Moving a Klose BYC

[GreaseMonkey]

Well, the new Klose is sitting in my driveway. I have to move it over my yard and was planning on using plywood to support it during the move to keep it from sinking into the yard. It's been raining since it came :tsk:

Anyway, in anticipation of the delivery, I bought two sheets of 1/2" plywood and ripped them to 30" wide. I figured I would move it on to one sheet, then the next, and then put the first in front of the second until it was where it needs to be. Only fault I see in my plan is the one turn I need to make. I'm thinking I need two more full sheets to make the turn. I don't turn on a dime.

Second part, how many guys should I entail in this effort. I'm thinking four. Thoughts?

 

[CakeM1x]

I'm building a table for my 2 kamados and have been wondering the same thing on "tracks" to roll it out back.

 

[Inthewoods]

I use 2x8's or 2x10's. I've had heavy items punch right through plywood if it crosses a void.

-D

 

[Towen7]

+1 on the 2-bys

Regarding manpower ... If possible, get as many people as will fit around the smoker. Better to have help and not need it than to need help and not have it.

 

[Smokey Lonesome]

I'm sure if you offer helpers some of the ribs, brisket, and chicken from your first cook you will have enough volunteers! And a fatty, of course.

 

[Hillbilly BBQ]

I'm sure if you offer helpers some of the ribs, brisket, and chicken from your first cook you will have enough volunteers! And a fatty, of course.

Yes, you will be surprised what people do for a free BBQ meal!

Either rip 2 more boards and screw them together to make them double thick, or use a 2x10/2x12 to move as suggested above.

 

[2xal]

I agree with the 2x, I've regretted trying to use plywood too many times before

 

[gtr]

I used 2x8 or 10's (can't remember) for when I got my BYC (50"). We did pretty good with 3 of us. Getting it to move isn't that big a deal, but keeping it moving in the right direction is where the manpower is needed. I didn't have to make a turn, so I haven't put any thought into that and have no insights to offer there - I will say, however, that you've made an excellent choice - I farking love love love my Klose!

 

[SmittyJonz]

Get 12 people then carry it on sticks Queen of the Nile style.......everybody wear matching outfits too

 

[GreaseMonkey]

Get 12 people then carry it on sticks Queen of the Nile style.......everybody were matching outfits too

:rockon: :biggrin1:

 

[Swine Spectator]

Definitely 2x's. My Klose 20x48 cracked some of my pavers when I rolled it across my patio. A BYC is heavier than mine.

David

 

[THoey1963]

For my 1700 pound LSG Vertical Offset, I bought four 2" X 10" X 10' boards. I did as you described. Corners were fun. You bring the next set of tracks (boards) in at more of a 45* angle, have to do a little lifting, and then do the other 45* on the next set of boards.

Moving it to the backyard was 6 people, including myself. Moving it back to the driveway for shipping when I sold it, there were eight of us.

Make sure to have a cooler of beer and water for the helpers.

I just did a smoke this past weekend paying all the help for this last move. Did three butts and 12 racks of ribs.