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New in Section 4 Robot Shipping:
As part of this effort, FRC has decided to raise the overage fees for teams whose crates are heavier than the 400 pound limit. We hope that this will provide even more incentive to keep crate weight down and not have FRC exceed the FedEx shipping donation. Pack carefully.
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At each of our events last year, we were declared "overweight" by as much as 80 pounds. We were surprised because we made an aluminum and lexan crate, and only had the robot inside - no tools, no batteries, just a robot and 4 tie down straps.
Before we opened the crate, we asked for a weight check. Each time, we were under 400 pounds and the extra charges were removed.
So, have a good idea of your total weight if you can, and be sure the uncrating group knows not to open the crate if you have an overweight sticker and want to get it checked. As soon as you open the crate, you cannot challenge the posted weight.