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In reply to Post #45
Can't you put a bit of duct tape around it first to test if it solves the issue?
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In reply to Post #44
Think l’m going to try build it by keep giving it a layer of paint just the bit that goes in that you don’t see just try get it a tighter fit as it slides in properly take a good few coats but can’t see any other way, think it’s a bad design surely, never like this on my porter-lite that was a tight fit sliding the handle in.
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In reply to Post #43
Such replies are so lame. I guess I will wait for the mk2 version then. For you this doesn't solve the problem though, which is a shame.....
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In reply to Post #42
Hi l emailed carp-Porter and they asked if l could send a video to them of my stealth barrow and the movement in the handles when fully tighten up and this is the reply l received.
Thanks for sending that over. I've had a proper look, and the amount of movement you're seeing in the handles is normal for the current Stealth design. The newer no-loss thumb screw system works by pinching the inner tube from the inside rather than clamping the bracket externally like the older design.
Because the pressure is applied internally, it allows for a small amount of natural flex in the handle joint. What you're seeing in your video is within the expected range for this setup and doesn't indicate a fault or incorrect assembly.
The upside is that this design keeps the handles much more secure and prevents them from pulling out or becoming detached during use. The slight extra movement is simply a trade-off of the improved safety and retention system.
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In reply to Post #39
I have been thinking about this. Can't you use a washer between the inside walls (female part) of the frame and the male part of the handle that goes in? That way you fill the gap that there is which creates the play in the handle and still the screw can go through the frame and press against the pole of the handle?
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In reply to Post #38
I heavily greased every connection join and screw on my powerporter and apart from the odd dink after 10 years it was like one 6 months old when i sold it .Yes i occasionally got grease on me but its worth doing
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In reply to Post #38
Not a power porter but l got one of the stealth barrows and noticed the same problem with the handles feeling loose after tightening right up so just trying work out what l can do about this with getting a good deal online a while ago but doesn't feel stable when your pushing it along loaded up, l had the porterlite before this which l think was built better and weighed less granted they look better with some of the extras you can get but that's it.
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Today I had a good look at the new Carp Porter barrows on the Carp Den Bosch show. I think the design, the wheel, luggage and the updates are fantastic. I must say though, that I was disappointed with the thickness (or lack) of the bars and I already saw rust on some of the welded joints. Also, the handle bars felt a bit loose within the frame (yes the bolts were screwed in tightly).
I was all set to buy one, but now I am not so sure anymore..
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In reply to Post #35
I get what you mean. Sometimes when they try to spin they will spin wrong and potentially wedge against any racking/sides of the van.
A bit like moving your trolley to the side of an aisle in the supermarket...then trying to move backwards and the wheel swivels round and wedges against the bottom of the shelfing
I'm happy I went for the Trident rather than the Glider, got my second voyage with it tomorrow and it's a 350m walk from van to lake across farmland. Fingers crossed I'm still happy with it by Sunday when I have to do the 350m walk uphill across 3 fields to get back to van.
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| | | Belch | | Posts: 4367 |  | | MODERATOR | |
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In reply to Post #35
Ah understand what you mean now - assume the new Korda PPorters do this
Would have thought van access is on the front powered wheel anyway with a ramp . . .?
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In reply to Post #34
But you can't move the barrow with the brakes on. What I'm saying is when you drive it into the van the wheels are in one orientation, when you want to drive it out the want to spin 180 degrees. Locking pins would allow it to go straight in then straight out.
Just my experience.
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In reply to Post #33
Stops em rotating tho . . .!
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In reply to Post #32
Brakes yes, locking pins no.
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In reply to Post #30
All Barrow Buddies wheel kits do have brakes / wheel locks - one on each wheel?
As (an assumed) one man band he only does batches of 50x so you do need to get in quick - I was one of the first few to get on the list and my 'fixed width' kit has been tried and tested for almost a year now - they are a game changer.
I did a day sesh with my unpowered un swivel wheeled Porterlite the other day - it was depressing 
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If I was minded to order a set of the new Carp Porter ones, for my MK8
Would I want the standard handle or the new "ergonomic" ones, as fitted to their "glider" model?
Anyone got any thoughts, on the practicality?
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