Re: pumpkin transport ?

     I used a trailer last year and traveled over 250 miles with just over 835 pounds between one squash {which of course was the heavier, 554Lbs} and one pumpkin. I think the squash survived without splitting do to the superior genetics of GREEN and the extra thick, tough, and heavy skin that comes with GREEN. The problem was securing them to the skids and securing covers that would not come undone do to all the bumps during travel. I put Styrofoam on the skids before loading and got creative with the straps. The trailer was load rated at 1,800LBS max.{Good for a record squash} : )

P.S. I am almost unbiased and grow pumpkins also. 

Ray

>>> Bart Toftness <toftness@mindspring.com> 09/05/01 06:38PM >>>
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I have always seen pumpkins transported in trucks of various sizes.  But
what to do if there is no suitable truck available.  I would be interested
in hearing from anyone who has used a trailer.  Most of the trailers I see
don't have much in the way of suspension, is that a problem for successful
pumpkin transport?


Bart

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