pianner movin trailers

[Larry Fisher]

Hi all,

> Can anyone recommend a
>>particular type of trailer?  What are the pros and cons of using a trailer
>>for piano moves?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Frank Weston  

Well, hiring all your moves done is a smart way to go, however, there are
some drawbacks if you've got a heathly body to do moves yourself.  

First off, you miss out on the gravy like I got on Xmas eve ....... some one
BBQ'd their house with an unattended candle and wanted the piano removed
IMMEDIATELY and the insurance company was willing to pay extra considering
what day it was etc.  I took the shell off the back of my pickup and loaded
that puppy up (small grand) with the help of the disaster restoration guy.
He didn't have to do much more than simply tug a bit here and there and
steady the beast now and again.  I did the rest.  I then spent the rest of
the day cleaning the piano in my shop.  I made some nice money doing an easy
move, a bit for the cleaning, and storage fees start as soon as soon as I'm
finished doing whatever else they want me to do to the piano while I got it.
I couldn't have done all this with a rented trailer because that place
wasn't open, and the time factor was critical.

Secondly, if you own a trailer, they don't take much more room than a small
car, the upkeep isn't that critical because you are making extra income
dollars every time you use it.  Also, if someone want's to borrow it, you
charge rent.  Licensing is cheap considering all the income it creates, and
rental it eliminates.

I'll be building my own someday.  I've been watching for back half of
pickups, mobile home trailer axles, and one place had a bunch of old axles
from an assortment of things, some with trailer platforms attached that I
could build my own top for.  But then there's the time and money thing
......  when I'm busy and got the money, I don't have the time .............
and when I've got the time, I'm broke.  The idea continues to prosper in my
mind.

Lar

                                    Larry Fisher RPT
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