Is this the trolley for me?!

[titusbungle]

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?acti...p;isSearch=true

It looks like its pretty sturdy, it needs to hold about 4 crates of beer and the tent! What do people think?

[oafc0000]

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?acti...p;isSearch=true

It looks like its pretty sturdy, it needs to hold about 4 crates of beer and the tent! What do people think?

[titusbungle]

That is my weapon of choice... Its brilliant and the inflatable tyres will allow it go through the mud etc...

I only paid £15 for mine though...

[Jodie001]

Make sure you have it all strapped down. The amount of free beer found on the path from the gate to the campsites is quite amusing. If its not for the uneven pathways (it is a field) causing the trolley to bounce around causing the crates to slide from side to side. Often the cardboard will give and out pops the cans of beer.

If you want a trolley go for a trolley cart like this http://www.foxtrap.co.uk/ourshop/prod_4670...-pound1499.html

It costs a bit more but its certainly the one I'd get.

[Woppa]

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?acti...p;isSearch=true

It looks like its pretty sturdy, it needs to hold about 4 crates of beer and the tent! What do people think?

[Topless Skateboarding Nun]

i have both of those..and use both of them..wouldnt know how ide manage without em tbh! the trolly is my fav tho:P

[titusbungle]

I think that you should carry your stuff. Trolleys/sack trucks are rubbish.

[Woppa]

I carried 25 kilos of booze last year. A tent weighs 5-7 kilos. I wear my boots, and have only light footwear otherwise. Other than that, it's less than 10 kilos of clothes, at a guess. So yeah, carrying 40 kilos one way, and 15 kilos out is the norm. I don't think that makes me particularly strong, but then I'm not anorexic like most young men these days.

[clockworkpurple]

That's the sack truck I've got....good little number. But MAKE SURE THE TYRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED BEFORE YOU START! (i really can't stress that enough) Otherwise the pressure of the load can cause the axle to wear out the bearing of the wheel (they are v cheap bearing) causing catastrophic failure. That happened to me in 2008, but I replaced the wheel bearing and last year it was fine.

[**claire**]

We were going to get the B&Q one but weren't sure if we'd get all that much on it, so we've ordered this one instead:

http://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/off-roader-f...-mkii-294-p.asp

A bit more money but hopefully will pay off. Just got to buy some bungee chords now.

[Aphex's twin]

I think the B&Q one is a better bet than the funkyleisure one. Much more sturdy and I have seen many more of the other type as a deserted casualty at the side path.

[**claire**]

Oh well, too late now!

[mikeb]

Make sure you have it all strapped down. The amount of free beer found on the path from the gate to the campsites is quite amusing.

Edited May 30, 2010 by mikeb

[titusbungle]

I carried 25 kilos of booze last year. A tent weighs 5-7 kilos. I wear my boots, and have only light footwear otherwise. Other than that, it's less than 10 kilos of clothes, at a guess. So yeah, carrying 40 kilos one way, and 15 kilos out is the norm. I don't think that makes me particularly strong, but then I'm not anorexic like most young men these days.

[alphamaing]

http://i48.tinypic.com/35cn0oz.jpg

my little baby, hand made out of stainless steel/aluminium,pissed off with the weakly made trolleys they tout as "festival trolleys" only to see them give up after a short trek on glaso`s less than even ground

Edited May 30, 2010 by alphamaing

[iammyowngiraffe]

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?acti...p;isSearch=true

It looks like its pretty sturdy, it needs to hold about 4 crates of beer and the tent! What do people think?

[titusbungle]

10% off as well at B&Q this weekend bargin hunters!

[Scott McNab]

Got one of these with my sweet 20% employee discount. Working for B&Q is alright with the money I am saving on some of my kit for this year.

[gizmoman]

I rescued one of these from the car park in 2007 and its been fine, very sturdy and perfect for the job, just need to make sure the tyres are properly inflated and the 4 bolts that hold each wheel together are tight (they tend to work their way loose eventually) always give mine a spray with wd40 as well (wheel bearings) makes it a bit easier to push. Anyone that thinks it's better to carry all their gear is either superman or a masochist.

[Sawdusty surfer]

We were going to get the B&Q one but weren't sure if we'd get all that much on it, so we've ordered this one instead:

http://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/off-roader-f...-mkii-294-p.asp

A bit more money but hopefully will pay off. Just got to buy some bungee chords now.

[Sawdusty surfer]

one of these

http://www.hobuk.co.uk/acatalog/sack-truck-lg.jpg

make sure the tyres are at 30psi and ALWAYS nip up the nuts and bolts on the wheel rims. they usually arrive too slack and come undone without you noticing.

[iammyowngiraffe]

Where do you get 10% off?!

Edited May 30, 2010 by iammyowngiraffe

[mattrgee]

The B and Q one is great, however make sure you pump the tires up and grease the bearings.

[LuckyS7rike]

DON'T

buy that one. it will self destruct.

oddly i am a professional sack truck user (all terrain). The best ones are like te B£Q ones but the top of the handles join together in a loop and there is a vertical extra bit down the middle. these are super strong and, crucially, unlike the B$Q ones can be dragged backwards with one hand.Backwards is the only way when off road.

[alphamaing]

The pic of mine i posted on here a few back:if i get enough interest im going to produce them from next years fest season,try and keep the price down,although fairly expensive to build will last a life time!