For the cargo trailer I would suggest at least 6' X 10'. Large enough to fit bigger pianners, even two at a time, plus all your moving supplies. Torsion bar suspension is a smoother ride also, for the cargo and you, than straight axle. You can equip each side wall with two levels of "E-Track", which accept the clip-in straps to which you can attach the big straps (ratcheted) that go around the cargo. The E-Tracks run horizontally, of course, at about 18" and maybe 40". (Sorry, not sure what they really call these "clip-in straps" but they are made for E-Tracks, so you'll find 'em at the trailer supply place.) A trailer with a pull-down ramp is a good idea, rather than two side opening doors. Also, make sure the door clearance is tall enough to allow any piano in on a dolly. Check the overall construction of the trailer too, like the steel framing on the sides and especially the bottom. Make sure the wood floor is 3/4". Get one with a strong tongue, to accept 2" ball, etc.; the higher the load rating, too, the better. Most trailers are made the same, some just beefier than others. You'll see what I mean after looking at a few different brands. Enough? Hope that helps. Happy, safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year to all! Chuck Christus >Subject: Trailer ideas? > > > >Hi All! > >Happy New Year! > >One of my first investments in 2006 is likely to be a trailer for moving >pianos. I'm thinking 5' x 8', enclosed, of course. I would love to hear from >those of you who move pianos in your business ideas about things/features to >look for and to avoid. I will have to custom-order mine in order to get the >top-to-bottom clearance high enough to clear larger uprights and grands. > >Secondary question: What are your favorite moving methods? I like to use a >piano sled on top of a 4-wheel dolly. I also have the separate dollies that >attach to each end of a vertical piano, and are held on by the straps >stretching end to end, but sometimes going over lips and thresholds my >"helpers" are too lazy to actually LIFT the dang thing and the lip of the >dolly can catch and try to work its way off of the piano. Once this happened >and it busted up the bottom of the piano pretty good. Took me DAYS of work to >restore that! > >Thanks, >John Dorr >Helena, Montana > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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