Custom PVC Beachcart

[mdelima353]

Just finished building a PVC beach cart out of 2" PVC. Going to test it out this weekend. What do you think?

http://gallery.me.com/mdelima353#100078

 

[LIVE2RIDE Powersports]

Just finished building a PVC beach cart out of 2" PVC. Going to test it out this weekend. What do you think?

http://gallery.me.com/mdelima353#100078

Looks nice....

I dont ride the surf so i dont know much about ur beaches. But will the tire sink in alot? I see most carts with the big bubble tires.

I want one now for our lake.

 

[mdelima353]

ya, well see how the tires work out but i dont really do surf. its about 30 yards from the truck to water where i ride and its mainly dirt and hard pack sand so it should work out. For $30 a tire, figured id at least try em.

 

[Charlie_Hustle]

Looks cool. How did you make the axle?

 

[227]

I am impressed, that about the best looking PVC tote I've seen. I have to agree with hardcore that baloon tires would have been a better choice, if your on hard pack you should be OK

 

[ger87410]

x3 on the tires. I tried fatter, but similar diameter tires on hard packed sand and rock. It needs fatter, larger tires IMO. I can still do it by myself, even with the couch, but it can be a pita.

My homemade beach cart is a hand dolly with 2' extension professionally welded to the handle and a removal wooden platform built on top in case I ever need a dolly.

 

[mdelima353]

Thanks guys.. Ya, we'll try these tires out this weekend and see how they hold up.. 90% of the way to the water is all grass/dirt/gravel.. As for the axle, it's just a reinforced threaded rod with carriers throughout the PVC.. Not bad for $160 in material, no plans, and about 2 hrs labor. Anyone know where to get the balloon tires for a decent price (just in case)?

 

[ger87410]

$50 a pair decent?

 

[mdelima353]

Definatly if there the wide balloon ones. Link?

 

[kraqus]

I hope this helps:
http://www.wheeleez.com/beachwheelsPVC.php

Nice Job BTW....

Benny

 

[ger87410]

Thanx kragus!!!

That's where I found it.

 

[AtomicPunk]

I am curious how well the 30cm ones will work (kind of short)


another place:
http://floridasailcraft.com/JetSkiAcc.htm

 

[mdelima353]

Thanks guys.. I think wheeliez are 50/each.. Not for the pair.

 

[kraqus]

Yeah....they are expensive.
BUT....You would still have made a Cart for about 1/3 of what they sell out there....or even less.....I have seen some of those Tiger Tote or Big Foot Carts go for $500/$600...

http://www.atlanticjetsports.com/beach_&_shop_carts_stands.htm
http://www.rivayamaha.com/RivaStore/product_detail.asp?Product=Beach Dolly, Stand-up only, 2-whl


Benny

 

[mdelima353]

This is true.. I'll probably end up getting a pair.. Thanks.

 

[vitalikol]

Before you buy any look at Max Payload/wheel
http://www.wheeleez.com/beach-wheel-specs.php
You need about 300 lb for two wheels /150 one wheel - and wheels will cost you about$100 each

 

[vitalikol]

Nice cart

 

[Super Dee]

We've had great luck using wheel barrow wheels on our dollies. They work surprisingly well on deep loose sand and obviously work well on harder surfaces. They have a large enough diameter to bump over most small obstacles and rocks.

We've also tried turf tires like the ones you see on lawn tractors. We thought the wider tire would be better in deep loose sand, but the wheel barrow tires cut through the sand a lot easier and don't require nearly the same pulling or pushing power that the turf tires require.

 

[QuickMick]

We've had great luck using wheel barrow wheels on our dollies. They work surprisingly well on deep loose sand and obviously work well on harder surfaces. They have a large enough diameter to bump over most small obstacles and rocks.

We've also tried turf tires like the ones you see on lawn tractors. We thought the wider tire would be better in deep loose sand, but the wheel barrow tires cut through the sand a lot easier and don't require nearly the same pulling or pushing power that the turf tires require.

I have thought about that but you can always double up on the wheels for each side. Harbor freight has the cheapest wheels around.

Also you can use some old golf kart wheels and tires. THey have steel wheels so Ide get em galvanized.

 

[kraqus]

Yep...my cart has double wheels on each side. I have never had a problem pushing or pulling my ski on sand....

Benny