Get lots of buckets or a few barrels to save at least 50% of the old water. You want the tank to experience a large water change, not a total water change which would stress out everything. Transport the live rock in containers of water to keep them from drying out & causing a long cycle. In the winter, make sure you keep everything warm or you will temperature shock them. Does it come with corals or fish?, because you'll have to bag those carefully or transport them in sealed buckets. Do not rush when you are doing the tank transport. Fish & corals can stay in bags or buckets for quite a while as long as you keep them heated & add circulation in the fish bucket when you get home. Make sure the tank is set up properly & test the plumbing for water tightness before dumping in any livestock or it'll be a PITA to catch up everything again.
Be prepared for the weight. Everything will be heavier than you originally thought. Good luck. Oh yeah, having extra tarps in the car & extra utility towels is a good idea.
Anthony
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