Shipping a Slingshot Isn’t Quite Like Shipping a Car
A Polaris Slingshot is part sports car, part motorcycle, and unlike just about anything else on the road. With two wheels up front, one in the rear, an open cockpit and a low-slung body, transporting one requires a little more planning than your typical vehicle.
We’ve transported Polaris Slingshots before at Autos On The Go, so we’re familiar with their unusual configuration and the importance of matching them with the right enclosed carrier.
Whether you’ve purchased one from an out-of-state dealer, found a great deal through a private seller, or simply need yours moved across the country, we can help arrange the transport.
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Getting Three Wheels Safely Onto an Enclosed Trailer
Here’s where shipping a Slingshot gets interesting.
Unlike a conventional car, the Slingshot has a single rear wheel positioned in the center. That means the trailer needs a loading surface that properly supports all three wheels, along with enough clearance for the low front end.
Depending on the vehicle and carrier, we can arrange enclosed transportation using ramps or a hydraulic liftgate.
A properly configured ramp works for many Slingshots. For lowered models or those with aftermarket bodywork, a liftgate may be a better option.
Securing the vehicle also requires some attention. Polaris specifies attachment points near the lower front A-arms and rear swing-arm, rather than the front body trim. These manufacturer guidelines should be followed when securing the Slingshot inside the trailer.
Not every enclosed trailer is automatically suitable. We want to know what we’re working with before sending a truck.
What Does Polaris Slingshot Enclosed Transport Cost?
Generally, expect $1 to $2 per mile for enclosed Polaris Slingshot transport, depending on the route and time of year.
For example, a 1,000-mile shipment could fall somewhere between $1,000 and $2,000. That’s an illustrative estimate, not a guaranteed rate.
Pricing comes down to a few things:
- Your route: Major transportation corridors generally offer more carrier options than remote locations.
- Trailer requirements: Specialized loading equipment can affect availability and pricing.
- Time of year: Demand for enclosed carriers changes throughout the year.
- Scheduling flexibility: A wider pickup window can make it easier to find a suitable truck.
Shorter shipments may also be subject to carrier minimum charges.
We’ll look at your actual route, vehicle and requested dates before giving you a quote.
A Few Things to Handle Before Pickup
You don’t need to do anything particularly complicated to prepare your Slingshot, but there are a few things worth checking.
First, let us know about any modifications. Lowered suspension, aftermarket spoilers, custom body panels, oversized wheels or roof attachments can change how the vehicle fits inside a trailer.
If the Slingshot isn’t running, tell us that too. Transport may still be possible, but we’ll need to determine what equipment is required.
Before pickup, remove loose belongings, secure the storage compartments and take a few photographs of the vehicle’s condition.
The driver will complete a vehicle inspection at pickup, documenting its condition before loading.
One other consideration is truck access. Enclosed trailers need room to maneuver, particularly when loading. If your driveway, residential street or storage facility is too tight, we’ll coordinate a nearby location where the driver can safely meet you.
Why Enclosed Shipping Makes Sense for a Slingshot
Part of the appeal of owning a Slingshot is that open-air driving experience. But spending hundreds or thousands of miles exposed to highway weather and debris while sitting on a transport trailer isn’t quite the same thing.
An enclosed carrier keeps your Slingshot sheltered from direct rain, road grime and flying debris throughout the trip.
That can be especially worthwhile if yours has custom paint, upgraded interior components or other aftermarket additions.
Once the carrier reaches your destination, the Slingshot will be unloaded and inspected. You’ll have an opportunity to review its condition against the pickup documentation.
We arrange door-to-door transportation wherever the truck can safely and legally access the requested addresses. When that’s not possible, we’ll work out a convenient nearby meeting point.
How Soon Can We Pick Up Your Slingshot?
That depends on where it’s located, where it’s headed and what enclosed equipment is available along the route.
Pickup scheduling and actual transit time are two different things. Finding the right truck may take some coordination, while delivery time depends on mileage, the carrier’s route and other scheduled stops.
If you’ve purchased a Slingshot and the seller needs it collected by a certain date, let us know upfront. The same goes for dealership deadlines, service appointments or events.
We also offer expedited auto transport when timing is particularly important, subject to equipment and carrier availability.
We’d rather give you a realistic schedule than promise a pickup date before we’ve confirmed a suitable truck.
Polaris Slingshot Enclosed Transport FAQs
Not always. Some Slingshots can be loaded using properly configured ramps. Lowered vehicles or those with certain aftermarket modifications may benefit from a hydraulic liftgate.
Yes, provided suitable equipment is available. Tell us about suspension changes, body kits, custom wheels or roof accessories. Photos are helpful when determining trailer compatibility.
Potentially. We’ll need to know whether it rolls, steers and brakes so we can determine what loading arrangements are possible.
Absolutely. We can coordinate pickup from a private residence, dealership or storage facility, provided there’s suitable truck access and someone available to release the vehicle.
Ideally, give us at least a week’s notice when possible. Shorter notice may work depending on the route and availability of enclosed equipment.
Let’s Get Your Slingshot Moving
Whether your Slingshot is headed across the state or across the country, we’ll help you arrange enclosed transportation that accommodates its unique design.
Autos On The Go has been coordinating vehicle shipments nationwide since 2008, including specialty vehicles that require more consideration than a standard passenger car.
Tell us where your Slingshot is, where it’s going and anything unusual about its configuration. We’ll take it from there.
