Hi, I really want a power porter type barrow but am concerned about the pack down size when putting it in a car/small van. Most people I know who have them also have large transit type vans to put them in. What I need to know is are they easy enough to dismantle etc and put into the boot of an average sized car rather than a transit. Many thanks
In reply to Post #1
I'd like one but there's no way i would get my gear plus one of them in the back of an A4 or anything similar, maybe into a the back of an estate.
I'd like one but there's no way i would get my gear plus one of them in the back of an A4 or anything similar, maybe into a the back of an estate.
In reply to Post #1
Yes they pack down as small as any other barrow, front wheel with battery pack comes off, handle assembly off, if you want it totally flat take back wheels off as well, this will leave you with the main frame proberbly no higher than 6in, hope that helps
Yes they pack down as small as any other barrow, front wheel with battery pack comes off, handle assembly off, if you want it totally flat take back wheels off as well, this will leave you with the main frame proberbly no higher than 6in, hope that helps
In reply to Post #1
I used to have a Peugeot Partner and ramp it straight in the back, they are a slight ballache to dismantle if you don't have too far easier to leave in one piece, the front wheel assembly is basically a big heavy lump!
I used to have a Peugeot Partner and ramp it straight in the back, they are a slight ballache to dismantle if you don't have too far easier to leave in one piece, the front wheel assembly is basically a big heavy lump!
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I'd like a system that allows you to just take off the front wheel and battery so you can leave your barrow on site.
I'd like a system that allows you to just take off the front wheel and battery so you can leave your barrow on site.
I've got one and managed to get it and all my gear (I'd say I take way to much stuff) in a Clio when my van was out of action. Was a tight squeeze but got it all in..... just
In reply to Post #6
Thanks, some mixed responses here. It sounds a bit of an ordeal to remove the battery etc in order to pack it down. I'm still a bit undecided really.
Thanks, some mixed responses here. It sounds a bit of an ordeal to remove the battery etc in order to pack it down. I'm still a bit undecided really.
In reply to Post #7
The battery sits in a tray and has a buckle strap on it so no drama taking it off and the front wheel assembly just slides on and off 2 legs and has a thumbscrew each leg, again no drama
The battery sits in a tray and has a buckle strap on it so no drama taking it off and the front wheel assembly just slides on and off 2 legs and has a thumbscrew each leg, again no drama
In reply to Post #8
Thanks mate that doesnt actually sound too tricky. A mate of mine has one and he made out it's not an easy operation. Think the benefits still outweigh any slight hassle packing it away.
Thanks mate that doesnt actually sound too tricky. A mate of mine has one and he made out it's not an easy operation. Think the benefits still outweigh any slight hassle packing it away.
In reply to Post #9
2 minutes, if that and its taken down and in the car , I have a Mondeo , it couldnt be any easier or simpler on a Prestigue Power porter
2 minutes, if that and its taken down and in the car , I have a Mondeo , it couldnt be any easier or simpler on a Prestigue Power porter
In reply to Post #9
it's fine it's just me being a lazy git
it's fine it's just me being a lazy git
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Lol its laziness that's got me thinking about the electric barrow in the first place
Lol its laziness that's got me thinking about the electric barrow in the first place
In reply to Post #12
Honestly they are fine mate but if I had the choice I wouldn't want to pack it down, in fact mine hasn't been out for about a year and it's been in the garage just upended leaning against the wall, I did take the wheel unit off though and slung it under the bench
they are brilliant on the bank though
Honestly they are fine mate but if I had the choice I wouldn't want to pack it down, in fact mine hasn't been out for about a year and it's been in the garage just upended leaning against the wall, I did take the wheel unit off though and slung it under the bench
they are brilliant on the bank though
I don't break mine down either and it goes in the van fully assembled but it's not that much grief to break down if needed
Couple bits of advice if you do get one is the get yourself a set of the puncture proof rear wheels!! Mine and 3 people I know with them have all had punctures in the rear wheels within a few trips. Also keep your eye on the charger and batteries when charging them. I've gone through 2 prestige chargers and on my 3rd set of batteries so went and bought a CTEK charger for my latest set of batteries
Couple bits of advice if you do get one is the get yourself a set of the puncture proof rear wheels!! Mine and 3 people I know with them have all had punctures in the rear wheels within a few trips. Also keep your eye on the charger and batteries when charging them. I've gone through 2 prestige chargers and on my 3rd set of batteries so went and bought a CTEK charger for my latest set of batteries
In reply to Post #14
Ive got a mk7 24v pp that I wheel straight on to my vw caddy no problem, I fill the under bag, strap it down to stop it moving then strategically place my rucksack, divvy, food bag etc around it on the flor with my rods over the top and it fits fine.
They do pack down quite small, but it is a bit of a faff in my opinion as you need to unclip the bag, tuck in the side bars, remove the handle bars and the wheel and motor which itself is fairly awkward to line up with the axels when you refit not too mention that it is quite a bulky and big unit that's all normally covered in mud!!!
That said its probably only gonna take you 5-10 minutes
Im lucky to have a van as I say and wheel to straight in, I think if I had a car I wouldn't want the extra faff of packing it brick y brick and would stick to a porter lite (Which I have and use if I take the wives car as an example) I have to say they are an amazing small barrow that can carry as much as my old mk2 and pack down in no time
That or significantly cut down on the amount you take.
I will add if my PP broke down Tomo id buy another one though immediately as they really are a great bt of kit if you take a load of gear or have a big walk or health issues they are a god send
Ive got a mk7 24v pp that I wheel straight on to my vw caddy no problem, I fill the under bag, strap it down to stop it moving then strategically place my rucksack, divvy, food bag etc around it on the flor with my rods over the top and it fits fine.
They do pack down quite small, but it is a bit of a faff in my opinion as you need to unclip the bag, tuck in the side bars, remove the handle bars and the wheel and motor which itself is fairly awkward to line up with the axels when you refit not too mention that it is quite a bulky and big unit that's all normally covered in mud!!!
That said its probably only gonna take you 5-10 minutes
Im lucky to have a van as I say and wheel to straight in, I think if I had a car I wouldn't want the extra faff of packing it brick y brick and would stick to a porter lite (Which I have and use if I take the wives car as an example) I have to say they are an amazing small barrow that can carry as much as my old mk2 and pack down in no time
That or significantly cut down on the amount you take.
I will add if my PP broke down Tomo id buy another one though immediately as they really are a great bt of kit if you take a load of gear or have a big walk or health issues they are a god send
In reply to Post #1
I have a carp porter mk2 and a power porter mk6 24v and compared to the mk2 I wouldn't say the power porter was an easy pack down, the batteries and motor are both heavy and the frame is bigger. I think I would struggle to get the power porter in my car (BMW 3 series saloon), the mk2 goes in pretty easily.
I have a carp porter mk2 and a power porter mk6 24v and compared to the mk2 I wouldn't say the power porter was an easy pack down, the batteries and motor are both heavy and the frame is bigger. I think I would struggle to get the power porter in my car (BMW 3 series saloon), the mk2 goes in pretty easily.
In reply to Post #16
Ok thanks for the reply. Still a lot of mixed feelings about the power porter packdown. I actually have an Astravan which is no bigger than an estate car but know I would not just be able to wheel it straight in so would still need to dismantle it. Still undecided now
Ok thanks for the reply. Still a lot of mixed feelings about the power porter packdown. I actually have an Astravan which is no bigger than an estate car but know I would not just be able to wheel it straight in so would still need to dismantle it. Still undecided now
In reply to Post #17
Message Dave Lane via Facebook, he has one and one of those truck type vehicles so he must have to pack his down to a certain extent, see what he says, last I saw though he was also looking to get a van
Message Dave Lane via Facebook, he has one and one of those truck type vehicles so he must have to pack his down to a certain extent, see what he says, last I saw though he was also looking to get a van
In reply to Post #17
If you have an Astra van you'll be fine just taking the handles off and leaving the front wheel attached and just fold the rear wheels 👍🏻
If you have an Astra van you'll be fine just taking the handles off and leaving the front wheel attached and just fold the rear wheels 👍🏻
In reply to Post #19
Ok thanks that's what I need to hear. And thanks everyone for.the replies.
Ok thanks that's what I need to hear. And thanks everyone for.the replies.
In reply to Post #19
So lifting it in or ramping?
So lifting it in or ramping?
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Lifting it in was fine for me when I had similar sized van. Have a bigger van now so I can just wheel it straight in fully loaded and off I go 👌🏻
Lifting it in was fine for me when I had similar sized van. Have a bigger van now so I can just wheel it straight in fully loaded and off I go 👌🏻
In reply to Post #22
Lifting it in!!
****ing hell I definitely couldn't be arsed to do that it weighs a ton, big awkward bugger and all
mind you I am a wimp
Lifting it in!!
****ing hell I definitely couldn't be arsed to do that it weighs a ton, big awkward bugger and all mind you I am a wimp
In reply to Post #23
It is heavy but it's not like you've got to carry it miles
I used to empty the barrow into the van, take the handle off, fold the back wheels down, lift into back of van on top of the rest of my gear, then rods in last
Lot easier now I've got a bigger van and just wheel it straight in and out of my garage into my van
It is heavy but it's not like you've got to carry it miles
I used to empty the barrow into the van, take the handle off, fold the back wheels down, lift into back of van on top of the rest of my gear, then rods in last
Lot easier now I've got a bigger van and just wheel it straight in and out of my garage into my van
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Couldn't be without mine,had mine couple yrs,no trouble with it,son bought it for my 70thh,bless him👌
Couldn't be without mine,had mine couple yrs,no trouble with it,son bought it for my 70thh,bless him👌
Just got mine today. Packs away in minutes
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Well I also got mine this week and I'm glad I did. It packs away fine just need to get the hang of steering the thing lol
Well I also got mine this week and I'm glad I did. It packs away fine just need to get the hang of steering the thing lol
In reply to Post #27
Yeah there's a knack to it
Yeah there's a knack to it
In reply to Post #27
Make sure when you load it up you spread the weight across the whole barrow
First time I used mine I loaded it like a normal barrow with most of the weight over the wheel and got about 20 yards of struggling before it went over
Make sure when you load it up you spread the weight across the whole barrow
First time I used mine I loaded it like a normal barrow with most of the weight over the wheel and got about 20 yards of struggling before it went over
In reply to Post #29
Out of interest is that when using the rear wheels, as I have found that as well, you have to load it the opposite of a normal barrow or over it goes, all the weight at the rear?
I put it down to the way the rear end sits higher with the rear wheels on, might just use the legs and see what thats like
Out of interest is that when using the rear wheels, as I have found that as well, you have to load it the opposite of a normal barrow or over it goes, all the weight at the rear?
I put it down to the way the rear end sits higher with the rear wheels on, might just use the legs and see what thats like
In reply to Post #30
Yes I always use the rear wheels. Once I realised I had to load it differently, it is an absolute dream and I wonder why I ever pushed a barrow before. I've got some long walks on my lakes and some steep hills but it's coped well with it all and makes life a hell of a lot easier. My only problem is that I take way more than what I need just because i can
Yes I always use the rear wheels. Once I realised I had to load it differently, it is an absolute dream and I wonder why I ever pushed a barrow before. I've got some long walks on my lakes and some steep hills but it's coped well with it all and makes life a hell of a lot easier. My only problem is that I take way more than what I need just because i can
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thats what I do with my Nash barrow.i leave front wheel on though and just remove the handle bar..I don't even remove the battery..I then just cover the whole lot up..
thats what I do with my Nash barrow.i leave front wheel on though and just remove the handle bar..I don't even remove the battery..I then just cover the whole lot up..
You lads that's breaking the barrow down. What you using for a front wheel bag I have found tha a Christmas tree storage bag will hold the frame Only a tenner off eBay
In reply to Post #34
ha ha, I think you sent me that when I was thinking of getting one, I'm so bored I've done one myself now
Power Porter with 1 Finger
ha ha, I think you sent me that when I was thinking of getting one, I'm so bored I've done one myself now
Power Porter with 1 Finger
In reply to Post #35
ha yeah its getting to me too I need to learn how to do a link myself lol
ha yeah its getting to me too I need to learn how to do a link myself lol
In reply to Post #36
ha ha, that can be your next project.
ha ha, that can be your next project.
In reply to Post #1
Battery out takes a minute, take all wheels off another minute. Folds flat and put wheels in footwells.
Battery out takes a minute, take all wheels off another minute. Folds flat and put wheels in footwells.
In reply to Post #1
I might be selling my MK6 if you are interested
They do pack down easily, mate of mine gets his and all his tackle in a Mondeo
I might be selling my MK6 if you are interested
They do pack down easily, mate of mine gets his and all his tackle in a Mondeo
I get my mk7 plus all my kit in a kia ceed.
Does anyone know or could measure the dimensions of the mk7 frame when packed down, particularly interested in length and width of folded frame with handles removed?
In reply to Post #41
Assuming it's the same frame as the Mk6, just checked and its about 112cm long and 72cm wide, that's including how the sides stick out from the frame and the legs folded down, that without the rear wheels on just the normal legs
Assuming it's the same frame as the Mk6, just checked and its about 112cm long and 72cm wide, that's including how the sides stick out from the frame and the legs folded down, that without the rear wheels on just the normal legs
In reply to Post #42
Thanks, i have a golf estate and wondered if it will fit length ways in the width of the boot like my nash barrow does . That way everything is loaded in car then barrow at the back with rods on top. I will measure boot and existing barrow later.
Otherwise it would have to go flat in boot wheel off then everything else on top.
Thanks, i have a golf estate and wondered if it will fit length ways in the width of the boot like my nash barrow does . That way everything is loaded in car then barrow at the back with rods on top. I will measure boot and existing barrow later.
Otherwise it would have to go flat in boot wheel off then everything else on top.
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