06-01-2009, 05:11 AM
I use a balloon type tire without a frame in my setup as pictured in a previous posting. It is about the only thing that can handle soft mud in addition to the other terrains if the loaded 'tube' weight is not too great, say under 45#. Also the whole thing floats if lost overboard. No spokes or exposed axle to tangle in weeds or rocks on uneven rough terrain. Jolts are cushioned on uneven rocky terrain so shocks are not transmitted as much. Tied on stuff that might break loose or bounce out is not lost and depthfinder is not jolted as much. Fastest to deploy, lowest weight and most compact arrangement possible, AFAIK. The downside are punctures and keeping a balance over long distances when using a single wheel arrangement. Cost is also high for the wheelbarrow you mentioned or even for the separate commercial "ball" wheel. A "ball" dock wheel can be substituted and costs much less.
That said, I think T.D.'s design using a golf cart is quite clever. Two wheels are more stable, there is no exposed axle, and hard wheels mean it is easier to pull and no flats. I will be looking to build a pontoon version of the T.D. cart in the future.
So many exciting projects, so little time!
Pon
[quote Laroo]Hey TD I really get a kick out of your post ,pic's and mod's, they always get my mind to going. But just the other day I was looking through a gardening catalog, and I saw a soft sided wheelbarrow with a large inflatable tire, that when not in use folded into quite a compact package. I was just wondering if something along those lines might work for you . Shoot from what I have seen you could make it out of pvc ( including the tire)[/quote]
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That said, I think T.D.'s design using a golf cart is quite clever. Two wheels are more stable, there is no exposed axle, and hard wheels mean it is easier to pull and no flats. I will be looking to build a pontoon version of the T.D. cart in the future.
So many exciting projects, so little time!
Pon
[quote Laroo]Hey TD I really get a kick out of your post ,pic's and mod's, they always get my mind to going. But just the other day I was looking through a gardening catalog, and I saw a soft sided wheelbarrow with a large inflatable tire, that when not in use folded into quite a compact package. I was just wondering if something along those lines might work for you . Shoot from what I have seen you could make it out of pvc ( including the tire)[/quote]
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