I just went through the same thing last November. The tow truck was going
to be my solution until a neighbor who lives a 1/2 mile down the road
offered his front loader.
I insisted in my delivery instructions that the driver of the delivery truck
must contact me the night before delivery and the morning of delivery. My
driver had a cell phone and US tower gave me his number when they notified
me of the shipment. Unless it is your unlucky day, I think you will find
that the driver will work with you as far as timing etc.
Instead of chains, I bought a "nylon auto tow strap" from the local auto
parts store. It was rated at about 5 tons and work very well as a sling.
Pat, K8PC
----- Original Message -----
From: <k0myw@att.net>
To: "Steve - Jax" <steve01@mchsi.com>; "Tower Reflecter"
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Heavy Tower Delivery
>
> Another vote for a tow truck equipped with a extendable hydraulic boom.
>
> Worked like a charm here with my 800-pound U.S. Tower HDX-555, taking only
> about 15 minutes. Cost about $50, including a $20 tip for the driver for
> his extra care in properly placing slings on the tower and for depositing
> it precisely where I needed it.
>
> The real trick is getting the freight company to commit to a specific
> delivery time, so that you can arrange for the tow truck to be on hand.
>
> One other thing: Before any extraction of the tower from the truck begins,
> check it over carefully for damage. The first tower sent to me was mangled
> by a numbskull forklift operator in the local freight yard. I spied the
> bent bracing in time, refused the delivery, and U.S. Tower readily shipped
> a replacement tower after the original was returned to them. Ideally the
> tower will arrive at your door aboard the same trailer into which it was
> loaded at the factory.
>
> Have fun...
>
> Mike, KØMYW
>
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Steve - Jax" <steve01@mchsi.com>
>> Im interested in buying a US Tower or Tasijan tower but can't figure out
>> how to
>> get it off the truck when it shows up. Do they let you know when the
>> truck will
>> arrive? How do i get it ( 600-800 pounds) off the truck if its just me
>> and the
>> driver? Appreciate any comment
>>
>> Steve W9HA
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>>
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>> Weather
>> Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any
>> questions
>> and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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