How To Transport a Toolbox?

[dkroth]

I'm looking at a couple Snap On boxes on craigslist. If I buy one of them how can I get it home? I'm looking at KRL two-bank units, if that makes a difference; no tools inside.

Right now the plan is to rent rent a Ryder/U-haul for the day and go pick it up. A couple guys should be able to push a 500 pound box up the loading ramp, right?

My buddy has a F150, but getting the box in and out of the bed is an issue (hence the loading ramp/rental truck plan). Removing all the drawers would probably cut the weight in half, or more. Can the drawers be removed easilly?

What did you do last time you moved your box?

 

[brian90505]

Fully loaded 1023/1012/1203

 

[Givl Reggin]

Take the drawers out and stack them - be sure to put a shipping blanket between each drawer to keep them from sliding. Once the drawers are out the carcass weighs next to nothing.

 

[chadster1]

Fully loaded 1023/1012/1203

This is the easiest way.

 

[Indy_500]

i know mine ain't as big but i got a 41" Harbor Freight Roller, just the bottom cabinet and me and my dad lifted it up into the back of his truck. No one you know has a trailer?

 

[Mstrfxit12]

I moved my KRL-761 in the bed of my pickup. We (2 of us) pushed it up a set of ramps with ramparts on them and it came back off the same way. If I remember right we had the drawers out on the way up and it was complete coming off. Not much of a big deal but you did have to grunt a little.

 

[737mechanic]

I just bought a Matco tool box off craigslist and had to rent a uhaul trailer to haul it back home and it cost me 14 bucks for a 4x7 trailer and that worked perfect. I just laid a couple 10 foot 2x12 boards and 2 of us pushed it up on the trailer with no problem.

 

[dkroth]

Thanks for all the suggestions!

I hadn't thought of a trailer. My neighbor has one, but I wouldnt' feel comfortable asking him to borrow. U-haul has a motorcycle trailer listed for $15 per day. Comes with a built-in ramp. That'll work.

 

[Flash21]

Hey dkroth - There are some threads started by me and "ron in sc" on this topic, I used ron's method...

I rented the U-Haul trailer that is 5' xc 9'. This is NOT the motorcycle trailer, the motorcycle trailer ramp is pretty steep., The 5' x 9' is the perfect size for 30" deep box to allow enough room and it has a pretty low gate height.

Here is what I do:

Shrink Wrap the entire thing with packaging shrink wrap like they use for wrapping pallett shipments. Wrap it completely from the bottom up - this will keep it fairly water tight if it rains.

Then I lay furniture pads over the whole thing.

Then I re-wrap it with the shrink to keep the furniture pads from moving.

If the road might have rocks kicked up, I might put a heavy piece of cardboard on the front and wrap it.

I use 2"x12" boards, two of them, cut long to make a very gentle slope from the trailer to the ground.

I line the trailer with plywood and screw a 2x4 on the front to chock the wheels to. I roll the box into the trailer until it rests against the 2x4.

I then 'box' the wheels with 2x4s on all sides to chock in all directions.

Then I take some heavy scrap carpet and place it on the top edge where the tiedowns will rest.

Then I tie it down with ratcheting straps - usually 4 or 6 to keep it to the bed. The good thing about the trailer is there are plenty of tie-down points. (unlike some of the enclosed trucks you can rent, some have little or no heavy duty tie-down points)

I've transported 3 boxes like this, between me and my buddies, one over 250 miles, and never any damage. See ron in sc posts on this, he has some pictures.

Some might call this overkill but after spending some relatively large amount of cash on a box, I want it to arrive safe and undamaged.

good luck

 

[dkroth]

KLars, please come transport my box for me. I'll PM you my address.

 

[chadster1]

When I need to move a toolbox, I just use my tooltruck.

 

[Packard V8]

I've hauled several large boxes in a pickup. As long as it will lay flat between the wheel wells, it doesn't ven have to be strapped down. Three moving pads are ideal. Lay one in the bed, one across the tail gate and one on the ground. Tip the box on one end on the ground and tip the back against the tail gate at a 45-degree angle with the drawers facing up. Two guys of average GJ-strength can then pick up the bottom and slide it into the bed. Done it several times.

For those units more than 48" tall, removing the larger drawers reduces the weight so they can be lifted into a pickup bed by two guys. Strapping down a big box on casters is a challenge. I have three old sheets of 3/8 plywood I put down in the bed. To these I nail 2"x4" chocks front and rear against the casters. If it can't roll, it is much easier to secure against tipping.

thnx, jack vines

 

[crewchief888]

i'd go with the trailer idea, even if you have to rent one.
anymore i use my utility trailer, it's LOTS easier on the back than lifting.
i slide the top boxes off into the truck bed, roller cabs, and side boxes go on the trailer.

the shrink wrap idea is good too.
even plasitic food wrap, ie: saran wrap would work in a pinch

 

[poprockcrusher]

flatbed ...then you don't have to annoy any future co workers by asking them to unload it

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Right now the plan is to rent rent a Ryder/U-haul for the day and go pick it up. A couple guys should be able to push a 500 pound box up the loading ramp, right?

If you rent a truck, get one with an hydraulic lift. That way you can easily get it in and out.

Lots of good suggestions on here. Just be sure to secure it very well like the guys have said. You want to move it safely and without causing any damage to it.

 

[spongerich]

anymore i use my utility trailer, it's LOTS easier on the back than lifting.
i slide the top boxes off into the truck bed, roller cabs, and side boxes go on the trailer.

I have one of those little Lowes/Tractor Supply 4x6 utility trailers I bought for transporting my son's little quad. It's got the fold down ramp on the back.

It turns out to be one of the most useful things I own. My VW pulls it easily even with 800lbs on it.

 

[CamarosRus]

I moved my doublewide VIDMAR 60" x 60" Tall x 28" Deep on a U-HAUL Motorcycle Trailer.

I did remove drawers and place in rear of pick-up