DIY Beach Cart

I built this beach cart with PVC and re-purposed wheels from a kids' powered "Bigfoot" truck. It easily handles more than 100 lbs of beach gear...The original wheels didn't do so well in the sand. See how fixed it here: • DIY Beach Cart - UPDATE .
For the specifics of how to attach the wheels and axle, see this video: • How to Attach Axle and...

[@madelectronengineering]

I love the idea of reusing a kids power wheelz axel and wheels! So much cheaper then the gray purpose built beach tires that are $50 each!

[@santaatthebeach8807]

Sorry for my delay in answering. I liked the size of your plans! I would use the design to carry similar things to the beach plus all the added things needed for our 3 yr and 1 yr old grandchildren. We just returned from the beach last Saturday. We wound up using a plastic, two child wagon with hard plastic wheels. Due due to the small size and poor wheels we set up close to the boardwalk to the beach and walked down to the water from our beach blanket and umbrellas. I have decided whichever direction I do take, I will spend the money for Wheeleez wheels. Thank you, Scott

[@centerforceone]

Santa at the Beach In that case, I am happy to share the plans, but I'll warn you they look like scratch paper. I would post here, but I can only do text and no images. I tried to connect with you via Google Hangouts but you do not appear to be on Google+. If you set up a profile there, I can send you pics. Or, you can give me your email address or Facebook name, but you may not want to leave that here in such a public place.

[@mixkain]

great idea thank you for sharing

[@quangduyho]

Hey, thanks. great man and a great father

[@lecksb7173]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@centerforceone]

You are very welcome. Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@richcanfield5628]

Your beach cart is exactly what I am looking for as we travel to the beach like Patton's 3rd Army. Do you make the plans on the construction of it available? I would be more than willing to pay for a set. Thanks for your innovative plan and great presentation.

[@rickcenter5802]

Thank you for the kind feedback. I am happy to hear you think this design will work for you. My plans are more like scratch paper than blueprints, but I am happy to share them. I sent you a message on Google Hangouts. Please reply with your email address, and I will send a scan of my "plans". Good luck!

[@aaronwalshe6392]

What did you use to stick the pipes together....a hot glue gun

[@r.morgan3965]

Great video! Thanks Brother! Quick question .... when lifted, does the canopy ever drag when carried through soft sand?

[@centerforceone]

The canopy does not drag, but only because I strap it to the front of the cart. Look at the 3:36 mark in the video when we are walking back toward the camera. You can see the strap around the front of the cart and it's looped back through the carry handle on the top of the canopy cover. I used a cam strap, not a bungee cord.

[@r.morgan3965]

Great idea!

[@edmirmilano6240]

Excelente

[@ThatOldMan2112]

I knew I could not be the only one looking at those wheels for a beach cart. Wheeleez are just outrageously expensive. I like the pin idea, though I'm not sure if I can incorporate it since mine will be a fishing cart and pretty much sitting right on the axles. Nicely done!

[@chadi2402]

Cool idea! So how did it preform on the beach, in te sand?

[@centerforceone]

The hard plastic wheels from the children's toy did not do well in the sand. This was partly due to the wheels and partly due to the axle I harvested from the toy. With a diameter of 7/16", the shaft could not bear the weight of the fully loaded cart without deflecting a little, which further inhibited smooth rolling action. The wheels "plowed" as much as they rolled. I had to break down and buy true beach wheels. These come with a stronger axle and roll much better through the sand. I have plans to make a new video to discuss the revision to the design.

[@popatop75]

wanted to say thanks..... dave

[@centerforceone]

Dave Fyffe You are very welcome. Happy to hear you found this helpful.

[@mitchwebster7382]

Would you mind sharing the plans for this? Even the rough plans would be great. I’m looking more for a material list, I will be modifying some dimensions based on my equipment.

[@centerforceone]

I have been working on a video to share all the plans and material list. I hope to have it out sometime this summer

[@mitchwebster7382]

I went ahead and made one just by looking at yours in the video. Will be trying it out next week. Hopefully it works well! I didn’t get to buy the wheelers, so I’m going to use gorilla carts 13” pneumatic wheel. I know it won’t be the best, but hopefully it makes it through the week!

[@mitchwebster7382]

Wheeleez*…autocorrect got me.

[@centerforceone]

@@mitchwebster7382 Awesome! I would love to see a picture of your build.

[@dexterhard]

you can bi 1 less the 100d why do all that work to build it your not saving money

[@lyndagarrett6163]

You are a brilliant man! It use to drive Jim crazy carrying all my stuff (as he called it)! Lol

[@teamcq9204]

Great idea. Any luck with the how to guide or parts list? PVC is so cool but can get expensive. Thanks

[@teamcq9204]

1 1/4 parts are not easy to find.

[@redwoodcoastcalif]

Suggestion: Add a 9 to 12 inch swivel wheel to the front so you PULL, not LIFT, the cart front anywhere.

[@brianfox1579]

What size PVC did you use?

[@centerforceone]

Hi Brian! I used 1-1/4" PVC.

[@annehollier4632]

I would like to make my own version of your beach cart as well... do you have plans? It sure would help... thx

[@centerforceone]

My "plans" are more like scratch paper, but I am happy to share them. What is the best way for me to send them to you? email? Facebook Messenger? etc?

[@ethanmccord]

Genius

[@centerforceone]

Thanks!

[@AW-qp2wg]

love the ingenuity...would you mind sharing your blueprint with me. thank you from Hawaii...aloha

[@centerforceone]

My original plans were more scratch paper than proper plans. I'm actually preparing to do a video where I go through the proper plans in detail. Please stay tuned.

[@regnirps5075]

Love this video and the cart is exactly what I am looking to build. Would you mind sharing your dimensions with me or plans if you have em. Thanks for sharing this.

[@centerforceone]

Hi B...Sorry for the slow reply. My original plans are more scratch paper than proper plans. I'm actually preparing to do a video where I go through the plans in detail. Please stay tuned.

[@joenottoast]

@@centerforceone been staying tuned for two years

[@pakeck1]

Lo9ve this project- what size pvc pipe did you use for the main rails in the bottom section and top support rails? Pak

[@centerforceone]

Thank you for the nice feedback. I used 1-1/4" (non-Schedule 40) on all parts of the cart.

[@carpenjd2]

Would you be willing to make one of these cart for sale?

[@centerforceone]

No, but I am considering making a more detailed video with the specifics on how to build after all the requests for plans....Stay tuned!

[@mwentworth1]

Great idea. Just finished ours tonight based very much on your design. Raised the side rails to 10", added fishing rod holders and incorporated the DIY beach tires from John Simms DIY video. Can't wait to try it this weekend!! Thanks for the video and update.

[@centerforceone]

Your cart sounds awesome! I hope it works great for you. Feel free to share a report after you use it...Thanks!

[@mwentworth1]

+centerforceone thanks. Will do. Wish there was a way to attach a pic. We may do a brief video. If so, I'll send a link

[@robertoc6374]

Plans?

[@teamcq9204]

By chance did you make plans? A lot of us would love to make these wagons

[@mwentworth1]

C Q we didn’t make plans. Studied his video and adjusted our dimensions to suit our needs. Sorry

[@Dave51262]

Great design and looks like a great cart.

[@centerforceone]

Dave Robbie Thanks!

[@christian9291992]

I love this May I have the plans. We are going to the beach with our family in May!!

[@schymark7196]

lookin for just this same idea!!!! Thanx so much.

[@centerforceone]

+Schy Mark, You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. If you want more specifics about the wheel assembly, see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGXIfah3ps6fbKc . Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

[@botelloheritage12]

Genius design brother 👍🏼

[@centerforceone]

Thanks!

[@MrBpark84]

Great video! How long is are your rails?

[@junkcarz4720]

How much did it cost

[@centerforceone]

I think I had around $100 in it to begin with. The cost went up a good bit when I bought the better wheels and axle featured in the second video.

[@MegaSparky73]

You, sir, are a genius designer of carts.

[@centerforceone]

shana Thanks!

[@TheGrangerBoy]

Would and axle and wheel assembly off of a old hand truck work good? (Given they're in good shape) I'm building my own and looking for tips on all these videos. Love your design but staying in a condo im gonna have to keep in mind the length and width. (elevator could be an issue) Thanks!

[@centerforceone]

The axle of the hand truck would be okay, but I doubt the wheels will work well if you plan to carry much weight (e.g. ice chest, canopy, etc). The hard wheels that I had were 8 inches wide, and they still plowed through the sand when the cart was loaded. I had to break down and buy the wheels that were designed for sand. You could definitely make the cart shorter. The length of mine was based on our oversized canopy.

[@lgarzza1]

Please show us a video with it on sand. Please

[@jengaserrano5656]

Do you have the video of your revised beach cart version w/ the true beach wheels?

[@centerforceone]

Not yet, but it is coming very soon, as well some detailed videos about the more tricky parts of the attaching the wheels to the PVC frame.

[@Nic7320]

Child labor :P

[@robertoc6374]

Hello! Was wondering if the plans for your build were ever posted? Looking to DIY one for my family and would love to know your dimensions to help save a bit of time. Thanks in advance. Awesome ingenuity.

[@centerforceone]

Hi Roberto! Thank you for the nice feedback. My original plans were more scratch paper than proper plans, but I am in the process of creating a new set of plans and a video to share them and explain the build process. The video will be released on or before Aug 10th....Stay tuned!

[@teamcq9204]

Hi Roberto, any luck on a direct message about the plans? I would like to make this cart.

[@centerforceone]

I have shot the video on the plans, but I still need to edit and post it. I have been derailed by the hurricane that hit our area. It still might be a few weeks before I get it posted.

[@santaatthebeach8807]

Are you willing to share your plans for this great cart?

[@centerforceone]

Santa at the Beach, I'm not sure my plans would be that helpful to you. My design was based on the dimensions of our canopy (which is much larger than most take to the beach), our ice chest and the wheels & axle I removed from the child's Power Wheels toy. What are your intentions for the plans?

[@margaritallanes4216]

Bonyto. Exelente

[@queendoyle6537]

What the name of the pins an where did you get them

[@centerforceone]

Hi Queen Day!...The pins are called "wire lock lynch pins". I bought mine from Amazon.com, but you should also be able to find them in the hardware section of your local hardware store (e.g. Lowe's or Home Depot)

[@nathanwalden9338]

Does it fit in the elevator?

[@centerforceone]

I have never tried to fit in in an elevator, but it would depend on the depth of the elevator. The cart is 6 feet long. As long as the elevator was 6 feet or deeper, the loaded cart should fit . Unloaded, the cart would fit in any elevator as it could be stood on its end. The length of my cart was based on the length of our canopy (which is larger than average). A smaller canopy would likely be shorter when collapsed, which means the cart could be made shorter. My cart is just under 32 inches wide (to accommodate the cooler) so width should not be an issue.