onemoretime Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Small car, big ambitions - classic Klipschorns measure about 51"H x 32"W x 28.5"D. They're too wide to load into my wife's Honda Fit and lay face down.... So - would it harm a Klipschorn to be laid on its side for transport? I'm looking at a 4-hour drive this way, so it wouldn't work let me know asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 My opinion - Fold up multi layers of a fluffy bed comforter under them, they will never know. Lars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 And actually, I'm pretty sure, even that is way overkill. Forum members correct me. Even with less "suspension", it's not like you are hauling them on a solid axle "lumber wagon" anyway. But that's what I would do, to feel confident. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 My opinion? NO; you do know that the top hats come off very easily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Also, I would transport on back, or on face, opposed to a "side" Although, PROBABLY that's ok as well. Just not as safe seeming. But really, maybe it doesnt matter, cause if you transported in standard vertical orientation, that in itself is "on a side" Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 comment on this folks --- "But really, maybe it doesnt matter, cause if you transported in standard vertical orientation, that in itself is "on a side" Lars" Isn't that how they are trucked from Hope?? If so, it's the same thing as on a "side". Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Also, I would transport on back, or on face, opposed to a "side" Although, PROBABLY that's ok as well. Just not as safe seeming. But really, maybe it doesnt matter, cause if you transported in standard vertical orientation, that in itself is "on a side" Lars Won't fit on its face or back in a Honda Fit. The trunk width is only about 30"; the Khorn bass bin is too wide. I'm not opposed renting a car or van.... Edited June 4, 2016 by onemoretime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I don't ( "WE") know your vehicle cargo size. The comments are only about position. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Seriously, if you do the comforter or equivalent suspension gig, no way the speakers will know or care. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Rent a van before transporting on their sides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Remove the side grills if you attempt this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Rent a van before transporting on their sides. So I am not as knowlegable as many here, I admit that seriously, but I am very curious - How does vertical transport differ from side??? Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Ok, other than grille cloth MAYBE getting deformed. Streched, not to return. Certainly possible. But I'm asking otherwise. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Well since the bottom bass bin is pretty hefty it will be hard to get in there with out sliding it. If you slide ot on its side you will damage the edge veneer probably. But it can be done but take 2 people to get in there I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) How does vertical transport differ from side??? Ok, other than grille cloth MAYBE getting deformed. Streched, not to return. Certainly possible. But I'm asking otherwise. Lars It doesn't. Edited June 4, 2016 by DizRotus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Khorns in a Honda Fit? I wouldn't think they would fit, no way. +++ I recently went through the same thing as you, having to transport Khorns. I wanted to cheap out as best I could. Mustang Guy convinced me that spending $50 on proper transport for $3,000 speakers was cheap insurance. He was right. From less expensive: 1. Borrow someone's truck or van. (for enclosed) 2. Rent an enclosed 5x8 trailer from Uhaul. (that is what I did) Cost was $20 and the speakers ride upright. 3. Rent a 5x8 utility trailer. Speakers are exposed, but get back to me on preparing them for transport, it can be done safely. 4. Rent a Uhaul truck. I don't know the cost off-hand and I'm about to leave the house or I would look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivervalleymgb Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 The will also fit in the smallest trailer U-Haul has; 4x6. You have to remove the tophats, but they wil fit perfectly standin gup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Well since the bottom bass bin is pretty hefty it will be hard to get in there with out sliding it. If you slide ot on its side you will damage the edge veneer probably. But it can be done but take 2 people to get in there I think. I've never owned one of these, but I would think that by definition a single Klipschorn by definition would require two people to load - no matter if onto a van, step van, pickup truck, hatchback, etc. Even a dock worker using a hand truck and a ramp to load onto a commercial truck would probably be want want a hand with an unboxed unit. Edited June 4, 2016 by onemoretime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Khorns in a Honda Fit? I wouldn't think they would fit, no way. +++ I recently went through the same thing as you, having to transport Khorns. I wanted to cheap out as best I could. Mustang Guy convinced me that spending $50 on proper transport for $3,000 speakers was cheap insurance. He was right. From less expensive: 1. Borrow someone's truck or van. (for enclosed) 2. Rent an enclosed 5x8 trailer from Uhaul. (that is what I did) Cost was $20 and the speakers ride upright. 3. Rent a 5x8 utility trailer. Speakers are exposed, but get back to me on preparing them for transport, it can be done safely. 4. Rent a Uhaul truck. I don't know the cost off-hand and I'm about to leave the house or I would look it up. A 5x8 trailer would be ideal if I had a vehicle what would tow one. No one I know has a truck or van, so looks like I will have to rent. I saw your post btw about you & Mustang Guy grabbing the Khorns - congrats on your purchase!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Rent a van before transporting on their sides. Sounds pretty clear about the L & R sides. If I had a wider cargo area, would you say the same about transporting face down or face up - still use a van? Would a La Scala be any different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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