giddyup Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) I want to buy another fridge to replace the small on I have, and promised the old one to the missus' niece. I have a pickup but it has a top cover that won't allow the fridge to stand upright. Can I lay it down on it's front/back/or side to transport it safely? Never mind, a Google search gave me all the answers. Edited April 27, 2016 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Probably, but you'll need to let it stand overnight when it gets to the destination before powering it up. No warranty is implied or inferred from the above, if it stops working it's not my responsibility. OR Take the bed cover off for the trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Be much better to pay/borrow another vehicle and keep it standing - the issue is oil bath in compressor - on a new unit probably just waiting a few hours after transport would get the oil back but in a used unit the oil may be thick and not drain back and never work again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 I can raise the top of the fridge several inches when transporting it, and with that and letting it stand overnight before plugging it in should make it as safe as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtooth Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I can raise the top of the fridge several inches when transporting it, and with that and letting it stand overnight before plugging it in should make it as safe as possible. I did that, and it rattled forever after when it ran. Not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Okay you seem to have come here so that you could hear it will be okay to do. I will be that guy for you. Lay it on it's side it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingching Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 i've heard that if you do have to tip it, right it by turning it a complete 360 degrees, ( instead of 90 degrees down, then 90 degrees up) so: lay it down, then upside down, then on its opposite side, then upright, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulchiangmai Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Had a shop once selling mainly second hand fridges, transported thousands on their sides if they were too tall to fit in my van, upon delivery the customer always expected you to plug it in so they could see it was working, never had even one that did not work just fine. The only problem that can arise by transporting on the side is any accumalated debri in the filter spilling out, it is designed to stop rubbish reaching the compressor. Should any spill out it goes straight back in upon startup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabula Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Just be sure your search engine search applies to the specific manufacturer and model. Your answers may be in the operator manual that comes with the fridge. Ask, the retailer what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Who is the manufacturer, call a dealer and ask them To be sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Who is the manufacturer, call a dealer and ask them To be sure It's a Sanyo and the manual says it can be moved if the top is 45 degrees higher than the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Who is the manufacturer, call a dealer and ask them To be sure It's a Sanyo and the manual says it can be moved if the top is 45 degrees higher than the base. First you ask if it can be laid om its side--- then you say the manual says OK if its 45 degrees---!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonP Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I did lay a new fridge on its side and drove it 500km for the same reason. Result, I had to have it re-gassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Who is the manufacturer, call a dealer and ask them To be sure It's a Sanyo and the manual says it can be moved if the top is 45 degrees higher than the base. The real question that needs to be answered is, Is it too heavy for you little fella? Considering the mattress dilemma you went through and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve73 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Open the back of the truck, and then close the hatch cover - this leaves a small ledge on which you can tie your fridge totally upright. OK for relatively short distances, but I wouldn't want to go from one end of the country to the other like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Galbis Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 No..absolutely, do not lay it on its side! Unless, you don't care about paying extra costs to have it run proper again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Who is the manufacturer, call a dealer and ask them To be sure It's a Sanyo and the manual says it can be moved if the top is 45 degrees higher than the base. First you ask if it can be laid om its side--- then you say the manual says OK if its 45 degrees---!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read my question again instead of trying to be a smart arse. I asked if it could be laid on it's front/back/or side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Who is the manufacturer, call a dealer and ask them To be sure It's a Sanyo and the manual says it can be moved if the top is 45 degrees higher than the base. First you ask if it can be laid om its side--- then you say the manual says OK if its 45 degrees---!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read my question again instead of trying to be a smart arse. I asked if it could be laid on it's front/back/or side. If the manual says 45 degrees without any further specification, then the front/back/side should be irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Galbis Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I was giving advice from experience. Your going to get upset over it..your problem. (removed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 I was giving advice from experience. Your going to get upset over it..your problem. (removed) OK.point taken, do not lay it on it's side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ResandePohm Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Who is the manufacturer, call a dealer and ask them To be sure It's a Sanyo and the manual says it can be moved if the top is 45 degrees higher than the base. Well there is your answer. No need to post on here and have all the barstool experts giving stupid advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokjulia Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Giddy, what happened with your mattress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Giddy, what happened with your mattress? Still on the bed, comfortable enough, but it hasn't got any lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Who is the manufacturer, call a dealer and ask them To be sure It's a Sanyo and the manual says it can be moved if the top is 45 degrees higher than the base. Well there is your answer. No need to post on here and have all the barstool experts giving stupid advice It's all moot. The person who I have donated the fridge to has arranged for a pickup without a cover to transport it to their place. Upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokjulia Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 All's well that ends well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 So I can't reply to your question why post it here if you know the answer already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Well WC......That was one of the very earlist questions that I remember asking myself at one point........Would it Leak?.....Did I wear gloves ? ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 So I can't reply to your question why post it here if you know the answer already? He's a insecure chap, he needs reassurance. His wife is the one that needs to rotate his mattress because he doesn't have the strength to lift it. Comprehension isn't his strong suit. He thought the technicians at Sanyo wrote stuff in the manual about this, but wasn't sure if they knew what they were on about. He's lonely and devoid of other human company due to the fact he presents with wobbly little legs and inverted biceps. He knows he always gets a variety of conflicting answers on Thai Visa and pick and choose which answer he likes. When It all goes pear shaped. He can come online and blame his online advisories. ......the answers to your question sir are endless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 Flamers are already on my ignore list, so your comments directed at me go unread. Frustrating for your petty minds to handle I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokjulia Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Relax Giddy-life's too short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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