Move this blind-How would you

[rtarcher]

With only 2 guys, 1 truck, 1 trailer, and plenty of rope, what method would you use to lay this deer blind over? After a rebuild and move to a new spot, how would you stand it back up? I can’t believe I have never done this on my own, but I have been exclusively bow hunting for 25 years...
I have helped putting them up in the past, but we always had several helpers.

Todd

[Duckologist]

Rope and a 4 wheeler, tractor, or side by side to slowly lay it down onto the trailer. Pick it back up with the same set up.

[Dale Moser]

I wouldn't. But I have many times before. Simply position the trailer where the blind will lay over, tie the other side to the truck, and push it over until the rope is taught, then just lay it down with the pickup.

[topwater blowup]

Rope and pulleys are your friend.

create a tie off point on the top of the blind, hook a carabineer or shackle to it attach the rope on opposite sides,

Tie opposite end of rope to a tree or T-post with tension on both sides begin to pull the tower over while holding the back tension and once it reaches its tipping point slowly lower onto the trailer.

Once on the trailer you may have to use come along or pulley and rope to slide it forward onto the trailer.

Then do the reverse motion to stand it up.


May have to reinforce the bracing so it does not buckle on you.

Good luck and be careful.

[Das71198]

I wouldn't. But I have many times before. Simply position the trailer where the blind will lay over, tie the other side to the truck, and push it over until the rope is taught, then just lay it down with the pickup.

I would also chain or tie both of the blind legs closest to the trailer. That way it will keep them from kicking out & slamming the blind down on the trailer.

[SmTx]

Luckily it's not a real heavy stand right now.

Get it tipped with one guy catching it, then the other run around and help lay it down onto trailer.

If it's stuck in the ground a hi-lift jack is your best friend to bring the corners out.

[Rick]

that is not super heavy, 4 wheeler on one side to pull it over, truck on other side to let it down onto trailer. to set up, tie rope or chain onto base, run it over a post that you stand
up w v-groove, then to truck or 4 wheeler to stand up. the post gives it some upward pull to get it started. will have to stabilize the 2 legs touching the ground so it will "hinge" at those points, instead of dragging

[Dale Moser]

I'd knock the rest of that plywood off before you let it down too. That's just gonna make it more top heavy, and complicate things.

[hog_down]

here is a video I found on Youtube for some ideas (on watching it further on how they put it up, how NOT to do it...[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDNi86i3QyE"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDNi86i3QyE[/ame]

[jbh1324]

I would back the trailer within a few feet (2'-3') of the stand. Secure the legs closest to the trailer so they do not slide away or flip out from the trailer when lowering. Person #1 tips up the stand and then gets on the rope with person #2 and then walks it down.

[Abcdj]

Depends on the thickness of metal. Bend or won't bend when pulling on it?

Tie a rope (2) to the bottom of the floor on opposite sides.
Throw them both opposite over the box both ways.
Tie one to use your truck to let down or hold back while you lay it on your trailer.
You might drive a t post in the ground at the corners to keep the bottom from slipping if not sunk in the ground already.
Use the other rope to pull and get it started tipping over towards your trailer. Grab it when you can and lay it down.
Basically pulling and pushing at the same time.

[redleif]

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[88 Bound]

Not hard at all with that shell. Lower it with your truck on to the trailer. Lots of rope as mentioned. Take some 4x4 posts or steel pipe and lay them across the top rails of the trailer. Lower the blind slowly onto the pipe or 4x4s. If the stand and blind are not coming apart then you will need to elevate the legs on the trailer so it hauls easy and allows for enough clearance.

Also, when lowering and raising, use a rope across the base of the blind and make a loop through the center. Connect the pulling rope through the center rope so that your pull point is dead center. It will go much smoother. I have videos and pics of how we do it. PM me and I’ll send them to you. It takes some time but it’s easier than you think.

[Calitexembalmer]

Tannerite.

[GARY]

I wouldn't. But I have many times before. Simply position the trailer where the blind will lay over, tie the other side to the truck, and push it over until the rope is taught, then just lay it down with the pickup.

It's tricky...but as the boss man said that's how you do it. Done it many times (seems at least every two-three years on our last tower stand ). We use tractor instead of truck (dad can work his magic with bucket and control things better I feel). He lays her down on saw horses for the repairs like a magician.