Kellg80 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Advice needed, thinking about purchasing a foldable garden trolley for transporting gear from car to site. Anybody used these, was hoping could use it for transporting kids around festival too! 9 year old should be ok but 4 year old could find the walking tough later on in evening! Help please guys . Any best buys?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello... I'm Johnny Cash Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) No specific recommendations because I've never used one but from what I've seen big inflatable tyres seem like the way forward. Edited May 5, 2014 by Hello... I'm Johnny Cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollyanne&Mike Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Not much help to you, as not foldable but saw a full size bath on wheels last year. Three kiddies fitted in perfectly from what I remember! But ditto the above, large wheels and suspension are good. We picked up one of the garden trolleys with sides that can be taken off or folded down several years ago. It cost about £60 and weighs about 25kg, I think. Excellent purchase and will be used again this year! I'm guessing with cushions in, it would suit a 4 yr old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 This was our Glastomobile for many years constructed by bolting two B&Q sack trucks together. Not foldable (needs a roof rack) but you could build all sorts on to when you've constructed the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdusty surfer Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Use the search function on here. Plenty of informative threads already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starchild771 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Loads of info in this thread: /topic/173410-trolleys/?hl=+trolly">http://www.efestivals.co.uk/forums/topic/173410-trolleys/?hl=+trolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howlin_pete Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GARDEN-HEAVY-DUTY-UTILITY-4-WHEEL-TROLLEY-CART-DUMP-WHEELBARROW-TIPPER-TRUCK-/190820363595?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenEquipment_HandTools_SM&hash=item2c6dc7ad4b Got one of these last year, it's brilliant. Got all my stuff, and a bunch of my mates, done in one go with no hassle at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Somebody on another thread found this (see below). It's the cheapest I've seen them. -http://www.robertdya...ty-garden-cart# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellg80 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thank you for all the tips, and links think I know which one to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thank you for all the tips, and links think I know which one to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bekimo Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'm getting one of these (hope link works. On phone. Can't quite work out this technology lark !) http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/351063025379?nav=SEARCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger80 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I 'found' a metal trolley like the type you get in garden centres last year. Was an absolute godsend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellg80 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Can not work out how to put link on. It's very similar to the Robert dyas one slightly smaller but will fold down so can get it in car! Not a lot of space with two adults and two kids lol. Still will carry 100kg so should hold up (fingers crossed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A13 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Somebody on another thread found this (see below). It's the cheapest I've seen them. -http://www.robertdya...ty-garden-cart# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Can not work out how to put link on. It's very similar to the Robert dyas one slightly smaller but will fold down so can get it in car! Not a lot of space with two adults and two kids lol. Still will carry 100kg so should hold up (fingers crossed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) I'd be wary about ones that have wheels that turn because the pivot point can be a weak point. By that I don't mean wheels that turn in the sense of go round but wheels that can be 'steered' and change direction. Edited May 5, 2014 by grumpyhack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaBoosh Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 You see some really funky trolleys with kids in at Glasto (covers/lights/pillows etc). During the long walks at night I get rather jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 You see some really funky trolleys with kids in at Glasto (covers/lights/pillows etc). During the long walks at night I get rather jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
found home in 2009 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 thought I'd share a lesson from last year so no one else suffers the same problem. If you leave your trolley lieing in the sun whilst you set up your tents then sit and have your first festival beer, if its a nice enough day the wheels may explode! Couldn't believe it survived the journey carrying everything across the mud, then self combusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandadcollective Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 My only advice would be to spend a little extra and get something robust with large wheels/tyres. Easier to pull and won't fall to pieces before your weekend is done/ last until your 4yr old is big enough to pull you around in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) trying to post a photo anyone help ? !!P1020189.jpg Edited May 6, 2014 by crazyfool1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynewdk Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Has anyone ever used the systen bit like a strecher. 2 long bars between 2 people with netting inbetween. All weight is straight on to ur shoulder then. Bit like how they may carry game africa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) an old buggy? going for about £1 on ebay. We've had that one for about 10 years now. that's not fully loaded yet.. don't forget the bungees! Edited May 6, 2014 by tonyblair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 trying to post a photo anyone help ? !!P1020189.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneeye Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) an old buggy? going for about £1 on ebay. We've had that one for about 10 years now. that's not fully loaded yet.. don't forget the bungees! Edited May 6, 2014 by oneeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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