Question does anyone use a foldable wagon to transport equipment

[J R Knots]

For those long trips from the trailer to the stage. Works like a champ.
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Thanks Wild Bill 57.


I like your style.

 

[pingvuiini]

I have a rock cart that fits my current rig perfectly without being extended. However, my current rig is so portable and lightweight that I often found the cart to be an extra hassle in itself. So if I don't have to go very far I will hand carry everything in one trip. For longer distances the cart is still very handy, and it can haul a full load of Costco.

 

[Jefenator]

YMMV - I deal with stairs at home and at 90% of my gig locations. For me a 4-wheel cart will create more work than it saves.
I've thrashed a few lighter 2-wheel hand trucks in my time. The 800 pound Milwaukee at least holds up, but I find it is not usually quite worth the hassle. (There is one location with one band where it is marginally worth bringing.)

 

[smogg]

I've found that ratcheting tie-down straps solve most issues with hand trucks and folding carts. For me it was a cheap investment to fully utilize these gear haulers.
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[TomB]

I also have a 600 lb Kart-a-bag 2-wheel cart that I used for years before the wagon. Strong, sturdy, foldable, has built-in bungees.

 

[Manticore]

I use a wagon similar to what you're suggesting for crabbing and clamming and a heavy-duty hand truck like the rock&roller for gear. The wagon won't stand up to your gear. Get a heavy duty convertible hand truck.

 

[Bonecat]

My RocknRoller cart has been through the weekend warrior routine for 5 years. It just keeps going. Not the most compact thing, but totally reliable. Highly recommended…

 

[dubmaster]

Rock n roller cart all the way. Been using mine (R6 I think) since 2008. I had to replace the wheels last year because I finally wore the original set out. This thing has seen well over 1000 gigs. It goes with me to every gig. Absolutely the best accessory gear purchase I have ever made.

 

[Brich]

Just becareful when folding it. Don't let the drummer touch it. From experience recently

 

[J R Knots]

I use a wagon similar to what you're suggesting for crabbing and clamming and a heavy-duty hand truck like the rock&roller for gear. The wagon won't stand up to your gear. Get a heavy duty convertible hand truck.

Thanks Manticore. Agreed. I am thinking I need something heavy duty too…. Usually in the heat of the battle things get broken.

 

[J R Knots]

My RocknRoller cart has been through the weekend warrior routine for 5 years. It just keeps going. Not the most compact thing, but totally reliable. Highly recommended…

Thanks Bonecat !!!

 

[J R Knots]

Just becareful when folding it. Don't let the drummer touch it. From experience recently View attachment 5179499

Thanks Brich.

Ouch!!

 

[CosmicRay]

I've been using a RnR cart for almost 20 years or so.
It does carry just about everything, except my 212 & 215. Both these cabs have tilt back wheels, which helps...

 

[J R Knots]

I've been using a RnR cart for almost 20 years or so.
It does carry just about everything, except my 212 & 215. Both these cabs have tilt back wheels, which helps...
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Just looking at all that equipment makes me tired … not as easy as the old days.

Keep Rockin CosmicRay!!!

 

[CosmicRay]

Just looking at all that equipment makes me tired … not as easy as the old days.

Keep Rockin CosmicRay!!!

Thanks J R!
Yeah, I've acquired some gear over time...
Depending on the venue, I'll bring whatever amp & cab I need to cover the room or stage.
But, agreed, not as easy as it used to be.

 

[brianrost]

I would just avoid anything that has wheels with plastic hubs or plastic spokes. I managed to destroy the spokes in both wheels on a respected name brand folding hand truck after about six uses even though it was spec'd for about 3x the weight it was carrying. I went back to a larger non-folding hand truck with metal hubs.

 

[MrLenny1]

R&R cart. My buddy uses one to move his drums
in the city. One load in. Also he put on a bell to use
in heavy foot traffic. It works better than "Excuse Me, Excuse me."

 

[juancaminos]

Fold-able wagon, Folding dolly, folding cart. It depends some places have 50 feet of loose gravel and little wheels don't work. Last night was 25 feet of tree roots. Some times it takes large wheels.

Of all I like the wagon best but I wish I had one that the sides break down, like a flat bed. That R&R looks great but I don't know about those small front wheels thru lose gravel.

 

[LBS-bass]

Navigating gravel or dirt/grass REALLY needs bigger wheels. It'sone of the drawbacks of the rock and roller carts. Definitely pay attention to wheel size. The rock n roller carts say they are all terrain but the small wheels aren't ideal for anything but smooth surfaces.

This is a good point that I forgot to mention. I can drag mine behind me over gravel, grass, or anything else. pavement bumps are not an issue. While I'm smoothly dragging mine, I'm also helping my husband with my other hand and lifting the end of his cart to help him over bumps, etc. The bumps are generally where the drum cases and other looser items start to shift and fall off his RnR cart.

Basically, I'm not married to this style of wagon but I do like the larger wheels and I do like having sides to it. You could use a big laundry cart or a janitor's cart for all I care, but I do find those features make it simpler and easier than the flat carts I've watched others struggle with. They also fold up instantly and are smaller to store.

A drawback would be that you have to lift anything heavy over the canvas sides, but I'm not gigging any big iron these days so I don't care much about that. My cabinets both weigh between 32 and 35 lbs.

 

[Artman]

I've abused an original RnR R8RT with two inflatable tires for 19 years. I've had to re-tube/tire it twice; Still prefer them to the current solid ones - much smoother over rough surfaces.

Cart itself has been bullet proof.

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We have one of those that we use to carry p.a. gear. It’s great for what we use it for!

On the very rare occasion that I still need an amp, I just stack my gear on top of my cab that has casters, throw a gig bag over my back and roll it down the sidewalk. Job done…end of story.

No pavement? I’m going ampless, period.