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Transporting my Egg

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cbrown10
cbrown10 Posts: 3
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Hey guys, Graduating from college on Monday so its time to move back home with my parents while I continue the job hunt. Whats the best way to move my large egg home? I have a pickup and will have the back pretty much loaded but of course will be making room for my egg. Is it best if I disassemble it some and remove the fire ring and fire box or would it be fine to just throw it in the back of my pickup as is?

Thanks for the help
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  • TRPIV
    TRPIV Posts: 278
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    cbrown10 wrote:
    Whats the best way to move my large egg home?..

    Carefully.

    How far is the drive? Cross country? Cross town?
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  • cbrown10
    cbrown10 Posts: 3
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    TRPIV wrote:
    cbrown10 wrote:
    Whats the best way to move my large egg home?..

    Carefully.

    How far is the drive? Cross country? Cross town?

    Cross-State. About 300 miles.
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  • Fidel
    Fidel Posts: 10,172
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    toss it in the back...it'll be fine.
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  • TRPIV
    TRPIV Posts: 278
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    How was it packaged when you bought it?

    I'd venture a guess that you won't be traveling down dirt roads or anything too bumpy. Also assuming the egg will be secured so it's not going to slide around:

    I'd most likely remove the fire box and ring, wrap them in newspaper and put them flat in a box or someplace where they won't get banged up. Put some cardboard between the lid and the base (leave it assembled) so the two don't bang together during the drive. Possibly secure the lid so it doesn't spring open. Don't drive like an Earnhardt, and you should be fine. The real big thing is that you don't want it to slide around. Imagine you hitting the brakes hard... that egg will want to continue to go 65/70 (Damn you Isaac Newton and your 3 laws!!)

    That's my suggestion.

    I moved mine that way and it made it 100 miles just fine. The only exception is that I removed the lid. In hindsight, that may have been unnecessary.

    Ted
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  • cbrown10
    cbrown10 Posts: 3
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    TRPIV wrote:
    How was it packaged when you bought it?

    I'd venture a guess that you won't be traveling down dirt roads or anything too bumpy. Also assuming the egg will be secured so it's not going to slide around:

    I'd most likely remove the fire box and ring, wrap them in newspaper and put them flat in a box or someplace where they won't get banged up. Put some cardboard between the lid and the base (leave it assembled) so the two don't bang together during the drive. Possibly secure the lid so it doesn't spring open. Don't drive like an Earnhardt, and you should be fine. The real big thing is that you don't want it to slide around. Imagine you hitting the brakes hard... that egg will want to continue to go 65/70 (Damn you Isaac Newton and your 3 laws!!)

    That's my suggestion.

    I moved mine that way and it made it 100 miles just fine. The only exception is that I removed the lid. In hindsight, that may have been unnecessary.

    Ted


    It was fully put together when I bought it but I was only moving it a few blocks. Glad you mentioned taking off the lid seemed to be overkill, I wasn't wanting to have to do that. Thanks for the advice.
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  • Fidel
    Fidel Posts: 10,172
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    I've driven thousands of miles over dozens of trips with my large in the bed of my truck strapped in with a ratchet strap. I don't take anything out, don't pad it, and have never had an issue.

    Just use common sense and you'll be fine.
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  • "Sparky"
    "Sparky" Posts: 6,024
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    I put my XL on my trailer,guts and all(including charcoal),without any issues.I have also been known to throw an egg or 2 in the passenger seat of the Jeep(without removing the guts) :ohmy: .Maybe you're over thinking this,or I am under thinking it :blink: :P Just tie it down,or pack enough crap around it to keep it in place.It really ain't rocket surgery :lol:

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    Good luck :)
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  • Fidel
    Fidel Posts: 10,172
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    yea, but I notice that beer cooler is cinched down nice and tight! you got your priorities straight

    you need to make your way up to Hartwell this weekend, I'll have a cold one on ice for ya.
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  • "Sparky"
    "Sparky" Posts: 6,024
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    You bet your arse,I'm gonna make sure that the beer survives the trip :P I wish I could make it up there man,but Carson has a cub scout camping trip.I'm the provider of pulled pork for the den :ohmy: I'll miss y'all,but will catch up on the next trip ;)
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
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    Part of my job is packing and moving fragile objects. Shipping ceramics is the worst.

    First thing, yes, remove fire box & fire ring and pack snuggly with wadded newspaper in box(es). You might leave them in the Egg, but then use enough crumpled paper to allow no motion. No loose parts!

    It would be a good idea to add extra padding between the dome and the bottom. Be sure to keep the lid as immobile as possible.

    Place the Egg at the front of the truck bed. Objects are far more likely to slide forward than back. Think sudden stops. Place some blankets under the Egg, and between the Egg and Cab. The idea is to lessen abrasion by having soft padding between the Egg surface and supports. The padding for something as dense as an Egg needs to be fairly rigid. Foam rubber would be pretty much useless. Styrofoam insulation works well for a single use. Strap down as tightly as possible.

    If you have a break, take a minute to make sure the tie-downs are still tight.
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,304
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    Congradulations on the degree. I agree with gdenby, strap it tight with maybe sofa cushions between it and the front.
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  • Austin Egghead
    Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
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    Do you have a dealer in your area? They may have a used shipping box they can give you, or just seatbelt it in the front seat. Congrats on your graduation and good luck job hunting.
    Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    Doug,

    How the heck do you lift the xl all loaded up??? I would pull something :pinch:

    Nice rig by the way! ;)

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • "Sparky"
    "Sparky" Posts: 6,024
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    I use a potlifter and a helper :) Thanks
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
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    Congrats on the degree. Good luck job hunting. IMHO its always better to be safe than sorry. I'd take whatever measures I could to make sure nothing happens to the egg, even if it is overkill.

    Nice jeep, Sparky? What year is it? I have an '04 Rubicon lifted on 35's and I don't know that I would put my egg in it. Rides pretty rough.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • Cruezn
    Cruezn Posts: 317
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    Personally, I'd remove the fire box and ring, and cinch down the top. Better safe than sorry. It would probably be ok (I've done both ways), but why risk it if you don't have to.
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