compactdisc Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Just now, blutarsky said: Nightmare scenario. Even the axles appear to be missing from this one? Clearly the owners fault for wheeling it into that puddle in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 I saw a man going up the Hill of Death with a trolley full of horseshoes, four leaf clovers and rabbit's feet... I thought, “Well he's pushing his luck!” * * - I didn't really. I guess you knew that bit already though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compactdisc Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) On 4/19/2022 at 4:20 AM, bamber said: (Rear axle) Cycle trailers are the best. These work even in pretty heavy mud, better than any manhandled trolley. What are your (/everyone's) thoughts on something like this (to be used without a bike at the festival!): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373604793461?epid=14052274135&hash=item56fc94bc75:g:GuUAAOSwNHxgu3gZ Edited April 22, 2022 by compactdisc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Bulb Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 4/19/2022 at 7:41 AM, squirrelarmy said: I’m not sure what the benefit is from taking an empty trolley. If it was full of beer/tent I could understand but if you’re folding it up then anything you’re carrying to the coach still has to go in the coach. Your stuff doesn’t magically vanish if you fold the trolley up. A folded up trolley takes up less space than a non-folded up trolley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamber Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, compactdisc said: What are your (/everyone's) thoughts on something like this (to be used without a bike at the festival!): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373604793461?epid=14052274135&hash=item56fc94bc75:g:GuUAAOSwNHxgu3gZ That's a saddle attached trailer. Nowhere near as efficient. Axle attached is the way to go. (Complicated physics and maths explanation available. PM me) Edited April 23, 2022 by bamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke88 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I’ve taken this one to a few festivals, including the last Glastonbury. Has been great, was excellent for pulling the kids around in when they were small as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynewdk Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Off Ye seems to be the best one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebus Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, waynewdk said: Off Ye seems to be the best one Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 So what was the consensus on this one again? VonHaus Garden Trolley/Cart https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HW54L10/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_SK56AB9VZQMCGC3XM65P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddiepaul Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I took one like that to glastonbury around 2010 when it was a bit muddy. It was the most soul destroying drag to the tipi field as the mug clogged up to the axle. The pin in the handle also fell out, so that had to be patched up with an emergency repair. The centre of balance is not great also then you are pulling it along. We had to have someone at the back pushing and keeping upright. I would not do that again. Have also used it at other festivals and the the wheels tend to break, the metal just shears off at the axle. You can get replacement wheels off ebay, but I would not take a trolley like that ever again. The best one I saw was had a solid wooden top with wooden wheels about 3 feet tall, with a simple steel tubing axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDayman Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, zico martin said: So what was the consensus on this one again? VonHaus Garden Trolley/Cart https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HW54L10/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_SK56AB9VZQMCGC3XM65P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I think you'd be doing well to find that particular one in stock. Most of them come from China and with the cost of freight these days, it seems most are sold out. I wouldn't worry too much about "brands" though, most of them are the coming from the same few factories. Maybe check out the reviews to judge quality. I grabbed this one a few weeks ago (still in the box - yet to put it together) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B089XGF9PK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynewdk Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, rebus said: Link? Off ye trolley ha, was just a dad joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDayman Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I think it's worth pointing out maintenance (or the lack there of). I have the feeling the vast majority of cart owners use them once or twice a year and for the rest of it they're in a shed, garage or worse - fighting the elements in the back garden. You have to treat them like a bike. Take some time to clean off all the shit when you get home including taking off the wheels to add some lubricant to keep the moving parts from rusting/wearing. Same goes for pre-festival. If it hasn't been used in a year, it's going to need some maintenance to make sure it's in the best nick going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 26 minutes ago, TheDayman said: I think you'd be doing well to find that particular one in stock. Most of them come from China and with the cost of freight these days, it seems most are sold out. I wouldn't worry too much about "brands" though, most of them are the coming from the same few factories. Maybe check out the reviews to judge quality. I grabbed this one a few weeks ago (still in the box - yet to put it together) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B089XGF9PK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Isn't that almost identical to the one I shared but double the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebus Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, waynewdk said: Off ye trolley ha, was just a dad joke As was mine! 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewayiam Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 The off-roader trolley from funky leisure used the be the one. decent wheels, wide sitting load and 120kg weight take. £45/50 at the time. I've got one, just needs one of the wheels replaced I think due to puncture but I can pick them up not problem anyway. the actual frame doesn't have a dent on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDayman Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, zico martin said: Isn't that almost identical to the one I shared but double the price? Yep, was a little cheaper when I bought it but unfortunately it looks like all the "importing from China" items have gone up in price. Anything cheaper on Amazon is usually out of stock as far as I can see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_303 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 38 minutes ago, TheDayman said: Yep, was a little cheaper when I bought it but unfortunately it looks like all the "importing from China" items have gone up in price. Anything cheaper on Amazon is usually out of stock as far as I can see This one isa fraction bigger than the one you've bought - at a good price: (they also do a bigger version still) https://www.screwfix.com/p/the-handy-thgt-garden-trolley-small-109-x-50-x-25cm/7098d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutarsky Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 3 hours ago, TheDayman said: I think you'd be doing well to find that particular one in stock. Most of them come from China and with the cost of freight these days, it seems most are sold out. I wouldn't worry too much about "brands" though, most of them are the coming from the same few factories. Maybe check out the reviews to judge quality. I grabbed this one a few weeks ago (still in the box - yet to put it together) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B089XGF9PK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I’ve got one very similar to this but half the price, from eBay. The cage is pretty flimsy but the chassis and axel is pretty solid. It claims a 300kg carry capacity but I wouldn’t be too confident of loading it with more than 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Theres a lot of good looking ones for about £50 on FB Market, this one in Stoke on Trent for example https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/983665445848898 £50 and he's offering delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDayman Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, David_303 said: This one is a fraction bigger than the one you've bought - at a good price: (they also do a bigger version still) https://www.screwfix.com/p/the-handy-thgt-garden-trolley-small-109-x-50-x-25cm/7098d That's a great price alright, defo better than Amazon (and also better for guarantees etc.). Unfortunately for me, there's not much choice in Ireland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toilet Duck Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 So, slightly different question…Trolley or Sack Truck? I’ve never bothered as I usually have to fit everything into Ryanair-friendly backpacks, but taking the car and ferry this year, so setting off from my own driveway has me considering bringing things I would normally leave behind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_303 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, TheDayman said: That's a great price alright, defo better than Amazon (and also better for guarantees etc.). Unfortunately for me, there's not much choice in Ireland Ah, I hear that. To be fair to Amazon, they've been amazing when I've returned stuff. They even replaced a tent I told them that I negligently damaged. Amazing right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdash79 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 I got a trolley from here before but it was around £80 3 years ago. https://www.olliestrolleys.co.uk/product-category/garden-trolleys/ they have a massive size one now but it’s quite expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, Toilet Duck said: So, slightly different question…Trolley or Sack Truck? I’ve never bothered as I usually have to fit everything into Ryanair-friendly backpacks, but taking the car and ferry this year, so setting off from my own driveway has me considering bringing things I would normally leave behind! We've always used a sack trolley and have always survived, though it can be hard going like. As there's 4 of us this year I'm looking for a trolley to pull with the tents and goodies 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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