In reply to Post #106
As you say all the Carp Porters come in from China but the main saving grace about the PP is that (as far as I'm aware) the motor/wheel assembly is built in the UK
As you say all the Carp Porters come in from China but the main saving grace about the PP is that (as far as I'm aware) the motor/wheel assembly is built in the UK
In reply to Post #107
What concerns me about the PP is how low that motor sits. Surely if you get into wet mud or if you push into what looks like a puddle but it's actually a hole/rut then that motors gonna take a knock isn't it?
What concerns me about the PP is how low that motor sits. Surely if you get into wet mud or if you push into what looks like a puddle but it's actually a hole/rut then that motors gonna take a knock isn't it?
In reply to Post #108
Prolly be able to hit the motor with a brick and all that would happen is the brick would smash to pieces.
As for waterproofness: best not to fully submerge it, it's does look reasonably well sealed. I've had mine through very deep puddles, no probs here 👍
Prolly be able to hit the motor with a brick and all that would happen is the brick would smash to pieces.
As for waterproofness: best not to fully submerge it, it's does look reasonably well sealed. I've had mine through very deep puddles, no probs here 👍
In reply to Post #109
Does the new power Porter now allow you to disengage the motor so it can be used as normal barrow should battery die ? I know the Nash does but old power Porter didn't ?
Does the new power Porter now allow you to disengage the motor so it can be used as normal barrow should battery die ? I know the Nash does but old power Porter didn't ?
In reply to Post #110
Yeah you can disengage the motor by pulling a knob and turning the wheel 👍
Yeah you can disengage the motor by pulling a knob and turning the wheel 👍
In reply to Post #107
I doubt that, maybe assembled but not manufactured, all parts for both Prestige and Nash are available on line.
I doubt that, maybe assembled but not manufactured, all parts for both Prestige and Nash are available on line.
In reply to Post #108
As already stated - I believe the overall 'design' of the nash product is a lot slicker and well thought out . . .power porters look like tractors in comparison. . . .however for every day use is an external drive motor actually significantly better than an integrated, sealed hub motor? Maybe . . .
From a marketing perspective we are comparing a Landrover Defender with a Skoda Yeti . . .both are good products!
As already stated - I believe the overall 'design' of the nash product is a lot slicker and well thought out . . .power porters look like tractors in comparison. . . .however for every day use is an external drive motor actually significantly better than an integrated, sealed hub motor? Maybe . . .
From a marketing perspective we are comparing a Landrover Defender with a Skoda Yeti . . .both are good products!
In reply to Post #113
The only comparison you can make is that the Nash one is a pile of s-hit. Don't know if I said it earlier on or on another thread: a mate of mine bought one, said charging the batteries was pathetic and it didn't have any guts to it to move his kit, also found the wheel spinning laughable. Sent it back and got a refund, bought the new 24v Porter and couldn't be happier. He's a massive Nash fan by the way. If Nash sold undies he'd buy um.
The only comparison you can make is that the Nash one is a pile of s-hit. Don't know if I said it earlier on or on another thread: a mate of mine bought one, said charging the batteries was pathetic and it didn't have any guts to it to move his kit, also found the wheel spinning laughable. Sent it back and got a refund, bought the new 24v Porter and couldn't be happier. He's a massive Nash fan by the way. If Nash sold undies he'd buy um.
I'm lucky enough to have a van and even I wouldn't want a full sized power Porter. If the rumour of a smaller mk2 sized one turns out to be true then that would probably be the nudge I need to get one. I'm fifty next year and pushing round 100+ acre complexes these days is getting to be a chore. In fact I'm definitely missing out on fish cos I can't be arsed with the walk on a work over nighter these days.
In reply to Post #107
motor. electrics fittings are uk made,i was told by a, fitter the motors are off hgv wiper motors,ive got the mk7/8 one happy enough with it, the frame is from china, when you buy one they come in 2 seperate boxs 1 motor and wheel,.2 frame , im ok ive got vans and mx ramp , they are like tractors ,but very handy ,if you move alot like i do.
motor. electrics fittings are uk made,i was told by a, fitter the motors are off hgv wiper motors,ive got the mk7/8 one happy enough with it, the frame is from china, when you buy one they come in 2 seperate boxs 1 motor and wheel,.2 frame , im ok ive got vans and mx ramp , they are like tractors ,but very handy ,if you move alot like i do.
In reply to Post #115
lol . . .I've hit a half century in a few weeks . . .hence exactly the same sentiment lol . . .have pushed barrows for far too long . . .quite frankly its boring
lol . . .I've hit a half century in a few weeks . . .hence exactly the same sentiment lol . . .have pushed barrows for far too long . . .quite frankly its boring
In reply to Post #113
Agreed both design have merits and that's why I've decided to modify my own borrow
Agreed both design have merits and that's why I've decided to modify my own borrow
In reply to Post #112
Sorry, yes, 'assembled'
@116
The reason I bought mine is that the syndi I was on at the time got very waterlogged in Winter and getting to certain swims normal barrows just sank in and then you were stuffed. One poor chap that I knew quite well had a heart attack and died trying to push his barrow round there, that freaked me out a bit I have to admit so I thought **** this and bought one.
I found it perfect size wise as I had all the Winter bulk of bivvy etc (that I don't use in the warmer months) that you take (plus dog and stuff) but could move it in one go easily so the size of it never bothered me, it was part of the job description in my view. Never found the motor position to be a problem either. Most of the time now it's sat in my garage and when I need a barrow the Porterlite does the job, I'm sure it will be used again at some point though.
Sorry, yes, 'assembled'
@116
The reason I bought mine is that the syndi I was on at the time got very waterlogged in Winter and getting to certain swims normal barrows just sank in and then you were stuffed. One poor chap that I knew quite well had a heart attack and died trying to push his barrow round there, that freaked me out a bit I have to admit so I thought **** this and bought one.
I found it perfect size wise as I had all the Winter bulk of bivvy etc (that I don't use in the warmer months) that you take (plus dog and stuff) but could move it in one go easily so the size of it never bothered me, it was part of the job description in my view. Never found the motor position to be a problem either. Most of the time now it's sat in my garage and when I need a barrow the Porterlite does the job, I'm sure it will be used again at some point though.
€300 for a Diy kit with a 250W engine, Nash is only 150w.
In reply to Post #119
You were putting your dog on your barrow? I'd of made it walk
You were putting your dog on your barrow? I'd of made it walk