snapper Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 any suggestions on how to move a kk if you don't have access to a crane or forklift? I remember seeing some pictures with four guys moving one with straps and 2x4s, but can't find the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetzervalve Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 If you don't untie the blue ropes that are on the legs (I did, I thought they were part of the packaging) you can slip a couple of 2x4s through the loops and a couple of people can carry it that way. I used the Forearm Forklift straps and carried it in a similar fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 I just went out to UHaul and bgt a set of Forearm Forklifts for $25. I have the top off and the firebox out and feel like me and my buddy can get it onto a small cart and get it to the back yard. If I can't borrow the cart, I'm gonna use plywood and roll it around to the back yard. Then we will need to lift it one step at a time up the steps and presto...we're there. Then we just have to put the thangee back to gether and put some lump in there and we're done with the setup. It wasn't that difficult to get it in and out of my truck so I can't see that it will be that difficult to do this last part. I just talked to a friend...and promised him some ribs...and he said he would be over tonight to help me . Those ribs are kinda magical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetzervalve Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 You took the firebox out??!!??! AAHHHH Don't tell choppy I wouldn't worry too much about the cart, you and a buddy can carry it lidless and empty - no problem. Myself (135#, my wife and sister-in-law both smaller than me) carried mine, but I may have been drunk and don't remember..... The 2x4 method would be easiest if you still have the ropes on it, otherwise go with the forklifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorkin Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 How far do you have to move it ? Over what terrain ? Up steps ?? Is it delivered yet or not.. (could make it easier with tail lift on delivery truck).. Or just put 2 x 4 s through the ropes and go for it If it is too heavy- Top and fire box can come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 We got it around back easy enough...and then we built a plywood ramp (same plywood we used to roll it on) up the steps and used my friends wench to pull it up. Easy as pie . Well...not really easy as pie. but doable. Manana we cook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 ... and used my friends wench to pull it up.I am SO hoping you meant "winch" and not "wench"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Since it IS Curly, you never know! Could go either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 ... and used my friends wench to pull it up.I am SO hoping you meant "winch" and not "wench"... Wench, winch....both things that do the hard work for you right Well, I guess I musta meant winch...if that's the mechanical one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samantha Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Wench, winch....both things that do the hard work for you right I knew civil curly was a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Wench, winch....both things that do the hard work for you right I knew civil curly was a joke. Sam, you should learn to use the quote button...it's much easier than trying to figure our how to use the characters ...which you obviously haven't quite got down pat yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Well' date=' I guess I musta meant winch...if that's the mechanical one.[/quote']Depends on your preferences, I guess. Some prefer the battery operated wenches. Not that there's anything wrong with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Well' date=' I guess I musta meant winch...if that's the mechanical one.[/quote']Depends on your preferences, I guess. Some prefer the battery operated wenches. Not that there's anything wrong with that... Sounds extremely dangerous...where would oned obtain one of these thingees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Well' date=' I guess I musta meant winch...if that's the mechanical one.[/quote']Depends on your preferences, I guess. Some prefer the battery operated wenches. Not that there's anything wrong with that... Sounds extremely dangerous...where would would obtain one of these thingees I think you gotta go to one of them dare specialty shops for that typa thing! Let's ask Porkchop where he got his blow up sheep from, though it might not be battery operated like the wench doll? -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer John Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Removing the lid Here is the link to removing the top if you need to lighten it up. http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewt ... t=removing lid&start=15 Mine just showed up (unexpectedly) so I am now trying to figure out which method to use. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetzervalve Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Re: Removing the lid Mine just showed up (unexpectedly) so I am now trying to figure out which method to use. John Let me know how that cover fits John, mine should be here on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer John Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 The new cover I tried it on before I fired the KK up and it fits like a glove. Pictures in a few days. I suggested that he add about 2 inches to the elastic and a few inches to the Length even though it fits perfect. More in a bit, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetzervalve Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Re: The new cover I tried it on before I fired the KK up and it fits like a glove. Pictures in a few days. I suggested that he add about 2 inches to the elastic and a few inches to the Length even though it fits perfect. More in a bit, John Probably too late for mine, it was going in the mail on Friday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
