Transporting a CTC16XL

[gtojudge]

Hi All,

I am looking at a RCA CTC16XL in a nice solid wood cabinet that I believe has fixed, non-removable legs.

The question I have is this:

I can probably fit the set in the back of my Jeep Commander, but it will be a tight squeeze to get it in the back of the vehicle standing it on its legs. Would it be safe to flip the set and put it in the vehicle with the flat top of the cabinet on the bottom and the legs facing up?

Thanks for any advice!

[polaraman]

I put mine face down on a blanket. Remember to remove the knobs first. The sets are pretty top heavy.

polaraman

[andy]

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[gtojudge]

Originally Posted by polaraman

I put mine face down on a blanket. Remember to remove the knobs first. The sets are pretty top heavy.
polaraman

So no problem putting that kind of weight on the CRT's screen surface with the TV face down?

Originally Posted by andy

It's safe to transport them upside down, or on their side, but make sure the chassis is securely screwed to the bottom of the cabinet before you flip it. If a forgetful tech forgot to screw the chassis in after removing it from the cabinet, it will fall and could break the CRT.

Now, that is something I probably WOULDN'T have checked to see, even if I pulled off the back cover to take a peek at the chassis.

Thank you gentleman for your advice!

[andy]

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[gtojudge]

Originally Posted by andy

There's already about 5,000 lbs of air pressure on the screen, so another 100 won't do much as long as it's a soft surface.

See, this is why I love this forum and why it is great place for newbies like me - I am always learning something about televisions here without being made to feel stupid or getting flamed!

Thank you again for the advice and the great information!

PS any opinions on the RCA CTC16XL chassis for a new guy? I know the cabinet that houses the one I am looking at is attractive - a nice mid 60s period looking piece, nothing too gaudy about it, and in very nice shape!

[blue_lateral]

Originally Posted by gtojudge

So no problem putting that kind of weight on the CRT's screen surface with the TV face down?

Thats EXACTLTY what you want to do. The screen is generally the strongest part of the set, and also the heaviest. You want the heaviest part down to prevent damage. Be sure once the knobs are off that if anything is sticking out the front that you block up or pad appropriately to prevent damage.


John

[Phil Nelson]

I safely transported my CTC-11 lying face down (with all knobs removed) on a thick layer of old carpet and quilts.

Phil Nelson