Does this get top heavy with a tank on it? I'm a little worried about toddler grand-children pulling themselves up on it and tipping it over.
1720922
Ours was always rock solid. You have to remember that a gallon of water weighs over 8 pounds. We had a 40 gallon tank, so it never budged at all.
1720923
Water weights 7 lbs per gallon. I would believe it would be possible to pull over a 10 gallon, it would more diffucult as the tank size gets larger. The stand is not wobbly with the tank filled but i would not trust a toddler alone with a tank, they always seem to find something to climb on... Curiousity gets the best of them:)
1720924
While I'm VERY happy with the stand (well-made, easy assembly, sturdy, VERY solid with the 10-gal tank on it, and flat-out attractive with its curvy accents!), I would not recommend toddlers or young kids get anywhere near anything this high off the ground supporting 80-100 pounds on top. I would NOT trust this or ANY tank stand similar to it that would be so inviting to climb.
1720925
It does get top heavy. and you would have to put a good amount of counter weight to push it over or pull it down on yourself. but its not worth the risk.
1676320
My 18 month old godson is very active and is constantly trying to move around in it and so far it hasnt tipped over. Seems pretty sturdy. Hope this helps.
1045191
No. It will fall over. It's super heavy and very tippy even when folded. The more gold the better but don't have it around kids or babies because they will very easily knock it over.
1242647
It would float on water no problem but with a child inside it would probably tip over, unless someone was tightly holding onto it preventing it from tipping
1933343
I'd be a little worried--it shakes back and forth a little when my daughter climbs up and down and she's a first grader, I wouldn't be confident about it being that sturdy at 200 pounds or more.
791011
My son is three and weighs over 25 lbs and we haven't had any accidents with our Treehouse tipping over. Also, my five year old likes to play this and it hasn't tipped over on her either. It's very sturdy and holds up to a good amount of pulling and tugging.
1010218
Although it is pretty sturdy it might get top heavy but as long as there is weight on the bottom you should be fine.
1499448
It's sturdy, but not topple-proof. I think if a baby tried to lift itself up using this it may well topple over.
34074
My two year old (also big for his age) has not had a problem with it tipping.
260623
I have found that the wheels start to bow under the weight. Both my kids weigh 23lbs each so they aren't heavy at all.
551571
Hi My wife has a couple of potted plants on each self. the weight is No Problem. I slid the two plants on the top shelf to the sides and place 16 pounds of weight on it. The shelf held the weight it without a problem but obviously it become a little top heavy and easier to tip over. IMO if you place the heavier weighted stuff on the bottom shelf and the lightest stuff on the top shelf tipping over would be a non issue.
174725
As far as "Top Heavy" - of course when it's first filled and all the water is in the top section, it will have more weight in the upper portion. I've had mine for going on 10 years and never had any problems. Mine sits on a level kitchen counter in a house that does not move. If you use it in a moving vehicle, earthquake, or hurricane, it might be best to secure it so it would not turn over. That holds true for about anything. The smaller bottom stand is optional. It allows placing a glass under the tap. The unit is well balanced and well made. Someone would really have to exert efforts to make it turn over.
2169370
No, but we haven't had any problem with it tipping over and my grandkids like to push it while they are running with it.
509927
I have not had any issue with this tipping over and I have a very wild 4 year old. I use this indoors only and don't secure it down. It might slide around a little bit but nothing big. We really enjoy this but if you have older kids 6,7,8 get a bigger one. This is perfect for my 4 year old and two other similar aged kids :) I hope that helps answer your questions.
551575
HiMy wife has a couple of potted plants on each self.the weight is No Problem.I slid the two plants on the top shelf to the sides and place 16 pounds of weight on it.The shelf held the weight it without a problem but obviously it become a little top heavy and easier to tip over.IMO if you place the heavier weighted stuff on the bottom shelf and the lightest stuff on the top shelf tipping over would be a non issue.
1797061
We gave it to my grandson about a month ago and he (3yrs old and big for his age) and his 1yr old brother have been in it and it showed no signs of tipping.We had a tough time putting it together but once it was together right it seems very sturdy.
1047338
Grandson plays with it frequently. I have not noticed it ever toppling over.