Trailer project

[Drago]

Finally got off my butt and started work on my cargo trailer project. Here are some of the ingredients ready to go.

 

[Drago]

The ply has been cut to size, and I've started to varnish it.

I've made a spar of 2x2 to run up the centre underneath the platform. Heavy, but the whole project is made from scrap, and it'll still be nowhere near as heavy as a 5 year old sprog and all our picnic paraphernalia.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

Looks good. I presume you're butchering an old kiddy carrier by the looks of it? I fettled a trailer from an old one I picked up for free. I was particularly pleased with the hitch attachment, using a sort of ball and joint socket thing, makes it really easy to attach and unhitch. I'll post a picture when I've got chance. Cars give a wide berth when I'm towing it.

 

[Drago]

Aye laddie. My lass is finally too tall for her much loved and much used Spokey Joe trailer. We have some brilliant memories though. Yes, so, anyway, I'm pinching the frame and the hitch, which is the flexible spring type that clips to a mount that bolts under the rear axle.

I've just building a flat deck to begin with, but may fit a large plastic box or crate at some point.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

That's what I did, got a big plastic box from B and Q and strap it on when doing a shop (I glued some wooden blocks on to stop it moving) and the rest of the time it's a flat bed. I moved a two seater settee on it, just because I could (I also have a van)!!

 

[Drago]

Thanks dude. I've been inspired by this...

http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2014/06/23/how-to-carry-major-appliances-on-your-bike/

Plan is once my shoulder is fixed to sell my car and go down to just the one, use the bike as much as I can for errands, transport and shopping.

 

[classic33]

Have a look at Bikes At Work, to see what they shift.

 

[Drago]

The Bikes at Work gear is amazing. IIRC one of their trailers extends to different lengths as required, and the wheels clip into different positions accordingly.

 

[Drago]

And it's finished...

The reinforcing spar on the underside is screwed on and bonded with Sikaflex for good measure. The whole lot is much lighter and more rigid than I'd expected.

I retained the corner lugs. Was tempted to grind them off but decided they'd be handy attachment points for bungees.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Nice, it should handle nicely.

 

[Drago]

Thanks buddy. Hoping to try it out next week. On the lookout for a plastic box or crate to mount on it.

 

[raleighnut]

Thanks buddy. Hoping to try it out next week. On the lookout for a plastic box or crate to mount on it.

80 litre big enough,

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...304405&usg=AFQjCNHrSto7Ptlx5LgAYx5_VC6hxeVN2g

 

[Drago]

Good skills! Depends on the measurements, might be able to go bigger as the platform is 50x81cm.

 

[classic33]

Good skills! Depends on the measurements, might be able to go bigger as the platform is 50x81cm.

Wilko/Wilkinsons are cheapest at present, followed by Sainsburys. Argos are moving in so some stock is being cleared.

 

[Jenkins]

If you have one of "The Original Factory Shop" outlets nearby, they have the 80l and 100l for £7.50. No dimensions shown 'though.