moving a xxv

[rdubs20]

well I finally got my xxv delivered! I just wanted to know of any tricks to moving the thing. I need to get it from my front porch to the inside of my house. So there are no stairs involved. The thing weighs a ton! Anyone have any suggestions besides just picking it up. I was thinking a dolly but I dont want to scratch the enamel.

 

[Daveman]

I left my 25pdvc on the pallet, wrapped it in a padded moving blanket, slid the dolly under and used ratchet ties around the stove/dolly to secure it. Used the teenagers to help tilt it back and then rolled it in and (gently) down the stairs

You miss the fun of stairs!

Dave

 

[bags]

Furniture dollies. Pick it up once and set it on a good dolly or two and push it. Otherwise a stout two wheeler with card board or drops / blankets, and secure it with straps as mentioned. Let wheels do the work either way. But if you feel all bad ass and manly then just grab it and walk.

 

[rdubs20]

Got it in last night with the help of 3 friends. I started with 1 but called in the heavy hitters when I almost tore my back up. In place now just need to hook it up this weekend!

 

[smwilliamson]

Take your wedding rings off! I popped a huge part of the enamel once lifting an enamel xxv. This is the one stove I'll never move again. Hire a furniture company I say, it's really that difficult.

 

[MarkF48]

When I got my XXV the dealer had mentioned to be careful moving it that the legs don't take a good bump. Said he had seen a couple with a leg broke off.

 

[rdubs20]

oh man that would suck big time. Any idea on how far the stove should be from the wall using an up and out kit?