Re: Transporting Pumpkins

I used sand bags that were only filled 1/4 of capacity and then any irregularities on the bottom would conform to the sand for stability. 

Kirk
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Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 1:22 AM
Subject: Re: Transporting Pumpkins
I've used both 4" foam (cushion type) and 2" styrofoam for hauling pumpkins. I've hauled them on both without any problems. I've made two trips to Canby (1100 miles round trip) and never had a problem. The styrofoam is cheaper and 
easier to come by.
Brian Christensen

In a message dated 9/22/2007 10:45:12 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
gheyne@millcomm.com writes:

What do  you think (via your experience) is the best way to transport
pumpkins on a  pallet? I set my pumpkins on a tarp and they seem to ride
well and I have  had no problems taking them to a weigh off 45 miles away.

Do you  use:

1) Styrofoam (thickness and type of styrofoam)
2) Rug
3)  Tarp
4) A combination of the above
5) Other

Thanks for your  input.

George Heyne
Rochester,  MN

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