In reply to Post #11
The wheels are different, if you strip them apart you'll notice that the ring gear in the black motors is plastic, and the ones used in the GAP kits are metal. That's why they're cheaper
The wheels are different, if you strip them apart you'll notice that the ring gear in the black motors is plastic, and the ones used in the GAP kits are metal. That's why they're cheaper
In reply to Post #17
I've been in talks with Matthew from GAP and he said the same thing, I've ordered a kit from GAP as they have stock should be with me in a week.
Thanks for the advice 👍🏻
I've been in talks with Matthew from GAP and he said the same thing, I've ordered a kit from GAP as they have stock should be with me in a week.
Thanks for the advice 👍🏻
In reply to Post #18
phone him and ask him to fit the heavy duty metal connectors
phone him and ask him to fit the heavy duty metal connectors
In reply to Post #19
I've discussed this with him but decided again them as the plastic ones are 100% waterproof.
I've discussed this with him but decided again them as the plastic ones are 100% waterproof.
Has anyone had issues with GAP? Up to placing the order as mentioned I had several lengthy emails out of hours. Since placing the order I've had no response and I can't get anyone to answer on the phone? I was told the conversion kit should be no longer than a week due to everything being in stock but it's now been two weeks!
In reply to Post #14
Gotta agree with Gerry
Global are the best overall especially for service levels and turnaround times in general.
Gotta agree with Gerry
Global are the best overall especially for service levels and turnaround times in general.
In reply to Post #21
I did struggle to get in touch with them but think might just be busy. I ordered the wrong wheel for my barrow, and they got it collected and the correct wheel sent out free of charge!
Original delivery time was a week after my order!
I did struggle to get in touch with them but think might just be busy. I ordered the wrong wheel for my barrow, and they got it collected and the correct wheel sent out free of charge!
Original delivery time was a week after my order!
In reply to Post #23
I placed an order on 6th October with GAP - website said in stock, 7 days lead time.
Since the payment was taken and the order confirmed I have had no further updates or responses.
Emails are not replied to, phone is not answered.
Just cancelled the payment on my credit card and the bank said they will recover it from the retailer.
Very poor service from GAP I'm afraid.
I placed an order on 6th October with GAP - website said in stock, 7 days lead time.
Since the payment was taken and the order confirmed I have had no further updates or responses.
Emails are not replied to, phone is not answered.
Just cancelled the payment on my credit card and the bank said they will recover it from the retailer.
Very poor service from GAP I'm afraid.
I sent a e-mail to GAP, it wasn't replied to for over a week. I then called, got straight through, pleasant chap answered my questions but his answers threw another question I hadn't asked.
I rang back next day and left a message, think that was over a week ago too now.
On the website it did say they're a member of staff down and responding to queries may take some time.
I rang back next day and left a message, think that was over a week ago too now.
On the website it did say they're a member of staff down and responding to queries may take some time.
In reply to Post #25
Ive heard nothing since 6th Oct, and have tried many times to contact them.
I will buy something else.
Ive heard nothing since 6th Oct, and have tried many times to contact them.
I will buy something else.
In reply to Post #26
It's not good, is it. Thats both firms for me now, maybe a victim of there own success, a good and bad thing, I can think of others, so they're not alone.
Doesn't help us tho!
It's not good, is it. Thats both firms for me now, maybe a victim of there own success, a good and bad thing, I can think of others, so they're not alone.
Doesn't help us tho!
In reply to Post #26
if thats true ?
its very strange as he did post they are a man down and when you phone leave a message and all calls will be returned
AND !!! on Oct 17 James Cain got his Global Angling kit delivered and then realised the barrow he had for the past 10 years was a Mk4 with a wide wheel and NOT a fat boy realising he had messed up and bought the wrong kit
he phoned Global explained his mistake they said they would pickup the wrong one and deliver the right one this was done a few days later WITH NO CHARGE !!!
if you go to the Carp Fishing Barrow Conversions and Conversion Insight facebook page
and scroll down far enough you will read the details
or do a search for his name
if thats true ?
its very strange as he did post they are a man down and when you phone leave a message and all calls will be returned
AND !!! on Oct 17 James Cain got his Global Angling kit delivered and then realised the barrow he had for the past 10 years was a Mk4 with a wide wheel and NOT a fat boy realising he had messed up and bought the wrong kit
he phoned Global explained his mistake they said they would pickup the wrong one and deliver the right one this was done a few days later WITH NO CHARGE !!!
if you go to the Carp Fishing Barrow Conversions and Conversion Insight facebook page
and scroll down far enough you will read the details
or do a search for his name
In reply to Post #28
Just my honest experience.
Complete silence since the money was taken on 6th Oct and no response to any of my attempts to contact them.
Man down or not, they could answer the phone/reply to an email.
Just my honest experience.
Complete silence since the money was taken on 6th Oct and no response to any of my attempts to contact them.
Man down or not, they could answer the phone/reply to an email.
So as mentioned I had experienced the same, loads of correspondence up until the point I made payment then it all stopped. Anyway I got a email last night saying that my item had been dispatched with a tracking number and it arrived today. Had a very quick look and must say seems great on firsts impressions although I'm missing a screen protector from the upgrade kit but otherwise it's spot on! Just wish I'd had a response when needed! My friend is also interested in converting his Barrow but if they don't answer the phone when he rings he won't bother! I did ring and left voicemail but no response!
In reply to Post #30
In the interest of fairness...GAP just called and my refund is being processed.
Still not massively impressed but no harm done.
In the interest of fairness...GAP just called and my refund is being processed.
Still not massively impressed but no harm done.