mcnach Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Not long ago there was a tasty offer at Maplin offering some foldable trolleys for a measly £20. They looked good and I can't find the thread that was started about them, but several people bought it and seemed happy with it. I have a gig tomorrow in an uncertain location with uncertain access (that deserves a thread on its own... it's supposed to be outdoors in a park, but it may be indoors as there are issues with power and appropriate stage cover... long story)... so although I only have to carry a couple of lightweight cabs (BF Compact and BB2), lightweight amp (GB Shuttle 9.2) and bass plus a couple of pedals, the idea of having to walk for an unknown distance (at the moment) with all my equipment made me run to Maplin and I bought one of those aforementioned trolleys, only now they were £30. They were supposed to carry up to 70Kg, so that would be ok. [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/70kg-folding-trolley-n48jq"]http://www.maplin.co...g-trolley-n48jq[/url] It looked alright... but I have serious doubts about its suitability. The platform looks decidedly flimsy and bends noticeably when trying to lift my small MarkBass CMD121P combo. Hmmm. I stacked the BF cabs on the trolley and attempted to move it... I felt it was going to break. Once tilted it seems it could be ok... but it's not filling me with trust. And it's under 25Kg! Hmmm... not good. I have a number of other uses that this could be good for, so I might keep it, but I don't trust it for my original intended purpose. So, good people of BassChat, do you have any recommendations? I specifically want folding ones that I can throw in the boot of the cab and not take up much space. I met someone a few months back who had a Ruxxak like this one, and that one was definitely good. Sturdy, and reliable (he had used it for several years regularly)... The problem is they're not exactly cheap, but I'd rather buy one of these once than saving a bit and end up having to buy something else later because it was not good. This is the Ruxxac, at ~£128 delivered [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/RuXXac-Business-Folding-Truck-Capacity/dp/B002RB7XIW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1402087197&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=ruxxac"]http://www.amazon.co...keywords=ruxxac[/url] However, I have seen another possible contender whose reviews look good and seems to be used by a lot of us noise-merchant types... Just under £60, the Wolfcraft Ts600. It looks a lot sturdier (in pictures!) than all the other ones at under £30, and the reviews seem good. Anybody has experience of these? [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolfcraft-5505-Adjustable-Trolley-Ts600/dp/B0001GRVJQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top"]http://www.amazon.co..._pr_product_top[/url] Anybody have any other suggestions, or comments on the ones above? The Maplin one is definitely too flimsy... Edited June 6, 2014 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I`ve got one of the below and it`s very good. I had one of the ones with folding wheels but over rough ground or kerbs it wasn`t much use, whereas this one, as the wheels are fixed, and quite big, it has no trouble. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Einhell-Folding-Truck-90kg-Capacity/dp/B001GU6FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I have a similar one that I used for carting around heavy Ashdown combo and cab, and although it did feel a bit bendy when heaving into rolling position, it was fine once it was there. One thing to be aware of - over the course of several years' regular gigging, the ridges on the base wore through the tolex on the bottom of the cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I'm about to order one of these. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001GU6FYI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001GU6FYI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE[/url] Will hopefully make my life easier on the train and tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) You need a RockNRoller!! [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/rocknroller_r12rt_allterrain.htm"]http://www.thomann.d..._allterrain.htm[/url] Or in fact this mini- (sacktruck) version looks good for the money: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/rocknroller_mini_handtruck.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/rocknroller_mini_handtruck.htm[/url] Edited June 6, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Something's gone wrong when you start spending more money on trolleys than on instruments. Or beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1402091146' post='2470080'] Something's gone wrong when you start spending more money on trolleys than on instruments. Or beer. [/quote] ha ha sadly true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Wouldn't you guys prefer one of those trolleys with 6 wheels that can do staircases? My dad had one. Stellar, almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1402091146' post='2470080'] Or beer. [size=4][/quote][/size][quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1402092438' post='2470108'] Stellar, almost. [/quote] Will you people quit going on about booze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) I've heard some say that the ones with foldable wheels aren't so good as often the wheels won't stay locked in place whilst in use. They obviously fold away a bit more compactly though. I had one of these designs for about 10 years; [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-FOLDABLE-FOLDING-CAR-VAN-BAR-HAND-TRUCK-SACK-TROLLEY-CART-PULL-BARROW-/301102160457?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item461b165a49#ht_3076wt_1156"]http://www.ebay.co.u...#ht_3076wt_1156[/url] before it got a problem after a particularly uneven bit of road I needed to negotiate in th edark and came a cropper in a big pothole. Having considered other designs I just went out and replaced it with an identcal one and it serving me well to date. I think its basically the same design as the one Lozz and ambient posted, very sturdy. Can transport my trace 1x15 combo and SWR 2x10 ext speaker in one go. Edited June 9, 2014 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Pffftt, trolley's... I use a twelve year old boy but its OK because I own him. He's not strong enough for vintage gear but does OK with the Benz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I have a very rare vintage trolley with uprated wheels and neodymium axles. It has a fair amount of playwear, but since it's a sought-after transitional model I could never get it re-fin'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1402324641' post='2472148'] I have a very rare vintage trolley with uprated wheels and neodymium axles. It has a fair amount of playwear, but since it's a sought-after transitional model I could never get it re-fin'd. [/quote] Is it any good for metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I like the look of this as I favour a trolley option [url="http://www.seton.co.uk/2-way-sack-truck.html?gclid=CO2V6amG7b4CFQIYwwodWb0ALw"]http://www.seton.co.uk/2-way-sack-truck.html?gclid=CO2V6amG7b4CFQIYwwodWb0ALw[/url] I doubt it folds too easily but the less moving parts the better in the interests of sturdiness..??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 [quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1402324278' post='2472141'] Pffftt, trolley's... I use a twelve year old boy but its OK because I own him. He's not strong enough for vintage gear but does OK with the Benz. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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