I don't know how strong they really are or how strong they should be. I _do_ know that they shrugged off a 100lbs load in the trailer no problem and that I can grab the trailer and yank the bike out of someone's grip with it. My conclusion is that they're strong enough for my needs. It wouldn't be difficult to use some heavier hardware there instead though if you were building your own and worried about strength.
The castor for the yawl and pitch is a great idea. I am a bit worried about the single bar from bike to the trailer and the stresses it might put on the bike. What I want to make is a similar sized trailer form my bike and I travel from one side of Auckland ot the other side of Auckland here in New Zealand picking up computer parts bargains I buy from the local auction website. I dont have welding equipment and plan to use metal bars which I can drill and bolt but I will need to find some bars.
i love the hitch! Man are you from the south? That's some redneck construction there! I'm from Texas so I can say that. THough now I live in Oregon...better weather up here but I do miss the people. Very cool!
Yeah but you also know how to weld and cut metal. I wish I had the space and tools for that. Most likely I will be buying a trailer after I sell my car. can't afford gas anymore.
I understand having limitations like that. I used to live in a small apartment and could only dream of owning a welder. Hopefully you can get to that point someday. In the mean time good luck with your bike trailering.
I want to take one of these trailers and add a collapsable frame on it and hand it to the AL can man I bet he could triple his collection if I helped him.I use to collect cans when I was a kid I could not get a job so I busted ass collecting $ back bottles too. Your connection is pure genius you are near an artists with that idea I have never seen someone take such common items and make them work in concert. Casters are easily located almost everyone has a drill.
@froshmasta Thing is I already own 2 that collapse but they don't have same size tires as the bike that to me in a survival situation is asking for trouble. See I want to build a bug out bike. I see these men with their b.o.b. and they have a pack ~50 lbs and they are talking about heading into the wilderness to survive while charlie takes over the land. I have grown accustomed to laptop on demand light. If I were to head out I would want more than I could ever carry on my back.
@cdltpx With a bike and trailer you can easily carry at least 100lbs of gear/supplies a quality inflatable boat. You have a boat you can go around check points fold your bike and trailer take a few waves and you are scouting like a pro. Also a trailer can serve as a wheelbarrow when you are fortifying a location to hold up@. And you can carry volumes of ebooks for your solar laptop/shower/oven also carry some gardening gear seeds 22LRriffle trout lines 1K rounds. Battery inverter fan air pump.
Like me, you're a bigger guy. That leads me to believe that you would use some kind of mountain bike probably with 26 inch wheels. A trailer like mine (or any other similar style) could easily be adapted to run 26 inchers. This would also allow it to roll even easier over light duty terrain.
If you wanted to get really serious about reliable tires for bugging out by bike/trailer I'd suggest looking into some airless foam inserts or something. At least for the trailer. Flat-proof.
I'm using the trailer with the old mountain bike that's in the video here. Gearing doesn't seem to be an issue. I did stall it yesterday though when I got into some mud on a trail with a load in the trailer.
very cool!
PrecisePuncher 6 days ago
Hi, the scews into the castor wheel do not seem to be a strong joint to me. Can you comment about that.
nicholasbiblelife 1 week ago
@nicholasbiblelife
I don't know how strong they really are or how strong they should be. I _do_ know that they shrugged off a 100lbs load in the trailer no problem and that I can grab the trailer and yank the bike out of someone's grip with it. My conclusion is that they're strong enough for my needs. It wouldn't be difficult to use some heavier hardware there instead though if you were building your own and worried about strength.
froshmasta 1 week ago
The castor for the yawl and pitch is a great idea. I am a bit worried about the single bar from bike to the trailer and the stresses it might put on the bike. What I want to make is a similar sized trailer form my bike and I travel from one side of Auckland ot the other side of Auckland here in New Zealand picking up computer parts bargains I buy from the local auction website. I dont have welding equipment and plan to use metal bars which I can drill and bolt but I will need to find some bars.
nicholasbiblelife 1 week ago
Nice trailer! I'm afraid I was lazy and bought one, but I'm very pleased with it.
mikepepler 1 month ago
i love the hitch! Man are you from the south? That's some redneck construction there! I'm from Texas so I can say that. THough now I live in Oregon...better weather up here but I do miss the people. Very cool!
zekehooper 5 months ago
@zekehooper
I'm glad you like the trailer, thanks!
I'm actually from/in Nova Scotia on the east coast of Canada... but I think I qualify as a redneck anyway. :)
froshmasta 5 months ago
Cool idea on the bike fork.
Ricine 11 months ago
@Ricine
Thanks, I just use whatever I can lay my hands on.
froshmasta 11 months ago
@froshmasta
Yeah but you also know how to weld and cut metal. I wish I had the space and tools for that. Most likely I will be buying a trailer after I sell my car. can't afford gas anymore.
Ricine 11 months ago
@Ricine
I understand having limitations like that. I used to live in a small apartment and could only dream of owning a welder. Hopefully you can get to that point someday. In the mean time good luck with your bike trailering.
froshmasta 11 months ago
Very nice. I was thinking about doing something like this as well.
huffster329 1 year ago
@huffster329
Thanks! If you build one of your own, be sure to stick it on youtube for everyone to enjoy. The more the merrier!
froshmasta 1 year ago
Brilliant, that is a finer unit than one you can buy at a store and the homemade recycled factor is a major bonus to its sweetness! I love it
fullmetaljason 1 year ago
I want to take one of these trailers and add a collapsable frame on it and hand it to the AL can man I bet he could triple his collection if I helped him.I use to collect cans when I was a kid I could not get a job so I busted ass collecting $ back bottles too. Your connection is pure genius you are near an artists with that idea I have never seen someone take such common items and make them work in concert. Casters are easily located almost everyone has a drill.
cdltpx 1 year ago
@cdltpx
I'm honoured that you like my idea that much, thank you!
If you rig up a trailer with a collapsible frame I'd love to see it. Make sure you make a video :)
froshmasta 1 year ago
@froshmasta Thing is I already own 2 that collapse but they don't have same size tires as the bike that to me in a survival situation is asking for trouble. See I want to build a bug out bike. I see these men with their b.o.b. and they have a pack ~50 lbs and they are talking about heading into the wilderness to survive while charlie takes over the land. I have grown accustomed to laptop on demand light. If I were to head out I would want more than I could ever carry on my back.
cdltpx 1 year ago
@cdltpx With a bike and trailer you can easily carry at least 100lbs of gear/supplies a quality inflatable boat. You have a boat you can go around check points fold your bike and trailer take a few waves and you are scouting like a pro. Also a trailer can serve as a wheelbarrow when you are fortifying a location to hold up@. And you can carry volumes of ebooks for your solar laptop/shower/oven also carry some gardening gear seeds 22LRriffle trout lines 1K rounds. Battery inverter fan air pump.
cdltpx 1 year ago
@cdltpx
Like me, you're a bigger guy. That leads me to believe that you would use some kind of mountain bike probably with 26 inch wheels. A trailer like mine (or any other similar style) could easily be adapted to run 26 inchers. This would also allow it to roll even easier over light duty terrain.
If you wanted to get really serious about reliable tires for bugging out by bike/trailer I'd suggest looking into some airless foam inserts or something. At least for the trailer. Flat-proof.
froshmasta 1 year ago
Way cool... Like the split fork use and great hitch.
tatarhead 1 year ago
great bike trailer. I like the hitch connection. Great job.
MrAk1955 1 year ago
thats some major transformation man that is one good trailer
mgbdwb 1 year ago
very cool trailer! looks like its pro factroy built great job =)
rockypro1 1 year ago
I like your wording! great trailer, simple is best.
All in all, fantastic!
Pwnsauced 1 year ago
@Pwnsauced
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you like the trailer.
froshmasta 1 year ago
good job!
FarmerFred84 1 year ago
you realy have to have a excelant gear set or else your just guna stall and tip over
djfantom205 1 year ago
@djfantom205
I'm using the trailer with the old mountain bike that's in the video here. Gearing doesn't seem to be an issue. I did stall it yesterday though when I got into some mud on a trail with a load in the trailer.
froshmasta 1 year ago
Nice!
BadassCeino 2 years ago
Nice trailer, guy. This came out a lot better than I would have ever expected given the initial state of it. Well done.
mrsnack 2 years ago