Crivit Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hi, I'll soon purchase two 6x2x2.5 tanks from Sydney with the view of transporting them to Canberra on the back of a ute. Other than using polystyrene sheets to protect the glass, strapping them in snuggly and driving very slowly does anyone have any tips on how to best protect them and minimise damage? Thanks in advance, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmuncan Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 make sure they fit in the ute i moved 1 5x2x2 from WOllongong to Sydney and it took up alot more room than i expected. and having enough people on the other end to help you unload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeyBoyR Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Just remember that blankets and foam should be placed everywhere, not just underneath the tank. Place as many around and in between the tanks as necessary to stop movement, they should be wedged in nice and snug, make sure there is no contact at all with anything hard. Dont forget to strap them down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 polystyrene is tremendous stuff. even try and get some of those boxes from the fruit shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 im with blakey , when i have done this i used lots of blankets , fold them 4 thick for underneath and the same in between the tanks, then secure them with tie downs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 G'day For the lids if you have the room, wrap these separately in towels or something like that. If you don't have the room, then you may be able to tape them into position, Maybe? Blankets are a wonderful thing, use as many as you can get hold of. These must be kept FLAT under the tanks. (PS. do not use your other halfs best blankets!). As already stated, try to minimise movement and securely hold them in position. I never really used polystyrene when I moved my tanks I don't know how useful this would be for cushioning the tanks. Keep the tanks as far forward as possible in the ute. You may also like to decrease the pressure in the tyres, a bit. (PS. I have not tried this myself.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trofius Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 I find cardboard boxes very usefull for pakaging, especially on corners etc, and for tieng down the tanks put a piece of cardboard on the tank edge under the ropes to stop shelling of the glass,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Gosh,,,container loads of aquariums come from China to Aus !!!! just make sure they are secured so they don't move with some foam between. The biggest danger is loading and unloading,,,,,don't scratch them !!!! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk21 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 with the folded blankets under the tanks, just make sure that you have it flat. no ridges , no fold in the middle, FLAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williebubba Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 G`day mate i havent transported bigger then a 3ft tank in my ute but i have transported alot of breakable stuff. The best thing i ever picked up was one of those massive removalist blankets the real thick, grey one. They often throw them away because they get to warn for them, but they are great for personal jobs. I would ask around if u can pick one up. Also make sure when you wedge the tanks in that there is no possibility that it could move. cheers Will and good luck dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crivit Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 Thanks everyone for the great ideas and suggestions. The move is planned for mid-May and with the advice given it should go fine. Also if your interested pictures of the tank stand which will hold these tanks can seen here. Comments or criticism are always welcome and yes I know the stand is over-engineered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 David Don't worry about it being over-engineered. I would rather have a rack that I know will never fail. Did you make the rack yourself? Ged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Good stuff david I look forward to seeing the occupants. Now if only I can convince the wife to add a duel level 6x2x2 in an alcove that I have in the house if only..... cheers rosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crivit Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Don't worry about it being over-engineered. I would rather have a rack that I know will never fail. Did you make the rack yourself? Ged. The rack was made by a local Canberra welder to my specifications. I look forward to seeing the occupants. Now if only I can convince the wife to add a duel level 6x2x2 in an alcove that I have in the house if only..... Rosco. And the occupants are looking forward to moving in I'll post additional pictures once the tanks are setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy_11 Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I transported a tank from Sydney to Wollongong. We used one of those foam mattresses for underneath the tank and that worked wounders also use heaps of blankets and tie them down tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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