I'm on the lookout for a decent Barrow. Years ago I had a Carp Porter MK2 in the days before they started painting them green. I haven't really got cash for a powered one but would possibly like to upgrade it with a power kit in a few years when I retire (I'm 52 now) as I can imagine linking it about will only get harder as I get older.
I've watched a fair few videos on them and I'm tempted by the 3 wheeler with the chunkier tyres but I've seen a few people have said it gets clogged up with mud when the weather is bad (that will be most days in the UK then).
The pushbar/shopping trolley style handlebars also appeals and I see that there are drop down handles for when you need to manoeuvre it in tight spaces. Can anyone verify please if these drop down handles are strong enough for pushing it in the same way as the older/traditional handles for some distance only are they likely to bend or snap off. I actually bent one arm on my old MK2 due to poor uneven loading on one occasion.
The lake I'm fishing has a fairly even footpath leading to the lake of mostly tight/small compacted gravel and concrete sections. The area I think I may struggle a bit if after crossing a small footbridge where the swims are located as it can become uneven or sloped and narrow in places hence the need to lift up the back wheels at times.
The only other barrows I've seen used here are single wheel types by some of the younger lads fishing the venue.
Any recommendations/things to look out for or opinions would be much appreciated.
I've watched a fair few videos on them and I'm tempted by the 3 wheeler with the chunkier tyres but I've seen a few people have said it gets clogged up with mud when the weather is bad (that will be most days in the UK then).
The pushbar/shopping trolley style handlebars also appeals and I see that there are drop down handles for when you need to manoeuvre it in tight spaces. Can anyone verify please if these drop down handles are strong enough for pushing it in the same way as the older/traditional handles for some distance only are they likely to bend or snap off. I actually bent one arm on my old MK2 due to poor uneven loading on one occasion.
The lake I'm fishing has a fairly even footpath leading to the lake of mostly tight/small compacted gravel and concrete sections. The area I think I may struggle a bit if after crossing a small footbridge where the swims are located as it can become uneven or sloped and narrow in places hence the need to lift up the back wheels at times.
The only other barrows I've seen used here are single wheel types by some of the younger lads fishing the venue.
Any recommendations/things to look out for or opinions would be much appreciated.
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It's called converting a Carp barrow to and electric barrow.
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It's called converting a Carp barrow to and electric barrow.
Well worth joining.
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Mate, is this some moody group. 🤣
There's a profile image of a rather nice looking woman next to some geezer in what I can only describe as a mankini for us older type gents (please tell me that's not you in the image).
Is it a wind up lmfao.
Mate, is this some moody group. 🤣
There's a profile image of a rather nice looking woman next to some geezer in what I can only describe as a mankini for us older type gents (please tell me that's not you in the image).
Is it a wind up lmfao.
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I have owned various models of Carp-Porter and at one point had a Porterlite2, MKK4s Deluxe and the Big Boy 3 Wheeler .... I ended up selling the 3 wheeler ... Its just too much of a beast , very heavy, i hated the shopping style handle, not very manoevreable, and when loaded is too heavy to wheel in and out of a van .. and to break it down is no quick process .... For me, the classic single wheeler is still the answer as much more versatile and easy to use ... to the point i would rather do 2 trips if necessary than push a fully loaded 3 wheeler
I have owned various models of Carp-Porter and at one point had a Porterlite2, MKK4s Deluxe and the Big Boy 3 Wheeler .... I ended up selling the 3 wheeler ... Its just too much of a beast , very heavy, i hated the shopping style handle, not very manoevreable, and when loaded is too heavy to wheel in and out of a van .. and to break it down is no quick process .... For me, the classic single wheeler is still the answer as much more versatile and easy to use ... to the point i would rather do 2 trips if necessary than push a fully loaded 3 wheeler
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Look out for a second hand power barrow Gary, you'll only end up regretting not getting one later.
Look out for a second hand power barrow Gary, you'll only end up regretting not getting one later.
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I've been asking myself this very question. The 3 wheels look great as long as the ground is level but once I'm off the main pathway, I'll need to manoeuvre the barrow along where it's quite overgrown (one of the lakes I'll be fishing is an SSSI venue so no damaging the natural habitat so the walkways are overgrown and only big enough to walk through). I could get my old single wheel carp porter through no problem.
The wide wheels weren't available when I had a barrow before, so I was wondering if anyone can say if they are beneficial or a hindrance.
I've been asking myself this very question. The 3 wheels look great as long as the ground is level but once I'm off the main pathway, I'll need to manoeuvre the barrow along where it's quite overgrown (one of the lakes I'll be fishing is an SSSI venue so no damaging the natural habitat so the walkways are overgrown and only big enough to walk through). I could get my old single wheel carp porter through no problem.
The wide wheels weren't available when I had a barrow before, so I was wondering if anyone can say if they are beneficial or a hindrance.
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I didn't even think about the 2nd hand market Pete as I didn't expect them to come up for sale. Cheers, I'll keep an eye out. Are those drop down handles strong enough though for lifting and wheeling it for say 50 metres to get through tighter areas where 3 wheels simple won't roll. They don't look it but I may be wrong.
I didn't even think about the 2nd hand market Pete as I didn't expect them to come up for sale. Cheers, I'll keep an eye out. Are those drop down handles strong enough though for lifting and wheeling it for say 50 metres to get through tighter areas where 3 wheels simple won't roll. They don't look it but I may be wrong.
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My MK4s has a wide wheel and my Poerterlite2 has narrow wheel (both punture proof) .... I do find the MK4s with wider wheel marginally more stable when loaded up.
My MK4s has a wide wheel and my Poerterlite2 has narrow wheel (both punture proof) .... I do find the MK4s with wider wheel marginally more stable when loaded up.
In reply to Post #7
the drop down handles on the 3 wheeler are useful for lifting up a kerb or adjusting direction ... but i wouldnt want to use for any distance as very heavy to lift with them ... I would go for a power version of single wheel personally
the drop down handles on the 3 wheeler are useful for lifting up a kerb or adjusting direction ... but i wouldnt want to use for any distance as very heavy to lift with them ... I would go for a power version of single wheel personally
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There's a few on the bay just type in power porter.
Keep an eye out for the 24v models as you can find a few bargains.
I bought mine in 2017, I think its the Mk 6, but it's the first thing I'd replace if it wasn't there.
51 years old myself and with a bad back I wouldn't be without mine
Edit: Just in answer to your other question, I frequently wheel mine just on the front wheel going round a sloped corner or lifting it to change direction and even fully loaded I haven't had a problem in 5 years.
There's a few on the bay just type in power porter.
Keep an eye out for the 24v models as you can find a few bargains.
I bought mine in 2017, I think its the Mk 6, but it's the first thing I'd replace if it wasn't there.
51 years old myself and with a bad back I wouldn't be without mine
Edit: Just in answer to your other question, I frequently wheel mine just on the front wheel going round a sloped corner or lifting it to change direction and even fully loaded I haven't had a problem in 5 years.
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Cheers Pete. Are yours the normal size wheels? I think they will be easier to manage than the huge tractor types on some of the barrows.
Cheers Pete. Are yours the normal size wheels? I think they will be easier to manage than the huge tractor types on some of the barrows.
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Nothing like the big tractor wheels on some barrows nowadays.
Honestly do yourself a favour mate, give it a good bit of consideration. I know they are not cheap by by god they make things so much easier.
Nothing like the big tractor wheels on some barrows nowadays.
Honestly do yourself a favour mate, give it a good bit of consideration. I know they are not cheap by by god they make things so much easier.
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The new MK8 looks a decent enough deal as you get the drop in bag aswell as the front barrow bag and its the 24v version with slimmer wheels at the back. Instead of all the weight being placed at the back, I think you could still put most of the weight nearer the front wheel so that when it does need lifting, it should be more capable.
The new MK8 looks a decent enough deal as you get the drop in bag aswell as the front barrow bag and its the 24v version with slimmer wheels at the back. Instead of all the weight being placed at the back, I think you could still put most of the weight nearer the front wheel so that when it does need lifting, it should be more capable.
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I was fishing this lake just outside Sandbach back in '17 and I think I'd done 5 trips each about 200 yards on a bit of a savage incline with my old Mk 2 Prestige Porter. I've always taken too much gear, but on this particular day which was hot, I nearly passed out and that was it. Decision made. I wish I had done it sooner.
Edit note: The Mk 8 looks great (http://www.carp-porter.com/spares/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=121) I can't really see that much difference over what I bought 5 years ago, but they are quality. I have only just changed my original batteries.
I was fishing this lake just outside Sandbach back in '17 and I think I'd done 5 trips each about 200 yards on a bit of a savage incline with my old Mk 2 Prestige Porter. I've always taken too much gear, but on this particular day which was hot, I nearly passed out and that was it. Decision made. I wish I had done it sooner.
Edit note: The Mk 8 looks great (http://www.carp-porter.com/spares/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=121) I can't really see that much difference over what I bought 5 years ago, but they are quality. I have only just changed my original batteries.
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Yeah me and my wife, the fox barrows are popular along the the TFG jagganaught.
I have an Avid Transit X which I'm in the process of converting.
Yeah me and my wife, the fox barrows are popular along the the TFG jagganaught.
I have an Avid Transit X which I'm in the process of converting.