the hop walla Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) Hello all - I'm soon buying a 23" KK and now planning for delivery and setup. There is a small (~8") step from my front sidewalk into a courtyard where the KK will reside. Is it feasible to have the crate placed in front of this step and use the 'ramp' to roll the KK directly from the crate onto the top of the step and thus into the courtyard? How high off the ground does the KK sit in the crate? Thank you in advance for your help. David Edited September 17, 2020 by the hop walla typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 I would not use the ramp that comes with the cooker to roll off the skid and the 8" drop all at once. I would set the crate a few feet away from the 8" drop, create another ramp that is about 4' long. Use 1/2" or 3/4" plywood, re-enforce the plywood with 2"x4" boards. roll the cooker off the crate with provided ramp, then roll over to 8" drop and down your home-made ramp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) If it’s a step down you will need some ply as tucker suggested. if it’s a step up, maybe the ramp will work Edited September 17, 2020 by Basher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 The ramp that comes off the crate is approx 4 1/4 inches and that would be including the plywood. Eliminate any possibility of having 500 lbs going in another direction. As stated, build a ramp so that you can easily roll it off that 8 in height. A 4 ft length as Tucker mentioned is a good length. When you see just how massive a 23 is, you'll take all the precautions. And it wouldn't hurt to have a friend or two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Welcome, David, I hope the trip to the courtyard goes well, have lots of hands to help and take your time. Please remember we all want to see pixs and pixs of the unveiling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hop walla Posted September 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 Step is UP into the courtyard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 I’m excited for you hop. i think the ramp will work. If you can, get hold of four bricks to sit the pellet on so the ramp is not so steep. two strong lads should be able to wheel it off. good luck and post some pics so we can share your excitement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
