HELP ! Moving a 210 From Houston to San Antonio IDEAS ?

[Scream311]

Hey Everyone I'm starting this thread in hopes of anyones helpful tips, comments, suggestions and/or past experiences.

I had hoped to purchase Bernies 240 from Chris but Tiny beat me to the punch lol
Congrats Tiny ;-)

So the alternative route is to make a purchase in Houston of a used 210. I've already had numerous conversations with the party in Houston whom is selling this tank and for the price everything seems Flawless. However I've never Transported a tank of this size or even at such a long distance from Houston.

Options thought up were a Leaf Spring Trailer with a lot of Memory Pad and Board Insulation or a Uhaul with a Matress and straps. These ideas seem very Primitive and I don't believe they will work.

So if y'all can help aid me in any suggestions for safe transport and delivery of this Aquarium to our town please lay it on me

Thanks James

[ErikH]

We moved my 200 in a truckbed, tank stand and canopy. We just used moving blankets and come-alongs to hold it all together.

[Scream311]

Erik,

At what speeds and distance were you traveling with the tank ? My concern is the spee, pot holes and bridge ways

[ErikH]

My best friend was driving and he drives like crap. He drives all day for a living, so he speeds and scared me the whole ride. He used less come alongs that I had wanted, and kept telling me to stop worrying about it. We travelled from Altons which is out a good ways out IH10, and had no issues. The only thing I suggest is to use cardboard boxes around the corners where the comealongs rub to ensure they dont get sliced. It was a piece of cake. Just be weary of potholes while you are in town, and chill till you hit the highway

[Scream311]

Sweet ! Your friend must not have been the one forking out the Money for the Tank rite ? Lol and sounds like I'm gonna need to borrow a long bed truck mine is a short bed and I don't believe it will do. The stand is around 9 ft Long so I'm thinking it might be hanging off just a bit. Maybe the tank in the bed of the truck and a trailer to haul the stand ? Lots of tie downs and cardboard as well as moving blankets ?

[ErikH]

We just kinda caddy cornered the tank and stand side by side and put the canopy on top of the stand. Long bed would be easier.

[z28pwr]

What Erik said. I've unfortunately moved way too many tanks from Austin to as far as Colorado (don't ask) and for the most part I put them in the back of the truck with blankets up to the cabin and on the side with the stand blocking it in to avoid it moving and drive close to the speed limit and go really slow on speed bumps. For larger tanks I rent an enclosed UHAUL trailer.

[Scream311]

Wow Jose ! Colorado ? Whoo what a nail biting drive that must be. And yea I'm begining to feel a bit more comfortable with the idea of moving blankets and a uhaul as well as crusing at granny speeds. Thanks for your input guys ;-)

[hobogato]

yep, brought a 240 from dallas back to sa in my old truck. i put 3/4" insulation foam under it and between it and the front of the bed.

[Scream311]

Ace
Hearing that from you and Jose has put my mind at ease. A 240 from Dallas ! Ok Houston is looking a lot better now. Guess a stop @ Lowes for some 3/4" Insulation will be needed before making this Trip. Did you use anything to strap it down ? Or was it loose and only supported by weight ?

[tiger_eyed1]

+++ Ace

Moved my 220 & 75 from Miami with no problem. Built a crate with 2x4 and ply-wood. Lined it with 2in foam board. Slid the tank into the box, and had the movers load it onto the 18-wheeler.

[hobogato]

i had to put a strap around the back of the tank as the tailgait would not close, but the weight alone was probably enough to keep it from moving.

[Scream311]

Tiger_eyed1
Thanks you gave me some more comfort on this issue. Yea I was browsing threw your thread about your move back in july hoping to find your secret as to how the movers got it over here.Well from everyones testimonies I'm gonna give it a shot and will be posting some pics on a thread as to the success of the move lol

Ace
Thanks again. Think I'm gonna rent a long bed truck, use a few straps not too many, lay down some insulation and keep both hands on the wheel lol

Thanks everyone for you opinions I will keep every one posted as I make my trip to Houston sometime in Mid October

[tiger_eyed1]

I don't know why I didn't offer my crate. You getting the 210 or 240? My crate will hold a 210/220. It is stored in my garage if you want to borrow. I still have most of the foam board. I can walk you through the easy/smart way to move a tank that massive. Believe it or not, with this crate, a furniture dolly, and a little muscle, it just takes two people. Or just one really smart one.

-Marcus

[Scream311]

Marcus that would be GREAT ! Thanks ! Yes its a 210 Brick 72 x 24 x 28 with 3/4" glass HEAVY
Can you send me a PM with your Number ?

James

[RayAllen]

I drove a 120g with stand and other stuff back from Dallas to SA in a Small Chevy S-10. You will be fine.

[Scream311]

What Ray ! In a S10 ! Wow..... yea I don't think I'm gonna have any worries on this trip now that is unless I decide to drop the tank or something.
J.T. (GsEclipse) has already offered Suction Cups and well so that shouldn't be an issue either.

[JLiu]

http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?61845-210RR-deal-of-the-century is much closer and a smokin deal. If I can bring a 120rr with stand from austin in a chevy aveo you shouldn't have any problems

[z28pwr]

Wow Jose ! Colorado ? Whoo what a nail biting drive that must be. And yea I'm begining to feel a bit more comfortable with the idea of moving blankets and a uhaul as well as crusing at granny speeds. Thanks for your input guys ;-)


Nail biting it was. We were hauling a 720 gallon aquarium in a single cab V6 RAM with a 5 X 8 uhaul trailer which wouldn't close since the tank was sticking out. My father in law was driving when we hit a patch of ice that caused the trailer to slide down off the freeway and take the truck with it :D after that we decided to call it a day, well that was after spending half an hour sliding up and down trying to get back onto the freeway. Oh such fun, poor little V6 had a tough time in the Colorado mountains.

[Scream311]

(JLiu) thanks for the Tip on RAllards 210 but at that Price I'm getting a Sweet Deal in Houston

And Jose. I think after a life or death trip from Colorado like that I don't think id be wanting to move anymore tanks lol. But I'm glad that trip was made. Your setup is Amazing ! And I'm for sure gonna make my trip with comfort from everones experiences