Hopper can be tipped over??? Am I just using it wrong???
1979444
my phat cat runs her head (violently) into the hopper all the time and has still not managed in two years to get the hopper knocked off. the hopper should set down into the chute and then twist to lock into place. double check the interface between the two and good luck.
1836542
No. It's stable. I've had mine for over a year and it has never tipped over.
1283034
I have done pull ups and have not tipped over. This of course is going to be predicated by proper assembly. One side has the cross bar bolt holes set further back. I'm sure if you assembled it backwards and tried to pull up on it then yes it would be more unstable.
1940528
HI - Mine has never tipped over. The base is solid and holds it in place. My elderly friend loves this, and can move it around to do her jewelry making again.I highly recommend it.
401943
I have 2 15-17 pounders who use it. One top end of one cardboard tubes did break and I replaced it with PVC, this was fairly early on too, and I broke another myself when I fell and was foolish enough to grab it. So it could break under your smaller guys too if they use it a lot. Mine kind of hang off the platform as they go up and down which strained the tube. The third has been fine but it is jammed in the corner and partly under a small ledge so it has extra support. As for tipping though I have had no problems.
1363160
I just put it together, I would not worry about tipping over, however if all you keep in it is light, you might have to but your foot in front of the base as you turn it.
1903979
I've used the old version and it can definitely tip over if kids are playing inside. When we used them for the first time, my kids were so excited that they kept tipping them over, but they quickly accepted they were for sleeping and didn't have any problems while sleeping. I thinking it depends on your kids' temperaments whether or not this is a good purchase for you. I think they're much more convenient than pack n plays.
437551
I wouldn't consider it "tippy". It is heavy and solid, however with 30 lbs on the edge, it would probably tip.
952110
I had no problem with it tipping over. The battery creates weight in the bottom of the boat to keep it upright. However, getting it to run consistently was difficult--when it was good, it was very very good; when it was bad it was horrid. The battery life was very short. I bought two. It took a lot of time to keep it working from an adult--I bought it to keep my grandchildren entertained. Overall, I think you will be a little disappointed.
1961998
The only thing I can think of is what Jason mentioned. A bean can keep it from turning all the way. Sometimes the bean is lodged in the hopper - sometimes the base. Hopper should be seated in the base or it will not turn. Are you sure you are turning it in the correct direction?
935937
Mine has never tipped over on it's own. However, I just tipped it over to check and it shut off. It is very sturdy with the base being the largest section of it.
2093216
It depends on how you load it. If you put heavy things in the front and light things in the back, it will tip over.
1189460
Sorry you're having trouble. I hope this helps: the little tabs on the bottom of each leg unscrew so it has stability... Maybe adjusting the tabs so it's completely stable will prevent it from tipping over? I personally do just fine shavings legs, but I've made mine very level
2093217
It depends on if it is overpacked. Tips once in a while but not often and not a problem. I LOVE this thing!
552471
Practice, practice, practice! It can be done. I carry the filled bowl of water and the bottom piece out to where I hang the water feeder...place the bowl between my feet and screw on the bottom being careful to it it in the tracks and now over screwing it. I then grasp the bowl...flip it over never touching the bottom piece...with my hand on the underside of the bottom piece I then lift it up to the hanger. Believe me I have dumped it several times soaking my clothes and shoes. I think the trick is not to put any pressure on those "screw" groves in the flipping the feeder over. Don't give up!
1686685
I have never gotten mine put together. The hopper doesn't fit on the base. I WISH I hadn't bought it
1981935
Maybe on the side. .don't think you can put it on the top because of the hopper. ..