Fruju Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hey guys, im posed with the problem above, i was wondering if anyone has any experience or tips they could share on how to do it. Apparently a trailer is NOT the way to go, how about a moving truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 have moved them on a trailer before, used heaps of poly sheets to pack around it flat straps are best towels or thick poly under straps and no ties over unsupported class or directly on glass, not too tight either just enough to stop movement a ute is good also, tandem axle trailer is better than single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hey guys, im posed with the problem above, i was wondering if anyone has any experience or tips they could share on how to do it. Apparently a trailer is NOT the way to go, how about a moving truck? I don't see why a trailer would be a problem as long as the tank is properly padded. Lots and lots of blankets or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 using a trailer could be an issue IMO if it is a single axle with no springs as the bouncing might cause a breakage. if you must use a single axle, unsprung trailer i would soften the tyres as much as you can without them running flat to lessen the bounce. Um, i think i have convinced myself that a trailer will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I would think a trailer is good enought I would of use my Hilux if i have no trailer, just pad it up & tie it right and most important drive carefully no road race!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 A friend of ours was given the opportunity to get (for free) a very large sheet of glass out of a building being demolished. He was going to use it to build a 6ft tank. Loaded it onto a trailer but did not tie securely enough. Going around a corner it slid off. The glass went a loooong way and took him ages to clean up! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 How far are you moving it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Ive got to move it from waitak to browns bay on the shore, The tank cant lie flat coz there is the overflow outlet pipe at the bottom, i have to elevate the side with it on with poly, I have some large bits of of poly i could use but not heaps, I dont have access to atrailer, do the general ones they hire out have a tandem axle? What sort of strapping should i use? where do i add padding? Does anyone have a ute handy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 you sholde able to lay it on the back or top then hire places have single and double axles ring and book one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oh yeah lol, didnt think of putting it on its side :lol: :roll: so pretty much: Hire a trailer with tandem axle/more suspension, Pad tank with heaps of poly on bottom and sides along with towels etc, what should i use to secure it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 flat strops with padding in between strop and glass you can buy those small packs at warehouse, super cheap etc or hire comp might have some need to stop sideways amd forward and back movement mske sure surface is flat it sits on firm but not too much pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Utes ftw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redracer77 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Wouldn't it fit in a van with the seats out of the back, just a suggestion, could be less hassle than a trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm not sure why the concern over single vs tandem axle trailers? The suspension in both would be extremely stiff given that they're carrying 0 weight and the spring rates would be specced for carrying a lot of weight. But I'd think the tandem axles being generally higher weight capacity would be stiffest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 i have found the tandem axles even out the bumps a bit better drains, personhole covers, pot holes, kerbs etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I used a furniture trailer (like a horse float) to bring my 5ft up from Napier to Auckland. Padded if out well using blankets and duvets and there was no problem. However if you wanted to do this just check that a 6ft would fit. It wasn't expensive to hire from what I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdarnixx Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 would it be worth getting a courier company to move it? at least that way if it gets smashed they hacve to replace it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Single axle will be fine if you're not going at open road speeds, IMO. Best way to do it is put on some beers and get a few otehr fishkeepers with experience in moving tanks to give you a hand. Henward would be a good one to ask given that he moved recently, and we nearly dropped his 1200L tank! :lol: *edit* are you old enough to buy beer? :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 lol, nah im 17, yes henward already volunteered, may reel in afew more, but unsure of when itll be, so still have to sort it all out. How many did it take you to move his 1200L? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 BEER!??? >.> <.< Where!!? 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 How many did it take you to move his 1200L? Six of us, but with a lack of planning, a high stand and a confined space it nearly ended in tears. We didn't think about who was where when we lifted the tank and when the ones on the back moved around so we could lift it onto the stand we ended up with four strong guys on the front and two shorter and not-so-strong guys on the corners. The front went up but the back didn't, there was a lot of grunting and shouting, one guy was even underneath it lifting with his shoulder, and eventually we got it onto the stand. I don't mind helping if I'm free on the day, I'll hopefully need some big-tank-lifting credits in the not too distant future... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sure bro ill let you know, ill return the favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 lol my insurance company assured me that they would cover the cost of a tank if i accidentally drop it while moving it :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 In theory an insurance company should cover the cost of an empty tank if it is dropped under household insurance. Its a household item after all and it wasn't dropped on purpose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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