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Offline irish_ram

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Transporting a Washing Machine
« on: November 07, 2014, 07:49:42 pm »
A bit of an odd question but has anyone transported a washing machine in their MK5. Want to check will it fit and also if the weight on the back if okay

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Re: Transporting a Washing Machine
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2014, 07:57:01 pm »
Easy mate.. had a Dyson dual drum jobby in a Rover 200 about 10 years ago, lol.

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Re: Transporting a Washing Machine
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2014, 09:12:23 pm »
Saw my mate carry one in his mk4 the other day.

As long as it will fit, the weight will be fine - washing machines aren't that heavy tbh  :happy2:
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Re: Transporting a Washing Machine
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2014, 09:21:01 pm »
I'd be more concerned of it being on its side...remaining water leakage, flooding the PCB and just remember use the transit bolts to hold the drum
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Re: Transporting a Washing Machine
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2014, 10:28:02 pm »
This gives new meaning when you say "I'm going for a spin in the car"...   :grin:
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Re: Transporting a Washing Machine
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2014, 04:28:52 pm »
It's more economical at 30
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Re: Transporting a Washing Machine
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2014, 07:17:21 pm »
Just undo the filter to empty the remaining water and put a couple of transit bolts in. I managed to fit a small chest freezer in mine.
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Re: Transporting a Washing Machine
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2014, 05:05:53 pm »
I'd be looking for a friend with an estate! It wouldn't be easy lifting in without knocking something

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Re: Transporting a Washing Machine
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2014, 08:46:47 pm »
managed to fit one in the back of mine a couple of months ago with enough room for a set of golf clubs  :happy2: