The Funky Trundle

The Funky Trundle

Having undergone spinal surgery, I bought the Trundle to save putting strain on my back through carrying bags. I was really disappointed to find that the handle was too short, even when fully extended. The result was that I put even more strain on my back by having to bend to pull it along. At 5' 8" I'm not exactly a giant. The handle needs to be extended by at least another 4". I was also disappointed at the capacity of the unit - it really doesn't hold much. Great idea, but needs work.

The Funky Trundle

I bought this Trundle to get my shopping home as I am unable to drive a car. I always fill my basket too full then struggle to carry the contents home so I thought I would give this a go as I cannot quite face the granny shopping type trolleys yet (even though they have improved).
Good Points: Lightwight, very very easy to assemble and pack away again in seconds. Good solid design. Carries easily a very full supermarket basket of food. Lid stays fastened to the front if you dont want to use it so it does not get in the way at all. Have not used the lid on the box yet though.
Bad Points: The pull handle is just not long enough. I am 5ft 8 and find I am bending over slighly one way to pull it. Once it is tilted ready to pull it is not high enough for me, hold it higher and it wants to tip back on to its base. The handle needs to have another extension in length (it would not need much) to make it good to pull along at a natural stance. The wheels need a little more gap between the wheel and the top of the wheel casing (mud flap type thing) so anything you pick up on the pavement like leaves or frost can seem to stop the wheels from running freely, give it a few tugs and it soon eases off though.
Conclusion : I do think this is a great buy, it is value for money and it is well made. Maybe I just am being a little picky as i am looking for the great solution to getting shopping home without looking too silly. Make the wheels a little more substantial and the handle height more flexible (like they do on a lot of prams now, we are not all the same height) and we could have a shopping revolution.

The Funky Trundle

I bought this for shopping ages ago, but it has really come into its own as a laundry hamper when, after the birth of each of our 3 kids by c-section, I have been tempted to carry heavy washing baskets out into the garden. Putting my washing in one of these reminds me not to, and to wheel it instead. You can even hang the peg bag on the extended handle! I use it all the time, and although I have bashed it about loads, it is still going strong.