Transporting A 42" Plasma TV

pnoon · 06-09-2011, 09:34 AM

I just bought a new TV.

My daughter inherits my 42" plasma. She has a midsize SUV and a 70 mile drive home.

My research shows mixed opinions on transporting it flat (screen side down) and transporting it upright.

I'm inclined to have her place it screen side down on top of a comforter for cushion and support.

What do you all think?
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markem · 06-09-2011, 09:40 AM

That's how I've always moved flat screen TVs.

kydsid · 06-09-2011, 09:41 AM

I'll take option C Alex. Flat screen side up or prefferably upright with the screen facing out using a blanket to cushion straps or rope needed to keep it from falling over.

My experience with all flat panels, lcd, or plasma is I don't want anything putting pressure on the screen side while transported, I would never move one screen down.

And I have to say two different professional movers moved it in the latter method, covered in blankets upright both times, while a third moved it flat screen up. But the flat move was more an issue of packing orientation that what they preffered.

markem · 06-09-2011, 09:44 AM

Doh! Check the owner's manual - might be one online.

I just checked the manual for my LCD TV and it says not to transport laying flat. Yours may have a similar restriction.

HK3- · 06-09-2011, 09:45 AM

I've always layed them screen face down on something soft.

Sooooooo, if she got the 42 plasma... what did Peter get?

Emjaysmash · 06-09-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

I've always layed them screen face down on something soft.

Sooooooo, if she got the 42 plasma... what did Peter get?

From the looks of this thread, probably a headache.

T.G · 06-09-2011, 10:04 AM

Peter -

Is there a best buy or other retailer that does installs nearby? You could ask them if they have an empty box & packing that was cleaned up from one of their installs.

cle_smoker · 06-09-2011, 10:14 AM

I've always read to transport them upright. If flat and you go over a bump, you have the weight of the TV pressing against the glass and it could break. There is also the risk of warping which can cause breakage. I don't know this from personal experience, but a couple of home electronics forums I read have this general consensus.

jjirons69 · 06-09-2011, 10:19 AM

Upright only - safest route. Too much going on inside for laying down and you can't predict road or traffic conditions.

I had to sign a waver when I bought my last TV that I would transport it home upright - otherwise the warranty was void.

icehog3 · 06-09-2011, 11:24 AM

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I had to sign a waver when I bought my last TV that I would transport it home upright - otherwise the warranty was void.

Me too....that says something right there.

G G · 06-09-2011, 10:24 AM

Gotta transport it vertically. Here is a link to a quick answer although there are probably more in depth ones out there. And this appears to be much more crucial with plasma than others.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...0092950AAlinm3

pnoon · 06-09-2011, 10:24 AM

Thanks for all the feedback.
Mixed opinions here as well.

The set is 5 years old so I am willing to assume SOME risk.

Just haven't made up my mind yet.

If I go the upright route, what is the best way to secure it inside the SUV?
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MarkinAZ · 06-09-2011, 10:32 AM

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For me, I would place it upright in the rear seat with the front facing forwards; place a lite sheet/blanket over the top protecting the screen; you can use the over-the-shoulder seatbelts to secure the television to the rear seat

BlindedByScience · 06-09-2011, 12:15 PM

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For me, I would place it upright in the rear seat with the front facing forwards; place a lite sheet/blanket over the top protecting the screen; you can use the over-the-shoulder seatbelts to secure the television to the rear seat

...yep. MarkinCA wrote my post for me....

T.G · 06-09-2011, 10:37 AM

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If I go the upright route, what is the best way to secure it inside the SUV?
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Best? Not sure. But I used pillows & comforters around cardboard boxes to wedge one for transport once. We wrapped the tv in stretch film (like super-duper saran wrap for wrapping cargo pallets) with a sheet of thin foam over the glass to protect it from nicks prior to loading.

MarkinAZ · 06-09-2011, 10:39 AM

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Best? Not sure. But I used pillows & comforters around cardboard boxes to wedge one for transport once. We wrapped the tv in stretch film (like super-duper saran wrap for wrapping cargo pallets) with a sheet of thin foam over the glass to protect it from nicks prior to loading.

...Peter, have Adam sit in the back seat and hold the dam thing too

T.G · 06-09-2011, 10:45 AM

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...Peter, have Adam sit in the back seat and hold the dam thing too

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

I have to go potty.

Are we there yet?

taltos · 06-09-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Thanks for all the feedback.
Mixed opinions here as well.

The set is 5 years old so I am willing to assume SOME risk.

Just haven't made up my mind yet.

If I go the upright route, what is the best way to secure it inside the SUV?
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Possibly the shoulder belt would secure it properly.

King James · 06-09-2011, 10:29 AM

I've always thought upright was the safest, but would also check the manual. When I've moved my tv I wrapped a blanket around it and then taped around the blanket to secure it. Then just made sure it was positioned so it could not tip over. 3 moves and no problems

justonemorestick · 06-09-2011, 10:33 AM

Most SUVs have tiedowns in the back you might have to check under the floor mats If not improvise something tie off to the seat support legs before laying seat down and secure to the seat belts etc.

And I would move it vertically that way any stresses goes into the frame of the tv and not into the screen.

06-09-2011, 09:34 AM	#1
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Transporting A 42" Plasma TV I just bought a new TV. My daughter inherits my 42" plasma. She has a midsize SUV and a 70 mile drive home. My research shows mixed opinions on transporting it flat (screen side down) and transporting it upright. I'm inclined to have her place it screen side down on top of a comforter for cushion and support. What do you all think? Posted via Mobile Device

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV That's how I've always moved flat screen TVs. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV I'll take option C Alex. Flat screen side up or prefferably upright with the screen facing out using a blanket to cushion straps or rope needed to keep it from falling over. My experience with all flat panels, lcd, or plasma is I don't want anything putting pressure on the screen side while transported, I would never move one screen down. And I have to say two different professional movers moved it in the latter method, covered in blankets upright both times, while a third moved it flat screen up. But the flat move was more an issue of packing orientation that what they preffered. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

06-09-2011, 09:44 AM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV Doh! Check the owner's manual - might be one online. I just checked the manual for my LCD TV and it says not to transport laying flat. Yours may have a similar restriction. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV I've always layed them screen face down on something soft. Sooooooo, if she got the 42 plasma... what did Peter get?

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T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV Peter - Is there a best buy or other retailer that does installs nearby? You could ask them if they have an empty box & packing that was cleaned up from one of their installs.

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cle_smoker Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Robert Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 403 Trading: (1)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV I've always read to transport them upright. If flat and you go over a bump, you have the weight of the TV pressing against the glass and it could break. There is also the risk of warping which can cause breakage. I don't know this from personal experience, but a couple of home electronics forums I read have this general consensus.

06-09-2011, 10:19 AM	#9
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV Upright only - safest route. Too much going on inside for laying down and you can't predict road or traffic conditions. I had to sign a waver when I bought my last TV that I would transport it home upright - otherwise the warranty was void. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

06-09-2011, 10:24 AM	#11
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV Gotta transport it vertically. Here is a link to a quick answer although there are probably more in depth ones out there. And this appears to be much more crucial with plasma than others. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...0092950AAlinm3

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King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV I've always thought upright was the safest, but would also check the manual. When I've moved my tv I wrapped a blanket around it and then taped around the blanket to secure it. Then just made sure it was positioned so it could not tip over. 3 moves and no problems __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

06-09-2011, 10:33 AM	#20
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: Transporting A 42" Plasma TV Most SUVs have tiedowns in the back you might have to check under the floor mats If not improvise something tie off to the seat support legs before laying seat down and secure to the seat belts etc. And I would move it vertically that way any stresses goes into the frame of the tv and not into the screen. __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.