How to Unload and Set a Fiberglass Pool [Cool Video!]

One of the most exciting and fascinating parts of every fiberglass pool installation is the moment the pool shows up on the truck and is carried to the backyard. Crowds assemble, the cameras start flashing, and the kids all run to grab their bathing suits.  

This crowd-pleasing process actually requires great skill and precision. The pools normally weigh anywhere from 1,500 to 3,500 pounds, and it is common to have access lanes to the backyard just a foot or two wider than the actual pool. 

This video shows the process of unloading a fiberglass pool off of a tilted trailer and setting it into the hole. 

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Editor’s note (5/3/24):  
This article was written by Jason Hughes, (Founder, River Pools Virginia, Genesis Course Instructor). The opinions expressed are those of the author. Any pricing information is based on information that was readily available at the time of publication.

River Pools is a brand of inground fiberglass pools produced via the River Pools division of the manufacturing facility in Fortville, IN. While our expertise is in fiberglass pool manufacturing, we are part of an extensive network of experts relating to all things inground pools. Our own collective experience from over the years spans manufacturing, project design, installation, and pool service. We often tap into this knowledge base and share information freely with homeowners, just like you, who are considering having a swimming pool installed in your backyard.