I'm currently "thinking" of investing in a power porter.
I don't think I need the big boy.
The new ones are 24 v.
As there's no shows on its difficult to suss out how heavy they are to pack down.
I have a carp porter now and that fits easily into my car.
I wonder how heavy the wheel/motor is?
Any thoughts or suggestions.
What experiences have you had using one and how easily do they assemble and pack away?
Cheers Mike
I don't think I need the big boy.
The new ones are 24 v.
As there's no shows on its difficult to suss out how heavy they are to pack down.
I have a carp porter now and that fits easily into my car.
I wonder how heavy the wheel/motor is?
Any thoughts or suggestions.
What experiences have you had using one and how easily do they assemble and pack away?
Cheers Mike
In reply to Post #1
Bloody heavy,there is a mk2 powerporter coming out early to mid May.It is going to be more compact and lighter
Bloody heavy,there is a mk2 powerporter coming out early to mid May.It is going to be more compact and lighter
In reply to Post #2
👍
I'll wait then
Cheers Mike
👍
I'll wait then
Cheers Mike
In reply to Post #3
I emailed prestige last week about it,it was mentioned on here and they confirmed it.Im waiting have a look at one too
I emailed prestige last week about it,it was mentioned on here and they confirmed it.Im waiting have a look at one too
In reply to Post #1
they are heavy, but you remove the wheel and battery separately, so it does come apart. the frame is the frame, no real difference there to a normal carp porter. fitted in a normal car fine for me.
they are heavy, but you remove the wheel and battery separately, so it does come apart. the frame is the frame, no real difference there to a normal carp porter. fitted in a normal car fine for me.
In reply to Post #4
. . I'm also holding back on a Nash Metro for the Prestige mk2 to be released . . .will then make an 'informed' decision!
. . I'm also holding back on a Nash Metro for the Prestige mk2 to be released . . .will then make an 'informed' decision!
In reply to Post #2
Is that the MK8?
Is that the MK8?
In reply to Post #7
Yes that's what I was thinking,or is there going to be a newer model that is leighter than the mk8
Yes that's what I was thinking,or is there going to be a newer model that is leighter than the mk8
In reply to Post #8
Yer think its the MK8
Yer think its the MK8
In reply to Post #6
No not the mk8 - I spoke with Prestige a couple of months ago after emailing them to maybe make a Power Porterlite . . .they said they were developing a Power Mk2 with a fat front wheel so I'm assuming this will be a 'lighter' variant than the current power models . . .
No not the mk8 - I spoke with Prestige a couple of months ago after emailing them to maybe make a Power Porterlite . . .they said they were developing a Power Mk2 with a fat front wheel so I'm assuming this will be a 'lighter' variant than the current power models . . .
In reply to Post #10
Why would it be called the mk2 tho?
Why would it be called the mk2 tho?
In reply to Post #1
I got one at the end of last year, the only heavy part is the front wheel/motor assembly and the batteries, the rest of it is basically no different to their push porters.
I got one at the end of last year, the only heavy part is the front wheel/motor assembly and the batteries, the rest of it is basically no different to their push porters.
In reply to Post #6
I think it was your post on another thread that made me enquire about it
I think it was your post on another thread that made me enquire about it
In reply to Post #1
I have just sold my Power Porter Extreme and reverted back to a sml mk2 carp porter (with sml rear wheels) and have come to terms with the fact that I now have to do 2 trips from the car.
The Power Porter is a great bit of kit but it is big and heavy and and takes up to much space in the car.
I'm an old Geezer with crocked knees and found that dealing with the power porter was such a chore that it negated the advantages of it. I ended up with a trailer to ferry it around .. and then was all the hassle of securing the trailer in the lake carpark etc.
if you have got a sizeable van and wheel it on and off it is great... but if you have to break it down to get it in the average car .. it is tough.
great bit of kit though.
I have just sold my Power Porter Extreme and reverted back to a sml mk2 carp porter (with sml rear wheels) and have come to terms with the fact that I now have to do 2 trips from the car.
The Power Porter is a great bit of kit but it is big and heavy and and takes up to much space in the car.
I'm an old Geezer with crocked knees and found that dealing with the power porter was such a chore that it negated the advantages of it. I ended up with a trailer to ferry it around .. and then was all the hassle of securing the trailer in the lake carpark etc.
if you have got a sizeable van and wheel it on and off it is great... but if you have to break it down to get it in the average car .. it is tough.
great bit of kit though.
I felt the same about the Carp porter, the Nash made more sense regards to size, further research and I've going to motorise my own Avid Transit X as it's a decent barrow size wise and packs down well.
In reply to Post #13
Just looking at the Prestige site Tony and it looks like they've release a Fatboy wheel conversion 'kit' for £650 . . .if you then look at the new updated mk2's (Streamline / Standard / Wideboy) they all say they can accept this kit . . .?
Might email prestige as to whether this is what they were inferring - you could buy a mk2 streamline for £100 and then add the kit making the total £750 . .
Just looking at the Prestige site Tony and it looks like they've release a Fatboy wheel conversion 'kit' for £650 . . .if you then look at the new updated mk2's (Streamline / Standard / Wideboy) they all say they can accept this kit . . .?
Might email prestige as to whether this is what they were inferring - you could buy a mk2 streamline for £100 and then add the kit making the total £750 . .
In reply to Post #16
The email I received stated a complete new powerporter,it never mentioned a barrow and power kit separately.It might be worth an ask though Chris,let me know what you find out
The email I received stated a complete new powerporter,it never mentioned a barrow and power kit separately.It might be worth an ask though Chris,let me know what you find out
£650 seems very steep to me. When someone mentioned a kit a few months back I expected sub £500. It's a wheel, a motor, a couple of batteries and some cheap Chinese electronics. From what I can tell they don't actually manufacture any of the major components themselves. At least with a full barrow you can see there's loads of actual manufacturing of the frame etc to do but what exactly are they doing for six hundred and fifty quid? Apart from importing it all and sticking it in a box.
In reply to Post #1
Mike,
I have a late MK6 24v bought in 2017 and it is heavy, there's no getting around it. the front wheel with the motor is heavy. Unfortunately I'm not one of those blessed with a Van and ramp so I have to take mine apart every time and stow it in the car for transport. It is painful, but I tell you what, I wouldn't be without it, the amount of gear I take is frankly ridiculous, but I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
There's no way I could move the amount of **** I carry without it and in my mind its one of those essential buys. They seem to go up in price every year. Think I paid about £750 for mine but they are now nudging a grand aren't they? I'd still buy one at that price if mine got robbed tomorrow lol.
In winter that front wheel always get caked in crap and I spent ages cleaning it when I got home until I bought the £50 bag which is designed for the wheel. Drop it in that now and mud falls off inside another hit to the wallet but worth it.
Mike,
I have a late MK6 24v bought in 2017 and it is heavy, there's no getting around it. the front wheel with the motor is heavy. Unfortunately I'm not one of those blessed with a Van and ramp so I have to take mine apart every time and stow it in the car for transport. It is painful, but I tell you what, I wouldn't be without it, the amount of gear I take is frankly ridiculous, but I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
There's no way I could move the amount of **** I carry without it and in my mind its one of those essential buys. They seem to go up in price every year. Think I paid about £750 for mine but they are now nudging a grand aren't they? I'd still buy one at that price if mine got robbed tomorrow lol.
In winter that front wheel always get caked in crap and I spent ages cleaning it when I got home until I bought the £50 bag which is designed for the wheel. Drop it in that now and mud falls off inside another hit to the wallet but worth it.
In reply to Post #19
Hi
I appreciate your reply.
I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle or not.
I'm going to look at my mates next week.
I've not got a van either. My carp porter mk 2 goes in the back of my peugeot 3008 easily.
I agree with you about too much gear but I like to be comfy and If I need it it's with me not at home cos it's too heavy to carry.
I've got 2 metal hips so I need to be careful.
I spoken to prestige and they say there are no new versions due out that are much lighter in weight.
I'm undecided what to do but after looking at one next week I'll make my mind up.
It's a shame no shows are on to look at the various options.
Thanks again for the comments.
Cheers Mike
Hi
I appreciate your reply.
I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle or not.
I'm going to look at my mates next week.
I've not got a van either. My carp porter mk 2 goes in the back of my peugeot 3008 easily.
I agree with you about too much gear but I like to be comfy and If I need it it's with me not at home cos it's too heavy to carry.
I've got 2 metal hips so I need to be careful.
I spoken to prestige and they say there are no new versions due out that are much lighter in weight.
I'm undecided what to do but after looking at one next week I'll make my mind up.
It's a shame no shows are on to look at the various options.
Thanks again for the comments.
Cheers Mike
In reply to Post #20
Mike,
I had a MK2 Porter and remember sweating my knackers off doing about 5 trips up and down a hill and that was a turning point for me and I haven't looked back since.
I have only just replaced the batteries on it. The best bit of advice I could give you is do it. The funny thing will be, once you have one you will be cursing for not buying one sooner haha.
For me it's one of those bits of kit that would never sell. I'd probably part with my Vic Gibson corked Torrix before flogging that.
Good luck in whatever you decide but look after yourself with your hip.
ATB
Pete
Mike,
I had a MK2 Porter and remember sweating my knackers off doing about 5 trips up and down a hill and that was a turning point for me and I haven't looked back since.
I have only just replaced the batteries on it. The best bit of advice I could give you is do it. The funny thing will be, once you have one you will be cursing for not buying one sooner haha.
For me it's one of those bits of kit that would never sell. I'd probably part with my Vic Gibson corked Torrix before flogging that.
Good luck in whatever you decide but look after yourself with your hip.
ATB
Pete
In reply to Post #20
So what about the mk2 they are doing,I thought that is suppose to be lighter and pack down smaller than the other power porters
So what about the mk2 they are doing,I thought that is suppose to be lighter and pack down smaller than the other power porters
In reply to Post #22
I have spoken to two people at prestige. Both said the newer version is lighter but not significantly so.
You might have more details but that was the impression I got.
Cheers Mike
I have spoken to two people at prestige. Both said the newer version is lighter but not significantly so.
You might have more details but that was the impression I got.
Cheers Mike
In reply to Post #23
So long as its not as bulky as the ones now,the Nash barrow looks like a normal sized barrow.I just can't buy Nash gear
So long as its not as bulky as the ones now,the Nash barrow looks like a normal sized barrow.I just can't buy Nash gear
In reply to Post #24
Agree Tony this was my understanding - ie. a dedicated mk2 with power and fat boy tyre . . .I would strip off the side bars and rod rest (redundant) and hope for a decent barrow bag . . .failing that you don't see many 2nd hand Metros for sale and they do come with rear wheel option included. . .the price is silly tho . . .
Agree Tony this was my understanding - ie. a dedicated mk2 with power and fat boy tyre . . .I would strip off the side bars and rod rest (redundant) and hope for a decent barrow bag . . .failing that you don't see many 2nd hand Metros for sale and they do come with rear wheel option included. . .the price is silly tho . . .
In reply to Post #25
The evo model comes with the rear wheels and is slightly bigger I think.Prestige told me it's going be a mk2 with two different wheel options
The evo model comes with the rear wheels and is slightly bigger I think.Prestige told me it's going be a mk2 with two different wheel options
Doesn't seem to be many Carp Porters available anywhere at the moment....🤷♂️....I'm looking for a triporter conversion kit and nowhere has them in stock but then looking deeper there's not much of anything in stock....Covid production problems at Prestige maybe? They certainly can't blame it on a ship stuck in the canal... 
In reply to Post #27
I dont think they are made in the UK now are they
I dont think they are made in the UK now are they
In reply to Post #28
Maybe not anymore actually....
Maybe not anymore actually....
A 350watt 24v 14.5 inch wheel hub motor is around £150 with controller throttle batteries and parts my conversion will cost me round £350.
In reply to Post #30
That seems much more like it.
That seems much more like it.
In reply to Post #31
And I get to keep the barrow and luggage I've already purchased. The be fair though it's a labour of love so would cost more if I where to whack on my time. I will have a fair better barrow though as I'll put on cruise control, breaking, reverse (essential as I've hit those sodding tree roots or get grounded in mud) and lights.
And I get to keep the barrow and luggage I've already purchased. The be fair though it's a labour of love so would cost more if I where to whack on my time. I will have a fair better barrow though as I'll put on cruise control, breaking, reverse (essential as I've hit those sodding tree roots or get grounded in mud) and lights.
In reply to Post #32
Wonder if anyone has done a Fox explorer as it's smaller and more compact and as my standard wheels
In the back of my estate car
Wonder if anyone has done a Fox explorer as it's smaller and more compact and as my standard wheels
In the back of my estate car
In reply to Post #33
Yes a few have been converted.
Yes a few have been converted.
In reply to Post #34
Quick question about the Nash one - is the wheel solid or does it has an inner tube? Just a little concerned if the latter with punctures etc?
Quick question about the Nash one - is the wheel solid or does it has an inner tube? Just a little concerned if the latter with punctures etc?
In reply to Post #35
. . .was also thinking this. Maybe fill it with slime / puncture sealant . .?
. . .was also thinking this. Maybe fill it with slime / puncture sealant . .?
In reply to Post #35
Has an inner tube. The general trend is to fit brackets that allow you to remove the wheel. Some are filling the tyre with repair tyre gear.
Has an inner tube. The general trend is to fit brackets that allow you to remove the wheel. Some are filling the tyre with repair tyre gear.
In reply to Post #35
. . . .oops. Impatience and 2x cancelled ski trips this year has meant a Nash Metro Power is winging its way to me . . .fooked my knee last month and my recent session was pain personified . . .well that's my excuse anyway
Once smuggled into the garage (hopefully without getting caught by she that must be obeyed) will provide honest real world feedback . . .fingers crossed . . !
. . . .oops. Impatience and 2x cancelled ski trips this year has meant a Nash Metro Power is winging its way to me . . .fooked my knee last month and my recent session was pain personified . . .well that's my excuse anyway
Once smuggled into the garage (hopefully without getting caught by she that must be obeyed) will provide honest real world feedback . . .fingers crossed . . !
In reply to Post #38
If she catches you it will be more than your knee that's fooked.
I suggest getting up in the middle of the night and pretending that you hear an intruder. Tell her to wait upstairs just in case. Sneak the barrow into the garage. Tell her you reckon you scared them off. Result is Porter in garage and you are a hero. Win win
If she catches you it will be more than your knee that's fooked.
I suggest getting up in the middle of the night and pretending that you hear an intruder. Tell her to wait upstairs just in case. Sneak the barrow into the garage. Tell her you reckon you scared them off. Result is Porter in garage and you are a hero. Win win
In reply to Post #38
I'd be very interested in hearing how you get on with it. Been thinking about getting one since my back worsened last year.
I'd be very interested in hearing how you get on with it. Been thinking about getting one since my back worsened last year.
In reply to Post #40
Me too.
I'm very tempted.
Me too.
I'm very tempted.
I checked the Nash power barrow out and the issues I have with it is a 100 w hub motor and 9aH batteries mine will be 3.5 times more powerful and last 50% longer.
In reply to Post #39
I have a lifetime of experience Wayne in tackle to garage smuggling operations . . .the secret is being present at delivery - if I can shift the box into the garage quickly then once in and unboxed she's safe . . .a slight daubing of mud and hey presto its magically invisible like all the other green items in there . . . . . . .'I've had this for years, what an earth are you on about . .' Always works . . .
I have a lifetime of experience Wayne in tackle to garage smuggling operations . . .the secret is being present at delivery - if I can shift the box into the garage quickly then once in and unboxed she's safe . . .a slight daubing of mud and hey presto its magically invisible like all the other green items in there . . . . . . .'I've had this for years, what an earth are you on about . .' Always works . . .
In reply to Post #42
. . its 150W not that it really matters . . .I don't lug much gear anyway (my porterlite is perfect, albeit unpowered) so I'm hoping the small metro footprint and minimal bits to assemble are sufficient. I know a lot of the chat on the DIY page extols the virtues of 350W+ hub motors and bigger batteries etc but as far as I'm concerned that all equals more weight . . .which is fine if your rolling on and off a van but not assembling from scratch out of the boot of an estate . . .
I've got a 15-20min hump on my syndy and a steep hill from one of the carparks - will let you know if its underpowered / a lemon . . .
. . its 150W not that it really matters . . .I don't lug much gear anyway (my porterlite is perfect, albeit unpowered) so I'm hoping the small metro footprint and minimal bits to assemble are sufficient. I know a lot of the chat on the DIY page extols the virtues of 350W+ hub motors and bigger batteries etc but as far as I'm concerned that all equals more weight . . .which is fine if your rolling on and off a van but not assembling from scratch out of the boot of an estate . . .
I've got a 15-20min hump on my syndy and a steep hill from one of the carparks - will let you know if its underpowered / a lemon . . .
In reply to Post #44
Would be interesting to know. I was very tempted by the Nash, just wanted to keep my luggage etc
Would be interesting to know. I was very tempted by the Nash, just wanted to keep my luggage etc
In reply to Post #45
Garage smuggling and garden testing mission successful . . .didn't get caught . . .(I'm in the wrong line of business)
Part 1 review in the reviews section . . .
Garage smuggling and garden testing mission successful . . .didn't get caught . . .(I'm in the wrong line of business)
Part 1 review in the reviews section . . .
In reply to Post #46
Great review, but no mention of the big problem?
Smuggling the barrow under cover of the misses and how did you field test it without her knowledge.
Are you sure your dog won't grass you up ❓.
I look forward to reading pt2.
Nice one
Mike
Great review, but no mention of the big problem?
Smuggling the barrow under cover of the misses and how did you field test it without her knowledge.
Are you sure your dog won't grass you up ❓.
I look forward to reading pt2.
Nice one
Mike
In reply to Post #46
You do know there are 0800 numbers you can call and people who can help blokes like you (to scared to wear the trousers) these days, get help before it's too late.
You do know there are 0800 numbers you can call and people who can help blokes like you (to scared to wear the trousers) these days, get help before it's too late.
In reply to Post #47
. . .smuggling is all about timing . . .
and as for wearing the trousers - the first rule of fight club is - you don't talk about fight club . . .or in the words of my dad who has remained married for over 60yrs . . .'avoid hassle at all costs' . . . .
. . .smuggling is all about timing . . .
and as for wearing the trousers - the first rule of fight club is - you don't talk about fight club . . .or in the words of my dad who has remained married for over 60yrs . . .'avoid hassle at all costs' . . . .
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