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In reply to Post #15
Good shout - best of all worlds this way. One thing I would say (as I'm not familiar with the Korda barrow luggage) make sure you can fit the batteries / controller box in an accessible zipped side pannier rather than lobbing it all into a central drop in bag behind the wheel / underneath all your kit etc - this way you can remove and charge the batts whist leaving the barrow fully loaded etc . .
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Your much better getting a conversion kit and adding it too a barrow as the power outlet is far greater than the ready made barrows
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Thanks for all the advice guys, very much appreciated. Think I may go for a new Mk2 Carp Porter then get the Barrow Conversions premium kit and Barrow Buddies rear wheel kit....then I can get all the matching Korda dark camo bags!!! 
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In reply to Post #11
Sounds like you've been unlucky - mine has been tip-top. Have heard others have had issues with the welds on the rear leg attachment (on the Evos not the Metros) but then mine have been replaced with the BB kit.
Only thing I would say is both Solar & Fox barrows are significantly bigger than the Metro - I was using a Porterlite for many years prior to this and bought the Metro as the frame is only slightly bigger (but extends significantly as required) and takes less space in an estate car boot etc . . .
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In reply to Post #10
As Chris says - 2x Ultramax Lithium 10A /12V LifePO4 from batterymasters.co.uk; just make sure the 3A/12V chargers have the LED functionality (so you can check the charge status)
TBF if you're buying from new (eg Solar) just use the lead acid batts supplied until they deplete / you get bored of constantly charging them, then replace them 
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In reply to Post #10
From the battery masters website ultramax lithium lifep04 batteries 2 x 12v 10ah
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In reply to Post #1
Got the solar one. Quality bit of kit. Can't see any bucket holders available for it though which is a shame. I originally ordered the Nash one. Piece of crap, over welds, loads of scratches no quality control whatsoever. Solar one quality wise is a different level IMO. 1st gear is very slow for a download, 2nd gear perfect for me speed. 3rd gear is rapid , good for steeper inclines. Also like the fact the controller can be turned inwards when stored to stop any damage to screen or the knob. Also comes with a cover.
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In reply to Post #7
Can I just ask which LifePO4 battery you went for mate?
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In reply to Post #7
Thanks Chris, some great advice there mate, much appreciated.
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In reply to Post #4
ukbarrowconversions.com are a new company they are part of boatman uk.com who sell the baitboats
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In reply to Post #1
I love my Gash Power Metro and it has been a godsend - its compact enough to make it manageable (I can lift and stash it in the boot upside down, wheels up with only the handles removed) but can still carry a whole load of gear . . .the additional panniers available make this even easier. However I have also pimped mine with two essentials - the first are LifePO4 batteries that make a huge difference in terms of battery life and consistent power / performance. The second is the Barrow Buddies swivelling rear wheel kit that makes it even more stable (wider rear) and even easier to move large amounts of kit . . . .the only downside with the Nash barrows are that if you are lucky enough to be able to leave them loaded (eg straight in the back of a van) you cannot re-charge the batteries without taking all your gear off . . . I paid full RRP at the time and it was expensive considering whats now available for similar £. Also the 'fixed' rear wheels that came included with mine (they are no longer included) are a waste of time; impossible to steer which means lifting which means they are pretty much redundant . .
On this basis if buying again from new I think the Solar barrow probably provides the best value and quality (as well as being able to charge fully loaded). I'd still update the batteries however and probably use the rear wheel kit from Barrow Buddies as the Solar wheels look a little lacklustre and don't have brakes which I think are essential . . .
Alternatively I'd buy a base (non-power) barrow, probably another Nash Trax or maybe even a Trakker Access / XTrail and add a power kit (Boatman) / PO4 batteries / BB swivelling rear wheel kit.
Def wouldnt bother with the Fox Transporter / Plus Power Barrow - massive / overtly heavy and very losable thumb screws / poor build quality IMO . . .also no brakes on swivelling rear wheels
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In reply to Post #5
Will take a look mate, thanks.
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In reply to Post #4
Different outfit Matt they only sell kits that they have in stock, theres also South coast custom barrow conversions that sell kits, both on FB
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In reply to Post #3
I thought they had gone bust Chris?
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In reply to Post #1
look up ukbarrowconversions.com and buy a powered wheel conversion for your current barrow it’s all plug and play to fit comes as a complete kit with batteries to convert your barrow
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You'll do well to shear the solar back wheels off, the barrow is built like a tank. I've only used my solar barrow a couple of times, I can say the build quality is as you'd expect from solar. My only unsure points is 3rd gear is a good jogging speed and I'm not doing it, first gear is extremely slow and in second gear I tend to keep pushing the trigger in and letting it go to match my own speed, obviously everybody is different so the speeds may be ideal for the next man.
Another point is the battery indicator tends to drop quite quickly and when you're running and then goes back up.at a standstill although I have yet to test how far it will go fully laden before the battery runs out.
I'll put it to its test this season
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Now that I'm getting older lugging my gear miles around a lake on my tri-porter is knackering so thinking about making my life a little easier I am looking at Power Barrows. I know the Carp Porter ones are out of stock everywhere at the moment, (although stock is due shortly I understand) but just wanted opinions.
I don't want one that you have to put together like a meccano set for half an hour when you arrive at the lake, neither do I want one that weighs a ton and takes up a lot of room.
I am leaning towards the MK2 Carp Porter with the rear wheels but they can be a bugger to turn going around corners and my non-motorised tri-porter has tipped a few times when doing this on slightly uneven terrain.
Then there is the Nash Trax which you have to lift, (which sort of defeats the object) unless you invest in the rear wheel set as well, then you have the same turning and toppling issues as the Porter.
I was also looking at the new Solar and Fox ones with the rear "shopping trolley" type wheels and whilst this looks a good idea I can see those smaller rear wheels shearing off if they get snagged and the build quality isn't up to scratch, there will be a lot of weight on those rear joints and I can see them becoming stressed quite quickly.
Decisions, decisions......any opinions/thoughts welcome. 
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