HI everyone,
I am looking to get a hauling cart for moving tent and propanels to show sites. Propanels sells one, of course for a large price. I have found a similar one at Walmart but am wondering if anyone has a strong opinion on the matter. Is the expensive one worth it, over $100.00 difference in price.
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Like the Rock n Roller. Folds flat and stretches out. I can push it filled with pro panels and heavy boxes myself. But get the top of the line the lower end ones have tires that you have to keep filling with air. The top of the line one you don’t. I had the lower end one and was frustrated with flat tires so I gave it away and went with the sturdier better one.
Mine (R16) has the wide tires. No ar, the wont go flat. I think it is about the top of the line for the type I would use.
I do find it rolls a little more resistance when on a flat, concrete surface, compared with the magliner. However on dirt, mud type terrain it is better tahn the magliner. Likely due to the thinner tires on teh Magliner.
The other benifit is the high handles at BOTH ends. You can put one down or have both up. The Magliner is one up only.
I just saw the terrible spelling errors in my post...ugh! I hate typing on the cell phone. Either I have fat fingers and no coordination on the cell phone or... I need to go back to elementary school ;-)
I have the 3 in 1 heavy duty hand cart made by Cosco. It is a great cart. It is around $160 at Lowes and Amazon. However, you can order it from Costco for $99 and sometimes it goes on sale for $79. I resisted buying a cart for years before I broke down and got this one. I use it all the time now. It's great when vans are jammed down a narrow street or walkway. If you do a show like Ft Myers and do the Friday night thing, it's best to park just outside the show and dolly in. It's especially useful if you have an afternoon setup time. You can always get there early and dolly in. I do it every chance I get. Whatever you do, don't buy a cheap one.
Here is a link to the Rock N Roller I have.
https://rocknrollercart.com/products/rocknroller-multi-cart-r16rt-g...
Notice all the various conversions it will switch to.
It is rated at 600 lbs.
From my inbox:
Go w/the ProPanel unit, it was made for what you want it to do.
I just love the Rock N Roller. At one show, one of my neighbors accidentally ran into mine and bent one of the sides. I was able to order a replacement side part through the website and it came in time for my next show (7 days). I have the Mag Size - big wheels. Easy to fit in my van.
I found the exact same cart for less here
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Snap-Loc-Moving-Dolly-Panel-Cart-1500-lb...
I'm going to build my own just like the one here and pro panel sells. I'll post picks when I get it done.
I have both the Rock=N-Roller and the Magliner.
My pros and cons:
Pros:
Magliner: seems like it is heavier duty and will hold more weight -SEEMS being the operative word.
It rolls very easy.
Convertable from hand truck to cart.
Rides a little higher off the ground.
Cons:
Magliner: No locks for the wheels so uneven surface it tries to roll away.
Does not collapse therefore it is large to store.
Pros:
Rock-N-Roller:
Although it does not seem as heavy duty I've loaded it very heavy and it has no problems with the weight, at all.
Collapses very small, easily so compact ti sis easy top store.
Tires are fat and roll easily over varied terrain.
Wheels lock so it wont roll away on you.
With the handles up, at both ends, I've made a shelf that goes accross the top to make it into a high table with under storage, when needed.
Cons:
Rock-N-Roller:
I have not found any.
In the end... I hve both. I use both. Mostly the Rock-N-Roller is what goes to shows with me. If I could only have one, it would be the Rock-N-Roller. Best reasons, collapsability, locking wheels and ease of rolling on muddy terrain.
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