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Moving an Optima/Cameo
doodoo:
You could also lay a couple of plywood sheets down and run your dolly over that moving the loose sheet forward. No damage to your lawn and a smooth ride.
Not familiar with the story Lori, is it funny?
Lori:
Doodoo,
Yes, the story is funny, now :D. But at the time I was desperate.
Ok, so, I looked and looked and wet tested and wet tested. Finally decided on the Vanguard. Of course, all the dealers I talked to said "No problem. We can get it in your backyard." So, I didn't think to measure the clearance between the ground and the eaves of our house on either side. Big mistake.
There was not enough clearance to get the spa in, without taking the packaging material off and getting a number of guys to carry it. Plus I would have had to move our air conditioning unit. Big pain.
So, I was going to go through my neighbor's yard to the west of me. She is a great little old lady, sweet, and I even promised her a dip! There wasn't enough clearance on the side of her house, either. When the dealer came out and measured, he wasn't sure about what to do. They had never had to deal with a crane delivery.
Turned out to be the best thing! ::) Found a guy who charged $72/hr with 1 hr minimum. This was the best quote we got. He pulled up, put the cradle of straps around the spa, lifted it up over the house (the scariest part) and gingerly set it down in the exact spot it sits today!
It was beautiful. I took lots of pictures. The delivery crew were thankful, they didn't have to do any hard work except taking the packaging materials off, setting it up, assembling the steps and cover lift. They did have to break up the pallet it was on, they didn't think to have the crane lift it back over the house!
Anyway, I have taken some ribbing over not measuring before hand. My husband has reminded me numerous times, not to mention wmccall! But if they didn't give me a hard time, I would think something was wrong!!! ;)
dazedandconfused:
Lori,
Sounds like an interesting day you had!
Did the straps from the crane cause any damage on the spa, ie, did the straps squeeze the unit? If you do not mind, how long did it take them?
Last, I assumed HS delivered the spa to your driveway still on the pallet? How did they get it off the truck? I guess the crane people just ran the straps under the spa thru the pallet? Once the spa/pallet was in position, how did they get the spa off of the pallet? Am I missing anything?
Wow, for $72 an hour, this service could be really helpful! Save my back!
Thanks
wmccall:
--- Quote ---Doodoo,
Yes, the story is funny, now :D. But at the time I was desperate.
It was beautiful. I took lots of pictures. The delivery crew were thankful, they didn't have to do any hard work except taking the packaging materials off, setting it up, assembling the steps and cover lift. They did have to break up the pallet it was on, they didn't think to have the crane lift it back over the house!
--- End quote ---
Lori's pictures
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hottubowners/lst?.dir=/Lori%27s+great+crane+adventure&.src=gr&.order=&.view=t&.done=http%3a//briefcase.yahoo.com/
dazedandconfused:
wmccall,
can you post another link to those pics? i am getting a yahoo error message.
thanks
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