It may be fine... but laying a Plasma flat to transport may crack the glass. Also you will void any warranty by doing so. In fact BB will not load a Plasma flat into your vehicle.
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I wouldnt risk it ... there are warnings on everyside of the box saying not to transport it flat. You're better off going to avis and rent a pick up truck or suv (make sure its high enough) ... or find a friend with one and buy him lunch 
If you have a car roof rack, use that !
Just kidding
Just kidding
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Last year as i was leaving CC, i saw a big plasma box moving through the BB parking lot across the street - it was strapped, upright, to a roof rack on a small sedan !!
To the guy with the pickup truck - i can't believe someone would transport a plasma in the back of a truck without strapping it down, or drive in such a manner that it topples over, and that it would survive falling over without damage of some sort.
| Originally Posted by gusx If you have a car roof rack, use that ! Just kidding |
To the guy with the pickup truck - i can't believe someone would transport a plasma in the back of a truck without strapping it down, or drive in such a manner that it topples over, and that it would survive falling over without damage of some sort.
I did strap down the TV, but the way I tied was not proper. I would have paid the hefty price for that mistake and also not driving the truck myself. But now I have learnt from the mistake, I should warn/suggest people not to do the same mistake which I did.
So strap down your TV strongly and properly..., handle it like a baby and drive carefully...
Enjoy
So strap down your TV strongly and properly...
, handle it like a baby and drive carefully...Enjoy
Here's how I got my 50" Panny 500U plasma home safely.
Borrowed my dads minivan, I did not try to wedge it into my suburban on it's side.
I measured the outer box of the plasma way before the actual pick up day. That's right I asked them to wheel it out and I measured it. It was to big to fit, but it would fit fine with the outer box removed.
Two of us slid the box in via the rear door. I used packing blankets to protect it on the side facing the window. The other side I used the outer box and more packing blankets to brace it in place.
I also used a bungie cord around the base of the box.
There was no way this thing could slide right ,left ,front or back.
The stand is packed in a box below the plasma itself and creates a very stable base,but without side to side support it's just asking to tip over.
This is not rocket science people, use them same ,if not anal common sense that we have all used to research our plamas before the descision to buy them.
do I need to re-enact this scene with pictures , in order for it to be perfectly clear. ?
Borrowed my dads minivan, I did not try to wedge it into my suburban on it's side.
I measured the outer box of the plasma way before the actual pick up day. That's right I asked them to wheel it out and I measured it. It was to big to fit, but it would fit fine with the outer box removed.
Two of us slid the box in via the rear door. I used packing blankets to protect it on the side facing the window. The other side I used the outer box and more packing blankets to brace it in place.
I also used a bungie cord around the base of the box.
There was no way this thing could slide right ,left ,front or back.
The stand is packed in a box below the plasma itself and creates a very stable base,but without side to side support it's just asking to tip over.
This is not rocket science people, use them same ,if not anal common sense that we have all used to research our plamas before the descision to buy them.
do I need to re-enact this scene with pictures , in order for it to be perfectly clear. ?
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You will need to completely unbox it, and sit it upright in the back seat and have someone hold it while you drive. It won't be easy, but can be done. A friend with a truck or van would be ideal. Good luck and enjoy the new set
| Originally Posted by mfratella I understand that transporting a plasma horizontall isn't the best thing for it. However, if I'm purchasing a 42" at a BB or Costco about 5 miles from my house (a smooth 5 miles that can either be highway or surface streets), and want to put it in my car (2005 Impala), think I'll be ok? |
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