which brand can guys recommend? nash or carp porter?
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Carp porter
Carp porter
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I have the Nash, and can't fault it
I have the Nash, and can't fault it
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This is not from my own personal experience of ownership. I have a couple of friends who work in a large tackle shop. They stock both. We had this conversation a while back in store. Both said they'd go for the Nash. Firstly because of the two they have had far fewer issues with the Nash and secondly because they reckoned prestige were an absolute disaster to deal with if you had an issue, and they'd often have to order replacement bits for brand new barrows as they'd fail a quality check before they could even get them out onto the shop floor.
Seeing them both side by side I think I'd have picked the Nash as well. It seems a more normal barrow size where as the carp porter looks quite big compared to it. I'm not sure how the Carp porter would fair on narrow paths.
There was a YouTube video showing a Nash barrow struggling to get up a fairly easy slope though last year. Not sure if that was a one of iffy one though.
This is not from my own personal experience of ownership. I have a couple of friends who work in a large tackle shop. They stock both. We had this conversation a while back in store. Both said they'd go for the Nash. Firstly because of the two they have had far fewer issues with the Nash and secondly because they reckoned prestige were an absolute disaster to deal with if you had an issue, and they'd often have to order replacement bits for brand new barrows as they'd fail a quality check before they could even get them out onto the shop floor.
Seeing them both side by side I think I'd have picked the Nash as well. It seems a more normal barrow size where as the carp porter looks quite big compared to it. I'm not sure how the Carp porter would fair on narrow paths.
There was a YouTube video showing a Nash barrow struggling to get up a fairly easy slope though last year. Not sure if that was a one of iffy one though.
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You tube video , Nash V Prestigue , ........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMSidpMfMMo
You tube video , Nash V Prestigue , ........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMSidpMfMMo
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That video is horses**t made by someone with an axe to grind.I've got the Nash and it is a great bit of kit very neatly done.
That video is horses**t made by someone with an axe to grind.I've got the Nash and it is a great bit of kit very neatly done.
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So when he criticises the Nash for the connections outside at 47sec, then zooms in on the same connection on the power porter at 1:55 😂😂
So when he criticises the Nash for the connections outside at 47sec, then zooms in on the same connection on the power porter at 1:55 😂😂
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Its well known that Video wasn't a true reflection, Ive only ever had power porters so can't comment on the Nash but my pal has one and has not had any issues.
Below is a video pf my power porter loaded with gear for 2 people
PP24v loaded up
robslink
Its well known that Video wasn't a true reflection, Ive only ever had power porters so can't comment on the Nash but my pal has one and has not had any issues.
Below is a video pf my power porter loaded with gear for 2 people
PP24v loaded up
robslink
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Anyone know the cheapest place to get the prestige barrow or discount codes as I'm also looking cheers 👍
Anyone know the cheapest place to get the prestige barrow or discount codes as I'm also looking cheers 👍
I'm sure there was thread on here about the Nash barrow not going up a slope
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Rob. You are amongst friends. No need to pretend to us that was two peoples gear. We won't judge you, much. We all know that was all yours for a single overnighter.
Rob. You are amongst friends. No need to pretend to us that was two peoples gear. We won't judge you, much. We all know that was all yours for a single overnighter.
I have the Nash one & it goes up a slope fully loaded with both mine & my wife's gear no problems at all. Friends who have had the Carp Porter versions (both 12v & 24v) have all gone over to the Nash ones as they were sick of having to faff about with the wheel should the battery go flat. I only use the power on the Nash one when I need to & push it like a normal barrow on flat surfaces if I feel like my arms can handle it at the time (MS affects my grip and arm strength so handing to have the power as a backup just in case). My wife uses the power all the time when she is pushing it but I let her get away with it 
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I physically had a close look at both recently and went for the Nash one, used it a few times and impressed so far. For me the decision was based on the Nash one has been designed based on a power barrow where as the Carp Porter is based on adding a power pack to an existing barrow. The cabling from the battery runs through the frame on the Nash one to the handle, then you simply disconnect the cable to remove the handle. The CP one has the cables cable tied to the outside of the frame which are then unprotected and could get damaged. I have also found the battery power and recharge time to be excellent, the central location where the two small 12v batteries sit is good and helps with the loading and balance. The Nash one also folds down better if that matters, the front section I.e wheel of the Carp Porter weighs a tonne. Just my opinion but I would say the Nash one is a clear winner but sadly more expensive. Best go and take a look for yourself.
I physically had a close look at both recently and went for the Nash one, used it a few times and impressed so far. For me the decision was based on the Nash one has been designed based on a power barrow where as the Carp Porter is based on adding a power pack to an existing barrow. The cabling from the battery runs through the frame on the Nash one to the handle, then you simply disconnect the cable to remove the handle. The CP one has the cables cable tied to the outside of the frame which are then unprotected and could get damaged. I have also found the battery power and recharge time to be excellent, the central location where the two small 12v batteries sit is good and helps with the loading and balance. The Nash one also folds down better if that matters, the front section I.e wheel of the Carp Porter weighs a tonne. Just my opinion but I would say the Nash one is a clear winner but sadly more expensive. Best go and take a look for yourself.
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Looked at both of these close up in the last month or two and i was amazed at how poor the quality was when it came to the electrical/mechanical side. The batteries are low quality and for the price should be Lithium, the charger is low quality, i certainly wouldn't want to leave them on overnight or unattended and i just cant see that the cabling and connectors will last any length of time with the use that most carpers would give them in all conditions.
Its a pity that someone like Power Caddy dont have a go at coming up with one, with any luck someone will bring out something better in time as this will be a growing market.
Looked at both of these close up in the last month or two and i was amazed at how poor the quality was when it came to the electrical/mechanical side. The batteries are low quality and for the price should be Lithium, the charger is low quality, i certainly wouldn't want to leave them on overnight or unattended and i just cant see that the cabling and connectors will last any length of time with the use that most carpers would give them in all conditions.
Its a pity that someone like Power Caddy dont have a go at coming up with one, with any luck someone will bring out something better in time as this will be a growing market.
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I have to totally disagree with you there as far as the PP is concerned, the Mk6 24v anyway. I would say the wiring is all robust and good quality and yes lithium batteries would probably be a weight saving but that's a minor issue in the grand scheme of things
I have to totally disagree with you there as far as the PP is concerned, the Mk6 24v anyway. I would say the wiring is all robust and good quality and yes lithium batteries would probably be a weight saving but that's a minor issue in the grand scheme of things