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RKB
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   Old Thread  #14 12 May 2025 at 9.03am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #13
Agreed, Transporter has been better than my Carp Porter MkII (which I had for over a decade. The drop in bag, which opens from both sides as well as the top, is handy, as are the mesh storage sections. I don’t use the bucket clips but I’d imagine they’re handy for people who take loads of buckets. Straps are also good.
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #13 11 May 2025 at 8.45pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #12
That's been upgraded on transporter too,I add redwing tyre sealant to mine
chrispfox
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chrispfox
   Old Thread  #12 11 May 2025 at 5.16pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #11
What is the tyre like on the Fox barrow?
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #11 11 May 2025 at 1.37pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #10
Wider and longer I believe,best barrow I've had.I like how back legs lock in place and lock handles in place aswell as thumb screws
The-Heff
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The-Heff
   Old Thread  #10 11 May 2025 at 12.59pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #6
I hadnt actually heard of it before, just googled it quick and it looks from the oictures
To be pretty much the same as the explorer. Assumed it was a replacement model
The-Heff
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The-Heff
   Old Thread  #9 11 May 2025 at 12.51pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
The fatboy has a wider wheel so the struts are further apart on the frame. Not sure if you can get anything to adapt it to allow for the thinner puncture proof wheel. Pretty sure the rest is the same, but you can buy different struts to adapt the standard to take a fatboy wheel.
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #8 11 May 2025 at 8.59am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
Yes it can be motorised in the future
chrispfox
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chrispfox
   Old Thread  #7 11 May 2025 at 8.22am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #5
I do like the look of the Fox one. I need to check if it can be motorised in the future.

In terms of the Carp Porter range - why is the standard Mk2 better in your mind? Is it just the wheel?
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #6 10 May 2025 at 10.33pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #5
Transporter is bigger than explorer
The-Heff
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The-Heff
   Old Thread  #5 10 May 2025 at 6.48pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Dont know if the transporter will be much bigger than the porterlite to be honest. Its looks to be the same as the fox explorer, which ive just swapped for a carp porter mk2 fatboy, as i needed a little more capacity.

I should have got the standard mk2 though. Didnt know they did a puncture proof wheel before i bought one.
andy2461
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andy2461
   Old Thread  #4 10 May 2025 at 5.18pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #3
I got lucky and picked up an old mk5 power porter

Was in great condition with loads of luggage

But I was looking at the mk2 before that to replace my porterlite
chrispfox
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chrispfox
   Old Thread  #3 10 May 2025 at 5.01pm  1  Login    Register
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Any others worth considering?
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #2 10 May 2025 at 11.02am  0  Login    Register
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The transporter is superb,carries loads and so easy to manoeuvre
chrispfox
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chrispfox
   Old Thread  #1 10 May 2025 at 9.46am  0  Login    Register
Have sold my porterlite as I need something a little bigger. Not going to be able to stretch to a powerbarrow but need a new one.

Have been looking at the Fox Transporter and the Trakker X-Trail Compact. Anyone got one of these? Or are there others worth looking at?

Carp Porters... mostly seem out of stock in lots of places but would definitely consider one of those if they are recommended.

thanks in advance
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