In reply to Post #75
Cheers mate... I need to go lighter then!
Portalite seems to be the obvious choice but it's only about 2.5KG lighter than what I already have!
Cheers mate... I need to go lighter then!
Portalite seems to be the obvious choice but it's only about 2.5KG lighter than what I already have!
In reply to Post #62
these do fit as said i use mine , much sturdier.
these do fit as said i use mine , much sturdier.
In reply to Post #77
I now have the screw thread gone 2 thumbscrew holes - 1st on the wheel folks and now also on one of the handles. Both just turn and dont tighten. Never had this with prestige barrows.
I'm considering upgrading to a Explorer deluxe model (should they ever come in stock) but this is really putting me off. Spoke to other guys on the lake with explorers and they have the same issues.
I now have the screw thread gone 2 thumbscrew holes - 1st on the wheel folks and now also on one of the handles. Both just turn and dont tighten. Never had this with prestige barrows.
I'm considering upgrading to a Explorer deluxe model (should they ever come in stock) but this is really putting me off. Spoke to other guys on the lake with explorers and they have the same issues.
In reply to Post #78
I have taken all the thumb screws off mine and replaced them with mini index pins, with the exception of the handles. Much quicker to set up and pack down with these on, but I did have to drill some holes in the tubes on the inside.
I have taken all the thumb screws off mine and replaced them with mini index pins, with the exception of the handles. Much quicker to set up and pack down with these on, but I did have to drill some holes in the tubes on the inside.
In reply to Post #79
Hi Joe
sorry but I have no idea what you mean by mini index pins ? sounds interesting
any chance you can explain or better yet some pictures Im sure that would help a few people
Hi Joe
sorry but I have no idea what you mean by mini index pins ? sounds interesting
any chance you can explain or better yet some pictures Im sure that would help a few people
In reply to Post #80
I reckon they are like the pins you get on extending gazebo legs, when you slide the leg out it's locked into place by a pin that springs out from the inner leg. You then depress it to move the leg again mate.
I reckon they are like the pins you get on extending gazebo legs, when you slide the leg out it's locked into place by a pin that springs out from the inner leg. You then depress it to move the leg again mate.
In reply to Post #80
Sorry for the poor explanation. Right please bear with me as I have never put web links or photos on before, hopefully I get it right. I have a fox explorer deluxe barrow, for reference. These are all fairly simple mods as I didn't want to totally mascara the barrow from the off.
I have done a few mods to the barrow as overall I like the design of it, but for me there are a couple of issues that are easily resolved.
For me these are the thumb screws and wobbly handles, the handles are sort of linked to the thumb screws, also the front M frame rod rest bar docent lock in place.
The thumb screw have a small plastic cap on them that gets damaged when tightened, once this is damaged the thread of the thumb screw gets damaged. Once the thread is damaged it can then damage the thread in the nut welded to the body of the barrow.
At this point you have a couple of options to repair the issue. 1) grind the m6 nut off and weld a new one on. 2) use a tap and dye to either repair or make the thread larger. if you make the thread larger you will obviously need a larger thread on the thumb screw.
Sorry for the poor explanation. Right please bear with me as I have never put web links or photos on before, hopefully I get it right. I have a fox explorer deluxe barrow, for reference. These are all fairly simple mods as I didn't want to totally mascara the barrow from the off.
I have done a few mods to the barrow as overall I like the design of it, but for me there are a couple of issues that are easily resolved.
For me these are the thumb screws and wobbly handles, the handles are sort of linked to the thumb screws, also the front M frame rod rest bar docent lock in place.
The thumb screw have a small plastic cap on them that gets damaged when tightened, once this is damaged the thread of the thumb screw gets damaged. Once the thread is damaged it can then damage the thread in the nut welded to the body of the barrow.
At this point you have a couple of options to repair the issue. 1) grind the m6 nut off and weld a new one on. 2) use a tap and dye to either repair or make the thread larger. if you make the thread larger you will obviously need a larger thread on the thumb screw.
In reply to Post #80
Front upright M frame mod.
I was getting annoyed because it would always stay upright and would collapse down, so I wanted to lock it in position.
So I purchased a push spring pin ( V shaped piece of metal with pin at one end) the button was 6mm I think. So I put the M frame up in the position I wanted it to lock then used a metal punch to mark where to drill the hole and stop the drill bit moving about. Then I took off the M frame and drilled it and inserted the push button then re assembled, I also need to slight enlarge the groove where the M frame folds down.
Also I added some paracord to the top of the M frame as I didn't like my rods bouncing up and down when in transit as I only use and open quiver.
It will make the M frame sit slightly hire due to the push spring.
push spring pin
Front upright M frame mod.
I was getting annoyed because it would always stay upright and would collapse down, so I wanted to lock it in position.
So I purchased a push spring pin ( V shaped piece of metal with pin at one end) the button was 6mm I think. So I put the M frame up in the position I wanted it to lock then used a metal punch to mark where to drill the hole and stop the drill bit moving about. Then I took off the M frame and drilled it and inserted the push button then re assembled, I also need to slight enlarge the groove where the M frame folds down.
Also I added some paracord to the top of the M frame as I didn't like my rods bouncing up and down when in transit as I only use and open quiver.
It will make the M frame sit slightly hire due to the push spring.
push spring pin
In reply to Post #80
Thumb screw mod
Because of the my perceived issues with the thumb screw I thought I would swap them with an indexing plunger/pin.
I just went for a straight swap based on M6 thread, but i may change these to a larger thread by replacing the nut on the frame with a larger diameter. The reason being it is possible to bend the index plungers and a larger diameter will be more robust, also slightly shorter. The indexing plungers I used had a locking nut and a rest position (some don't have a rest position)
The current index plungers in the photo stick out the same amount as the thumb screws.
With regards too fitting I took off the locking nut then attached the indexing plunger and wound it all the way in with with the wheel on for example, this then marked where I needed to drill. Take wheel off punch and drill then set indexing plunger so it is flush with the inside of the frame and lock in position with locking nut and super glue.
indexing pin
Thumb screw mod
Because of the my perceived issues with the thumb screw I thought I would swap them with an indexing plunger/pin.
I just went for a straight swap based on M6 thread, but i may change these to a larger thread by replacing the nut on the frame with a larger diameter. The reason being it is possible to bend the index plungers and a larger diameter will be more robust, also slightly shorter. The indexing plungers I used had a locking nut and a rest position (some don't have a rest position)
The current index plungers in the photo stick out the same amount as the thumb screws.
With regards too fitting I took off the locking nut then attached the indexing plunger and wound it all the way in with with the wheel on for example, this then marked where I needed to drill. Take wheel off punch and drill then set indexing plunger so it is flush with the inside of the frame and lock in position with locking nut and super glue.
indexing pin
In reply to Post #80
Handle mod
I found the handles to be quite wobbly and because the thumb screw presses on the corner of the tube inside they don't last long. I didn't want to use an index plunger as I wasn't sure if it would weaken the handle inserted, because you are drilling on to the corner metal. Also the index plungers don't pinch the metal so it would still be wobbly.
All I did was one wrap of gorilla tape this made a more snug fit when inserting the handle. There is also the added befit of cushioning the head of the thumb screw so doesn't get as damaged easily and you don't need to tighten it as much as it grips onto the tape.
Occasionally you will need to replace the tape.
Handle mod
I found the handles to be quite wobbly and because the thumb screw presses on the corner of the tube inside they don't last long. I didn't want to use an index plunger as I wasn't sure if it would weaken the handle inserted, because you are drilling on to the corner metal. Also the index plungers don't pinch the metal so it would still be wobbly.
All I did was one wrap of gorilla tape this made a more snug fit when inserting the handle. There is also the added befit of cushioning the head of the thumb screw so doesn't get as damaged easily and you don't need to tighten it as much as it grips onto the tape.
Occasionally you will need to replace the tape.