cruzmisl Posted August 23, 2006 Report Posted August 23, 2006 Hi All, I am picking up my KK's on Friday morning and wondering what the best plan of attack is to get these things off the pickup truck and in my backyard. I was wondering if I could use a furniture dolly to move them around but didn't know if they had to be kept upright. Once in my backyard I need to go up 6 stairs. Thanks for any tips! Joe
ThreeDJ16 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Can the KK be tilted? (Moving K) Hi All, I am picking up my KK's on Friday morning and wondering what the best plan of attack is to get these things off the pickup truck and in my backyard. I was wondering if I could use a furniture dolly to move them around but didn't know if they had to be kept upright. Once in my backyard I need to go up 6 stairs. Thanks for any tips! Joe Here is my suggestion. http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewt ... 08&start=0 Took about 1 1/2 hours to build ramp and about $25 bucks. We used it when I sold my K and I kept it for when my KK arrives. Or you could spend the $25 on a ramp trailer at Uhaul - even easier. -=Jasen=-
cruzmisl Posted August 23, 2006 Author Report Posted August 23, 2006 Thanks for the reply but the problem with that approach is I have no way to get it on to my deck once it's out of the crate......
ThreeDJ16 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Posted August 23, 2006 Thanks for the reply but the problem with that approach is I have no way to get it on to my deck once it's out of the crate...... You couldn't knock the legs off the ramp and use it to get it on your deck? Another idea if you have good help is those arm strap lifts - but it need two people in good shape (my back would not let me do that). Me personally, I like just being able to push heavy stuff like that - no lifting. Anyway, good luck with everything and get us some pics! -=Jasen=-
tlinder Posted August 23, 2006 Report Posted August 23, 2006 Thanks for the reply but the problem with that approach is I have no way to get it on to my deck once it's out of the crate...... You couldn't knock the legs off the ramp and use it to get it on your deck? Another idea if you have good help is those arm strap lifts - but it need two people in good shape (my back would not let me do that). Me personally, I like just being able to push heavy stuff like that - no lifting. Anyway, good luck with everything and get us some pics! -=Jasen=- With two people it's probably not a good idea. The base without dome is still 278 pounds. We lifted the classic one with 3 people up the stairs and it was deadly.
Curly Posted August 23, 2006 Report Posted August 23, 2006 The arm straps and 4 people...if they will all fit in the stairwell.
Sanny Posted August 23, 2006 Report Posted August 23, 2006 The arm straps and 4 people...if they will all fit in the stairwell.Based on present experience (Dad is starting to resemble the shape of the cooker more and more), better get them to move it before they start enjoying its fruits.
ThreeDJ16 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Posted August 23, 2006 The arm straps and 4 people...if they will all fit in the stairwell. Well, the K is heavier than the KK and there were numerous posts of two people and the arm straps. There is no way in hell I would ever be one of them! -=Jasen=-
Curly Posted August 24, 2006 Report Posted August 24, 2006 Take the top off and the firebox out and move with arm straps...come on guys am I gonna have to send my wife up there?
Farmer John Posted August 27, 2006 Report Posted August 27, 2006 Sliding it Somebody stated that they laid the whole crate down on (2) 2x6's and slide it up a flight of stairs. Don't know if it will work but it sounded good. John
