Rive Trolley

Oneabung · #1 (**permalink**) 6th October 2006, 09:43 AM

Got myself a Rive box ... anybody had problems with the Rive trolley system - I was advised not to get it as it apparently breaks easily...

Anybody else got a Rive and using a different trolley? Just want to find out what is going to be the best trolley to go with it.

German Bream · #2 (**permalink**) 10th October 2006, 08:42 AM

The most matchanglers using rive boxes at home , but you do not see very often the rive trolley. they all use very big plattforms , 80 x 100 cm , with one or two wheels on it . I think they look like the barrow plattforms .

hrh89 · #3 (**permalink**) 15th October 2006, 05:24 PM

I have a rive and a trolley system as well to go with it. Personally i cant fault the system myself and pack tonnes of gear on to it every week and never had a problem with it. However i know a couple of people who have and being in the situation where you have got a box but no trolley then i would say that a penrose xxl barrow would be your best best as it doubles up as a large platform also and is about £30 cheaper than the rive trolley. Best place to get one would have to be the penrose direct website as you can pick one up including delivery for £95 (Penrose Direct - Online Angling Equipment Shop)

peter9000uk · #4 (**permalink**) 15th October 2006, 06:09 PM

I have modified my Boss trolley and it does the job a treat.

Stu · #5 (**permalink**) 16th October 2006, 09:09 AM

Simon,
Go for the Penrose XXL barrow platform. I have had one about a month now and it's a great piece of kit, both as a barrow and as a platform. The standard 26inch legs are great for most of the river venues I fish, although I will get a longer set for when I want to wade on the Kennet. It is well engineered and should last years. Plus you can get all manner of add-ons if you so wish.

The only "problem" I have is that my Brilo box is not big enough to fill it up, unlike a Rive box! Oh and you need a car with a BIG boot. I hear that the future XXXL version comes complete with tow hitch and tail lights!

Stu

Oneabung · #6 (**permalink**) 16th October 2006, 09:16 AM

Right chaps thanks for the advice - Penrose it is!

ridgeacre · #7 (**permalink**) 16th October 2006, 07:44 PM

Stu,thats a good idea

I hear that the future XXXL version comes complete with tow hitch and tail lights!

ridgeacre · #8 (**permalink**) 16th October 2006, 07:53 PM

Had me one of the cheaper ones today (well two to be exact) one each for me and the wife + a couple of shakky Quba carryalls and stink bags got a few bob knocked off