alarm systems.
-All vehicles must have 6 inches of ground clearance.

Transporting Pets to Hawaii

Hawaii Moving Guide: How to Ship Vehicles, Household Goods and Pets

Hanauma Bay on the island of Oahu.

Credit: islandermom

Copyright: islandermom

Takeaways
  • Shipping your vehicle is usually going cost 1,000.00.
  • There are important procedures in transporting your pets to Hawaii.
  • Consider what you might do until your household goods arrive.
Did You Know?
Many people have complained that their shipment arrived wet and unsalvageable. Due to these moving conditions moving blankets are not used. There is a great risk that your goods will be damaged or broken.
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Nice job :-)

Posted on 01/03/2008 at 7:01:52 PM

 
I'm moving now but only 1 state over! Though I would suffer this move. :-)

Posted on 01/03/2008 at 6:01:50 PM

 
Interesting article.

Posted on 12/23/2007 at 7:12:48 AM

 
Filled with very important information!

Posted on 12/22/2007 at 11:12:30 PM

 
great information!!!!!

Posted on 12/13/2007 at 1:12:41 PM

 
Excellent! This will be very useful to anyone considering this move.

Posted on 12/09/2007 at 6:12:09 PM

 
terrific info...thanks

Posted on 12/04/2007 at 2:12:00 PM

 
Excellent info!

Posted on 12/04/2007 at 1:12:00 PM

 
Nice job- great info:)

Posted on 12/03/2007 at 8:12:00 AM

 
Super information.

Posted on 12/02/2007 at 4:12:00 PM

 
Very interesting read, I'd often wondered about some of the things you mention.

Posted on 12/02/2007 at 8:12:00 AM

 
I continue to be amazed at how useful your information is - because of your insider's perspective. Just shows -write what you know about and you'll provide useful info much of the time :)

Posted on 12/02/2007 at 6:12:00 AM

 
Great resource!

Posted on 12/02/2007 at 5:12:00 AM

 
Very resourceful for people who are interested in moving to Hawaii!

Posted on 11/30/2007 at 9:11:00 PM

 
great info!

Posted on 11/30/2007 at 1:11:00 PM

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