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In reply to Post #67
Was the final straw yesterday while watching him pull out of the car park as i had just got there!
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In reply to Post #66
Thats my favourite thing about it. Watching my mate struggle like mad pushing his barrow and me cruising past him with one hand on the handlebar and the other giving him the middle finger 
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In reply to Post #64
Yeh, been putting it off for too long now and my mate pushing his barrow with one finger convinced me to buy the upgrade this morning!
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I note Gerry's have now removed the page listing the new power porters, from their website.
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In reply to Post #63
Not good mate, be careful out there  The father in-law has COPD and was rushed into hospital Saturday night, Sunday tested positive for covid...today his wife also tested positive, she's due her 3rd dose of chemo next week from a 6 dose course 
These barrows made me look at second hand quads and trailers the other day, worked out cheaper 
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In reply to Post #62
I have just forked out £625 for a UK barrow conversion for my Tri-porter. Because of my COPD, i needed to stop at least 6 times on the way to my swim this weekend.
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In reply to Post #61
No reply from carp porter when I asked about the price and they usually respond within a day or two.
Guess that can only mean the barrow is actually the stupid price of £1800. With that precedent set, this will mean one. When solar nash fox release a new version of their barrows the price will be similar to carp porter.
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In reply to Post #60
I wouldn't even be contemplating getting a power barrow if it wasn't for issues I have with my back. The price of these things is already ridiculous but there's not a chance in hell I'm parting with £1800
I'm left with either the solar one and get new back wheels (heard to many bad reports.on the nash and fox ones)
Or alternatively get a normal barrow and buy a conversion kit
What's the best out of those two options?
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In reply to Post #59
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So we used to carry all our gear for a night or two, two trips if staying longer.
We then got barrows which were a god send and made the trip easier.
Then power barrows - absolutely fantastic and no more getting stuck in the mud.
We then needed back wheels, because we piled so much crap on them it became impossible to lift the handles.
We now need swivel back wheels because the barrow is no longer a barrow and given the 7 ton load it will only go straight.
We now need a brake.
If only Elon was a bearded Essex boy, we’d have self driving bivvys with everything already set up….
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In reply to Post #57
Given these sorts of prices and the cost of a lot of top end gear it wouldn't surprise me if we see a nasty 'on the bank' robbery or 2, I'm not talking your average thief. Just tot it up in your head...and if you have a 5k RT7, 3k reels etc etc...jesus it's scary.
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In reply to Post #55
They are right though It’s not £1800, it’s £1799.99
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In reply to Post #55
I've just asked them again, see if they give me some waffle as an answer
If it is actually that price then why would anyone buy the thing. Surely the solar, fox , nash or conversion ones can't be that bad. Even with barrow buddies replacement wheels you would still be saving at least £600 on this carp porter one
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In reply to Post #53
God knows what's going on. I asked carp porter on Facebook if the barrow in the video which has the swivel wheels is £1800 as that's absolutely madness if so. They replied saying it's not £1800.
Unless they are trying to get away with saying it's fron £1500
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In reply to Post #53
I'll hold out for the sit-on version ....
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this was the email from gerrys
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In reply to Post #51
Carp porter have said its not £1800 so looks like the listing on the link is wrong
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In reply to Post #50
Technically you're correct... And maybe I've called it wrong, but I didn't think so.
In the photos it looks to be the lead acid they used on the previous model (MK8), I have one - so that's how I know. Plus, if it was a new lightweight battery I'm 99.99% certain it would be mentioned in the sales blurb and description.
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In reply to Post #44
Am I going blind, I can't see where it mentions the battery in the description. I can see it comes with a battery and charger but no details on either. Have I just missed it?
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In reply to Post #48
this will make dean at barrow buddies happy
Yep, can put his prices up
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In reply to Post #43
this will make dean at barrow buddies happy, £ 1800.00 joke, ive had his rear 360 wheels over 2 years now ,he will be rubbing his hands .
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weve got to pay for all their sponsored anglers somehow
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In reply to Post #44
£1800 and no Lion battery is a royal pisstake. Id want it to drive to the lake for that..
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In reply to Post #44
£1800 wow. That's rough even for me
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In reply to Post #42
They were probably tested in 'ideal conditions', you know, the sort that show those shopping trolley rear wheels actually work...hmm, I know we'll use those, they work perfectly on flat level concrete, if they can cope with that mud & grass won't be a problem... a brake you're having a laugh, all pitches are flat and level...but my friend...as a optional extra  ...bit like batteries.
There's a meme there somewhere...Mr Pitchers pushing the trolley easily through a field in a cloud in his head, then pan to reality......stuck solid not moving despite the biceps...stops to relax trolley runs away all by itself
Thoroughly tested in real world conditions  ...even car manufacturers disclaim that now
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In reply to Post #40
I'm just baffled that most barrows with back wheels don't have a brake. Have they (solar,fox etc) not realised it would be an issue or have they just completely ignored the problem and released them anyway
The mk2 versions will definitely have some type of brake with the added bonus that the price will jump up to something like £1200
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In reply to Post #21
So much for product development and extensive testing, I used to believe solar were the best of the companies producing gear for carp fishing. However since they got bigger and bigger and Lockie became less and less involved they seem to have become just another buy off the shelf from an oem in china and rebadge for hyper inflated prices in the UK.
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In reply to Post #34
Without being a smart arse (and also an early Barrow Buddies rear wheel kit user) I did mention the lack of swivelling rear wheel brake on previous threads with regards the Fox/Solar offerings . . .a few on my lake who have invested in the Solar are already shelling out for the latest adjustable width BBuddies bolt on . . .they are a 'must have' if you want to make the most out of a powered barrow IMO
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In reply to Post #38
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In reply to Post #36
Yes, the Tri Porter has a brake.
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I carry a wheel chock with mine, mainly to stop any chance of it rolling back in the car, it's always tied down with four straps, but belt and braces. It's also usefull on sloping banks. I already had a couple from my caravan, but they only cost a few quid.
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In reply to Post #34
Fairly certain one of the Carp Porter ones used to, was it the tri porter maybe? It had a bar that went across the tyre.... going back though.
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In reply to Post #34
I think maybe the fox one does not 100% though, you shouldn't have to buy an extra item but the wheel kits from barrow buddies on Facebook are really good...the manufactures should take note to supply something as good as that as standard, especially when forking out £1k!
Also, none of the £1k plus barrows come with anything other than lead acid batteries, need to get with the times it's 2025.
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In reply to Post #33
Come to think of it does any barrow with back wheels come fitted with some form of foot brake? Or have all of the brands ignored the fact that this would be an issue? This does for standard barrows not just power barrows. Even shopping trolleys have foot brakes
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In reply to Post #32
I dont get why solar think they need to charge for batteries. None of the other companies do, add alongside the fact you'll need to replace those back wheels unless you want it rolling away if your fishing anywhere that doesnt has a dead flat bank. Either that or you have to fashion something to prevent this happening which you shouldnt have to after paying a grand.
There's been a few reports on here about the frame itself not being strong enough in particular the handlebars. Then there's solars absolutely horrendous customer service on top of all of thst. i wouldn't be touching them with a barge pole at the moment. I will have to have a power barrow come March due to injury and I'm hoping carp porter have got their new one right in terms of design and stock/distribution etc
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In reply to Post #26
Christ you are right they all seem to now have no batteries wtf. Whats different between the mk2 and original apart from no batteries now
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Looking at adding some oomph to my triporter. Kits are looking at about £600 from UKBC. Not sure i can justify the extra £400+ on a brand new barrow with a motor.
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In reply to Post #21
Spend more on adverts than they do on R&D it seems.
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I saw a guy walking down the road on my way to work last Saturday with his golf clubs next to him on a remote controlled golf bag thing. I give it 3-5 years it will be on a 3 wheeled barrow
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In reply to Post #1
Blimey is that how much they cost these days, I'm glad I got a PP Mk6 when I did for about £600 
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In reply to Post #26
Or like selling a car without a battery
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In reply to Post #24
Online there's one for 999.99 without batteries!!! (Total fishing tackle)
Like selling a car without a steering wheel 
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In reply to Post #21
I have the solar one. Can't say I am a fan of wheels . Also very low, gives me a back ache just steering it and using throttle lol
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In reply to Post #5
It does come with batteries. The 600 quid compact version doesn't..
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In reply to Post #1
. . .bit late to rant on this surely? Power barrows have been out for quite some time now and the early adopters were happy to pay a premium for the significant benefits. Its only more recently that component builds have become much more readily available, highlighting the margins that the main players have presumably been making. Reality is brands can charge whatever they like if there's a market for it . . .its a premium price point item but no more than any other premium carpy item (RT7s / RS Bivvies / Basias / Tech Mags / Custom Rods etc)
Personally I'd be more disturbed at the tax on 1kg of 'premium' boilies thousands upon thousands fill lakes with, every weekend, week in week out, . . . 
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In reply to Post #21
I couldn’t bring myself to spend a grand on a power barrow when I already had a perfectly good carp porter. So I had mine converted for £400. Considering all the bits were probably £200, I didn’t feel I’d been turned over at all. If I paid a grand for one I think I’d feel a bit miffed. That big motor hanging down on a carp porter would worry me as well.
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My mate bought the new solar barrow when it was released
Since then he's had three sets of rear wheels from solar as the arms buckle/bend very easily,
Solar admitted that they had shipped the new barrows with the old version wheels. The third set of wheels they sent him are the "v2" wheels with a small reinforcement inside the arms that the wheels attach to. To me it looks like this was just an after thought as its just two plates welded to the inside support.
1k for a barrow with this qc is ridiculous?
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In reply to Post #10
In reply to Post #9
If you need a power barrow to move your gear around surely you need to questions how much crap your taking with you in the first place???
Eh??? Where did that come from?? I was merely commenting on the possible theft angle
I haven’t even got one
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On my lake the track gets closed from about now I til late spring when it hardens up again and if you want to fish the far end of the lake then you have to walk about a kilometer to fish it.
I bought a power barrow off someone off here but would of paid the new price if they were in stock.
I bought it for the sole reason of making my life easier. Need one possibly not but it definitely makes you more pro active with the thought of moving if need be! And if that's the case it will surely put more fish on the bank.
Imo it's a much better investment than an expensive bivvy.
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In reply to Post #17
Agreed
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In reply to Post #1
I wouldnt be with my carp porter now.... yes its a lot of money especialy if your skint but this has lasted 5 years and thats fishing a hell of a lot, i had one fault after 3 years cost 160 to fix. Carp tax or not its simple really dont buy it if you feel ur being robbed.... i go for cheaper bivvys now as i felt one brand ive used since the begining were taking the mick being well over 1k so went for another brand 350 cheaper that i thinks equal in quality. I tell you where we r being mugged off.... supermarkets for food... now that is daylight robbery!
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In reply to Post #15
Maybe you should look at any sport and what stuff cost these days. A motocaddy m7 golf trolley costs £1200 and that only takes golf clubs. A decent tennis racquet nowadays cost £400,cricket bat £300+ and that's a piece of carved wood. Going back to fishing an JAG rp1 pod with all the extras are £1k.
£1k is a lot of money for all but reality is it's not overpriced considering the world we live in especially considering how much easier it makes people's lives if you have to trek gear 1km+ in the mud.
As for the snide comment about battery running out of juice. Don't worry I paid extra for the long distance battery 👍
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In reply to Post #13
No blinkers at all
Just sad that carp fishing has come to 1K power barrows being the norm by the sounds of your comments
Let's hope your battery doesn't die when borrowing back to your car. Or maybe every lake will have bankside recovery soon just in case!!!
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In reply to Post #12
People like me with a heart condition, even if you took the absolutely basics.Not everybody is young and physically fit.
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In reply to Post #12
Unfortunately can't speak with someone that has blinkers on. Clearly I was making a joke about the amount of gear. Whether I took 2 bags or 20 reality is I still can't pick up and push a barrow. If you can't understand that I can't help you.
As for the money side I don't think its too much at all. In today's world it's the equivalent of 3 months worth of electricity bill. Sure makes my life a lot easier
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In reply to Post #11
Not really when you've just admitted you take a lot of gear
Over the last 10 years we have been conditioned by the media to take so much crap with us its unreal!
Cut all that out and then maybe you wont need to spend 1K on a power barrow
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In reply to Post #10
Silly comment this. There are lots of reason why you would want a power barrow above quantity of gear. Speaking for myself I am in my 40s with severe back problems. Amount of gear has nothing to do with it.
Oh and I do take a lot of gear 😂
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In reply to Post #9
If you need a power barrow to move your gear around surely you need to questions how much crap your taking with you in the first place???
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Once the thieving scrote’s find out the price of these barrows they will be specifically targeting them for theft.
It’ll be a lot more lucrative than mobile phones and even less chance of getting caught.
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In reply to Post #7
Imo it’s not that bad because we’re now become accustomed to paying too much money. I’m sorry, but £1000 for a ‘rent’ is bloody ridiculous! But like everything, people pay it so the prices stay the same or go up. If no one paid the silly prices they will come down. I know it’s business and everyone alone the path makes money but just like a reel, £1000 wtf you can buy a second hand car for the same price!
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I also didn't fancy getting an aliexpress power wheel barrow from Nash, Solar or Fox and got a power porter extreme, yes, their expensive but worth it.
Fellas pay nearly £1k on a trakker bivvy, £1k+ on a set of reals, £1200+ or jus three rods so the barrow isn't that bad imo.
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In reply to Post #1
TBH. This is why I bought a Carp Porter...At least it has a gearbox etc which is unique.
Not saying they are any better/worse, but it seems all the other manufacturers are just using the Chinese "L-Faster" hub motor setup (Nash, Solar etc) and charging a grand for the privilege.
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In reply to Post #1
And the solar sp tech mk2 power barrow which is a £1000 and it don’t even come with batteries their extra cost to buy
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Its the same as the latest bivvys which seem £600+
Too be fair I've not seen a power barrow that comes straight out of the factory that will out preform a barrow conversion kit.
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In reply to Post #1
Is s it really that much of a stretch price wise, and you have to include labour to fit. I'd imagine they'd be looking to make 100% mark up on cost, factor in the shops slice and it could be worse imo.
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In reply to Post #1
Bag of sand. For that kind of money I'd want to road tax it and drive it to the lake... 
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It seems this is the latest con for carp tax and probably price fixing. I cannot understand how all manufactures seem to-price an electric power barrow at £1k . When a wheel etc on Ali express is £100+ £200 for a barrow and say £200 for a top of the range battery. It’s a joke TBH.
It’s nothing new with the carp tax I know but this seems extreme.
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