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Really appreciate the specific info, Bob.
My *hope* is to be able to get everything in one load from car to location. figure I’m filling up a back seat with lights, cam, tripod, etc.
So with that in mind, do you think I’d be better off getting the larger one (R12):
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/664498-REG/MultiCart_R12NF_8_in_1_Equipment_Transporters.html
Or what they’re now calling the R8LP, which I think is the current version of your RockNRoller?
Thanks again,
DanDan S.
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Someone reading this thread who doesn’t have to take lots of stuff on location will probably think we’re crazy to get into this topic so intensely — but that’s because they haven’t had to carry lots of stuff!
Both are the same size. Actually, mine looks more like the R12NF, which is more rugged, but I paid less than $150 at ATS Comms, in 2005. (But I got the inflatable tires, which were cheaper.) I don’t like the looks of the big tire on the cheaper one – could get hung up on obstacles. Don’t know where you are, but I found ATSComms very good to deal with, near Washington, DC. One-man shop, only sells what he uses in production, good prices.
No matter what you get, you’ll be glad you did. Don’t forget that the cart itself takes up space in your car, and it should always be the last thing you load, so that you can take it out first and load up.
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Bigger wheels/tires make it easier to get over things like doorway thresholds or curbs without a huge bump that will throw your load all over the floor or street.
Another essential is a foot-operated brake on at least one wheel, somewhere on the thing. So often I have situations loading and unloading where the cart wants to get away from me and roll down even a mild slope. A foot brake prevents that.
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Thanks again for your help. I think I’m going with the R12 Multicart.
Dan S.
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One last comment, I promise! I wouldn’t get this cart if you intend to use shelves. It’s just too narrow and potentially tippy, imho, to put valuable stuff up high on it.
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Okay, now I’m all confused again.
I was downtown and happened to see some dollies that looked much like magliners (but cheaper knock-offs). The one that looked roughly the same size as the “Jr” model was kind of attractive. I picked it up–heavy, but doable, as far as throwing it in the back of the car or trunk. Size-wise, it looked like it would fit in either the trunk or back seat as well, along with the equipment.And the heavy more industrial build was very attractive, imagining a smooth, stable ride to transport all my gear, as compared to what I’m assuming the multicart-type options are more loose and flimsy when piled with heavy stuff.
So it made me think maybe I could work with the magliner Jr size and get it in the trunk/backseat.
Am I crazy?Dan S.
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I assume you are taking your backseat out of the car….. which should provide plenty of room.
DS
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Hmmm…Probably won’t be taking out back seat. Just combination of trunk and stuff on top of backseat. Most of my stuff makes it in the backseat. Magliner Jr in the trunk?
Dan S.
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Daniel,
If I might, I think you’re getting dangerously close to over-thinking this.
It’s a cart for your gear. It’s not a lifelong commitment. Pick one. The cheaper one if money’s tight. The more expensive or durable one if you can afford it.
There is no “business killing” choice here.
One aspect of the “endless information stream” on the internet, is that is that it’s really easy to get caught up debating things that are mostly unimportant.
Like the “most professional” cart.
For what its worth.
“Before speaking out ask yourself whether your words are true, whether they are respectful and whether they are needed in our civil discussions.”-Justice O’Connor
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It’s a disease I have, and thanks for calling me on it.
Made my purchase. Done.Dan S.
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