Samsung Plasma PN42A450 transportation

[spy007z]

I just ordered this plasma tv from sears and is picking it up soon. Then I read some post about Plasma TV should be transported upright.

However my car can only fit the package laying flat. I am just wondering if any of you transported a plasma tv laying flat and can share some experence with me.

[Cough]

Dont do it

The reason it is not advised is because of the stress on the thin glass and risk of cracking. Others will also say that there is also risk of damage to the individual plasma cells...

Figure the odds - $19.99 van rental vs $1000 TV???

Lots of discussion on this at AVForums (http://www.avforums.com/forums/plasma-televisions/464188-dont-lay-plasma-panel-flat.html)

[goathead]

Do you know how big the box is? I have one coming this week as well. I was planning on laying it flat in the back of my SUV with the seats down, but if this is a bad idea I might be able to work out an alternative.

[apvm]

You should be ok with a SUV for a 42"...I managed to put my 42" Sony LCD upright at the back of my 94' Accord.

[Stryker]

You should be ok with a SUV for a 42"...I managed to put my 42" Sony LCD upright at the back of my 94' Accord.

apvm,

I have a 94 Accord as well. Just a few questions. First of all, I assume you mean upright on the back seat. Did you have to take your LCD out of the box before it would fit in the car? Do you think you could have fit a larger screen in the back, say a 46 or even a 50 inch? Were you able to lift and move the TV on your own, or did you need an extra person to help? Just curious in case I ever decide to buy an HDTV. Thanks in advance.

[goathead]

You should be ok with a SUV for a 42"...I managed to put my 42" Sony LCD upright at the back of my 94' Accord.

Do you mean on the floor behind the front seats? I have an 07 accord as the other option.... I really hadn't even thought about this, glad I stumbled by!

[spy007z]

base on:

http://review.zdnet.com/product/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-pn42a450/32815317

the shipping size:
Width (Shipping) 45.7 in
Depth (Shipping) 16.1 in
Height (Shipping) 33.2 in
Weight (Shipping) 81.1 lbs

[urameatball]

the LN40A450 fits in a '96 mazda protege backseat, upright, with about 1" to spare.

[rfdrfd]

I transported my 42" Pana plasma in the back of my Acura RSX, in box, FLAT down of course.

The Sears guy didn't even hesitate to help me "throw" it into the back flat.

But yes, even on the box it says do NOT transport it horizontally.



Worse case scenario, I think if you bring a big, squishy blanket or two, take the TV out of the box, wrap it with the blanket and put it VERTICALLY in the back seat of a sedan (Camry, Accord, Malibu, etc), I bet it will fit with no problems.

Then, someone can sit in the back (somehow) and make sure it doesn't flop around.

[spy007z]

the LN40A450 fits in a '96 mazda protege backseat, upright, with about 1" to spare.

I was at sears the other day, the package of the PN42A450 is much bigger than the other tv with the same size.

[loybond]

I brought a 42" Pioneer plasma back from Buffalo a couple of years ago, the only risk is that the glass will shatter. Unless you have a extra-firm riding sports car, and your TV is not in the box, I don't think its a problem... but to each his own level of risk-taking.

[apvm]

apvm,

I have a 94 Accord as well. Just a few questions. First of all, I assume you mean upright on the back seat. Did you have to take your LCD out of the box before it would fit in the car? Do you think you could have fit a larger screen in the back, say a 46 or even a 50 inch? Were you able to lift and move the TV on your own, or did you need an extra person to help? Just curious in case I ever decide to buy an HDTV. Thanks in advance.

The floor behind the front seats..upright and the TV is a Sony 42" box included but the door bearly closed so I don't think anything bigger will fit unless you take out the box. Double check the length of a Sony V series 42" box in shop and you'll know if yours will fit.

Do you mean on the floor behind the front seats? I have an 07 accord as the other option.... I really hadn't even thought about this, glad I stumbled by!

Yes the floor behind the front seats.

[goathead]

As a followup, the samsung 42" plasma would NOT fit behind the seats in either the accord or SUV. The box is really wide.

There were no markings indicating not to transport flat, and that is what I wound up doing based on a lack of other options. Drove slowly, no issues apart from pissing off the guy behind me when I was doing 50 in an 80 zone.

[spy007z]

As a followup, the samsung 42" plasma would NOT fit behind the seats in either the accord or SUV. The box is really wide.

There were no markings indicating not to transport flat, and that is what I wound up doing based on a lack of other options. Drove slowly, no issues apart from pissing off the guy behind me when I was doing 50 in an 80 zone.

did you had the screen face up?

[ppl4golf]

I think the risk of breakage is quite low on a 42". Go slower to avoid bumps...

Seriously, a Toyota Sienna can take back a 42" box upright easily, 50-52" box is a tight fit. It probably can't do 58-60".

[sfu_lifer]

I have a Vibe and the Panasonic 42" Plasma barely fit lying flat. I transported it at least 30 miles over the I-5 and some rural roads with no issues.

[spy007z]

To follow up:

I got the TV 2 days ago and transported it laying flat with no issue.

Thanks for goahead's tips, the box did indicate which side the screen is faced. Although no where warns you not to transport it flat, it has the this side up icon.

I only drived a few km having the screen face up so the risk is very low for me.

I am enjoying the beast now.... it is beautiful.:cheesygri