How do I transport a large TV in my car?

You will need to carry the TV out carefully and place it upright in the back of your car. You can put it in between two seats with some pillows as cushions, or you can even slide a blanket over it to protect the screen. Whatever you do, make sure there is no way for it to topple over, and always keep it vertical.
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What is the best way to transport a TV in a car?

If your car is small, it will be better to move your TV in a moving truck. If you're moving the TV in a car, place it upright in the back seat. Fill in any empty space around the TV with additional boxes or rolled moving blankets to keep the movement of the TV to a minimum.
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How do I transport a 75 inch TV in my car?

Simply put the foam pieces in the corners, stretch wrap the TV, pack it in a box, or wrap a moving blanket around it. If there is any space left, use padding to fill in the gaps. Once the TV is packed properly, place it inside the car and use pillows, quilts, or other soft items to secure it in place.
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Is it OK to transport a TV laying down?

Large Thin TVs are very fragile. Vibrations, and lack of screen support are the main reasons why you shouldn't ever transport your TV laying down. Most manufacturers intend for the TV to be upright which is why most are packed with supportive Styrofoam corners.
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How do you transport a flat screen TV in a car?

You will need to carry the TV out carefully and place it upright in the back of your car. You can put it in between two seats with some pillows as cushions, or you can even slide a blanket over it to protect the screen. Whatever you do, make sure there is no way for it to topple over, and always keep it vertical.
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Can I lay a TV on its back?

If you ever move your TV, keep it upright at all times. They're designed so the weight is evenly distributed when they're standing up. If laid down, they're no longer balanced, so gravity can pull the edges down. Then, potentially, the screen will crack.
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How do you transport a 70 inch TV?

Lay down a moving blanket to protect, create a cushion and prevent damage. Carefully lift the television and place it on the blanket. Keep the television box upright at all times. Place it firmly against the side of the truck bed.
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How do I transport a 75 inch TV without a box?

Wrap the TV with a moving blanket – you might need two blankets depending on how large your TV is. Wrap the TV with the blanket and secure the blanket with tape.
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If You Don't Have the Original TV Box
  1. Packing tape.
  2. Bubble wrap.
  3. Moving blanket.
  4. Box cutter.
  5. Wardrobe box.
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How can I carry my 55 inch TV in my car?

You will be able to fit a 55 inch TV in the trunk of your car if the trunk is wide enough. However, you will not be able to vertically store the TV, you will need to fold the rear seats down and lay the TV flat.
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How do you transport a 65 inch TV?

Use a double-wall corrugated box since anything else could be punctured easily or damaged in transport. Use packing tape to seal the base of the box, then line the bottom with Styrofoam peanuts or bubble wrap to cushion the TV. Cover the TV.
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How big a TV can I fit in my car?

BRING THE RIGHT CAR

In terms of all flat-screens, A says that he's found that most sedans and SUVs can fit up to 43″ TVs across the back seat without a problem. Sets in the 50″ to 55″ range will likely not fit across any rear seats and probably won't fit in the back of smaller SUVs, at least standing upright.
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Can a 65 inch TV fit in my car?

You may be able to fit the TV in its carton flat in the cargo space, but if the TV is not upright during transport there is an increased risk of damage. The video at the 1 minute 11 second mark suggests a 65" TV will fit in a full size SUV and a 51" TV will fit in a standard size SUV.
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Can you transport an OLED TV laying down?

it can be laid Flat if its on the box with all the foam inside the box properly attached to the cardboard box(for sure if it's new in unopened box). After you open it, make sure you take it upright from the box. put most of the force in the bottom of the TV that has the power and speaker attachment.
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Can you lay a TV on its side in the box?

Commonly, the reason that you'll see for why a flat screen cannot be laid on its side is that you'll damage the plasma or LCD crystals inside the screen. But it doesn't really work like that. You aren't going to damage the internal workings of your flat screen TV by laying it flat.
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Will a 65 inch TV fit in a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Yes, i've picked up several 65inch+ tvs in my Cherokee. You just put it on a '45 degree angle, the guy with the suburban doesn't realize the Jeep is just as wide, and didn't think of the angle aspect with gives you more than another foot of length than laying it flat on it's back does.
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Can you lay a LCD TV flat?

Plasma screens should never be laid flat, but because LCD screens are made of different materials, they can be laid flat on their backs for short periods of time without serious concern. This can often cause confusion for those unfamiliar with the differences between plasma and LCD TVs.
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How do you move a big TV?

How to Pack a TV for Moving in 5 Easy Steps
  1. Unplug any cords and accessories. The first step is to unplug and organize any external cords. ...
  2. Wrap the screen in a blanket or other barrier. ...
  3. Find the original packaging or a suitable moving box. ...
  4. Secure the TV inside the moving truck. ...
  5. Unpack the TV with care.
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Will a 65 inch TV fit in a RAV4?

65 inch TV snugly Fits in the back of the RAV4 Prime.
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Can you fit a 65 inch TV in a CRV?

Yes it fits my '12 crv .
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Can I transport a TV laying down Reddit?

All LCDs have the potential to flex and crack the LCD, and OLEDs are at this point basically just a big flat sheet of glass; laying them down and picking them back up, moving them around, etc can put a lot more torsion on the box than the packing is designed for.
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Can a 75 inch TV fit in a Jeep Wrangler?

FYI: Phillips 75" TV will fit in a JK.
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Will a 65 inch TV fit in a Ford Focus?

In case anyone was wondering, I was able to fit a Phillips 65 inch tv in my 2016 hatchback SE. The Phillips box was slightly smaller than the other 65 inch tv boxes. The trunk was able to close completely.
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