I've had the same Barker 32 gallon Tote since the year 2000. About 5 years ago I replaced the wheels. I literally ran the rubber off them. Easy fix. Last Summer the slide valve started leaking. I called Barker on the phone to order a replacement valve. The service rep took all my information and said I'd have a new one at my house in 2 days, and she said "thank-you." I yelled before she hung up and said, "Hey, do you want my credit card information!" She said, "No." We're sending it to you under warranty." I said, you know it's 17 years old. She said, "Yes, I know, it's under warranty."
2 days later I had it in my hand. Took a little bit to figure out how to get the new one in, but it only took about an hour and it's worked perfect ever since.
We use our tote a lot. I imagine it's got 2 or 3 thousand miles on those wheels, towing it to the dump station so often. And I have no intention of ever getting another one. I expect this one to last me the rest of my life.
Just an FYI. I had the handle flip off the truck hitch ball a couple times. It only took a couple times and then I figured out a different way to attach it. I've been doing it this way ever since, probably 15 years or so, and it works great. A photo is worth a thousand word:
Not so good:
NEVER disconnects when in tow this way!
