Moving my Large Egg

raider60

While I have seen many posts on how eggs are difficult to move, I've never seen one where someone has actually done it. I'm moving about two miles away from home next week and need suggestions on how to best move my egg. Thoughts? Thank you

Crimsongator

Roll it close to the back of the car. Have a buddy lift one side and you get the other. Be sure not to grap it by the band (it may come off).

If buddy is not available, take all of the insides out of the egg. This will ighten it considerably and you should be able to lift it on your own.

When in doubt, err on the side of help.

Cpt'n Cook

I'd take it apart, that's how I moved mine, it was easy and a good opportunity to clean it all up.

SMITTYtheSMOKER

I agree with the captain here, be safe as opposed to sorry.

PA Dutch Egger

Definitely need at least 1 other person. I strapped the band down and took the top off the egg. Take the parts out of the egg and with 2 people it is managable to lift the base off the nest and sit it in bed of a truck or van. As stated on another post taking it apart gives you a chance to clean out the egg thoroughly

raider60

Thanks so much for the advice!

Morro Bay Rich

Listen to Smitty. He's an Egg dealer.

steveo29

It's really no big deal.. how to move. Most likely you'll have to do it on a separate run.

First, have 2 people.
Open egg and remove the fire box rings and place them
in some protective blankets. Put them in truck off to side. Open the bottom fire door all the way. 1 man lift from that. Other person should stabilize egg and lift it into a truck with you..removing it from nest. Make sure side shelves are down..if they are off it is easier to lift as they won't get in the way. Strap egg tightly to truck. Place nest in truck away from egg as not to scratch it.

When you get your egg back to its new home. just lift it into its nest and roll it to its new home..put it back together.



We move eggs all the time.. No biggy at all. Best piece of advise is..more than 1 person.. and strap it down securely.

steveo29

other piece of advice. If you're moving it quite a bit of distance.*like to another state* be sure to pack the inside fire rings in separate boxes with lots of packing material. be sure to protect the rings as they are the things most likely to break..and they're quite expensive. If the nest is causing too much space concerns. just disassemble it and put in a box.
One thing to note is..the more you've cooked on your egg..the harder it gets. It is quite hard, but you have to strap it down. it will roll away if not properly secured. They're top heavy.

Good luck with your move.

Roscogee

The egg is surprisingly easy to move if the top is secured closed. I am a woodworker and have band clamps that I use. The luggage tie downs with 1 inch nylon straps could also be used.

First, take everything out of the egg. Then put the clamp straps under the egg and around the top and tighten securely so that the top cannot open. I use two crossed at the bottom and top of the egg. Now the handle and hinge make good lifting handles, and the thing doesn't seem as heavy if the top can't open.

Cpt'n Cook

Congratz on your first post Rosco

WileECoyote

I'm not a really big guy but not small either, just average strength. I was worried about moving my egg after reading some posts on the forum. People were using special straps, clamps, etc. and using 2-3 people. Well we live alone, no kids or others close by, and the wife will tell you that manual labor is not in her contract. So I had to figure out a way to move it on my own. After a few experiments it is quite easy to do by myself with very few or no tools required. Here are some tips:[ul]
[li]Remove the inside parts (cooking grate, fire ring, fire grate, fire box) and put them in a safe place so you won't drop them or trip on them.[/li]
[li]Close the lid and secure the spring bands in the closed position using the factory plastic locking tabs if you saved them, otherwise you can use several thick nylon wire ties.[/li]
[li]Remove the top band bolt and remove the dome. It is pretty easy to move, just be careful.[/li]
[li]Remove the bottom band bolt and store the band assembly in a safe place.[/li]
[li]Clean out the egg base and open the bottom draft door.[/li]
[li]If your egg is in a nest or table then secure the nest or table so it won't roll around or fall over.[/li]
[li]Stick your strong arm down inside the egg base and put your hand through the draft door opening. This is the first lift point.[/li]
[li]Place your other hand on the outside of the top rim of the base opposite the draft door. This is your second lift point.[/li]
[li]Gently lift straight up until you clear the nest or table, then set it down slowly on flat level ground. If you have trouble clearing a tall table then try standing on a small step ladder or stool but make sure it is sturdy and won't move while you lift.[/li]
[li]Move the base and other parts to your destination then reassemble in reverse order.[/li][/ul]
It sounds like a lot of steps but I can do it in less than 20 minutes. I have done this about 6 times already and never once had trouble or came close to breaking anything. If your table is deep or has a rough edge around the opening in the top then you might want to cover the table edges with thin blankets or cloths to prevent the egg from being scratched.

Now that my egg and table is stored under a carport I can use a pot-lifter device and a ratcheting cargo strap to lift it out of the table fully assembled but I haven't needed to do that yet. I plan to do this soon to clean out my egg table and do a safety check on the wood supports underneath the firebrick base but I am waiting for early spring. Too cold to be messing with it right now.

Little Chef

Hey Raider...If Bubba Tim were still awake, I'd have him reply to this post, but since I have experienced it several times with him, I feel I can share our technique. Simply, take the egg apart, and transport it in pieces. I know for a fact I have seen the base of the egg strapped in the passenger seat, seatbelt and all. The rest will transport easily. Remove the band, remove the top, remove the guts. Takes 5 minutes, vac it out with a shop vac, and good to go. No need for weightlifters, etc. Just take it slow on the road.
Best of luck!
LC

Hollywood, FL