I tried tacking this onto an existing thread, but
the formatting went to pot. I'll try again...
I'm hoping to pick up a 28" RFT VCR Avant shortly,
and plan to carry it face down in the back of a Citroen Xantia. I've seen to
comments above about using duvets. My plan is to use sleeping bags plus some
armchair cushions. Some questions:
1. I assume that the majority of the weight is in
the tube. Should the weight be taken on the tube face, or the
surround?
2. To avoid breaking the back window of the car, it
would be nice to remove the base. Should the disk base be removed for
transportation? If so, then how do I do this?
3. Can the front panel below the VCR slot take
weight?
4. If I'm carrying a chest of drawers, I put it
against the back of the car, and use the ledge above the bumper as a pivot.
Since this will line up with the bottom of the screen, or the speaker grill,
this does not seem practical for an Avant. How do I get the thing in the car in
the first place? All I can think of is to fasten two pieces of wood at right
angles, stand the TV on it, and use it as the bit in contact with the
car.
5. Will two of us be able to get the thing into the
car, or will we need more help?
Sorry for so many questions, but I'd like to get
this right!
Any comments gratefully accepted,
Mark