Question does anyone use a foldable wagon to transport equipment

[jpmcbride]

Just asking…

Having some gigs lately where I have had to carry my gear up to a couple of blocks.

Not convenient, since these have mainly been in duo situation and one of us had to stay with equipment while the other made several trips.

I will mainly be transporting my bass amp(20 lbs) and speaker (45lbs) cable bag (50lbs), guitar amp 25lbs, PA amps (25lbs) and speakers 2x (20lbs) and 2x (40lbs), speaker stands, microphone stands and bass and guitar.


The equipment in comparatively light weight but again the trips it takes to move it prompt me to want a simpler solution.

1st has anyone used anything like this cart- I am just referencing a picture not necessarily this model and yes this would still involve more than one trip for the equipment described

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I am also considering something like the Rock n Roller
Rock N Roller R11G All-Terrain 8-in-1 Multi-Cart with Ground Glider Casters

I would rather buy this product only once and get the best solution.

Thank you for your responses in advance.

The rock n roller cart is much better for what you need. The wagon has limited width, everything must fit inside it.

I use the rock n roller and you just load everything on it, throw a few bungee cords around it, and you're on your way. It works great.

 

[jpmcbride]

I just read the post from LBS and she makes a good point. If you have a lot of loose stuff like mic stands and small cases, the wagon works great. Our singer and harp player uses one. But if you have a few big bulky things like a bass cab and PA speakers the RnR cart is better.

 

[Rib 13]

I have a larger version of the one in the OP and I love it

Edit: the largest items I carry are my Class D GK212 and my Monitor for reference. I cant tell you how it works for a heavier cab. On the occasions I use a bigger rig, my SWR cabs have removable casters to transport independently and my cart just takes everything else (including my light Class D amp head)

 

[Ewo]

This cart works well for me:

On-Stage UTC2200 Compact Utility Cart


I put my pair of Mesa Subway 1-15 cabs on the bottom; those two cabs just fit on the cart. On top of the cabs I put a stage bag (mic, cables, flashlight, outlet tester, tools, spares), my Subway amp in its bag, and a small pedalboard in its bag.

I'd offer one piece of advice, OP. When you're pondering which cart to buy, think about how you want to load it and measure the dimensions of that load carefully. Gotta take care the cargo will fit between the uprights of the cart.

 

[kevrex]

i rarely gig, and if i do, i'm carrying a gig bag and maybe a di.

however, i'm also the roadie/drum tech/pack mule for my son's band, and i use one of these for drum gear. it easily holds his double pedal case, snare, stand bag (maybe three cymbal stands, hi hat stand, snare stand, throne bottom), throne seat, and cymbal bag. if i use the included cargo net, i can also fit a rack tom on top and not worry about it falling off. everything he needs if there's a backlined kit. not sure how to translate that into bass gear, but you get the idea.

i recommend this one over other models by this company because it has bigger wheels (good for outdoor gigs), and it's a few bucks cheaper (probably because costco buys them by the shipping container).

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[57pbass]

I have a Rock N Roller thats about 30 years old and built like a tank.. no signs of breaking down. It’s the older heavier design and hauls a good amount of weight. I just gave it a good cleaning and lubrication and it works great. I use it often.

 

[LBS-bass]

I just read the post from LBS and she makes a good point. If you have a lot of loose stuff like mic stands and small cases, the wagon works great. Our singer and harp player uses one. But if you have a few big bulky things like a bass cab and PA speakers the RnR cart is better.

Yes, I think this is fair. If you're still carting big iron and the pieces are oversized, you might want something else. My husband is stacking drums on his RnR cart and it's just awkward keeping them in place as he rolls it.

But again, bear in mind there is a larger size wagon and as long as your stuff will fit in there sideways, that's an option, too. My Revsound 2x10 fits and my GRBass 4x10 also fits, though there's less room when I bring that one.

I just got tired of picking up mic stands and guitar stands as they fell off the sideless carts. One trip, hands free, and I'm done.

 

[J R Knots]

The rock n roller cart is much better for what you need. The wagon has limited width, everything must fit inside it.

I use the rock n roller and you just load everything on it, throw a few bungee cords around it, and you're on your way. It works great.

Thank you jpmcbride… appreciate the response.

 

[J R Knots]

i rarely gig, and if i do, i'm carrying a gig bag and maybe a di.

however, i'm also the roadie/drum tech/pack mule for my son's band, and i use one of these for drum gear. it easily holds his double pedal case, snare, stand bag (maybe three cymbal stands, hi hat stand, snare stand, throne bottom), throne seat, and cymbal bag. if i use the included cargo net, i can also fit a rack tom on top and not worry about it falling off. everything he needs if there's a backlined kit. not sure how to translate that into bass gear, but you get the idea.

i recommend this one over other models by this company because it has bigger wheels (good for outdoor gigs), and it's a few bucks cheaper (probably because costco buys them by the shipping container).

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Thank you kevrex. Your son is lucky to have your support.

 

[Marko 1]

I was thinking gigging in the city must suck...

but then again, they provide PAs wherever you go,

so maybe not so bad.

 

[J R Knots]

I have a Rock N Roller thats about 30 years old and built like a tank.. no signs of breaking down. It’s the older heavier design and hauls a good amount of weight. I just gave it a good cleaning and lubrication and it works great. I use it often.

That’s a pretty good testimonial… Thank you 57pbass.

 

[Appogee]

I'd have to check with my roadies.

 

[moon-bass]

Yup! I spent a lot of time and $$$ getting to a very portable set up, but for festival gigs and the like I need a bigger stack, so in the cart it goes. Works great!

There is a park directly across the street from me that I play at from time to time, and I need to bring two cabs, a bass, my bag, and an amp head. From door to stage it's maybe 600 meters and it's a very convenient single trip with the cart.

 

[kevrex]

Thank you kevrex. Your son is lucky to have your support.

I WILL GO TELL HIM THIS RIGHT NOW!!!

 

[J R Knots]

I have a larger version of the one in the OP and I love it

Edit: the largest items I carry are my Class D GK212 and my Monitor for reference. I cant tell you how it works for a heavier cab. On the occasions I use a bigger rig, my SWR cabs have removable casters to transport independently and my cart just takes everything else (including my light Class D amp head)

Thank you Rib 13.

 

[J R Knots]

This cart works well for me:

On-Stage UTC2200 Compact Utility Cart


I put my pair of Mesa Subway 1-15 cabs on the bottom; those two cabs just fit on the cart. On top of the cabs I put a stage bag (mic, cables, flashlight, outlet tester, tools, spares), my Subway amp in its bag, and a small pedalboard in its bag.

I'd offer one piece of advice, OP. When you're pondering which cart to buy, think about how you want to load it and measure the dimensions of that load carefully. Gotta take care the cargo will fit between the uprights of the cart.

Thanks Ewo. Yeah I think that On Stage looks pretty good.

 

[J R Knots]

Yup! I spent a lot of time and $$$ getting to a very portable set up, but for festival gigs and the like I need a bigger stack, so in the cart it goes. Works great!

There is a park directly across the street from me that I play at from time to time, and I need to bring two cabs, a bass, my bag, and an amp head. From door to stage it's maybe 600 meters and it's a very convenient single trip with the cart.

Thanks Moon-bass. Yeah for some of gigs I may have to make more than one trip but in comparison to what I have been doing that’s nothing.

 

[57pbass]

That’s a pretty good testimonial… Thank you 57pbass.

That’s a pretty good testimonial… Thank you 57pbass.

I actually found it on the street outside of a club. I checked with the bands that were playing and nobody claimed it.. so I don’t actually know how long the original owner had it for..

 

[mcrawfordmusic]

They are a really good investment. I don't use one personally, but I do have a little hand trolley/cart that folds out and is solid enough to carry my 2x12 and and amp in one trip.

 

[rocu]

I use one of these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Cosco-1...ck-with-Flat-Free-Wheels-12312ABL1E/205035247

It was cheaper when I got it. Works great.