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Im moving the giant sign across town tomorrow and was thinking of screwing it down onto a 4x8 piece of plywood and strapping it onto the top of the hummer. Will this work or will it crack? Any thoughts?

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bungie cord sign directly to roof rack..


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Originally Posted By: Vegaslube
will it crack?


Only if you roll Hummer while in transit.


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LOL, ok then I'll make sure my wife isn't driving!

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I hope you're not serious about that! LOL
The amount of wind that you will catch with that setup, would be greater than you would want to risk, for the sake of damage to both the Hummer and the porcelain sign. Even laying flat on a wide trailer, you risk air getting under it and having it lift off into traffic! The best thing is to be able to lay it flat on a large trailer with carpet underneath the sign, and something that will provide downward pressure on the sign and then strap it to the trailer. Todays highway speeds can create a lot of air flow, especially over the top of a vehicle where it will be amplified!
If you do decide to move it that way, please have someone follow with a video camera as Americas Funniest Videos is always on the lookout for big wrecks like that! LOL


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Kevin,
he's only going across town in traffic
I agree if he was going any distance..
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I would put it on the roof and hold your hand out window to hold on to it. It works for people leaving Home Depot
with plywood and fence ( for about 150') lol

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Across town for some people is 50 miles at 70 mph!
For us small town folk, its 2 miles at 30 mph!
I'd still strap it down.


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i wouldnt worry about your sign. id worry more about the roof rack pullung thru the cheap metal they make those hummers out of first! borrow a friends truck. its faster and no worries

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I think I would wrap it in a moving blanket,and duck tape and go for it. Are you moving in a hummer or just moving one sign unclear? If the porcleon isn't all ready cracking you should not hurt it. Friends truck and a six pack sounds much safer. If its wrapped in a blanket and resting on one side it will go all over the country with you.
Move the sign then do the six pack-we should not drink and drive. and leave the plywood at home.

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I wouldn't rely on Bungee cords or Duct tape, use ratchet straps or 3/8" rope. Just because McGyver used Duct Tape for all kinds of stuff, You don't want to be the STAR in a YouTube Video!

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yep didn't mean duct tape it to the hummer use the duct tape to secure blanket as if you was going to ship it in it. All though the magic of duct tape has finished a many a race,I wouldn't try it on the hummer!


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Duct tape is a quick fix for a broken zipper on sleeping bag when camping or at a swap meet!
Bungee cords are good suspenders for holding yer pants up after belt breaks!
Just hope it ain't too short, or you'll have a higher pitch voice!

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I agree with the other members that it would be a good idea to sandwich the sign between a moving blanket. The moving blanket can be secured with duct or moving tape. You want to ensure that the folded edge of the moving blanket is facing forward to prevent the blanket from undoing itself due to the wind force. Place a sheet of plywood on top of your roof top carrier to prevent the sign from flexing unevenly when you sinch it down with the tie straps. I would prefer to use nylon tie down straps over bungee cords. You want to use at least two straps; front to back and side to side to prevent the sign from moving backwards upon acceleration or forward when braking and side to side when turning. Ensure that it is strapped down tightly. Good luck with the transport.


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