Carts for DJ use... a recommendation from a satisfied user
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Well I think that's the cause of your deviation spending months out at sea in a small tube yorofl:
The new R&R R14 looks pretty sweet! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_pevWDMOso
I really wished it compacted to 36 inches but is states, "The frame extends from 42” to 60” in length" on this page: http://www.rocknrollercart.com/blog/2011/11/03/coming-soon-new-r14-rated-at-700-pounds/
I would like to see a 2 foot wide cart extendable to four feet, not five. Just try to negotiate a turn through a hotel kitchen with a 5 foot cart; ain't gonna happen!
The only problem I find with extending my cart beyond 36 inches is the ability to push it up a steep incline when full loaded. Guess I gotta bulk up like Uncle Jon.
I really wished it compacted to 36 inches but is states, "The frame extends from 42” to 60” in length" on this page: http://www.rocknrollercart.com/blog/2011/11/03/coming-soon-new-r14-rated-at-700-pounds/
I would like to see a 2 foot wide cart extendable to four feet, not five. Just try to negotiate a turn through a hotel kitchen with a 5 foot cart; ain't gonna happen!
The only problem I find with extending my cart beyond 36 inches is the ability to push it up a steep incline when full loaded. Guess I gotta bulk up like Uncle Jon.
There are two screws/wingnuts under the rock n roller you can loosen to slide the frame inwards or outwards. When they say that it slides out to 5 feet, that does not mean you have to use it at that length. You can slide it inwards to four feet if thats what you want.The new R&R R14 looks pretty sweet! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_pevWDMOso
I really wished it compacted to 36 inches but is states, "The frame extends from 42” to 60” in length" on this page: http://www.rocknrollercart.com/blog/2011/11/03/coming-soon-new-r14-rated-at-700-pounds/
I would like to see a 2 foot wide cart extendable to four feet, not five. Just try to negotiate a turn through a hotel kitchen with a 5 foot cart; ain't gonna happen!
The only problem I find with extending my cart beyond 36 inches is the ability to push it up a steep incline when full loaded. Guess I gotta bulk up like Uncle Jon.
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Yup, I've got one very similar to that from Sam's Club which I still use along with 2 Rock 'n Roller carts. It can't hurt having extra wheels for different applications.
Yeah, I realize that but a few of my venues have VERY TIGHT 3 foot x 3 foot wheelchair elevators which would make the R14 not usable. But then, I could just bring my other dolly to those venues. I would just to get stuck hand-bombing at a new venue if the cart didn't fit. But then, I could bring my old cart to those unknown venues as well I guess...
I really like that new Muver cart, too bad it hasn't landed on our shores yet. I think it's 50 inches long in the full out cart position. Not sure how that would be in a typical 4 foot elevator but I think you have a few extra inches there...
I have had issues when fully extended in those mentioned 4 foot elevators. I usually survey my load ins ahead of time so I dont load a full cart only to find out it has to be down stacked. I learned my lesson early in a bad venue that had a ton of real estate and needed to get from point a to b in a specified time. Uphills if it is only 4 foot and full versus 5 means an extra 10 to 15 pounds. That other unit that Canute shared is quite interesting as well.
Kirby so is it a knock off of the RnR from Costco or is it just a relabeled duplicate?
Kirby so is it a knock off of the RnR from Costco or is it just a relabeled duplicate?
in the passed, I have used an old computer table that I bought from wallmart, then go to ikea and buy a table top, then add two hinges to one side and add another table top and screw the hinges together so you can fold it in half and lay it out flat accross the small computer table... when finished you can remove everything an fold it up and go. add handles if you like to the underside where the table top you've just made so it over laps the computer table underneath, Ikea has some real cool stuff, if you look around in the table/computer sections and now they have glass tops too... not good for mobile dj's, but it wil make a good dj stand top for your studio and then add some LED lighting around the outside of the top to boot...
Get creative and think outside the box, make something rather than buy something already crafted... 100% satisfaction in it becouse you put time effert and skills in to making it your self.
Get creative and think outside the box, make something rather than buy something already crafted... 100% satisfaction in it becouse you put time effert and skills in to making it your self.
I agree with you "A pitcure says a 1000 words"
... there is a forum in ourdjtalk that has Dj setup's, there are plenty of pictures in there check it out. 
... there is a forum in ourdjtalk that has Dj setup's, there are plenty of pictures in there check it out.
Sorry I didn't read every post here, but... I have three of the "Sam's Club" (I assume they are the same as the "Costco" carts) for $80. I use them all the time, and they hold a TON of stuff. The thing I did, was drill a hole in the base plate, then hook a ratchet strap into the hole with one hook, and up on the handle with the other hook. It holds everything stable, and as high as you want.
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Tyrone, I respect what each DJ uses as their preference. However, I would like to ask you and those that just use handcarts, do you really think a handcart can carry the amount and load that a Rock n Roller can? I seriously doubt it. Without the support handles on each end, its next to impossible to stack up a bunch of boxes etc on a hand cart (like you would on a Rock n Roller) without first strapping it down. If the handcart wheels were to hit a snag in a carpet or on a rocky pavement its is possible that everything will tumble.
I have the R10 and the R12. I run them fully extended all the time...often with two dual 18 subs or two dual 15 tops on board. Never ever considered them "flimsy". That said, I did blow out the bearings on the casters of my R10, after 5 years. I have used that thing beyond any expectations...while vacationing (carrying luggage and coolers, etc) as well as for all my fishing gear (batteries, tackle boxes, coolers, etc). The replacement casters appear to be a slightly better/sturdier design. I wouldnt trade the RRs for any other design. My new R12 (with the no flats) is the bomb! Thanks Ben!
Houston - I think they can carry more.....I use both, so I can speak from personal experience...I have the R10; the front wheels are small ands unless you're on an absolutely flat surface; are virtually useless. When extended, they will start to twist, making the load even more unstable. Even with the support handles on both ends the load has to be strapped down; I have had cases fall off the R n R. When heavily loaded; there is a lot of movement in the arms when pushing/pulling. The adjustable length means nothing to me; I set the length of the R n R to the load; it's the same load each time...so no further adjustment is necessary....I dud put a platform on the R n R to make it wider, thus increasing stability of the load.
With a convertible hand truck; they tend to be stronger and less susceptible to flexing. It's very easy to fabricate a second end support and fasten it to the end (you alwats advocate thinking outside the box....
Look at price as well; the R n R tend to be double, if not more than the conventional convertible hand cart.... The R n R is a great cart; it's not the be all to end all......
sure you can fabricate something Steve Kudos to you. I have never lost a load. Always knew where it was intended to go@@@!!!! There is a load limit like anthing else and I actually bent the small wheel end which causes it to dip if turned 180 but I am easy with it when doing as such and have never had an issue. YOu use it alot less than I have over the urs. I believe number of use might be a more seasoned opinion. I tried to load into someones backyard over large rocky side yard and lets say I managed but it wasnt fun. I would have had a much better time if I had the R12 with the four AT tires. I have used the R12 and its best when on rough terrain as it doesnt handle as smoothly on flat surfaces especially turning. I have been three different cities since using the RnR and I have only had a rare rough terrain gig knock wood. It is the end all for me with ovwer 500 gigs to date using the R12 without a mishap or issue other than the rocky side way to the one backyard.
Here is my standard steel convertible cart with my subs / speakers on it and my QuikLok BW600E cart extended to 4 feet with the rest of my gear. A high item in front of a low kick-plate works great for holding everything in.
The steel cart is a beast, VERY strong. You can push it fully loaded up a steep grade without anything bracing the handle and nothing will break. It is rated at 600 pounds. I originally bought it at Home Depot. There is no brake on the casters and no inner-tubes in the big tires so they tend to go flat at times. I emptied all the air out and smeared petroleum jelly around the bead and they've been fine ever since.
The QuikLok cart is really nice but if you are pushing it fully or even partially loaded up a steep incline, you want to have gear braced against the handle otherwise it WILL break at the weld. That part of it is VERY poorly designed. Pulling it is OK but it is healthier to push it. Besides, you can't pull a heavy cart UP a hill. I do like the cart otherwise... The casters are high quality with a nice brake on one of them and the inflatable tires come stock with inner-tubes so they never go flat. The handle folds flat but the kick-plate does not.
The steel cart is a beast, VERY strong. You can push it fully loaded up a steep grade without anything bracing the handle and nothing will break. It is rated at 600 pounds. I originally bought it at Home Depot. There is no brake on the casters and no inner-tubes in the big tires so they tend to go flat at times. I emptied all the air out and smeared petroleum jelly around the bead and they've been fine ever since.
The QuikLok cart is really nice but if you are pushing it fully or even partially loaded up a steep incline, you want to have gear braced against the handle otherwise it WILL break at the weld. That part of it is VERY poorly designed. Pulling it is OK but it is healthier to push it. Besides, you can't pull a heavy cart UP a hill. I do like the cart otherwise... The casters are high quality with a nice brake on one of them and the inflatable tires come stock with inner-tubes so they never go flat. The handle folds flat but the kick-plate does not.
