https://www.carpbarrow.com/
parts look familiar?
but no prices ?
and you know what they say about prices,,,
"if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it"
parts look familiar?
but no prices ?
and you know what they say about prices,,,
"if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it"
In reply to Post #1
First impressions, it looks a load of crap.
Controlled by your phone 🙄
First impressions, it looks a load of crap.
Controlled by your phone 🙄
In reply to Post #2
I have to agree, based on the picture shown , [obviously an artists impression of cad origin]
the twin wheels at the front isn't exactly ground breaking is it, or that drive motor.
cant see the purpose of controlling with a smart phone, seems over egging it, a simple thumb switch would be simpler and less to fail, I would like to see it with the claimed 150kg loaded on it tackling some different terrains and a hill or two.
maybe they could get the big fella with the funny voice to go up the cotswolds with it,,
I wonder if there will be a matching camo handbag to compliment it.
I have to agree, based on the picture shown , [obviously an artists impression of cad origin]
the twin wheels at the front isn't exactly ground breaking is it, or that drive motor.
cant see the purpose of controlling with a smart phone, seems over egging it, a simple thumb switch would be simpler and less to fail, I would like to see it with the claimed 150kg loaded on it tackling some different terrains and a hill or two.
maybe they could get the big fella with the funny voice to go up the cotswolds with it,,
I wonder if there will be a matching camo handbag to compliment it.
sounds a gimmick
The ability to steer it looks ok, but... aside from that it just looks like a normal barrow..
I'm totally not sold on controlling it via smartphone, that doesn't make any sense at all, especially if it uses bluetooth - which has a habit to disconnect and mess about.
Think I prefer a normal hand control.
I'm totally not sold on controlling it via smartphone, that doesn't make any sense at all, especially if it uses bluetooth - which has a habit to disconnect and mess about.
Think I prefer a normal hand control.
In reply to Post #5
the steering thing has been done before, It sounds like a useful addition , but in real life scenarios it just doesn't work out well. wanders all over the place, I don't think having the driving wheel doing the steering and the means of propulsion is a good idea. as soon as you turn the wheel it will push itself in the direction its pointing, the two front wheels will just tun in different directions and it will jack knife unless a steering stop is fitted, by doing this it will reduce the effect, but not eliminate it.
it'll be like a shopping trolley on cobbles.
it would have been much better to have the two front wheels driven with a differential, as turning would create two vastly different turning radius's, a diff would eliminate that.
the real wheel would then only have to deal with steering and would be pulled instead of pushing.
balance, stability and load capacity would benefit from two rear wheels making a total of four.
I would expect it to be at least 24volt, with a decent reduction gearbox to give it increased torque, especially if its going to carry 150kg over any terrain it may encounter around a lake.
the steering thing has been done before, It sounds like a useful addition , but in real life scenarios it just doesn't work out well. wanders all over the place, I don't think having the driving wheel doing the steering and the means of propulsion is a good idea. as soon as you turn the wheel it will push itself in the direction its pointing, the two front wheels will just tun in different directions and it will jack knife unless a steering stop is fitted, by doing this it will reduce the effect, but not eliminate it.
it'll be like a shopping trolley on cobbles.
it would have been much better to have the two front wheels driven with a differential, as turning would create two vastly different turning radius's, a diff would eliminate that.
the real wheel would then only have to deal with steering and would be pulled instead of pushing.
balance, stability and load capacity would benefit from two rear wheels making a total of four.
I would expect it to be at least 24volt, with a decent reduction gearbox to give it increased torque, especially if its going to carry 150kg over any terrain it may encounter around a lake.
In reply to Post #6
But it is still a load of ****...
But it is still a load of ****...
looks ****, will be ****..wont even hit the market I bet. and something else that needs a phone to use, my biggest gripe. 
If they put as much care in manufacturing it as they do their website it won't be very good.
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Doesn't look very professional.
Spelling mistakes opened brackets not closed different size fonts full stops missing.
Doesn't look very professional.
In reply to Post #9
Man in shed trying to make a quick buck.
Man in shed trying to make a quick buck.
In reply to Post #10
Some nice ideas but I'm not sure I'd want my barrow to carry all my expensive gear wirelessly unaided...
It's a crowded market which I'm not sold on the belief it needs extra innovation.
Some nice ideas but I'm not sure I'd want my barrow to carry all my expensive gear wirelessly unaided...
It's a crowded market which I'm not sold on the belief it needs extra innovation.
In reply to Post #10
pretty big shed!
https://ne-np.facebook.com/people/Carp-Barrow/100076330118667/
apparently its the same guy who designed the TFG Juggernaut,
pretty big shed!
https://ne-np.facebook.com/people/Carp-Barrow/100076330118667/
apparently its the same guy who designed the TFG Juggernaut,
In reply to Post #12
A mate has one of those says it's terrible compared to a Prestige product.
A mate has one of those says it's terrible compared to a Prestige product.
In reply to Post #13
" you have a mate"!!
" you have a mate"!!
In reply to Post #13
well I can tell you for certainty a TFG juggernaut with a Global Angling power conversion kit is one of if not the the best powered barrows money could buy
solid as a rock very stable very powerful but its BIG !
most people that post on the Facebook barrow conversion groups have owned and used the commercial produced barrows and found them lacking after spending upwards of a grand
the Juggernaut barrows are very sought after for conversions facebook group LINKY POO
well I can tell you for certainty a TFG juggernaut with a Global Angling power conversion kit is one of if not the the best powered barrows money could buy
solid as a rock very stable very powerful but its BIG !
most people that post on the Facebook barrow conversion groups have owned and used the commercial produced barrows and found them lacking after spending upwards of a grand
the Juggernaut barrows are very sought after for conversions facebook group LINKY POO
In reply to Post #15
I haven't seen a powered version as yet, but as you say the juggernaut is a popular large barrow, and especially when a large load needs to be shifted to the far swims, where its size strength and stability not forgetting its far more affordable than its rivals.
I'm thinking this new barrow differs by some way than shown in the drawing shown on the site at present,
rather like a car manufacturer cloaks the new prototype in masking tapes and decals to break up the image.
I guess we'll find out in a few more weeks.
I haven't seen a powered version as yet, but as you say the juggernaut is a popular large barrow, and especially when a large load needs to be shifted to the far swims, where its size strength and stability not forgetting its far more affordable than its rivals.
I'm thinking this new barrow differs by some way than shown in the drawing shown on the site at present,
rather like a car manufacturer cloaks the new prototype in masking tapes and decals to break up the image.
I guess we'll find out in a few more weeks.
In reply to Post #16
I notice on the Facebook page they excitedly announced a launch date of 7 March....2022
Not seen one yet.
Maybe they done an Elon/Tesla style launch and we're waiting for the barrow to return to earth?
4 years in space
I notice on the Facebook page they excitedly announced a launch date of 7 March....2022
Not seen one yet.
Maybe they done an Elon/Tesla style launch and we're waiting for the barrow to return to earth?
4 years in space
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