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Saturday, September 12, 2020
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Entry 173 of 190 |
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Custom Pallet in Place and Foam Added
Once some tension is placed on the straps and things seem in order the trailer is brought into position. The goal is to minimize the time the pumpkin spends suspended. The pallet is strategically placed in the trailer over the axle and foam and padding is added to help reduce the chance of damage during the transportation process. This allows alignment of the pumpkin on the pallet to ensure proper balance on the trailer while towing.
While it may appear to be a “normal” pallet it is actually a custom pallet to measure 60” x 60” to help ensure the pumpkin has full contact with the surface. Since the stem ended up curling under the pumpkin it did make the shape a bit odd which in part contributed to the large footprint. However, when a custom pallet has to be constructed, this is a good project to be doing;-)
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