GSWHoops Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hi everyone I just sent a payment in for a cooker. I'm planning on picking it up from the terminal. Anyone have any ideas of how to get it off of my pickup once I get it home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToastedMorsel Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I suggest a 40 ton crane... 40 ton cranes are a bit overkill but then the cooker can go directly from your truck up over the house to any spot in your back yard or even up on that testy 3rd floor patio.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Re: Getting a cooker off a pickup Hi everyone I just sent a payment in for a cooker. I'm planning on picking it up from the terminal. Anyone have any ideas of how to get it off of my pickup once I get it home? I believe there are some threads around here somewhere with deal with this. 1. Take the crate apart 2. Take the top off and all the guts out. 3. Use the nylon ropes Dennis sends and a couple of 2x4's and 4 hungry fellows and it should not be all that difficult. The ropes go under the legs and you put the 2x4's through the loops at the ends and use to lift. I had 3 of us lift mine onto a pickup without using the straps or 2x4's so if you do it the correct way it should really be no problem. 400 lbs or so without the top and insides should be a breeze for 4 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNakedWhiz Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Yes, three people should be able to handle the base if you disassemble the cooker and take the innards out. Three of us got the base up 4 stairs ok. Of course, it helped that I am big and strong, LMAO..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadDog Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Re: Getting a cooker off a pickup Hi everyone Anyone have any ideas of how to get it off of my pickup once I get it home? Use a forklift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Re: Getting a cooker off a pickup Hi everyone Anyone have any ideas of how to get it off of my pickup once I get it home? Use a forklift. Maybe you could fly yours over to him on the plane and let him use it That would be a neighborly thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer John Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Okay take 2 2x6's and lay them side by side coming off the open gate. Move the KK close to the gate and lay it over on it's side. Make sure the 2x6's are chocked at the bottom, lift the KK onto the 2x6's and slide down. Easier way is if you have a hill and can back to gate on to the hill. Wife and I removed the lid (super easy) and moved it around back to the patio. It's heavy but doable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadDog Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Re: Getting a cooker off a pickup Maybe you could fly yours over to him on the plane and let him use it That would be a neighborly thing to do. You know if he was close by I would unload it for him but I don't know where he lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSWHoops Posted February 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Re: Getting a cooker off a pickup I believe there are some threads around here somewhere with deal with this. 1. Take the crate apart 2. Take the top off and all the guts out. 3. Use the nylon ropes Dennis sends and a couple of 2x4's and 4 hungry fellows and it should not be all that difficult. The ropes go under the legs and you put the 2x4's through the loops at the ends and use to lift. I had 3 of us lift mine onto a pickup without using the straps or 2x4's so if you do it the correct way it should really be no problem. 400 lbs or so without the top and insides should be a breeze for 4 people. When you say 400lbs, is that the weight of the whole cooker or just the bottom? It sounds like this cooker weighs less than the mexi-K. I had my mexi-K (the one with the 12 inch crack in the back) delivered to my house and the truck had a lift gate. I'm going to be picking up my KK in my pickup, so it would be really nice if it was not as heavy. Sounds like it's pretty easy to get the top off, which is helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Re: Getting a cooker off a pickup When you say 400lbs, is that the weight of the whole cooker or just the bottom? Just the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSWHoops Posted February 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I just saw this http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewt ... 2x4+pickup Seems like an easy way to do it, I might give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetzervalve Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hoops, Get a U-Haul low trailer (and a cart) and it's a snap. (I don't have any friends and the neighbors don't like me either... ) http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSWHoops Posted February 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Thanks Fetzervalve. If I can't find 3 guys to help, I'll probably do something like that. Although I just saw the weights listed here http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/FAQ.htm Are these weights still accurate? I'm getting a textured OTB. If the lower part is in the 250lb range, then my neighbor and I could probably lift it out ourselves. But if it's 400lb like Curly said then we may need a couple more guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Thanks Fetzervalve. If I can't find 3 guys to help, I'll probably do something like that. Although I just saw the weights listed here http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/FAQ.htm Are these weights still accurate? I'm getting a textured OTB. If the lower part is in the 250lb range, then my neighbor and I could probably lift it out ourselves. But if it's 400lb like Curly said then we may need a couple more guys. I'd trust that a lot more than my memory. Sorry bout that, for some reason it was stuck in my head that the bottom was 400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hoops, Get a U-Haul low trailer (and a cart) and it's a snap. (I don't have any friends and the neighbors don't like me either... ) http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=750 Dude, if you got a KK and the neighbors still don't like you then you got some serious personality problems. Couse, I can say that cause I ain't got no stinkin neighbors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hoops, Get a U-Haul low trailer (and a cart) and it's a snap. (I don't have any friends and the neighbors don't like me either... ) http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=750 Dude, if you got a KK and the neighbors still don't like you then you got some serious personality problems. Couse, I can say that cause I ain't got no stinkin neighbors At least the dog likes you though Curly? At least when your not stealing his deer carcass. hehe -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetzervalve Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Thanks Fetzervalve. If I can't find 3 guys to help, I'll probably do something like that. Although I just saw the weights listed here http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/FAQ.htm Are these weights still accurate? I'm getting a textured OTB. If the lower part is in the 250lb range, then my neighbor and I could probably lift it out ourselves. But if it's 400lb like Curly said then we may need a couple more guys. My total shipping weight was 568 lbs, (crate included) it is tiled, so perhaps a little more than a textured, but the bottom could be 400 easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 the textured bottom half is +- 260lbs My total shipping weight was 568 lbs, (crate included) it is tiled, so perhaps a little more than a textured, but the bottom could be 400 easy. You boys gotta remember that there is the firebox and all that damn heavy stainless.. Pull it out and the textured bottom half is +- 260lbs No problem with four guys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Re: the textured bottom half is +- 260lbs My total shipping weight was 568 lbs, (crate included) it is tiled, so perhaps a little more than a textured, but the bottom could be 400 easy. You boys gotta remember that there is the firebox and all that damn heavy stainless.. Pull it out and the textured bottom half is +- 260lbs No problem with four guys.. Shoot, Turtle weighs more than that...give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSWHoops Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Well, it turns out that I don't have to worry about getting it off of my truck. A guy just came today with a lift gate and dropped it off. I had no idea that it was coming so soon! It was a nice surprise. I've been waiting to hear from Dennis about the delivery date so I coordinate getting some guys together to help me get it, and all of a sudden it just shows up on my driveway. Only bad part was I didn't have anything ready to cook so I didn't get to try it out tonight...but I did manage to pick up some spare ribs for tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
