All ClimaCabs ship in a robust 3/4" plywood crate with foam on the interior. These crates are made with precision, with the internal dimensions being within 1/4" larger than the ClimaCab itself, and feature a 36" wide base to prevent tipping and 4" x 4" feet that create fork pockets for material handling equipment. Because the crate resting on the base is less width, we attach T-shaped pieces to the side of the crate that bridge the gap between the crate and the side of the truck. This prevents inadvertent tipping as the ClimaCab is strapped to the side wall of the truck.
Prior to leaving our shop, we adhere two indicators of rough handling procedures or extensive tipping/falling. These visual indicators can be inspected upon receipt of the ClimaCab and used as evidence to file a claim in the rare event that damage has occured.
Typically the ClimaCab ships completely assembled in one crate; however, in certain situations we may be required to split the ClimaCab into two parts - the upper section and the lower section. Most of the time, the splitting in ClimaCabs is a result of expanding the lower section. Whenever the lower section is taller, this makes the overall ClimaCab height increased and shipping in one crate may be too tall for the final delivery truck. In other occasions our customers may request this based the location constrainsts, such as tight turns in hallways, steep or narrow stairways, or to reduce the weight of each section.
All ClimaCabs are wrapped from top to bottom in high quality stretch wrap to protect the lacquer finish from any surface scratches. The various components are wrapped and packaged in boxes, which are typically stored in the lower section of the ClimaCab for shipping.