Delivery to 2nd floor Apt?!
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Re: Delivery to 2nd floor Apt?!
You rock bro!
Major heads up, Thanks for your reply. Will give me an idea what is to be expected.
Re: Delivery to 2nd floor Apt?!
For not considering over #200 to be heavy is impressive. For a man over the age of 50 to believe this, is dangerousScaper wrote:It really depends on how WIDE the stairway is, especially at the landings; turning the crate while it is tilted takes a lot of room on the landings. I have used a hand truck to move my crated dolls (Body D) up/down two flights of stairs (four landings) numerous times alone, but the stairs were 42 inches wide. On a narrower stairway, I found it is better to rotate/spin/slide the crate/cart around on the landings while it is vertical than to turn it tilted on the wheels. Tip: Rachet strap the crate to the hand truck top and bottom so it cannot move/slide. Then put a third strap over your shoulder and attach it to the top of the hand cart so you are lifting with your legs/back as you move up each step. Trying to pull the crate up each step with your arms will wear anyone out before you get to the top and then you are stuck. Two stories is definitely a workout when done alone but with someone below the crate/two people, it should be very easy. Delivery companies often require their personnel to be able to lift 50# repeatedly and 100# occasionally, pretty standard.Zebo wrote:Dude, even with a hand truck, its a struggle with 2 guys. I hope whomever tackles this crate has excellent medical, because one slip and its going to be uglyMerrK wrote:I'm not going to take the chance, the stairs at my complex are steep. The pitch is too great to take a chance. I've got a hand truck, no problem there. I'm just asking about your experience with 2nd floor delivery. I know it's a crate, not a one man job.
The dolls/crates are more large and awkward than heavy; the weight is centered near the top/back. Take your time!
Re: Delivery to 2nd floor Apt?!
RD's are for the wealthy & the prices agree ( Thank God for other Silicone Doll options )
You would think after all these years & all the $ they have made, they would add wheels
/ handles to the crates ( hundreds to deliver ? WTF ? ) " just my opinion " ...