How to properly move a RPTV?

[SRotblat]

I'm moving (~200 miles) this weekend and am wondering if I need to do anything special with my RPTV so that it survies the trip without damage. I do not have any of the original packaging. The RPTV is a Sony 46" KP46WT510 like this (slightly newer version) (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=ELEC&pid=05754602000&subcat=38+to+51+inch+TVs)

[DVD Josh]

Very carefully (budda bump). I would at the very least cover the screen with lint-free cloth and reinforce it with something hard (like two layers of heavy duty cardboard) to protect from scratches and bumps. Cover the top with blankets and get several very strong men. Serve beer, celebrate with porn. Repeat.

[cajun_junky]

I hope this will be moved inside a truck as opposed to the bed of a pickup truck. I second the blankets and cardboard. Be sure nothing can shift and fall into or near the screen. That happened to a person I work with just moving across town. It was not a pretty outcome.

[shelland]

Serve beer, celebrate with porn. Repeat.
Hold out on the beer and porn until the TV has safely been moved... -smile-

Here's what I did -

I put a mattress against the wall of the moving truck, then put the screen of my RPTV against it (with a soft blanket draped over the screen). I then put some heavy furniture (like a couch) directly behind the RPTV to keep it from shifting. I had no issues.

[bralph]

Hold out on the beer and porn until the TV has safely been moved... -smile-

Here's what I did -

I put a mattress against the wall of the moving truck, then put the screen of my RPTV against it (with a soft blanket draped over the screen). I then put some heavy furniture (like a couch) directly behind the RPTV to keep it from shifting. I had no issues.

That's basically what I did, but after I wrapped it in blackets, I anchored it to the wall of the truck with bungee cords.

1. Many blankets and sheets drapped over TV
2. Back of TV against wall of truck
3. Hold blankets in place with bungee cords
4. Secure bungee cords to wall of the truck
5. Mattress in front, held in place with various furniture.

[Pistol Pete]

Meh. I moved an RPTV on an open trailer down the interstate. That sucker bounced like a pogo stick. No problems.

[Huge Bean]

I was just about to post a similar topic. I'm moving a 42" RPTV. Weight of about 130lbs.
Distance of only about 20km or so on city roads. Is it an absolute must that the tv be transported upright?

If i can lay it down (on some very heavy duty and thick blankets) then i would feel safer personally and i might be able to use just a normal car (hatchback), but i don't know if this suggestion is just crazy or not. Obviously i'd lay it down with the screen facing up, and heavy blankets fully surrounding it. Tied down most like as well. But if it has to be upright, than i guess i'll have to get a UHual. Any tips?

[shelland]

But if it has to be upright, than i guess i'll have to get a UHual. Any tips?
You can rent a truck from Menards or Home Depot for like $30/90 min. Something like that might be an option.

I would definitely NOT lay it down.

[cajun_junky]

I personally would NOT lay it down either. It might be ok, but just the thought of it makes me nervous. SPend a few bucks and get a uhaul. For that short of a distance it really shouldn't cost that much for their smallest truck. If your or a friend/family member has a vehicle with a hitch, you could get one of their covered trailers for probably less than $20. It would also make loading it easier.

[Huge Bean]

Ended up using a friend's pickup and keep it upright with the screen against the rearview. Covered the tv in a few heavy moving blankets, a tarp (it was raining) and tied it down with motorcycle tie-downs . Worked beautifully. Couldn't tip the sucker over if i tried.

[SRotblat]

I put a mattress against the wall of the moving truck, then put the screen of my RPTV against it (with a soft blanket draped over the screen). I then put some heavy furniture (like a couch) directly behind the RPTV to keep it from shifting. I had no issues.

exactly what we ended up doing, worked perfectly

[KillerQ]

Hello....

Is it recommended to place something (blanket, cardboard, mats, etc) under the RPTV to absorb shock if it's gonna be in the bed of a truck? I plan on wrapping my tv and putting it against the back of the cab on the bed of the pickup, and i'll strap it down well.....but should something go under it?

Thanks,

Matt

[Spiky]

Sounds better than not to me.