Steel Friendly Handtruck?

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 10 May 2004 5:33 pm

I can't find the post with a link to a nice foldable handtruck/cart that will help a tired back haul around a loaded D-10. Any and all types are appreciated.

thx

bob

chas smith · Post by **chas smith** » 10 May 2004 6:08 pm

http://www.magliner.com/

Not cheap, but it's cheaper than a chiropractor....

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 10 May 2004 7:15 pm

My vote is for the Rock n Roller. D'Adarrio used to distribute them though I guess not anymore.
Musician's Friend has all sizes in stock.

Tom Keller · Post by **Tom Keller** » 10 May 2004 7:39 pm

The total trolley www.totaltrolley.com

Jim Saunders · Post by **Jim Saunders** » 10 May 2004 7:48 pm

Office Depot has a nice one for about $70.00. Folds flat and has about 6" wheels for handling steps.

Larry Clark · Post by **Larry Clark** » 10 May 2004 8:36 pm

Here's a previous thread on the topic.

http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum5/HTML/004612.html

Dennis Lobdell · Post by **Dennis Lobdell** » 10 May 2004 10:42 pm

rocknrollercart.com

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 11 May 2004 4:56 am

Thanx, Dennis.
I was wondering what happened. They've got their own site now. http://rocknrollercart.com/

Steve French · Post by **Steve French** » 11 May 2004 9:17 am

I got one at WalMart. I think it was around $40.

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 11 May 2004 9:53 am

Also got mine at Wal-Mart for $40.00. Ask an associate for luggage carriers. The are strong enough to handle a Nashville 1000 plus and fold down flat.

Bill Monk · Post by **Bill Monk** » 11 May 2004 11:47 am

Tri-Kart 750. Carries 225 lb. but only weighs about 12.
Folds up to fit under an airline seat or behind a car seat - about the size of a briefcase.

Has stair-climbing rails, built-in shock cords, and an extra pair of fold-out wheels so you can use it as a hand truck or a 4-wheel cart. They offer sizes both larger and smaller than this one - the small ones are the kind you often see airline employees using.

I've had mine for over 10 years. Thing seems to be indestructible and is WAY more portable than a full-bore handtruck.
http://kart-a-bag.com/html/pro-line-english-all.html

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 11 May 2004 12:23 pm

That's a new one on me, Bill. Looks interesting.
Since I seemed to be unable to shut up on that other thread, seems like the least I can do is provide an update---my RocknRoller--the smallest of their models--is still going strong and I still have the same comments. If you are planning on hauling your gear across a field or down a cobblestone street, etc, this won't cut it. Wheels are too small. And it just doesn't do as a two wheel handtruck because of the small wheels being in the way of your hand-hold and the lack of a real handle---bad balance/center of gravity in the two wheel config, too. But it's holding up just fine for regular four wheel use carrying steel, amps large & small, packaseat and whatever. If it breaks, I'll probably get the same thing again.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 12 May 2004 10:09 am

I also have the Tri Cart. I've owned mine for at least 12 years and it has been put through A LOT of use and abuse.

Yes, it seems indestructable. Well worth the money, light weight in handling, heavy weight in use, convenient, and very adaptable.

If you get one, don't opt for their handle with the rubber grip. Instead, get an 18" length piece of 3/4" diameter copper pipe (thick wall) and slip that right through where the optional handle would go. Don't smooth the edges. This gives you a very inexpensive handle, and a very handy "billy club" that you can deploy in half a second. I'm serious.

Hey, you have to think of these things when you live in NYC.

I love my Tri Cart....you gotta' problem wit dat?<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by HowardR on 12 May 2004 at 01:48 PM.]</p></FONT>

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 12 May 2004 5:43 pm

I Also Got Mine At Wal-Mart It Is Strong Enough For Any Thing I Want To Hall. SONNY.

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Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 12 May 2004 6:04 pm

Rock and roller for me, too. They have them at Musician's Friend. I never leave home without it. Get the one with the largest tires.

Jimmie Brown · Post by **Jimmie Brown** » 12 May 2004 6:05 pm

they have them at home depot and i think the price is around 35.00

Jimmiw