Setting up a Minivan for Doing Shows

I've been working on setting up my used Honda Odyssey for doing shows. I put in a full sheet of plywood for a floor and built a platform six inches up to store my Trimline poles and mesh walls. The bin behind the passenger seat contains all the small parts and you can see the canopy top and walls folded on top. The platform is four feet wide and 5.5 feet long.for my inventory

I've ordered a RockNRoller multi cart to serve double purpose. It's one of the top two convertible hand trucks (the other being Magliner) and I'll use it as a selling table (and to store inventory) with the accessory shelf. It's also lighter and more compact than the Magliner.
http://www.rocknrollercart.com/

Anyone want to buy a Magliner Gemini Jr?

Larry Berman
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

You need to be a member of Art Fair Insiders to add comments!

Join Art Fair Insiders

Votes: 0
Email me when people reply –

Replies

  • I need an update on the R12 Rocknroller. I was just about to place an order when I read about the problems you had with yours. Were your problems resolved? 

    I love the article on the minivan set up. I am going to get out the power tools as soon as it cools off and modify your design to fit my van.

    • Everything is straightened out with the RocknRoller. They replaced it no questions asked. I did buy it from B&H Photo, whom I've been purchasing camera equipment from for almost 40 years.

      Larry Berman
      http://BermanGraphics.com
      412-401-8100
  • I have the R8 model RocknRoller and it's been good to me.  I did have a rear tire go out on me after setting up at 3 Rivers last year (lots of heavy, heavy, loads on the cart ), but other than that no problems.  I never realized you could get shelves to make it into a table!  I think I may switch to do that for a packaging station! 

     

    I currently use this for a packaging storage bin and table, but it's quality is questionable:

    http://www.idjnow.com/StoreModules/ProductDetails.aspx/PID=PORTA-DR...
    • Kathryn, Just read this post and wanted to ask about your experience with the storage module you included the link for, I had found this on my own and was seriously considering it so this is very timely.  What problems did you encounter?
  • I have a rock n roller and love it.  I think I have the 8, but it might be the 10.    I got it from sweetwater and when I told them what I did they said the 12 would be over kill.  I have had no problem going off road with it.  To get to my studio I have a section of pebbles, and even when the rock n roller is weighted down it goes through with out a problem.  This size is also easier to fit in my van. 

     

    I am suprised the R12 broke on you Larry.  FYI I don't have any plastic on mine either. 

  • Hi Larry, I just went to Rocknroller site. Is there any specific style you recommend better. I noticed they had 5 different sizes. Did you order it through a website? Or a store?

    I need to purchase one. Thank you for your posts

    • The 8, 10, and 12 are the same size frame. I purchased the 12 all terrain but I'm not going to recommend it until I do my first show in two weeks. I purchased it from b&h photo.

      Larry Berman
      • I'm interested in your review on the rocknrooler as well. I read a couple of recent musician reviews on the new ones and they were upset that metal parts on the old ones have been replaced with plastic and were breaking the first time they used them.
        • I've used the R12 Rock-n-Roller for the last five years and highly recommend it. The R12 provides all terrain tires on all 4 wheels while smaller rock n rollers only provide all terrains on the back of the cart. All terrains tires are critical for going across wet fields with heavy loads.

           

          The selling features of the cart are its strength (pile it on, this cart can take it), versatility (several options for moving equipment) and how small it can compress (fits well into small spaces). This link shows how it works (features the R10 not the R12):

           

          http://www.rocknrollercart.com/images/RNR.swf

           

          My parts are all metal.... I too would be skeptical about plastic parts, especially when hauling several hundred pounds (Trimline, weights... it adds up fast). Current Amazon reviews seem positive... no mention of plastic.

           

          --  LC

          • I just used the cart to bring in two cases of water and three cases of diet coke from my van. The wheels squeaked and the handle bent and then snapped out of locking mode after about ten feet. I'm going to have to send it back and get a replacement and hope it isn't normal. I did call the US distributor and they said to contact B&H. I only have Sunday because they close on Monday for about two weeks for the holidays.

            That's why I was nervous about recommending it until I started using it for shows.

            Larry Berman
            http://BermanGraphics.com
            412-401-8100
This reply was deleted.