Carry Freedom Plans

[middleagecyclist]

Got myself a Carry Freedom (large) trailer at last. Baulked at the retail price and been hanging on for one on eBay. Bagged a good as new one someone didn't want. Not a mark on it and still requiring complete assembly. Quality piece of kit. Now I need to dig out a decent size plastic box to fit the base then local stables and all the manure I wish for is on for next week! Pics to follow.

 

[ufkacbln]

For this type of thing I bought a 75 litre trug for about a tenner

Then just tie in place and away you go

 

[middleagecyclist]

For this type of thing I bought a 75 litre trug for about a tenner

Then just tie in place and away you go

What's a trug?

 

[ufkacbln]

What's a trug?

 

[middleagecyclist]

For this type of thing I bought a 75 litre trug for about a tenner

Then just tie in place and away you go

Thanks for the tip @Cunobelin. I managed to buy 4 trugs for £4.00 each. Going to grow spuds in two and these two are going to see service on the trailer. First load of sh*t hauled this year. The Carry Freedom is a fine accessory!

 

[middleagecyclist]

A question re the set up in the pic if anyone can help.

One issue i noticed was the tubs sometimes slipping backward/to the side if i went over speed bumps/in potholes. I am considering putting a raised edge along the back and sides to stop this. I am also going to take off the reflectors and fit a boat cleat hanging upside down and then I can fasten and tension some line easily to hold everything firmly. So, the question is - what kind of wood should I use for the edge strips? I was thinking 15 cm long on each edge and 3 cm x 3 cm and attaching them with coach bolts.

Cheers.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I would use aluminum for the edge strips, or steel, depending on what the rest of the trailer is made of. Horse crap washes off metal, but may be imparting an equine aroma to wood.