How to Setup an Elevated Blind

[44mAG]

My father and I are looking into getting a few elevated King Ranch blinds like the one below.

My question is, what would be the best way for two guys to get this thing put up? Say we pull up to a spot with the blind on a trailer, with the legs and ladder removed. What is the best way to get the bottom part bolted on and the stand put up without bending the metal window covers, blind corners, etc.? It seems like laying the blind on its side would cause damage. Thanks.

[8pointer]

Do you have access to a skid steer or front end loader?

[Killer]

Talk to the manufacture surely they know how to set them up

[BuckySWT]

Interested to know as well

[BrandonA]

the absolute best way is to buy one close and have the place deliver and set up for a small fee. We set up two ourselves this summer using our tractor with forks and it wasn't overly hard but took most of the morning. Next two Ranchland in goldthwaite brought two 10ft atocosa blinds on a hydraulic trailer frame and blind attached . Took less than 15 minutes each setting up. Well worth the delivery charge of $50 each I think.

[Quackerbox]

Rope and a tractor. This one was picked up with front end loader and rested on some cut limbs. Then pulled up. Can't remember doing it any other way

[Planner]

I just bought a 5x6 on an 8' stand and will be putting it up in a couple of weeks. I was told to pull it up by hooking it over the roof and by the door opening and use a truck/atv to lift it. I'll have a few more guys on hand but I'll let you know how it goes. In the meantime, tuned in for other tips.

[Russ79]

If you pull it up with your truck or atv make sure you tie it off opposite the side you are standing it up so that it doesn't stand up and then tip over on you.

[solocam_aggie]

Like this.

[Abcdj]

Take 4 strong friends and a cooler of brewski's for one's that short.

[Mconner]

Used my ranger and a strap went through the window and brought her on up slowly

[PopArcher]

They set up easy, as it is a fairly light in weight blind. Usually ships with no legs installed and riding on the leg fittings, strapped down front and back on the lower leg structure. Slide it back to the edge of the trailer, two people tilt it up to a balance point and then one places two legs in place out the back of the trailer. Set the two legs down on the ground, then two people can tilt it up on the two legs to a balance point and then one holds it and the other moves the trailer out and then places the other two legs in place. Then move it on the legs as needed. I have one and have moved it several times.

[44mAG]

They set up easy, as it is a fairly light in weight blind. Usually ships with no legs installed and riding on the leg fittings, strapped down front and back on the lower leg structure. Slide it back to the edge of the trailer, two people tilt it up to a balance point and then one places two legs in place out the back of the trailer. Set the two legs down on the ground, then two people can tilt it up on the two legs to a balance point and then one holds it and the other moves the trailer out and then places the other two legs in place. Then move it on the legs as needed. I have one and have moved it several times.

Thanks for the tips. I was wondering if two guys could man handle it around a little. Sounds like you can. Thanks.

[Shinesintx]

I used my front end loader on my tractor to put 4- 25ft cedar posts in the ground. Dug a 3 foot hole to keep the upright. After I had them in the ground, I could build the rest of the blind. Front end loaders are Gods gift to man.

[Big pig]

We used a bobcat on a ranch king recently.
I thought it was very heavy without a piece if machinery