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 specialist in players, retrofits, and other complicated stuff phone 360-256-2999 or email larryf@pacifier.com http://www.pacifier.com/~larryf/ (revised 10/96) Beau Dahnker pianos work best under water
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