Trailer Hitch

[classic33]

Toying with the idea of putting a "fifth wheel" type towing point on the back of this

Larger than average trailer being considered(9 foot), and I'd like a stronger than normal connection.
Any connection/hitch would need to allow the towing arm to clear the rear wheels, minimum clearance to allow this just short of 7 inch.
Any suggestions?

 

[MichaelW2]

Freedomcarry have a trailer arm extension for long loads.

 

[stuee147]

a 20mm bolt welded onto the trike with a heavy duty eye attached to the trailer with a UJ joint to allow for movement should work well and it would be simple to try out.

iv seen this on e bay i think it looks quite good not sure about the strength thowe but it looks good lol

 

[paul fellows]

Just being nosy.
what is nine foot long, that you would consider pulling over hill and dale with peddle power.

 

[classic33]

Just being nosy.
what is nine foot long, that you would consider pulling over hill and dale with peddle power.

Looking to limit the number of trips, using a longer trailer.

 

[Wobbly John]

I can't remember what those are like at the back, but I use the M10 version of these releaseable ball joints on my trailer (they do a M12 one). It's best to stick some grip tape on the release, as they can be difficult to un-hitch otherwise.

BTW, I've had 1/4 tonne on my trailer and loads over 3 metres long behind the BIKE...


... there aren't really any hills round here.

 

[classic33]

Biggest problem is that the rear wheels limit movement of any trailer hitch, at present.
Not very helpful when making a 90° turn.

 

[stuee147]

Would you not be better off having a fixed outrigger or A frame on the back of the trike and the trailer hitch onto that it would help with tight turns or maybe the sort of trailer hitch that connects to a seatpost and have a simple pole to raise the connection point above the rear wheels

 

[ufkacbln]

Freedomcarry have a trailer arm extension for long loads.

I use a version of this on the Kettwiesel


The simplest form of Stuee147's attachment is a standard hose!

This was used in the BikeHod quite effectively

 

[mickle]

What is your quad 33? Is it a Brox?

 

[classic33]

What is your quad 33? Is it a Brox?

It is a Brox.
The one that I was supposed to be using for that ride.

 

[mickle]

We've got two old knacky ones in our yard. What's the going rate for a tidy one?

 

[classic33]

We've got two old knacky ones in our yard. What's the going rate for a tidy one?

Are they single or twin wheel drive & are they disc brakes all round?
Last one I saw was £300 starting price, rideable once you'd replaced the tyres. That had drum brakes on the rear, disc up front.
This one http://broxcompact.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/motorised-brox-for-sale.html

Came across this http://www.british-human-power.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4294

 

[paul fellows]

mickle when you say 'knacky' what do you mean?
more importantly your yard. what is the cheapest layed back thing that you have in your yard that is capable of being ridden to Middlesbrough.
i know the only thing that is truly dirt cheap is dirt, but funds limit choices!

 

[paul fellows]

totally of topic but classic33 i came across this

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYp5XuGYqqY
TED talk and i thought it might amuse, given your Einstein quote.