suitcase wheels for cylinders

[cra2]

First time I watched my wife try to haul her dive bag and her two tanks from the car, I thought to myself...
"why don't they have little 1-2" wheels built into the plastic foot of the cylinders just like they have on luggage?"
Then, you could just tip the tank back and drag it behind you, if you were too tired/weak to lift it.
And they'd be so small/light/cheap, they'd just be integrated into one side of the plastic foot that's already there.

Has anyone seen/built anything like that?
If not, what's the best system for hauling all that gear from the car to the boat/water and back?

thanks

 

[Wendy]

Just go to home depot or lowe's and get one of those collapsable hand truck things.

Like this:

http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=171232-26675-H003A

It folds completely up and tanks can be secured on with some bungee cords. It will even work for double tanks.

 

[Former FLL Now MSP Diver]

I've seen various setups on the internet. Here's a couple...

Make Your Own - Plans For Sale
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1300&item=3671438626&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Made For You - Seems Pricey
http://www.tankcart.com/index.htm

The Cadillac
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ory=1300&item=3672225872&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Marc

 

[crpntr133]

Looks like the "tank cart" wouldn't be too hard to make. A bit of PVC pipe and glue, tank strap and wheels...away we go. Might not be a bad idea for those shore dives but I don't think I would use it for a boat.

 

[MechDiver]

Unless the path to wherever you're going is nice and flat and smooth, using a two wheeled handtruck is a pain. If you have the room, one of the heavy plastic yard barrows works well, again only if you have a good path.
Its easier to put the tank on, then carry the other stuff.

MD