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Carrier vs. Carten for mini?

bpric
bpric Posts: 28
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I need to move my mini across my deck for each use, and I'd like to  occasionally take it camping. Any recommendations for either of these options?  Sources? Prices? 
Thanks!
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,465
    I'm not sure the Carten is even made anymore. Ping @Focker for his homemade wooden carrier I have seen him using at Eggfests.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I don't think the Carten guy still makes them. Might find a used one on here though. 

    Before my mini was destroyed, I just gave it a bear hug and moved it wherever. I replaced it with an Akorn Jr which has handles. When I take it in the car, I set it in a box (to avoid grease/soot) in the back seat.

    If I HAD to have handles, I'd just buy the BGE handle kit (assuming there IS a retrofit handle kit).

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • NCSmoky
    NCSmoky Posts: 515
    Anyone know the going rate on a Egg Carten? I have #84 that needs a new home. Can’t remembered what I paid for it.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Two years ago, Mini cartens were $140 according to THIS. I have always thought they were way overpriced.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Grillinois
    Grillinois Posts: 165
    BGE makes a carrier for the mini. Just like the mini max style. I have one and it works well. 
    Joliet, IL
    Large, Mini, Stoker, Smobot
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    I like the carrier BGE makes. 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,840
    RRP said:
    I'm not sure the Carten is even made anymore. Ping @Focker for his homemade wooden carrier I have seen him using at Eggfests.
    Haven't seen Focker around much these days, Ron.   I think he's still trying to convince the local authorities that his sister is being cyber-stalked here.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    I gave my Carten to Village Idot. Now have nest and works just fine. Take it to FL from Texas all the time. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,745
    edited July 2018
    How much is the BGE carrier for the mini? No prices online and don't have a BGE dealer I go to often.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    I think around $70.

    i still use Mickeys $15-20 rolling ice chest, the stand I bought with it and roll that way.
    the rolling cooler can hold a towel, gloves, propane, Tongs  the mini egg and stand .


    Thanks @Mickey
    Seattle, WA
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    SkinnyV said:
    I think around $70.

    i still use Mickeys $15-20 rolling ice chest, the stand I bought with it and roll that way.
    the rolling cooler can hold a towel, gloves, propane, Tongs  the mini egg and stand .


    Thanks @Mickey
    Forgot about that. Thanks
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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