Truck Question - and quite SAFE!

[r0GuE]

I did this once before at my old house, but I was just concerned because then I had use of a HD truck. The trick is to lay it back and lift and push. That way, you are only lifting perhaps 300. Same for out. a refreidgerator dolly is the ticket. Actually, it sits in the truck on the dolly (laying on its back).

I'm not looking forward to the job, but it really isn't too bad. Now that I live in a rach, at least I'm not climbing it upstairs!!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Been there.. done that..

 

[r0GuE]

Champion V-25

 

[Varmintmist]

Rogue, Hey I have a truck and my tractor is rated for way more than 800 lbs.

Only thing is I dont have a trailer so we would have to unload it at my house /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Where did you get it?? off of 356 or out near County line road??

A decent gun safe is soon to be a purchase for me. Unless of course you want my help /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[v8dave]

The truck may be able to handle the weight but will the tail gate?

There have been recalls on tailgate "chains" by several truck manufacturers because the chain/cable gave way while somebody was sitting on the tail gate. The cable swedge rotted out and allowed the tailgate to drop under load.

Take the tail gate off and leave it at home. Just don't scratch it up when taking it off.

A tip for tilting a load like that into a pick-up bed. Probably not completely meaning full for a safe though--its already rigid enough. If you aren't using a referigerator dolly, get a sheet of plywood and place it across the back of the item being tilted in. It will help distribute the item's weight across the plywood and thus keep from denting/scratching the item you are rocking into the truck. It also makes it easier to slide it in and out.

 

[r0GuE]

Got it out near County Line! I love that place. Good folks and nice place. Got my first one off 356 but they don't offer that brand anymore and I don't care for the replacement brand.

 

[MossRoad]

<font color="blue"> Where did the Egyptians get PVC? </font>

At their local PSC... Pyramid Supply Co. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[RobertN]

It is not very well known but it was a common irrigation supply used for getting water to the pyramid sites /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

They used logs of course, but the technique is still very applicable /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[fishman]

When I bought my safe (weight about 525 lbs), I set it upright at the front of my trailer still bolted to the pallet it was shipped on. I ran two straps over the top of it and ratcheted them down. It was very secure. When I got it home, I lifted it off with my FEL by sticking the toothbar into the pallet and running a strap around the safe, then rolling the bucket back to provide tension (toothbars are great for pallets when you don't have pallet forks). Then I set it down close to the door. I unbolted it and slid it off onto 1.5" pvc rollers. Rolled it to where I wanted it and plopped it down. Then I had a cold beer and worked on memorizing the combination. I did it all by myself so I wouldn't have to share my cold beer. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

If you have a tractor with a FEL available, a trailer might be a better option. If not, I agree that you should take off the tailgate.