8freight well worth a look, if you have the dosh. Couriers here in York use one for exactly 'boxes of paper'... And it rides just like a normal bike, you hardly notice the length.
Or there's the load in front option like a long john or Bakfiets type thing. They can be more noticably different to steer, although you get used to it quickly.
My mate has knocked a trailer up out of 2 scrap mountain bikes and some odds of steel tube out of the scrap bin, heavy duty but weighs very little, I can carry it easily on my shoulder if I am taking it down the side of the house.
I estimate it could manage 100kg and tow ok at that.
I lugged some stuff to the charity shop on it a couple of days ago, 3 large bags of clothes and curtains, no problem up or down hills. Great design and cost very little. An easy to remove shackle as well..
I will try and post a pic soon.
A second-hand child carrying trailer might be a good option, they come with a waterproof roof, have plenty of space, decent weight rating and fold flat for storage. Just remove the seats.
I used to have a trailer, which I used for lugging camping gear, and cycling things down to the tip. It used to attach to one of the chain-stays. I can't remember the model, but I had two main problems with it: 1) the clamp tended to work loose, and 2) it would tip over from time to time. A BOB Yak or something similar, which attaches to your bike with an axle skewer, would seem more secure.
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