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Carp Porter Portalite 2 Barrow (17 posts / 1,660 views)
Fara Fara
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Post #1 21 May 2020 15:59
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I'm looking to get one of these to use for day sessions. Do they still suffer with the under bag rubbing against the wheel or has this been rectified. Also, can you still order the straight handles? Basically any pros and cons...

carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #2 21 May 2020 16:17
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In reply to Post #1
The straight handles have been discontinued
daytripper daytripper
Posts: 387
Post #3 21 May 2020 17:23
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The under bag doesn't rubber on the newer models and just keep a eye on eBay for handles think mine were off a Mk2 fat boy then get a puncture proof wheel and you've got a cracking little barrow
Fara Fara
Posts: 2,113
Post #4 21 May 2020 21:12
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Cheers both. I remember someone posting a picture of one on here a long time ago, It had a different prestige under bag and straight handles...

My minds made up, I'm going with it....

r0bertb00th r0bertb00th
Posts: 2,398
Post #5 21 May 2020 22:55
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Think that pic was mine ive got an early one that had a different bag fitted and I added the straight handles, brilliant barrow and even though I've got a power porter the portalite is brilliant and I wouldn't be without it
framey framey
Posts: 5,319
Post #6 21 May 2020 23:10
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Straight handles make a massive difference
My bag rubs on the wheel and has almost gone through
I also bought the seat that attaches to it but rarely use that as I just lay the unhooking mat across the barrow if I want a seat.
But The seat does help the old back so may start taking it more this season
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #7 22 May 2020 10:44
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In reply to Post #3
Out of interest is it the bag thats been altered or have they altered the frame ?
Chuffy Chuffy
Posts: 6,794
Post #8 22 May 2020 11:27
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The bag.

I had some straight handles for mine after everyone was raving about them but sold them on as it felt like the barrow was at 45 degrees and I was going to stove the rod tips into the floor, each to their own.
Fara Fara
Posts: 2,113
Post #9 22 May 2020 14:47
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In reply to Post #5
Thanks for everyones input. I've found one for £89.99 free delivery..

MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #10 22 May 2020 14:57
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Where is that? Looking at a new barrow at the moment and that seems like a very good deal
Plumb-68 Plumb-68
Posts: 4
Post #11 22 May 2020 15:38
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Ive got the porterlite, the problem I have are the feet scraping the floor, makes it real hard work keeping your arms bent to keep them up
Fara Fara
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Post #12 22 May 2020 16:00
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They're on ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264739309895
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #13 22 May 2020 16:22
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Thanks
wetnet wetnet
Posts: 1,062
Post #14 22 May 2020 22:35
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Don't suppose anyone knows what size puncture proof wheel to order for the porterlite mk2 and possibly where to get one from, I really don't want to pay £50 from prestige.
Great barrow, had mine around 10 years now and if anything happened to it I would buy another without hesitation.
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #15 22 May 2020 22:43
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The puncture proof wheel from prestige is £29.99 Of eBay
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