ScottDillard Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have a pair of RF-83's on order that I will have to pick up and transport home in my pickup. Having never seen factory boxed ones before (and trusting this group more than whatever salesman I might get on the phone), I'd like to know whether they can be transported horizontally safely on their sides or backs, or will they need to stand upright for the ride? (I'll take different hardware for securing them depending on the answer.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InVeNtOr Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 just do it horizontal. i'd put a pad on the back of your truck for extra protection. good choice on speakers. where do you live in dallas? i am in Forney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted February 3, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 3, 2010 I picked mine up in a minivan and placed them horizontally on their side (tall side up) and they were fine. Just don't bounce them around too much and they will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Very good choice of speaker.... [Y] When I picked my up I also had them horizontal, tall side up, and they were fine for an hour and half drive. Post some pictures when you have everything setup. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 i drove my RF-5's about 6 hours, woofes facing up (packed in original boxes) without any issue. Dunno if the woofer baskets are any different in material/construction, but you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudsonValleyNoah Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The trick is woofer side up. The Baskets and crossover mounts can sheer if the units are bounced/dropped on the sides hard enough. Very cold weather makes it worse. The old RF-7 / RC-7 are more prone to this. The RF-83's seem to be more prone to structural damage of the bezel area but the responses you have got are right in for both. Woofer side up. Good luck - great speakers - I love my 63/64's N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I transported my rf-82s horizontally short side up in cold weather for a half hour drive. They arrived in perfect condition. I would reccomend tall side up after hearing these comments but it should not make too much of a difference unless it is a long bumpy ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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