Beach Dolly as a Tuba Transport

[rodgeman]

I had thought about getting a Gard Wheelie Bag. I posted to the forum about the Gard Bag and had lots of input. I thought about it and looked around for something in stock that could just carry the tuba. I was on ebay and saw a Beach Dolly. It is lightweight and I can carry the Mirafone 186 bell up in it's gig bag due to the fabric bottom.

I checked the measurements and ordered one. It was $65 with free shipping and it can hold 200 + lbs while weighing 12 lbs.

It came today. I put it together and pumped up the wheels. I am very happy with it.

Here are some pics.

[Tubajug]

Very cool! I assume it folds up? Does it fit in the trunk along with your horn? When I started baritone in 5th grade I strapped my instrument to my dad's old golf bag cart to walk it to school. It worked very well! Nice idea!

[rodgeman]

Yes it folds up.

I have a PT Cruiser so I do not have to take it off of the dolly.

Thanks for the comment.

[jmoulton]

Can you share the site where you purchased the dolly? It looks like a winner. Carrying 30 lbs or so by an old guy on the back can be quite daunting.

[rodgeman]

Can you share the site where you purchased the dolly? It looks like a winner. Carrying 30 lbs or so by an old guy on the back can be quite daunting.

Sure. I bought it on ebay. Here is a current listing by the same seller:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-FOLDING-BEA ... 475wt_1270

[arminhachmer]

Walmart has them. Less money, somewhat lighter but ample
for my 4/4 Alexander in a top opening gig bag which stays tied
to the dolly.