Picnic Table Carrier Is A Party On Wheels

2006 - Volume #30, Issue #2, Page #24

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Roger Teske of Alaska, Wis., has a way to easily and conveniently haul picnic tables and a whole lot more to social events in his area. He calls it the (PT) Carrier.
  His invention has been used all over a four-county area for weddings, graduations and all kinds of yard parties. Teske says he used to transport picnic tables the hard way, on flat rack wagons, trucks or trailers.
  "It was difficult and time consuming," he says. This rig can haul six 10-ft. tables at a time. It can also be used to support a large 30 by 50-ft. tent thanks to a built-in 50 by 30-ft. tarp and a support mast."
  Two 11-ft. uprights spaced 19 ft. apart support a 29-ft. long horizontal bar which the picnic tables lean against. When the tables are removed, the bar telescopes up another 3 1/2 ft. and a tarp is draped over the cover to set up the tent.
  Teske installed a couple rows of bus seats down the center of the trailer to provide extra seating when the tables are unloaded and the tent is up.
  "The PT Carrier also carries volleyball nets, three sets of horseshoes, a double croquet set, two 10-ft. serving tables, and all of the ropes and stakes to set up the tent. It also sports a five-disc CD player, an amp with microphone and speakers, and a rotating disco ball," Teske proudly points out. "Optional equipment includes a generator, a stainless steel fire pit, and four 10-ft. tables padded with marine fabric."
  He tows the PT Carrier at 40 mph with no problem and says three people can unload the tables and set up the tent and music in about 45 minutes. The end result is seating for 75 to 90 people, "depending on how friendly they are!"
  "I haven't charged for use of the PT Carrierà I call it my gift to humanity. I give any money donated for the use of it to charity," Teske explains.
  Teske's brother, Ernie, prepared technical drawings of the PT Carrier, and these are available to anyone wishing to build their own. If you want them, send Roger a self-addressed 8 by 10-in. envelope with return postage.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Roger Teske, E5270 6th Rd., Algoma, Wis. 54201 (ph 920 388-2147).

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Picnic Table Carrier Is A Party On Wheels AG WORLD 30-2-24 Roger Teske of Alaska, Wis., has a way to easily and conveniently haul picnic tables and a whole lot more to social events in his area. He calls it the (PT) Carrier. His invention has been used all over a four-county area for weddings, graduations and all kinds of yard parties. Teske says he used to transport picnic tables the hard way, on flat rack wagons, trucks or trailers. "It was difficult and time consuming," he says. This rig can haul six 10-ft. tables at a time. It can also be used to support a large 30 by 50-ft. tent thanks to a built-in 50 by 30-ft. tarp and a support mast." Two 11-ft. uprights spaced 19 ft. apart support a 29-ft. long horizontal bar which the picnic tables lean against. When the tables are removed, the bar telescopes up another 3 1/2 ft. and a tarp is draped over the cover to set up the tent. Teske installed a couple rows of bus seats down the center of the trailer to provide extra seating when the tables are unloaded and the tent is up. "The PT Carrier also carries volleyball nets, three sets of horseshoes, a double croquet set, two 10-ft. serving tables, and all of the ropes and stakes to set up the tent. It also sports a five-disc CD player, an amp with microphone and speakers, and a rotating disco ball," Teske proudly points out. "Optional equipment includes a generator, a stainless steel fire pit, and four 10-ft. tables padded with marine fabric." He tows the PT Carrier at 40 mph with no problem and says three people can unload the tables and set up the tent and music in about 45 minutes. The end result is seating for 75 to 90 people, "depending on how friendly they are!" "I haven't charged for use of the PT Carrierà I call it my gift to humanity. I give any money donated for the use of it to charity," Teske explains. Teske's brother, Ernie, prepared technical drawings of the PT Carrier, and these are available to anyone wishing to build their own. If you want them, send Roger a self-addressed 8 by 10-in. envelope with return postage. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Roger Teske, E5270 6th Rd., Algoma, Wis. 54201 (ph 920 388-2147).

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