Traveling with a incubator full of eggs?

[Mrs MIA]

Definitely need to leave eggs in the turner, or in cartons so they don't roll around.

 

[Taylorhens]

Okay, so I haven't tried running an incubator from a car inverter (cigarette lighter adapter) but I have tried running other electrical devices such as fans (for my dogs in crates in the back) and crock pots (for parties). I have found there is a definite limit to the amount of watts/amps whatever those inverters can handle. If you go over, it will pop the fuse and quit working. So, for example, I can run my small crockpot while I'm driving, but not my medium or large one.

I suggest you take your incubator out and try it with your car running for a good while to make sure it can handle the load. Make sure you get through a couple of cycles where the warming element and the fan are both on, as that should be the greatest load.

I would also probably line the egg carton with some bubble wrap, as the road vibration might be bad for the developing chicks.

Good luck!

 

[C&Rman]

Taylorhens- I was thinking that it would suck all the energy from the truck and break us down

If this does work I will buy foam or bubblewrap and make sure they are very secure. The only good thing about this is if any of the peachicks do hatch they will hatch at a waterfowl foundation cause thats where we will be staying

 

[Krospos15]

I use the power converter for transporting eggs about to hatch to the Fairgrounds every year. Just plug and go.

This was a long time ago but...I'm traveling with my incubator on day 17 for a 13 hour drive. Incubator will be placed on thick foam and plugged in. I have auto turning trays. Any suggestions for packing the eggs in the trays to keep them from jostling together? A padding that wouldn't affect humidity...? Would love any suggestions! Thanks

 

[Squawkers]

This was a long time ago but...I'm traveling with my incubator on day 17 for a 13 hour drive. Incubator will be placed on thick foam and plugged in. I have auto turning trays. Any suggestions for packing the eggs in the trays to keep them from jostling together? A padding that wouldn't affect humidity...? Would love any suggestions! Thanks

Might be best if you started a new thread!