Big Mike Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Im still a small operator and move everything in a minivan. The biggest thing so far was a 42" Rainbow crane. When we buy snack machines they are always delivered to the location. We also use bottler machines that are delivered. I do have a 721 in storage that I want to move to the warehouse to get it ready to be on location. Can I lay it down and let it stand up for a day before plugging it in? It is only a 10 minute drive. The snack machine company has agreed to pick it up here and deliver it with the machine I bought from them. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Hey Mike. I used to believe that you'd ruin the compressor but apparently it's ok to lay the machine down for short hauls and stand it up for 24 hrs before plugging it in. If you have any doubts, you can always remove the whole compressor deck in about 10 minutes with a couple of sockets and screwdrivers - weighs about 50lbs. I move snack machines laying down in my Astro van. Take the shelves out first (half the total weight) then just tip the machine onto the bed and slide it in. I do it alone and I only weigh 150 lbs. Moondog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphincorp Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I have moved many, many machines this way. I have even plugged the machine in after standing back up. It is best to wait a few hours like every1 says. Even better to take compressor out while moving. with that said, I have yet to have a problem after moving a machine this way. sometimes you just got to save a buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Im still a small operator and move everything in a minivan. The biggest thing so far was a 42" Rainbow crane. When we buy snack machines they are always delivered to the location. We also use bottler machines that are delivered. I do have a 721 in storage that I want to move to the warehouse to get it ready to be on location. Can I lay it down and let it stand up for a day before plugging it in? It is only a 10 minute drive. The snack machine company has agreed to pick it up here and deliver it with the machine I bought from them. Mike Mike, Here is a recent thread that might be of interest to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thanks for the link. It sounds like its ok to move it with the cooling deck in but Im not in a hurry. It might be good practice to remove it. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogcow Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 wow mike id pay good money to see a picture of that42" rainbow crane stuffed into a minivan LOL they wont fit on my liftgate , tho i had one forklifted into the truck before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Ill take one next time. 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. It was FULL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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