In reply to Post #15
Yes you have to take everything off.
Yes you have to take everything off.
Poor design tbh.
In reply to Post #10
I'm glad I went for the power porter now ,it's on back order and hopefully turning up next month.
Hopefully mate you won't have any more dramas with it as these things aren't exactly cheap.
I'm glad I went for the power porter now ,it's on back order and hopefully turning up next month.
Hopefully mate you won't have any more dramas with it as these things aren't exactly cheap.
In reply to Post #11
Soz for the late reply . . .yes connectors are tight and are flimsy spade end type. Just ensure you put your thumb down hard on the connected end to release the pin and then slowly pull / disconnect. Don't force it or you'll break the wire (as I did) . . .
You can only charge the batteries by removing from the inner compartment, so if its loaded I'm afraid you'll have to unload to get to them. Dependant on the size of your lake and the weight of your gear a full charge will last a few trips. My lake is only 10acreas with a small walk to get to it and I can do a couple of laps and get 3-4 sessions out of it before the amber / half full battery light appears. Its at this point when I re-charge it but sure it would last longer . . .
Have had no probs since the connector debacle (which was arguably my fault) . . I store the barrow assembled / folded without the handles in both the garage and car boot and just remove / attach the handles when I need to use (single connector) which makes assembly rapid.
Great bit of kit - was chatting to a lad who's just finished on Elstow and plenty on there are replacing their bulky carp-porters for the Metro due to the compact size and ability to also push without power if necessary . . .
Soz for the late reply . . .yes connectors are tight and are flimsy spade end type. Just ensure you put your thumb down hard on the connected end to release the pin and then slowly pull / disconnect. Don't force it or you'll break the wire (as I did) . . .
You can only charge the batteries by removing from the inner compartment, so if its loaded I'm afraid you'll have to unload to get to them. Dependant on the size of your lake and the weight of your gear a full charge will last a few trips. My lake is only 10acreas with a small walk to get to it and I can do a couple of laps and get 3-4 sessions out of it before the amber / half full battery light appears. Its at this point when I re-charge it but sure it would last longer . . .
Have had no probs since the connector debacle (which was arguably my fault) . . I store the barrow assembled / folded without the handles in both the garage and car boot and just remove / attach the handles when I need to use (single connector) which makes assembly rapid.
Great bit of kit - was chatting to a lad who's just finished on Elstow and plenty on there are replacing their bulky carp-porters for the Metro due to the compact size and ability to also push without power if necessary . . .
In reply to Post #18
. . you pays your money you makes your choice . . Massive motor & battery on the outside of the wheel vs compact, centrally located hub motor and weather proof box for electrics . . big and bulky metalwork vs compact and relatively lightweight. Easy to push without power vs difficult / impossible. Everyone has differing requirements . . .for many these are great (albeit expensive) bits of kit . . .
Re battery recharge it wouldn't be too difficult to fit a zip / access flap to the underside of the battery compartment (Andy Army?) This way you could get to the battery and remove whilst fully loaded . . . .
. . you pays your money you makes your choice . . Massive motor & battery on the outside of the wheel vs compact, centrally located hub motor and weather proof box for electrics . . big and bulky metalwork vs compact and relatively lightweight. Easy to push without power vs difficult / impossible. Everyone has differing requirements . . .for many these are great (albeit expensive) bits of kit . . .
Re battery recharge it wouldn't be too difficult to fit a zip / access flap to the underside of the battery compartment (Andy Army?) This way you could get to the battery and remove whilst fully loaded . . . .
In reply to Post #20
Quick update after over 4yrs of ownership / frequent use
1 - All frame / welds / fixings / connections still fully operational - zero rust / zero warping
2 - All supplied bags still fully functional (no rips / tears / faulty zips)
3 - Thumb lever and all electrics still good
4 - A few dinks and scratches, however generally tip top!
I have done the following mods however -
1 - Bought an additional front and rear pannier (so I can take even more crap)
2 - Replaced supplied batteries with LifeP04 Lithium. Half the weight, consistent power, less time between re-charging - brilliant
3 - Never EVER used the supplied fixed back wheels - they are a waste of time. Have however fitted the excellent Barrow Buddies swivelling rear wheel kit. Game changer - more stability, easier loading, 360 degree manoeuvrability, zero lifting, one handed operation - anyone that owns a power barrow and doesn't fit one of these is daft IMO
Quick update after over 4yrs of ownership / frequent use
1 - All frame / welds / fixings / connections still fully operational - zero rust / zero warping
2 - All supplied bags still fully functional (no rips / tears / faulty zips)
3 - Thumb lever and all electrics still good
4 - A few dinks and scratches, however generally tip top!
I have done the following mods however -
1 - Bought an additional front and rear pannier (so I can take even more crap)
2 - Replaced supplied batteries with LifeP04 Lithium. Half the weight, consistent power, less time between re-charging - brilliant
3 - Never EVER used the supplied fixed back wheels - they are a waste of time. Have however fitted the excellent Barrow Buddies swivelling rear wheel kit. Game changer - more stability, easier loading, 360 degree manoeuvrability, zero lifting, one handed operation - anyone that owns a power barrow and doesn't fit one of these is daft IMO
In reply to Post #21
Hi Belch, after reading your review on this barrow a couple of years ago
I treated myself to one, being in my mid sixties it has been a godsend,
I agree with all you say in your latest update, although I've yet to update the
batteries.
Hi Belch, after reading your review on this barrow a couple of years ago
I treated myself to one, being in my mid sixties it has been a godsend,
I agree with all you say in your latest update, although I've yet to update the
batteries.
In reply to Post #22
Battery swop is a no brainer and like for like - makes a huge difference in power consistency and longevity. With lead acid eventually they deplete and you will come unstuck (ie. Green en route to swim / amber then red before you get back to your car)
Battery swop is a no brainer and like for like - makes a huge difference in power consistency and longevity. With lead acid eventually they deplete and you will come unstuck (ie. Green en route to swim / amber then red before you get back to your car)
In reply to Post #21
Which additional panniers did you go for? Nash specific ones, or 3rd party?
Which additional panniers did you go for? Nash specific ones, or 3rd party?
In reply to Post #24
Went for the Nash ones - Front one is a crescent shape and has a semi hard wall to help retain its shape - ideal for quick access and can hold a fair amount - I use it mainly for dry food / tripods / waterproofs etc. Rear one is pretty flat / limiting but hangs off the arms in front of the spreader bar out of the way - usually lob groundsheet / wraps / tarps etc in here. Tend not to use the 2x mini wheel panniers that were supplied with the barrow as they are a pain to get on and off . . .
Went for the Nash ones - Front one is a crescent shape and has a semi hard wall to help retain its shape - ideal for quick access and can hold a fair amount - I use it mainly for dry food / tripods / waterproofs etc. Rear one is pretty flat / limiting but hangs off the arms in front of the spreader bar out of the way - usually lob groundsheet / wraps / tarps etc in here. Tend not to use the 2x mini wheel panniers that were supplied with the barrow as they are a pain to get on and off . . .
In reply to Post #25
I have the rear one - Nash Barrowlogix one from years ago, has barrow cover built in top half and I keep waterproofs / rat traps in the bottom half
I ordered the front one earlier today, I used to have the old Barrowlogix one but can't find it, maybe I sold it
I have the rear one - Nash Barrowlogix one from years ago, has barrow cover built in top half and I keep waterproofs / rat traps in the bottom half
I ordered the front one earlier today, I used to have the old Barrowlogix one but can't find it, maybe I sold it