In reply to Post #30
That seems much more like it.
That seems much more like it.
In reply to Post #31
And I get to keep the barrow and luggage I've already purchased. The be fair though it's a labour of love so would cost more if I where to whack on my time. I will have a fair better barrow though as I'll put on cruise control, breaking, reverse (essential as I've hit those sodding tree roots or get grounded in mud) and lights.
And I get to keep the barrow and luggage I've already purchased. The be fair though it's a labour of love so would cost more if I where to whack on my time. I will have a fair better barrow though as I'll put on cruise control, breaking, reverse (essential as I've hit those sodding tree roots or get grounded in mud) and lights.
In reply to Post #32
Wonder if anyone has done a Fox explorer as it's smaller and more compact and as my standard wheels
In the back of my estate car
Wonder if anyone has done a Fox explorer as it's smaller and more compact and as my standard wheels
In the back of my estate car
In reply to Post #33
Yes a few have been converted.
Yes a few have been converted.
In reply to Post #34
Quick question about the Nash one - is the wheel solid or does it has an inner tube? Just a little concerned if the latter with punctures etc?
Quick question about the Nash one - is the wheel solid or does it has an inner tube? Just a little concerned if the latter with punctures etc?
In reply to Post #35
. . .was also thinking this. Maybe fill it with slime / puncture sealant . .?
. . .was also thinking this. Maybe fill it with slime / puncture sealant . .?
In reply to Post #35
Has an inner tube. The general trend is to fit brackets that allow you to remove the wheel. Some are filling the tyre with repair tyre gear.
Has an inner tube. The general trend is to fit brackets that allow you to remove the wheel. Some are filling the tyre with repair tyre gear.
In reply to Post #35
. . . .oops. Impatience and 2x cancelled ski trips this year has meant a Nash Metro Power is winging its way to me . . .fooked my knee last month and my recent session was pain personified . . .well that's my excuse anyway
Once smuggled into the garage (hopefully without getting caught by she that must be obeyed) will provide honest real world feedback . . .fingers crossed . . !
. . . .oops. Impatience and 2x cancelled ski trips this year has meant a Nash Metro Power is winging its way to me . . .fooked my knee last month and my recent session was pain personified . . .well that's my excuse anyway
Once smuggled into the garage (hopefully without getting caught by she that must be obeyed) will provide honest real world feedback . . .fingers crossed . . !
In reply to Post #38
If she catches you it will be more than your knee that's fooked.
I suggest getting up in the middle of the night and pretending that you hear an intruder. Tell her to wait upstairs just in case. Sneak the barrow into the garage. Tell her you reckon you scared them off. Result is Porter in garage and you are a hero. Win win
If she catches you it will be more than your knee that's fooked.
I suggest getting up in the middle of the night and pretending that you hear an intruder. Tell her to wait upstairs just in case. Sneak the barrow into the garage. Tell her you reckon you scared them off. Result is Porter in garage and you are a hero. Win win
In reply to Post #38
I'd be very interested in hearing how you get on with it. Been thinking about getting one since my back worsened last year.
I'd be very interested in hearing how you get on with it. Been thinking about getting one since my back worsened last year.
In reply to Post #40
Me too.
I'm very tempted.
Me too.
I'm very tempted.
I checked the Nash power barrow out and the issues I have with it is a 100 w hub motor and 9aH batteries mine will be 3.5 times more powerful and last 50% longer.
In reply to Post #39
I have a lifetime of experience Wayne in tackle to garage smuggling operations . . .the secret is being present at delivery - if I can shift the box into the garage quickly then once in and unboxed she's safe . . .a slight daubing of mud and hey presto its magically invisible like all the other green items in there . . . . . . .'I've had this for years, what an earth are you on about . .' Always works . . .
I have a lifetime of experience Wayne in tackle to garage smuggling operations . . .the secret is being present at delivery - if I can shift the box into the garage quickly then once in and unboxed she's safe . . .a slight daubing of mud and hey presto its magically invisible like all the other green items in there . . . . . . .'I've had this for years, what an earth are you on about . .' Always works . . .
In reply to Post #42
. . its 150W not that it really matters . . .I don't lug much gear anyway (my porterlite is perfect, albeit unpowered) so I'm hoping the small metro footprint and minimal bits to assemble are sufficient. I know a lot of the chat on the DIY page extols the virtues of 350W+ hub motors and bigger batteries etc but as far as I'm concerned that all equals more weight . . .which is fine if your rolling on and off a van but not assembling from scratch out of the boot of an estate . . .
I've got a 15-20min hump on my syndy and a steep hill from one of the carparks - will let you know if its underpowered / a lemon . . .
. . its 150W not that it really matters . . .I don't lug much gear anyway (my porterlite is perfect, albeit unpowered) so I'm hoping the small metro footprint and minimal bits to assemble are sufficient. I know a lot of the chat on the DIY page extols the virtues of 350W+ hub motors and bigger batteries etc but as far as I'm concerned that all equals more weight . . .which is fine if your rolling on and off a van but not assembling from scratch out of the boot of an estate . . .
I've got a 15-20min hump on my syndy and a steep hill from one of the carparks - will let you know if its underpowered / a lemon . . .
In reply to Post #44
Would be interesting to know. I was very tempted by the Nash, just wanted to keep my luggage etc
Would be interesting to know. I was very tempted by the Nash, just wanted to keep my luggage etc