Moving a Meridian Tiled Stove

[catosixtails]

Just bought a Meridian ceramic tile stove on eBay and have to transport it. (What was I thinking?) Amazingly, it would fit in the rear of my 4Runner if I lay it on its side. Is there any reason not to do this and brace it well for the trip?
If anyone has any tips or suggestions on moving this thing about 5 states, they'd be very appreciated.

 

[begreen]

Given the ceramic construction and lack of replacement parts, I'd want it strapped securely to a palette vertically and well secured in the vehicle. It has a lot of mass. Past reports say they are not easy to move. The manual is here:
https://www.hearth.com/images/uploads/Meridian_Stove_-_Installation_and_Opertion_Instructions.pdf

 

[catosixtails]

Given the ceramic construction and lack of replacement parts, I'd want it strapped securely to a palette vertically and well secured in the vehicle. It has a lot of mass. Past reports say they are not easy to move. The manual is here:
https://www.hearth.com/images/uploads/Meridian_Stove_-_Installation_and_Opertion_Instructions.pdf

Thanks. It will not stand upright in the car, but I can rent a uHaul for $300. This is turning out to be a REALLY big project!