Plan to relocate our Marquis Sport 500 (84 x 84; 700 lbs) in March and need a plan. It’s on our deck about 6 feet high. When delivered, we took off the railing and the dealer literally pushed and pulled (using straps/rope/4 guys) up 2X4s on it's side. I'm thinking it might be harder for us to get it down (gravity and all). Can get my son and his friends to help and was wondering about renting a fork lift. We should be able to lift it on it's side, take off railing and push it on the lift and ease it to the ground. Any concerns or any other suggestions? Should the equipment side be on the top, bottom, side? When transporting on the rental truck, can I keep it on it's side or is it better to have it flat (going from Frederick, MD to Florida-2 days 900+ miles).
Thanks