jlafferty wrote:
RnR carts, durability is pretty much their only plus. Apart from the plastic end caps popping out, what’s wasn’t durable for you? TBF I have the R12 Stealth which I feel could be launched off a cliff and still roll around, whereas other models aren’t as rugged.
I don’t know of anything similar that’s better offhand. There’s Kartmaster and Magliner of course, if you want *more* durability. There’s RnR clones like Gator, Rockville, Proaim that may be smaller - maybe you’d prefer one of those?
Otherwise there’s a ton of carts popping up that are multi function - SmallRig has one or two models currently, and there’s Cineforged and Schlepp too.
If you do find yourself headed back to RnR, and a deck setup, the LavaCart decks are where it’s at.
From a durability standpoint it was mainly smaller things like the traction strips and plastic caps coming off. I always disliked how the back and front handles release by squeezing them inward. When I was on an incline, it was awkward sometimes to release the handles up while also keep the cart from rolling downhill. I thought the deck attachment for the RnR was designed really poorly, and in such a way that it takes too long to take it off and on. It wasn't particularly good at anything, including carrying larger/taller loads.
Someone I worked with today recommended checking out the On-stage UTC2200 or UCB2500 if I want bigger wheels for offroading. It has a nice little foot lever release for the front and rear handles, and you can purchase a utility cart bag for it that basically turns it into a more rugged version of one of those collapsible wagons, as well as a nice shelf that clips onto the top rails. I think it's worth a try, given I already went the RnR route, and know I don't like them.
